William "Bill" S. Ahlborg
August 11, 2021
William “Bill” S. Ahlborg, 59, Superior resident, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, of cardiac arrest at his home. He was born on October 24, 1961, in Superior, WI to Edmond and Sophie (Jankowski) Ahlborg.
Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy, serving in the Western Pacific, being honorably discharged as...
Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh
August 10, 2021
*** The family invites everyone to wear their favorite Super Man attire to the visitation on Sunday evening in Josh’s honor ***
When Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh was born, doctors told his mother, Celeste, that two facts were certain: Her son would not live much beyond his second birthday and even if he did, he...
Lavaughn M. Lohman
August 9, 2021
LaVaughn, M. Lohman, 63, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Monday, August 9, 2021, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Hibbing, MN, March 30, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Kennen) Lohman.
LaVaughn worked as waitress and as a cashier at various locations over the years. She was most recently employed at...
Carter Robert Nelson
August 7, 2021
Carter Robert Nelson, 81, of Hermantown Minnesota, peacefully passed away on August 7 th 2021. Carter was born in Duluth MN, to Albert and Sigrid Nelson. Through his brief battle with ALS he found comfort in music and dancing along with being surrounded by family and friends.
A 1958 graduate of Denfeld High School, he loved being...
Carter R. Nelson
August 7, 2021
Carter R. Nelson, 81, lifelong Duluth area resident, died peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service with Pastor Victor St. George of Zion...
Mildred S. Kallinen
August 6, 2021
Mildred Sophia Kallinen, 90, longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living in Peoria, AZ. She was born May 9, 1931, in Moquah, WI, the daughter of John and Julia (Mamaty) Liska.
She graduated from Ondossagon High School in Ashland, WI.
Mildred was united in marriage to John...
Lendora A. Roberts
August 5, 2021
Lendora A. Roberts, 97, Superior resident, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. She was born on October 15, 1923, in Lawler, MN and was the 3 rd child of James and Agnes (Betker) Piggott.
She graduated from Central High School in 1941. On March 2, 1946, she married William...
Susan L. Polaski
August 5, 2021
Susan L. Polaski, 71, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Shew was born in Detroit, MI on August 30, 1949, the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Ristila) Niemi.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1967 and went on to further her education, earning her degree in...
Karen "Kip" M. Fudally
August 2, 2021
Karen “Kip” M. Fudally, 83, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident, died on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Albany, NY to Urban and Elizabeth (Kasparek) Olsen.
Karen was an employee of Kmart for over twenty years before retiring in 1999.
She married Joseph...
John P. Gault
August 1, 2021
John P. Gault, 61, Superior resident, died of brain cancer on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 23, 1960, in Superior, WI to George and Rose (Roberts) Gault.
John graduated in 1978 from Superior Senior High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1985 receiving his...
Paul Marvin Hakkila
July 22, 2021
Paul Marvin Hakkila, 89, died peacefully, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Essentia Health Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born at home in Maple, WI on June 26, 1932, the son of Toivo and Hannah (Salonen) Hakkila.
A lifelong area resident, Paul attended school in the Northwestern school district and was a graduate of the first...
Ruth E. Gallagher
July 20, 2021
Ruth E. Gallagher, 87, of Superior, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Superior, July 11, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Stalvig) Peterson.
Ruth was united in marriage to John “Jack” Gallagher, October 19, 1963, and they were soon to celebrate fifty-eight years of marriage.
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Patricia Ann Franzen
July 18, 2021
Patricia Ann Franzen, 86, Superior, WI resident, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Superior, WI. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Breckenridge, MN to Frank and Elizabeth (Matejka) Bina.
Patricia was a faithful member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hiking, gardening, and baking....
Delroy Roger Johnson
July 13, 2021
Delroy Roger Johnson, 85, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, MN with his loving wife by his side. He was born at home in Hawthorne, WI, July 31, 1935, the son of David L. and Mabel (Lidberg) Johnson.
A lifelong area resident, Delroy attended...
Gloria C. Thompson
July 11, 2021
Gloria C. Thompson, 93, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kenmare, North Dakota, July 28, 1927, the daughter of Desmond and Laura (Holman) Davis.
She worked as a home health aide for many years before retiring. Prior to that she was...
Constance C. Bichanich
July 10, 2021
Constance “Connie” C. Bichanich, 82, longtime resident of Solon Springs, died peacefully, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, December 18, 1938, the daughter of Clark and Alice (Willoughby) Dodge.
Connie was united in marriage to James Bichanich August 29, 1964, and they were soon...
Ruth I. (Law) Cornell
June 27, 2021
On Sunday, June 27th, 2021, Ruth Irene (Law) Cornell, beloved mother of three, passed away at the age of 86. Ruth is survived by her children, Randy, Donna, and Curtis; her sister, Norma Schwalbe; many nieces and nephews, 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, 1 sister, mother and father....
Doreen Kay Schaller
June 26, 2021
Doreen Kay Schaller, 68, whom was a longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI died peacefully on June 26, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN, with family by her side.
Doreen was born August 17, 1952, in Bessemer, Michigan to Norman & Helia Holm. Doreen graduated from Ironwood High School in 1970. Doreen married Larry Schaller on...
Richard B. Rantala
June 24, 2021
Richard B. Rantala, 71, longtime Oulu, WI resident, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Detroit, MI.
He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI in 1967 and he attended UW-Stout Menomonie, WI. He served his country...
Jeffery T. Noonan
June 10, 2021
Jeffery “Jeff” Noonan, 62, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Maple, WI. He was born in Superior, June 8, 1959, the son of William and Germaine (Neve) Noonan.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1977, and worked for the State of Wisconsin at the UWS campus for thirty-seven...
