Obituaries

Apr 6, 2021

Gerda E. Eliason, 91, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Essentia Health – Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. She was born in Germany January 10, 1930, the daughter of R. Scherra and Kathe (Hubner) Scherra.

Gerda was united in marriage to Donald E. Eliasson in Berlin, Germany on November 7, l953 and they...

Apr 6, 2021

Edward Zelma, 83, Superior, WI, passed away April 6, 2021 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 12, 1937 in Superior, WI to Frank and Helen (Simrak) Zelma.

Ed graduated from Cathedral High School and attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He completed his Electrician courses in Kansas.

Ed married Jeanette Sutherland on October 6,...

Apr 2, 2021

Heather Lynne Miller, 32, longtime resident of Superior, lost her struggle with addiction on Friday, April 2, 2021, a struggle she had fought for many years.

Heather was born on July 19, 1988, the daughter of Michael and Cheri (Banks) Miller. She attended Four Corners Elementary school, East Junior Middle School, and graduated from Superior Senior High...

Mar 29, 2021

Beverly “Bev” Jean Scully, 88, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on October 28, 1932 in Fergus Falls, MN to Wellington and Minnie (Swenson) Hansen.

She graduated from high school in Elbow Lake, MN and from St. Gustavus...

Mar 29, 2021

Duane Donald Wiitanen, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN on January 4, 1931, the son of Eino J. and Esther (Klang) Wiitanen.

He graduated from Poplar High School in 1948. He went on to serve his...

Mar 25, 2021

Timothy Lawrence Buchanan, 65, of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s hospital, Duluth, MN.

Tim was born to Lawrence and Janice Buchanan on November 22, 1955, in Superior, WI. Tim’s career was spent as a commercial truck driver, sadly having to retire due to health issues.

Tim loved life,...

Mar 24, 2021

Maureen Ann Russom, 74, resident of Menasha, WI, formerly of Brainerd, MN died peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born in Superior, WI on February 22, 1947, the daughter of Gene and Eva (Robertson) Rooney.

Maureen graduated high school and went on to further her education at Bemidji Radiology School. She worked as an X-ray tech...

Mar 20, 2021

Jon Hall, 59, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Aspen Health in South Range, WI.

He was born May 8, 1961 in Clarksville, AK, the son of Morton and Loretta (Conkey) Hall.

He worked as a janitor for a local cleaning company for many years.

He is survived by...

Mar 20, 2021

Elva Wilson was called peacefully from her home to be with the Angels at age 92, on March 20, 2021.

Elva was born September 5, 1928 in the Rice Street area of St. Paul Minnesota, the third of four children of Albin and Agnes (Arendt) Anderson. Elva graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul in 1946....

Mar 17, 2021

Tyler John-Henry Stage, age 13, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home in Superior, WI.

Tyler was born on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Duluth, MN to parents Troy John Stage and Lisa Lorraine Stage (Holm). Tyler was a loving, compassionate, intelligent old soul, who was very inquisitive and always had a zest...

Mar 16, 2021

Crystal Ann O’Sullivan, 78, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on November 30, 1942 in Superior, WI to Leonard and June (Bingham) Thomas.

She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from East High School in 1961. She went on...

Mar 15, 2021

Patricia M. Anderson, 80, longtime Superior resident died Monday, March 15, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born July 22, 1940 to Earl and Ruth (Johnson) Davies of Duluth, MN.

Pat was an X-Ray and Certified Medical Assistant for 35 years at the Lakeside Clinic in East Duluth, and was later employed for...

Mar 14, 2021

Frederick E. “Butch” Gross, 77, longtime Brule area resident, died peacefully, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on April 27, 1943, the son of Frederick E. and Louise (Matott) Gross Sr.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI and went on to serve his...

Mar 13, 2021

Shirley M. Mertz, age 85, of Gordon, Wisconsin died of natural cause peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born December 29, 1935 in Superior, the daughter of Senja and John Hill.  Shirley married Kenneth in 1954 and they raised three children.

She...

Mar 12, 2021

Thomas R. High (Haij), Superior resident, died peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Duluth, MN, November 27, 1937, the son of Otto and Pauline (Gnidica) High.

Tom graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1955. He then completed his military obligation, serving...

Mar 10, 2021

John E. Maki, 77, Superior resident, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Essentia Health in Superior, WI. He was born on November 23, 1943 in Superior, WI to Eugene and Francelia (Sansted) Maki.

He graduated from Central High School and attended computer classes in Minneapolis. John served his country in the United States Navy and United States...

Mar 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Bednar, 82, longtime area resident, died peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in the Twin Cities, August 16, 1938, the daughter of Robert L. and Abby (Nelson) Lee.

Barb was united in marriage to Marvin Bednar, and together, they owned and operated Marv’s Mobil and Bednar...

Mar 6, 2021

Donald R. “Bob” Berube, Jr., 78, lifelong Brule and Iron River area resident, died peacefully Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born in Superior, WI, June 9, 1942, the son of Donald and Olga (Olson) Berube, Sr.

Bob graduated from Northwestern High School and served his country honorably in...

Mar 6, 2021

Mary Ann “Pushka” Archambault, 87, passed away at home in Superior with her family by her side on Saturday. March 6, 2021. Mary Ann was born in Superior on November 23, 1933, to Andrew and Susan Liska.

She graduated from Superior Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Whitney Archambault, Jr.,...

Mar 5, 2021

Willard Leonard Ogren, 87, of Iron River, WI, died on Friday, March 5th, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Willard was born on September 22, 1933 in Superior, WI, the son of Swan Leonard and Amanda Sabina (Gustafson) Ogren.

Willard grew up in Port Wing, WI and graduated from South Shore High School in 1951,...