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...
Joan Marlene Blomfelt
June 8, 2021
Joan Marlene Blomfelt passed away following a lengthy decline on June 8, 2021 at age 84.
She was born to Margaret (Erickson) and Carl Anderson on June 17, 1936 – in other words, she was 100+% Swedish. Joan graduated from Central High School and was an active member of the Superior Figure Skating Club, starring in a...
Kathleen "Kathy" (Kretzmann) Dusek
June 6, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” (Kretzmann) Dusek, 75, passed away on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 6, 2021, after a period of declining health. She was born on May 7, 1946, in Salem, MA, the daughter of Rev. Norman D. and Jeannette M. Kretzmann.
She graduated from Marblehead High School in MA and...
Marlys J. Sather
June 3, 2021
Marlys J. Sather, 86, Superior, WI resident, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 6, 1934, in St. Louis Park, MN to Charles and Viola Decker.
Marlys graduated from High School in North Minneapolis. She was employed as a Health Unit Coordinator at...
Leo C. Tepoel
June 3, 2021
Leo C. TePoel, 96, of Iron River, former longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. He was born in Superior, WI, April 26, 1925, the son of John and Mary (Fisher) TePoel.
Leo married Beverly J. Denman on December 3, 1955 and they celebrated fifty-seven years...
Kathleen J. Kangas
May 30, 2021
Kathleen J. Kangas, 70, lifelong resident of Superior died peacefully, Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Superior Rehabilitation Center which was her home for many years. She was born in Superior, January 7, 1951 the daughter of Walter and Martha (Ruokonen) Kangas.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School, where she participated in choir and orchestra.
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Robert E. Johnson
May 27, 2021
Robert E. Johnson, 91, lifelong area resident, born to Eternal Life, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. He was born in Superior, December 1, 1929, the son of Everett and Hilda (Marjamaki) Johnson.
He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI.
In addition to operating his farm...
Denise C. Prentice
May 26, 2021
Denise C. Prentice, 47, Springbrook, WI resident, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 29, 1974 in Spooner, WI to Joseph and Airleen (Shappell) Lindenfelser.
She was a lead worker at Jack Links in Minong for fifteen years.
Herbert M. Anderson, Jr.
May 22, 2021
Herbert M. Anderson, Jr., 67, Superior resident, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Twin Port Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born on September 18, 1953, in Duluth, MN to Herbert and Gunvor (Ness) Anderson, Sr.
Herbert served his country in the United States Army. He was a caregiver for many years...
Charles R. "Sarge" Jarvi
May 22, 2021
Charles R. “Sarge” Jarvi, 77, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon died unexpectedly, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Norwood Golf Course in Lake Nebagamon. He was born in Deerborn, MI, December 7, 1943 the son of Charles and Lillian (Anttila) Jarvi.
He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI and went on to enlist in ROTC at...
William "Willie" Posio
May 22, 2021
William “Willie” Posio, 49, Superior resident, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Brule, WI. He was born on July 16, 1971 in Marquette, MI to John and Barbara (Brownell) Posio. He was employed as a PCA for Iris for many years. He attended the Eagle’s Club in Superior.
William is survived by two...
Stanley Smith
May 21, 2021
Stanley Smith of Superior, WI died May 21, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born and raised on a farm in Cumberland, WI.
He enlisted in the Army during the Korean war and was wounded while proudly serving his country.
He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Elaine Kunselman, on June 7, 1953...
