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Betty L. Sislo

Betty L. Sislo

May 27, 2025

Betty L. Sislo, 97, a cherished and longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in Spooner, WI on April 16, 1928, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Moore) Brown.

On August 6, 1949, she was united in marriage to Raymond Sislo....

Janice "Jan" M. Parish

Janice "Jan" M. Parish

May 22, 2025

Janice “Jan” Mae Parish, of Lake Nebagamon and Superior, died on May 22,2025, at the age of 94, with her daughters by her side.

She was born September 14,1930, in Duluth, MN. to Ludy and Evelyn Drolson. She grew up in Lake Nebagamon and truly loved that area.

Jan attended school in Lake Nebagamon through...

Luanne Wachula

Luanne Wachula

May 17, 2025

Luanne (Halonen) Wachula, 72, resident of Duluth, MN, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Duluth on April 14, 1953, to Wallace and Barbara (David) Halonen.

Luanne was raised in Patzau, WI and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1971. She continued...

Nancy K. Lisdahl

Nancy K. Lisdahl

May 13, 2025

Nancy K. Lisdahl, (89), lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on May 13th, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 27, 1935, the daughter of William and Bernadine (Dolly) (McCabe) Nault.

She was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior.

Nancy was united in marriage to...

Margaret Rae (Brannan) Sislo

Margaret Rae (Brannan) Sislo

May 12, 2025

Margaret Rae “Peggy” (Brannan) Sislo, 81, passed away after a brief illness in Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Peggy dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked for over 20 years at Parkland Health Facility, later at Middle River Health Facility, and eventually continued her calling in private home health care. Even after...

George R. Ranua

George R. Ranua

May 11, 2025

George Richard Ranua, 67 of Superior Wi passed peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born June 1, 1957 in Duluth to Richard Ranua and Patricia Ranua (Later Schmitt). After graduating from Duluth Central, he went on to work in the trades at Sandberg Sheetmetal, Lakehead Sign & Painting and at St Germaine’s as a glazer. Through Alcoholics Anonymous...

Tonia Marie Tye

Tonia Marie Tye

May 11, 2025

Tonia Marie Tye, 59, joined her mother and father in heaven, in Superior on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born to Jesse and Mary Ann (Weis) Tye on November 3, 1965.

She graduated from Superior Senior High, class of 1986. Northwoods Painting & Sandblasting employed her as a painter for many years.

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Ronald F. Dumonson

Ronald F. Dumonson

May 10, 2025

Ronald F. Dumonson, 79, Hayward WI, passed away at home Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

Born April 15th, 1946, Ronald Francis Dumonson was the son of Victor and Mildred (Salmi) Dumonson. As a young boy he was the greeter of Itasca Street, often walking to neighbors to visit and giving his Mom a scare. His love of cars,...

James L. Brannon

James L. Brannon

May 8, 2025

James L. Brannon, 83, Lake Nebagamon, WI died on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was of very strong faith and joined those who loved him in heaven with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born May 13, 1941, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Ernest and Wilma (Browning) Brannon. He graduated in 1959 from Fort Madison High School...

Michael J. Pelletier

Michael J. Pelletier

May 8, 2025

Michael J. Pelletier, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from pneumonia after a 15-year journey with a stroke, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born on November 16, 1952, the son of Jerry and Gertrude (Wizner) Pelletier in Duluth, MN.

He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, class of...

Richard D. Rusch

Richard D. Rusch

May 7, 2025

Richard D. “Dick” Rusch, 90, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

He was born in Duluth on June 22, 1934, the son of William “Pat” and Ellen (Miller) Rusch.

Dick served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the...

Luanne Hunter

Luanne Hunter

May 5, 2025

Luanne Hunter, 87, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, passed away on May 5, 2025. She was born October 21, 1937, the daughter of Stanley C. and Dorothy M. (Armitage) Howenstine in Superior, WI.

Luanne graduated from East High School in Superior and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She continued...

Donald G. Greely

Donald G. Greely

May 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Gerald Greely November 25, 1944 – May 4, 2025

Donald Gerald Greely, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN, surrounded by family. Born in Superior, WI, on November 25, 1944, to Harold and Evelyn (Nelson)...

Randy Craig Wichlidal

Randy Craig Wichlidal

May 3, 2025

Randy Craig Wichlidal, 70, lost his battle with cancer on May 3, 2025. He was born April 6, 1955, in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Carl and Virginia (Berthiaume) Wichlidal.

Randy was a graduate of Bayfield High School, class of 1973, and was proud to have served his community as a Bayfield County Deputy.  Later, he...

Jordith A. Sloan

Jordith A. Sloan

May 2, 2025

Jordith Ann Sloan, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Superior, WI, on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born to Bernard and Esther (Swanlund) Pedersen on February 14, 1937, in Superior, WI.

Jordith grew up in South Superior where she attended Bryant Elementary School. She made lifelong friendships in her early...

Dennis D. Gokey

Dennis D. Gokey

April 30, 2025

Dennis D. Gokey, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Superior, WI. He was born August 20, 1958, to Gregory and Elizabeth (Patrick) Gokey in Two Harbors, MN.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was employed by B. Miller Products for many years in warehouse delivery.

Dennis...

John Gideon Hogdahl

John Gideon Hogdahl

April 29, 2025

John Gideon Hogdahl, 72, longtime resident of Lakeside Township, WI, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in his home at Tradewinds Residence, Superior, WI.  John was born in Superior on February 28, 1953, to Gideon and Mabel (Knudson) Hogdahl.

John was raised on a farm in South Range, WI along with sisters Jill and Eileen.  John graduated...

Michael John Kurki

Michael John Kurki

April 28, 2025

Michael John Kurki, 59, former Superior, WI resident, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Mesa, AZ. He was born the son of John and Claudia (Harris) Kurki on July 19, 1965 in Kenosha, WI.

He graduated from Northwestern High School.  He was employed by as a welder/fitter for Barco Hydraulics and Genesis Attachments.

Mike...

Ardene J. Johnson

Ardene J. Johnson

April 27, 2025

The Johnson family lost their kind, cheerful, witty, beloved matriarch on April 27, 2025, when Ardene passed away peacefully at the age of 93, just as she had lived her life, surrounded by family, love, and music. She was born in Fremont, MI, on July 20, 1931, and even though she lived in Superior, WI, most of her life,...

Donald A. Liatses

Donald A. Liatses

April 27, 2025

“Holiday Don”, the Rhinelander Kid has passed on. Donald “Don” Liatses, Vietnam Veteran lost his battle to cancer on April 27, 2025.

Countless good memories of a man that loved freely. The gem gift of Don was loving you just as you are. He was unforgettable and the beauty of Don will always be remembered.

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