Carol Ann Nordswen
August 21, 2020
Carol Ann Nordswen, 80, Superior resident, died Friday, August 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on July 4, 1940 in Ashtabula, OH to Albert “Al” and Nicolina “Lena” (Ballo) Nordswen.
Carol graduated from Franklin School and went on to attend Superior Vocational School. She later worked on the line at Jeno’s...
Baby Sky Norton-Grymala
August 19, 2020
Baby Sky Norton-Grymala joined the angels Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Sky was dearly loved by parents, Danielle “Dani” Grymala and William “Will” Norton, both of Superior, WI; maternal grandmother, Michelle Grymala; paternal grandparents, Holly (Frank) Bixler; aunt, Amanda (Grymala) Tuura; cousins, Damian and Nevaeh Tuura; eight special “pet-siblings”;...
Mark S. O'Brien
August 18, 2020
Mark S. O’Brien, 68, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 with family by his side.
Mark retired from the Army National Guard after 20 years of service that included deployments to Germany and Panama. He worked for the Superior School District and was a cook and bartender at Who’s Bar in Superior. Mark...
Terry A. Martineau
August 17, 2020
Terry A. Martineau, 72, born on the Fond du Lac Reservation, December 15, 1947 to Francis E. and Eva M. (Nelson) Martineau, died peacefully, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Essentia Health Hospice/Oncology Unit in Duluth, MN, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
Terry was a lifelong Superior resident; he graduated from Superior Senior High School in...
Ronald G. "Ron" Linder
August 17, 2020
Ronald G. “Ron” Linder, 66, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Sunday, August 17, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a lengthy illness. He was born in Superior, December 29, 1953, the son of Bertil K. and Inger (Larson) Linder.
Ron graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1972. He worked for...
Mary Pietrusa
August 16, 2020
Mary Pietrusa, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020, and went into the loving arms of Jesus. Mom lived in Duluth and Superior, and the past year at Barnes Care in Esko. Mom was born in Poland and came to Duluth in 1951 with her husband John, three children and the fourth child on the way. She worked...
Russell L. Heytens
August 16, 2020
Russell L. Heytens, 95, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. He was born in Superior, November 5, 1924, the son of Wilfred and Edna (Lozon) Heytens.
He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII....
Lyle R. Christianson
August 16, 2020
Lyle R. Christianson, 46, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Spooner, WI, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home following an illness. He was born in Duluth, MN, April 13, 1974, the son of Jack Davis and Marcella (Miller) Johanson.
He graduated high school and went on to become and auto mechanic.
Lyle loved...
Sharon L. Sullivan
August 15, 2020
Sharon L. Sullivan, 78, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home in Solon Springs, WI. She was born in Superior, May 27, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Angeline (Coppens) Willcocks.
She was united in marriage to Robert Sullivan, June 3, 1982, and they celebrated thirty-four years of marriage before his passing in...
John D. Pinkoski
August 14, 2020
John D. Pinkoski, 71, a life-long Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. John was born in Superior, WI, on September 15, 1948, to Stanley Pinkoski Sr. and Frances (Ciocarelli) Bartylla.
He grew up in the North End and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1966 and...
Donald "Ducky" E. Bell
August 14, 2020
Donald “Ducky” E. Bell, 65, lifelong area resident, died peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020 at his residence in Solon Springs, WI. Ducky succumbed to a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Superior, WI on December 3, 1954, the son of Fred and Carol W. (Wimby) Bell.
Ducky was a graduate of Superior Senior High...
Robert L. Lehto
August 11, 2020
Robert L. Lehto, 74, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at REM House in Superior. He was born in Superior, February 18, 1946, the son of Axel and Tyyne (Marjamaki) Lehto.
Robert was a happy and content person and will be missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by...
Lillian Joanne Miller
August 2, 2020
Lillian Joanne Miller, 83, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Facility in South Range, WI. Joanne was born in Iron River, WI on February 13, 1937. She grew up in Oulu, WI and attended the Pioneer and Washington School then South Shore High School in Port Wing where she graduated in 1954....
Natasha S. Richard
July 30, 2020
Natasha S. Richard, 28, longtime area resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born in New Orleans, LA, November 5, 1991, the daughter of Durrall Richard.
She graduated high school and went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, working...
Larry L. Pearson
July 25, 2020
Larry L. Pearson, 74, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Saturday, July 25, 2020 surrounded by his family at home in Lake Nebagamon. He was born in Superior, February 7, 1946, the son of Harold and Helga (Anderson) Pearson.
He was united in marriage to Marilyn Swanson, September 13, 1969, and they celebrated fifty years of marriage before...
Janice M. Sullivan
July 25, 2020
Janice Marie Sullivan completed her full and wonderful life on Saturday, July 25, 2020 with family at her bedside. A lifelong Superior resident, she was born October 21, 1934 to Mary and Maurice Jaques.
After graduating Cathedral Grade and Central High Schools, she married Thomas P. Sullivan on August 7, 1954. They had nearly 49 years together...
Bruce M. Claflin
July 22, 2020
Bruce M. Claflin, 64, of Hayward, WI, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Park Forest, IL, August 31, 1955, the son of Charles E. and Kay H. (Herrmann) Claflin.
Bruce was an accomplished, well-respected and admired businessman in the financial services industry. He hosted a...
Gary E. Olson
July 19, 2020
Gary Eino Olson age 65 of N. Charleston, SC formerly of Maple, WI was a lifelong Packer and Gamecock fan entered into eternal ret on July 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Gary is survived by Dianne Sutherland, his one-night stand that lasted 28 years. Also, his siblings, Walt and Terri Olson, Kenneth and Gail Olson, roger...
Devin M. Midbon
July 18, 2020
Devin M. Midbon, 28, Superior resident, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on May 9, 1992 to Tina Daniel and Corey Midbon. Growing up Devin was an avid racing fan and would race his go-kart #10 at Copper Creek Motorsports Park. Devin enjoyed NASCAR and hockey, his favorite team being the Minnesota Wild. He graduated from...
Earl A. Carignan
July 18, 2020
Earl A. Carignan, 71, of Iron River, WI (formerly of Superior, WI), died peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Solvay Hospice House following a four-year battle with cancer.
Earl was born in Ashland, WI, to Robert and Clara Ann (Thompson) Carignan. He grew up and attended school in Superior, maintaining lifelong friendships with his North End...
