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Michael Joseph Hack

Michael Joseph Hack

Feb 27, 2025

Michael Joseph "Mike" Hack, 79, longtime Superior resident passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born January 31, 1946, the son of Harry and Violet (Peterman) Hack in Superior WI. Mike proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he...

Bernard Henry Nygaard

Bernard Henry Nygaard

Feb 25, 2025

Bernard Henry "Ben" Nygaard, 76, longtime resident of Maple, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Alexandria, MN on November 10, 1948, to Stanley and Loretta (Buerskin) Nygaard. Ben grew up on his family farm in Lowry, MN. It was there he acquired his...

Mary W. Gage

Mary W. Gage

Feb 20, 2025

Mary W. Gage, 97, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 19, 1927, to Melton and Florence (Jarvis) McKeough. She attended Pattison Elementary School and graduated from Central High School. She then attended the former Superior State Teacher's College (now...

Helen "Holly" Mclean

Helen "Holly" Mclean

Feb 13, 2025

Helen "Holly" McLean, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 8, 1953, to John "Jack" and Doris (Stichman) Harrington. Growing up in Superior, Holly graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1972. Holly...

Douglas P. Anderson

Douglas P. Anderson

Feb 9, 2025

Douglas P. Anderson, age 66, of Foxboro, WI, completed his life’s journey on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. He was born in Superior, WI, on May 30, 1958, to Peter A. and Betty (Flatten) Anderson.

Doug attended Superior Senior High School, class of 1976. He spent more than 45 years as an independent long-haul truck driver, a career...

Donald Eugene Peterson

Donald Eugene Peterson

Feb 8, 2025

Donald Eugene Peterson, 86, of Superior was welcomed into heaven on February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Don was born on January 22,1939 in Superior, WI to George and Eleanor (Stariha) Peterson. He attended St. Louis School and Cathedral School. Don’s work career was vast. As a young man he joined the US Merchant Marine where he sailed...

Rhoda Ann Pearthree

Rhoda Ann Pearthree

Feb 7, 2025

Rhoda Ann Pearthree, 94, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center on February 7, 2025.

She was born April 29,1930 in Superior, Wisconsin to Oscar and Esther (Johnson) Eng.

She was a graduate of the Central High School, the Class of 1948 where she met her sweetheart, Clifford.

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Erling "Butch" E. Naeyaert

Erling "Butch" E. Naeyaert

Feb 2, 2025

At sunrise on February 2, 2025, Erling Edward “Butch” Naeyaert released his light and his loving spirit into the universe. He fought through nearly fatal influenza in December and was unable to overcome a reoccurrence in late January.

Butch was born December 21, 1946, the son of Edward and Josephine (Ciampia) Naeyaert of Superior, Wisconsin.

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Terry Russell Martin

Terry Russell Martin

Feb 2, 2025

Terry Russell Martin , 75, passed away peacefully at home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Superior on July 5, 1948, the son of Russell and Laurel (Lien) Martin.

Terry graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1966 and went on to serve his...

Carol J. Kittelson

Carol J. Kittelson

Jan 31, 2025

Carol Jeanne Kittelson, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI surrounded by her loving family. She was born the daughter of John and Eileen (McDonald) Drinkwine on December 25, 1935. Carol graduated from East High School class of 1954 and took some classes at University of Wisconsin-Superior. Carol...

Kevin M. Johnson

Kevin M. Johnson

Jan 29, 2025

Kevin Michael Johnson, 52, resident of South Range, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Superior, WI on July 6, 1972, the son of Robert and Kathryn (Jones) Johnson. He graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1990. Kevin completed many years of continuing education...

Michela E. Meyers

Michela E. Meyers

Jan 29, 2025

Michela E. Meyers, 36, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 30, 1988, to Michael Meyers and Melodee (Brown) Kotter. Growing up in Superior, Michela graduated from Superior High School in the class of 2007. Michela had a vibrant...

Beverly A. Miller

Beverly A. Miller

Jan 28, 2025

Beverly Anne Miller, 82, lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at home in Lake Nebagamon, WI, with family by her side. She was born in Superior, WI on December 5, 1942, the daughter of Roy and Delores (Carlson) Nelson. Beverly was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1961, and went on to further her education,...

Mike Gangnon

Mike Gangnon

Jan 28, 2025

Mike Gangnon "Papa", 80, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Superior Wisconsin in 1944. He was very passionate about his small town in Wisconsin living here for almost 81 years. His proudest accomplishments were being married for nearly 60 years to Barb,...

Gail M. Anderson

Gail M. Anderson

Jan 22, 2025

Gail M. Anderson, 90, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, with her family by her side. She was born in Iron River, WI on January 21, 1935. She married Harvey C. Anderson, and they celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Gail graduated from the...

Donna M. Miller

Donna M. Miller

Jan 22, 2025

Donna Mae Miller, 85, resident of the Town of Maple, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Brule, WI on January 27, 1939, the daughter of Wayne and Helmi (Granlund) Lahti. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1957. She married Reuben Clemmer on June 8, 1957, and...

William M. Gordon

William M. Gordon

Jan 22, 2025

William McDonald Gordon passed away peacefully in his South Range, Wisconsin home on January 22, 2025.

We all like to think it was whilst he was watching ‘Jeopardy’—his and his late mother’s favorite TV show. Her spirit was right next to him and now they are watching it together.

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Dorothy J. Flemmen

Dorothy J. Flemmen

Jan 21, 2025

Dorothy "Dode" Flemmen, 97, passed peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Elysian Senior Homes Duluth under the care of Genitiva Hospice. Dode was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior and served many years as a member of the Altar Guild. Convincing her children and grandchildren to attend Lutefisk Dinner was a goal. Dode was a graduate...

Kenneth S. Makela

Kenneth S. Makela

Jan 21, 2025

Kenneth Severin Makela, 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, while still living at his home in Maple, WI. He was born on February 26, 1927, in Maple to Konsta and Mary (Saari) Makela. Konsta immigrated to Maple in 1907 when he was 19 years old. Marry Saari was born in Maple. Kenny was united in marriage to...

Lorna G. Demars

Lorna G. Demars

Jan 19, 2025

Lorna G. DeMars, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. Lorna was born to Frank J. and Effie R. Godfrey on May 25, 1933. She married John A. (Jack) DeMars on July 23, 1955. Together they had six children. Lorna was a skilled seamstress lending her talents...

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