Elayna Jayn Armstrong
Jan 16, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Elayna Jayn Armstrong, 34, lifelong resident of South Range (Superior), announce her sudden passing on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from injuries incurred in an automotive accident in Douglas County WI. She died at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 31, 1990, to...
Kim Marie Popoe
Jan 15, 2025
Kim Marie Popoe, 63, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2025, with her granddaughter by her side. She was born on October 8, 1961, in Duluth MN. Kim Grew up in Duluth and Hoyt Lakes MN, and Graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School. She was united in marriage to Steven Popoe on June 14, 1986. Kim worked many jobs...
Alvin D. Abrahamson
Jan 15, 2025
Alvin (Sonny) Abrahamson, 89, Superior, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Dove Healthcare, Superior, WI, surrounded by family. He was born in Lake Nebagamon, WI on August 29, 1935, to Nicklas and Lydia (Matson) Abrahamson. Sonny served his country in the National Guard being called up for duty during the Cuban Crisis. He was employed by the State of...
Granger Wheaton Smith Iv
Jan 14, 2025
Granger Wheaton Smith IV, 63, a resident of Duluth, MN, cast off his earthly chains to join the Lord on January 14, 2025, after fighting the good fight. Born in El Paso, Texas to Granger Wheaton Smith III and Elizabeth Spiegelmire Smith, he pursued knowledge fervently while being a loyal son and friend. He was often accused of being...
Larry G. Luostari
Jan 11, 2025
Larry G. Luostari, 87, resident of Maple, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Superior, WI on December 28, 1937, the son of Gust and Mable (Pearson) Luostari. Growing up in the Maple area, Larry graduated from Northwestern High School in the class...
Michelle L. Grymala
Jan 7, 2025
Michelle Lynn Grymala, 53, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 11, 1971, the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Love) Grymala. After graduating from high school, Michelle attended WITC in Superior and earned her associate degree in administration. She then worked...
Delores E. Kallberg
Jan 5, 2025
Delores Kallberg, 95, of Superior WI, passed away peacefully, Sunday January 5, 2025. She was born January 26, 1929, in Virginia, MN to Harold Stanley and Birdie (Meek) Tingstad. Delores grew up in Duluth and graduated from Stanbrook Hall, St Scholastica in 1946. On April 18, 1952, she married Donald Kallberg at the Duluth Gospel Tabernacle. They moved to...
Marguerite L. Pavlovich
Jan 4, 2025
Marguerite Louise Pavlovich, Poplar, WI resident, passed away January 4, 2025, in Superior, WI at the age of 95.
Marguerite was born the daughter of Louis and Frances (Chiapusio) Bertoluzza on October 12, 1929 in West Allis, WI. Her family then moved to Hurley, WI where she and her two sisters grew up.
Marguerite married...
Edward A. Minter
Jan 3, 2025
Edward A. Minter, 61, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on May 2, 1963, the son of Robert and Irene (Krisik) Minter. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1981. Ed worked multiple jobs around the area but...
John M. Erickson
Jan 2, 2025
John Michael Erickson, 58, lifelong resident of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his wife by his side. He was born in Parkland, WI on February 5, 1966, the son of Emanuel “Elmer” and Shirleyann (Parker) Erickson. He was united in marriage to Patricia...
Terry A. Eckroad
Jan 1, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Terry Allyn Eckroad, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Terry passed away on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Terry was born on April 24th, 1954, in Belvidere, IL, to Van and Roberta (Lembke) Eckroad. The family relocated to Birchwood, Wisconsin prior to his junior year of high school...
Donald R. Jamison
Jan 1, 2025
Donald R. Jamison, a resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Don was born in Hawthorne, WI on April 27, 1943, the son of Ross and Delores (Lorentzen) Jamison. He was united in marriage to Marcia Leffel on December 19, 1964. They recently celebrated...
Betty Ann Bourque
Dec 30, 2024
Betty Ann Bourque, 79, longtime Superior, WI resident, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born February 13, 1945, the daughter of Clarence N. and Katherine E. (Petrini) Holmes in Virginia, MN.
Betty grew up in and attended schools in Parkville and Mountain Iron, MN. She graduated from Mountain...
Tracy Rose
Dec 29, 2024
Tracy Rose, 54, resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Keene, NH on October 5, 1970, the daughter of Arthur Karr and Rosemary Greely. She married Fred T. Rose in August of 2017, in Superior. Tracy was a wonderful grandmother who loved spending...
Rev. Hans J. Vik
Dec 29, 2024
Rev. Hans J. Vik, 90, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior. He was born in Fairview, Montana on September 15, 1934, the son of Ingvar J. and Jenny L. (Larsen) Vik. Having grown up in Sidney, MT, Hans graduated from Sidney High School in 1952. Most importantly,...
Kenneth O. Peterson
Dec 26, 2024
Kenneth "Ken" 0. Peterson 83 of South Range, WI passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024. Ken was born on May 16, 1941, to Harley Dean and Virginia (June) Peterson in Stillwater MN and the family was later joined by sister Sharon. The family moved to Poplar WI where Ken grew up and attended Northwestern School. Ken...
Dennis Savoy
Dec 23, 2024
Dennis Savoy age 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House, supported by his loved ones. Dennis was preceded in death, by his loving parents, Roman and Ruth Savoy (Superior, Wi.) He is survived by his wife Shirley (Gregorich) Savoy; daughter, Sherise (Richard) Morgan; son Eric Soderberg; and granddaughter, Lilia Morgan. Also...
Arthur P. Baker
Dec 23, 2024
Arthur P. Baker, 82, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota. Born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy before beginning a long career as a facilities engineer. Art had an uncanny ability to build, fix, and maintain just about anything, always tackling problems with persistence and ingenuity. He was an...
Jay A. Mcintyre
Dec 17, 2024
Jay Alan McIntyre, 58, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1966 in Manhattan, KS to Scott McIntyre and Susan (Arras) McIntyre.
Jay graduated from Superior Senior High School, Class of 1984. He attended UWS for 2 years, followed by a 38 year career at Upper Lakes Foods. During...
Barbara Jean Moore
Dec 16, 2024
Barbara Jean Moore, 82, resident of Esko, MN, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth on April 8, 1942, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Amatuzio) Kolenda. Barb graduated from Denfeld High School in class of 1960. Soon...
