Steven Frederick Johnson
Jul 15, 2017
Steven Frederick Johnson, age 60, of Foxboro, WI, died surrounded by family on July 15. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marilyn (Clemens) Johnson; his sons, Keith (Amy), San Diego, CA; Scott (Kristie), Duluth, MN; and his 4 grandchildren, Elise, Norah, Neil, and Violet. He is also survived by his older brother, Joel (Lana), Hayward, WI...
James H. Coss
Jul 13, 2017
James H. Coss, 76, Superior resident and formerly from Michigan, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN.
He was born on May 19, 1941 in Bruce Crossing, MI to Henry and Orpha (Tulppo) Coss.
He owned and operated Aire Care HVAC - Heating,...
Olive Weberg
Jul 13, 2017
Olive Weberg, 87, Superior resident, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
She was born on July 2, 1930 in Fort Francis, Ontario, Canada to Alfred and Dora (Orr) Knotts.
She graduated from high school and worked as a grocery store cashier for many...
Robert "Bob" R. Larkin
Jul 10, 2017
Robert “Bob” R. Larkin, 67, Superior resident, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on January 3, 1950 in Superior, WI to Roy and Patricia (Kearns) Larkin. Bob is survived by one brother, Ken (Rosann) Larkin, Hudson, WI and one niece and one nephew. A private family service will be held at a later...
Eleanore I. Olby
Jul 10, 2017
Eleanore Irene Olby, 91, Lake Nebagamon resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on November 30, 1925 to Charles and Selma (Nordin) Becker in Mason, WI. She married James Emanuel Olby on March 23, 1946 and celebrated sixty plus years together. She...
Laila E. Magnuson
Jul 9, 2017
Laila E. Magnuson, 87, longtime Brule resident, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 22, 1929 in the Town of Brule to Elias and Hilda (Kauppinen) Ronkainen. Laila earned a two-year teaching diploma from Superior State Teacher’s College in 1949 and began her teaching career at Bennett Grade...
Nancy J. Baker
Jul 6, 2017
Nancy J. Baker of Superior, WI and Wasilla, AK, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Matsu Regional Hospital in Palmer, AK after a short illness. Nancy was born in Superior, WI on December 9, 1933 to Lawrence M. and Inez Hagen. She attended school in Superior and after graduation went to work for the Governor of Minnesota for a...
Roger Frederick Pearson
Jul 5, 2017
Roger Frederick Pearson died at home of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on July 5, 2017 at 83. He was born to Frederick and Myrna Pearson on July 10, 1933, and was a lifelong Superior resident and Billings Parker. He attended Cooper School and Central High School and was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He was a carman on the...
Sheldon Beavers
Jul 3, 2017
Sheldon Beavers, 78, longtime area resident died Monday, July 3, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
He was born on December 20, 1938 in Merced, CA, the son of Malcolm and
Enoia (Branco) Beavers.
Sheldon served his country honorably in the United States...
Anthony "Tony" Peter Gozanski
Jun 27, 2017
Captain Anthony “Tony” Peter Gozanski, 73, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at his home after a long struggle with heart disease. Tony was born on November 11, 1943 to parents Thadius “Ted” Gozanski and Mildred “Millie” Gozanski. He grew up in Superior, WI, where he would live his whole life. Tony’s family played a large role in the...
Dolores E. Pederson
Jun 23, 2017
Dolores E. Pederson, 86, lifelong Superior area resident died peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born in Superior, Wisconsin on April 2, 1931, the daughter of Verner and Theresa (Peterson) Larson. She was a graduate of the former Central High School, Superior class of 1949. After high school, she attended college...
Dean John Pykkola
Jun 23, 2017
Dean John Pyykola, 66, longtime Oulu area resident passed away peacefully, Friday, June 23, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Hospice, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born April 8, 1951 in Ashland, Wisconsin the son of Aarne and Elsie (Maki) Pyykola who were lifelong residents of Oulu. He graduated from South Shore High School in 1969 and attended UWS and Control...
Ronald Lloyd Elliott
Jun 23, 2017
Ronald Lloyd Elliott, 82, was born to eternal life on June 23, 2017. Ronnie was the only child of the late Lloyd and Isabell (Eder) Elliott born on February 22, 1935 in Ontonagon, Michigan. He lived in Ontonagon until the family moved to Glidden, WI, where he was baptized in the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. The family later...
Ronald C. Johnson
Jun 14, 2017
Ronald C. Johnson, 86, Brule, WI resident, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN after a brief but courageous battle. He was born on October 5, 1930 in Waino, WI to Hannes and Lillian (Maki) Johnson. In his younger years he enjoyed work as a logger in Brule, WI, Idaho and Western Montana....
Stuart Alan Johnson
Jun 11, 2017
Stuart Alan Johnson, 51, longtime resident of Superior, WI, graduate of Superior Senior High School, and the University of Wisconsin, Superior, was brought into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on December 18, 1965 in Ashland, WI to Robert and Ann Marie (Swanson) Johnson. He previously worked at Lakehead Pipeline...
Clifford "Cliff" W. Gagner
Jun 3, 2017
Clifford “Cliff” W. Gagner, 62, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 peacefully at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born on August 6, 1954 in Superior, WI to Clifford and Gladys (Rice) Gagner, Sr. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1972. Cliff was employed with the Duluth News Tribune/Forum Communications Printing as...
Marvin L. Schaefer
Jun 2, 2017
Marvin L. Schaefer, 68, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at St Mary’s Essentia Health Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 14, 1948 in St. Paul, MN the son of Everett and Esther (Sears) Schaefer. He attended First Covenant Church in Superior. Marvin enjoyed watching sports, loved car rides, walking and liked...
Melvin "Mel" Schultz
May 28, 2017
Melvin “Mel” Schultz, 59, Superior resident, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 in his home. He was born on February 23, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Melvin and Alice (Kujak) Schultz. Mel was a mechanic for an auto parts rebuilding factory in Chicago, IL for many years. He loved working on hot rods and cars including classic cars. Mel is...
Paul M. Osterlund
May 25, 2017
Paul M. Osterlund, 68, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on November 22, 1948 in Superior, WI to Hartley and Ruby (Brave) Osterlund. Paul was employed as a construction worker for Badger Builders for many years. He previously worked...
Robert "Bob" Sullivan
May 24, 2017
Robert “Bob” Sullivan, 80, longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on March 12, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Violet (Sprandel) Sullivan. He graduated from high school in Chicago, IL. Bob served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Sharon Willcocks on June...
