Nancy J. Baker
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
Beatrice "Betty" A. Renko
May 23, 2017
Beatrice “Betty” A. Renko, 97, Superior, WI resident, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at home, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16, 1919 in Mellen, WI to George and Rose (Hoffestra) Eder. Betty graduated from high school in Fort Francis, Ontario and from the nursing program in Miseracordia Hospital in Winnipeg. She was an...
Randy S. Windsor
May 22, 2017
Randy S. Windsor, 53, longtime South Range area resident, died Monday, May 22, 2017 in Barron County, WI. He was born on May 5, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald and Janet (Rolstad) Windsor, Sr. He graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1982. Randy co-owned and co-operated Missinne Greenhouse and Landscape for many years. He was an avid...
Judith A. Blaisdell
May 20, 2017
Judith A. Blaisdell, 71, of Superior, WI died Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Duluth, MN. She was born June 21, 1945 in Superior, the daughter of Wilfred and Dorothy (Verdoljak) Blaisdell. She worked as a housekeeper at the Lighthouse for the Blind, and enjoyed playing bingo with her sister Gertrude. She especially enjoyed spending time with her loving family...
James E. Homich
May 17, 2017
James E. Homich, 79, resident of Superior, WI, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born, September 15, 1937 in Superior, the son of Louis and Margaret (Hesselgrave) Homich. James married Gloria McDonald July 9, 1981 in Superior, and they celebrated thirty-five years of marriage before his passing. He served...
Francis G. "Frank" Scholfield
May 17, 2017
Francis G. “Frank” Scholfield, 75, of Superior, former resident of Warren, MI, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Duluth, MN. He was born February 22, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the son of Everett and Angelina (DeVogel) Scholfield. Frank attended both Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Superior, WI. He is survived...
Lily Angeline (Martell) Botosh
May 16, 2017
Lily Angeline (Martell) Botosh, 97, formerly of Iron River, WI, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in her home in Castro Valley, CA.She was born on November 24, 1919 in Iron River, WI to George and Elva Martell.
Lily married William J. Botosh in 1942 and they celebrated thirty-eight years of marriage before his passing in 1980. She...
