Erling "Butch" E. Naeyaert
February 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
February 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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...
Elayna Jayn Armstrong
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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...
