Duane D. Betterman
Jun 10, 2026
Duane D. Betterman, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.
Duane was born in Miltona Township, MN on March 9, 1938, the son of Robert and Ella (Gezelle) Betterman.
He graduated from Two Harbors High School, with the class of 1956. On July 3, 1959, Duane and Jeanette Broers were married in...
Gail M. Bukowski
Jun 6, 2026
Gail M. Bukowski, 92, of Superior, died Saturday June 6, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born in Superior on February 16, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Louise (Girard) Newlander. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1952.
She married George Bukowski on November 28, 1953, and they celebrated 72 years...
Clarence E. Carlson
Jun 5, 2026
Clarence “Trigger” E. Carlson, 79, of Superior, died at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.
He was born in Superior on September 30, 1946, to William and Hazel (DeBrock) Carlson.
He graduated from Superior East High School in 1964 and worked for many years as a carpenter and millwright with the local union.
He married Donna Layman on September 3, 1975, and they...
John W. Bergren
Jun 5, 2026
John Ward Bergren, age 69, of Superior, passed away June 5th, 2026, after a short but courageous fight with Cancer.
John was born August 10th, 1956, in Superior to Ward and Doris (Deterling) Bergren. While he was growing up, he loved to work on cars and make things run. John graduated from Northwestern High School and after graduation he enlisted in...
Mary Beth Vargo
Jun 2, 2026
Mary Beth Vargo, 81, of Superior, WI passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with her family by her side at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Beth was born June 3, 1944, to Mary (McKeague) and Oswald Shellum in Superior.
She was employed as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 25 years and also shared her passion for books as...
Donna M. Wicklund
Jun 1, 2026
Donna M. Wicklund, age 91, of Superior, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living Community in Cloquet.
Donna was born on November 1, 1934 on her family farm in Duelm, to Joseph and Rena (Balder) Brambrink.
Donna married the love of her life, Leonard Wicklund, in 1958.
Together they shared 68 years of marriage, building a life centered...
Barbara Ann Sorenson
Jun 1, 2026
Barbara A. Sorenson, 85, a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Villa Marina in Superior.
Barbara was born on September 6, 1940, in Superior to parents, Harry and Evelyn (Olson) Baker. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1958. On July 3, 1959, Barb married Harvey Sorenson at Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior,...
Kenneth H. Raihala
Jun 1, 2026
Kenneth H. Raihala, age 92, of Superior, passed away Monday June 1, 2026, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Kenn was born August 17, 1933, in Superior to Selina (Chisholm) and John Raihala. He served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955 reaching the rank of corporal with the 8th Calvary Regiment as a infantry rifleman and bandsman...
James W. Rogers
May 30, 2026
James W. Rogers, 93, of Duluth, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Villa Marina in Superior, with his family by his side.
Jim was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on July 14, 1932, the only child of Gabriel and Clara (Khalar) Rogers. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1950 and married the love of his life, Catherine (Kay) Kelly in...
Dennis D. Martineau
May 30, 2026
Dennis D. Martineau, 72, of Superior, WI., passed away on May 30, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones after courageously facing leukemia.
Dennis worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe, retiring as a Fire/Safety Warden. He was especially proud of the safety record achieved at the Allouez Taconite facility alongside the taconite crew. Dennis loved coaching little league baseball and coached...
Carolyn J. (Carpenter) Damyanovich
May 29, 2026
Carolyn Jean (Carpenter) Damyanovich, 84, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on November 14, 1941, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Esther and Verl Carpenter. She attended Hibbing High School and on June 1, 1963, she married the love of her life, David Damyanovich.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Esther and Verl...
Sharon L. Stringer
May 28, 2026
Sharon L. Stringer, age 87, passed away Thursday May 28, 2026, in Villa Marina Health and Rehab.
Sharon was born on November 19, 1938 to Aleda M. (Swanson) and Edward F. Fisher in Superior. She enjoyed any activity that was outdoors, especially golfing, skiing, biking, hiking and gardening. She loved her pets and had a big heart for all animals. She...
Timothy J. Sandor
May 27, 2026
Timothy J. Sandor, 77, of Superior, died Wednesday May 27, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.
Tim was born in Ashland, WI on May 14, 1949, the son of Anthony and Theresa (Misuraco) Sandor. He graduated from DePadua High School in Ashland and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in molecular biology from UW-Eau Claire.
Tim married Adeline Kolberg after...
John C. "Jack" Patnode
May 26, 2026
John C. “Jack” Patnode, age 87, passed away Tuesday May 26th in his residence.
Jack was born May 4, 1939, in Superior to Marion (Kosek) and Captain Clifford G. Patnode. He attended school in Superior and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957. Jack enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in May of 1960. After returning from...
Jessica J. Greely
May 26, 2026
Jessica J. Greely, 45, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in her home.
Jessica was born January 15, 1981, to Jeanne (Mikrot) and John Greely in Superior, WI.
She was employed as a clerk in the hospitality business until her health declined. Jessica enjoyed collecting rocks as a hobby and she loved animals. She looked forward to spending time with her...
Randy L. Bjonskaas
May 25, 2026
Randy L. Bjonskaas, 73, of Davenport, FL passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, from a 5-month battle with AML Leukemia.
Randy was born on April 10, 1953, and raised in West Duluth, the son of Orlando and Thelma (Covell) Bjonskaas. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School with the class of 1971.
He worked for 25 years in liquor sales before...
Josephine Hawley
May 24, 2026
Josephine “Jo” T. Hawley, 97, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.
Josephine was born January 28, 1929, to Mary (Janoski) and Francis Cieslicki in Superior, WI.
She graduated from Superior East High School in 1948. Jo married Arlington Hawley on February28, 1949 in Superior.
She was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church, the...
Shirley A. Sickler
May 23, 2026
Shirley A. Sickler, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.
Shirley was born January 1, 1936, to Viola (LeRoux) and Matthew McKay in Thief River Falls, MN.
She worked as a bookkeeper at Twin Ports Grocery/Gateway Foods, Indianhead Credit Union, and Holy Assumption Catholic Church. Shirley was a longtime member of Holy Assumption....
Richard "Rick" F. Van Overmeiren
May 22, 2026
Richard “Rick” F. Van Overmeiren, 74, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Rick was born on November 8, 1951, in Superior, WI, to Beverly (Flesvig) and Peter Van Overmeiren.
He married Laura Remington on August 6, 1977, at Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior. Rick was a U.S. Navy veteran and proud member of...
