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Jay M. Faugerstrom
Oct 21, 2026
Jay M. Faugerstrom, 70, of Lakeside Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after an accident on his property.
Jay was born in Superior on January 7, 1956, the son of John Morris and Lillian (Anderson) Faugerstrom. He graduated from Northwestern High School with the Class of 1974.
Jay had worked for Lakehead Construction and retired after 30 years of service...
LaVonne M. Hockin
Oct 20, 2026
LaVonne Hockin, 84, of Superior, WI passed away in her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
LaVonne was born August 27, 1942 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Ethel (Slager) and Clarence Nielsen.
She graduated from Crookston High School and went on to nursing school. LaVonne married George Hockin on February 25, 2002. She was employed as...
Linda M. Sutherland
Oct 20, 2026
Linda M. Sutherland, 62 of Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in her home.
Linda was born December 1, 1963, to Mable (Pavisich) and Theodore Laiti in Duluth, MN.
She was employed as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for many years.
Linda enjoyed working on her walking sticks, making Christmas wreaths and searching for agates. Linda would always...
Shirley Ann Mackey
Oct 17, 2026
Shirley Ann Mackey, age 91, of Superior, died Saturday October 17, 2026, at New Perspective Assisted Living.
Shirley was born July 5, 1935, in Superior to Laina (Saari) and Richard Olson. She was raised in Maple, WI, with her four siblings. Shirley graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple. She would marry her high school sweetheart, George Peter Mackey on January...
Raelyn Jean TePoel
Oct 15, 2026
Raelyn Jean TePoel, 7, of South Range, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by her loving family.
Raelyn was born in Duluth on June 11, 2019, the daughter of Nicole and Thomas “TJ” TePoel.
From the time she was just two months old, Raelyn faced health challenges that would become part...
Daniel Joseph Dulinski
Oct 15, 2026
Daniel Joseph Dulinski, age 78, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away on Thursday October 15, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth.
He was born April 11, 1948, in Duluth to Louise (Rust) and Charles Dulinski. Daniel was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Darlene Irene (Overfors) Dulinski, who passed away in 2024. The couple met at...
Barbara Ann Landerville
Oct 13, 2026
Barbara Ann Launderville, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence.
Barbara was born on December 14, 1979, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Ruby F. (Kotera) and Allan D. Launderville. She worked at Walmart for five years and enjoyed the outdoors, especially four-wheeling, fishing, and ice fishing. She loved butterflies, cats, and watching Animal Planet. An avid reader,...
Severt N. Mogensen, Sr.
Oct 13, 2026
Severt N. Mogensen, Sr., 90 of Superior, WI passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Severt was born June 26, 1936, to Selma and Hans Mogensen in Duluth, MN.
He was employed many years working as a laborer at the Grain Elevator in Superior and then he was employed a custodian.
Severt was a lifelong member of...
Mark Michael Miller
Oct 13, 2026
Mark Michael Miller, age 74, of Superior, died Tuesday October 13, 2026, in his residence with his wife Mary Ann by his side.
Mark was born on June 29, 1952, to Patricia P. (Bangs) and William T. Miller in Superior. He was a 1971 graduate of Superior Senior High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in business from...
Robert C. Miller, Jr.
Oct 12, 2026
Robert C. Miller, 83, of Maple, Wisconsin, a longtime area resident passed away in the Brule River State Forest in Cloverland, Wisconsin, after he went missing on Friday, September 18, 2026. Following an extensive search by multiple agencies and volunteers, he was located on Monday, October 12, 2026. His family has the deepest thanks to everyone involved.
Rob was born August...
Darlene R. McKay
Oct 10, 2026
Darlene R. McKay, 84, of Superior, died Saturday October 10, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
Darlene was born on March 28, 1942, in Holyoke, MN the daughter of Lawrence and Eva (Switzer) Higgins.
She enjoyed doing crafts, beading Christmas decorations, and especially enjoyed crafting at Villa Marina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willam J. McKay.
Darlene is survived...
Darlene M. Wright
Oct 10, 2026
Darlene Marie (Murphy) Wright, 84, of Duluth, passed away at the BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care with her family by her side on Saturday October 10, 2026.
Darlene was born March 3, 1942, to Marie (Dallmann) and John Murphy in Duluth, MN.
She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1960. Darlene was employed in the banking industry for 33...
Timothy Donald Kettner
Oct 9, 2026
Timothy Donald Kettner, 65, of Port Wing, Wisconsin died Friday October 9, 2026. Tim was born on November 6, 1960, in Wausau, WI.
Tim was, without a doubt, the most generous person you could ever meet. Blessed with a huge heart and a truly unmatched work ethic, he lived his life with open arms, ready to lend a helping hand to...
Mary "Pam" P. Chabot
Oct 6, 2026
Mary “Pam” Pamela Chabot, 83, of Superior, WI, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2026, at Villa Marina in Superior.
Pam was born July 21, 1943, to Loretta (English) and William “Buddy” Williams in Brooklyn, NY.
She was employed in customer service for a school supply company for much of her career.
Pam liked knitting, visiting the casino, playing cards and bingo when she...
Catherine L. Joiner
Oct 2, 2026
Catherine “Cathy” L. Joiner, 74, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Cathy was born on February 10, 1952, in Superior, WI, to Katherine (McGinnis) and Carl Petersen. She married David Joiner on August 1, 1980, in Duluth, MN.
Cathy was employed for over 45...
Gladys B. VanErt
Oct 2, 2026
Gladys B. VanErt, 81, of Superior, WI, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.
Gladys was born March 2, 1945, to Ruth (Frost) and Harold Olson in Superior, WI. She married the love of her life, Robert VanErt, on December 2, 1964, at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church.
Gladys worked as a housekeeper at St. Francis Nursing...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Mertz
Sep 29, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” C. Mertz, 68, of Gordon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
He was born in Superior on May 6, 1958, the son of Kenneth and Shirley (Hill) Mertz.
Ken graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1976 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin Superior in...
David Raymond Ludwig
Sep 29, 2026
David Raymond Ludwig, age 67, of Superior, died Tuesday September 29, 2026, in his residence.
David was born June 28, 1959, to Charlotte E. (Swanson) and Donald E. Ludwig in Fargo, ND. He would marry Sherri Moon on August 7, 1999, in Superior. David had been a corrections officer for St. Louis County for 19 years and most recently had been...
LeRoy M. Walberg
Sep 28, 2026
LeRoy Marvin Walberg, 84, of Superior, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 28, 2026.
LeRoy was born on March 5, 1942, in Hawthorne, Wisconsin, to Albert and Alice (Olson) Walberg. From an early age, he possessed the qualities that would define his life: a strong work ethic, a kind heart, an easy smile,...
Marilyn M. Burm
Sep 28, 2026
Marilyn M. Burm, 97, of Superior, died Monday, September 28, 2026, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior.
Marilyn was born at home in Billings Park to Clara (Bartels) and Al Kronlund on February 26, 1929. She attended Cooper school and graduated from Superior Central High School.
Marilyn was a member of Cathedral Christ the King and married her husband, Milton...
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