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...
Cindy Joy Mataczynski
Jul 27, 2026
Cindy Joy Mataczynski, 68, of South Range, WI, passed away at her home July 27, 2026, surrounded by family.
Cindy was born January 7, 1958, in Nuremberg, Germany to Dr. Robert and Joy (Hunt) Mataczynski.
She graduated from Superior High school with the class of 1976 and went on to earn an associate degree in accounting.
Cindy owned and operated Landmark Lanes and...
Jane Claire Howard
Jul 26, 2026
Jane Claire “Bumpa” Howard, age 64, of Wascott, Wisconsin passed away in the early morning hours of July 26, 2026 at Essentia Hospital, as she was afflicted with liver cancer. Her diagnosis and death came quickly, her struggle was limited, and she was surrounded by her family.
Jane was born in Superior, Wisconsin on May 28, 1962, at Superior Memorial Hospital,...
Ronald I. Johnson
Jul 25, 2026
Ronald I. Johnson, 83, of Superior, died Saturday July 25, 2026, at his residence.
Ron was born in Superior on November 21, 1942, the son of Ivan and Helen (Clark) Johnson. He graduated from Northwestern High School.
Ron had worked as a pulper and then started his own business, Ron Johnson Construction. He was a very hard worker and was very proud...
Marcia Elizabeth Erickson
Jul 23, 2026
Marcia Elizabeth (Haagensen) Erickson, age 82, of Rice Lake township, MN, died July 19, 2026, in her residence.
Marcia was born in Superior, WI on June 30, 1944, the daughter of Ruth Isabelle (Maniekee) and Erling Hjalmer Haagensen. She was raised on a farm in Hawthorne, WI. Marcia was a graduate of Northwestern High School, Maple, WI and attended the Superior...
Edward H. Javenkoski
Jul 23, 2026
Edward H. Javenkoski, age 79, of South Range died Thursday July 23, 2026.
He was born March 29, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of Adelaide (Paffrath) and Edward Javenkoski. Edward enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam War. He was a diesel mechanic by trade. Edward enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a lifetime member of...
Kenneth John Leland
Jul 22, 2026
Kenneth John Leland, 95, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by his three children, at New Perspective in Superior. Born May 27,1931, in Superior, WI to Anne (Larsen) and John Leland who were both born in Norway. Ken was immensely proud of his loving and hard-working parents and of his Norwegian Heritage; modestly stating that...
Matthew D. Plesko
Jul 22, 2026
Matthew D. Plesko, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in his home.
Matthew was born November 4, 2004, in Duluth, MN to Jacquelyn Walters and Gary Plesko.
He graduated from Superior High School in 2023 with honors. Matthew was active in the theater program in high school. He was currently enrolled in the University of Oshkosh and was on...
Francis G. Florey
Jul 20, 2026
Francis Gary Florey, 90, entered his heavenly home on Monday, July 20, 2026, with his beloved wife, Ardys, by his side.
Francis was born in Pingree, North Dakota on March 26, 1936 and was the son of Guy and Marie Florey. Francis grew up on family farms near Henry and Clark, South Dakota with his siblings, Floyd, Fern, and Fay. His...
Donald G. Carlson
Jul 20, 2026
Donald G. Carlson, 86, of Superior, passed away Monday July 20, 2026, in his home.
Donald was born May 11, 1940, in Duluth, MN to Mildred (Haglund) and Carl Carlson.
He was employed as a machinist for Diamond Tool until it closed and then was employed manufacturing windows at Fen-Tech in Superior until his retirement.
Don married Virginia Pryor in Las Vegas April...
Ethel L. Lancour
Jul 18, 2026
Ethel L. Lancour, 93, of Poplar, died Saturday July 18, 2026, at Essentia- St Mary’s Hospital in Superior.
Ethel was born in Maple on December 9, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Aili (Soyring) Tullberg. She graduated from Northwestern High School.
Ethel married Donald Lancour on February 8, 1952, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage until his death in March 2001.
She...
Andrew "Roo" K. Kaufman
Jul 18, 2026
Andrew “Roo” K. Kaufman, 52, of Superior, died Saturday July 18, 2026, in his home.
Roo was born in Superior on August 20, 1973, the son of Floyd and Lillian (Aho) Kaufman.
He had worked various jobs in the area, including bartending at Border’s Bar and Grill.
Roo was very active in Superior Men’s Pool league and Softball league. He also enjoyed golfing....
Meri "Missy" Lee Matonich
Jul 17, 2026
Meri Lee “Missy” Matonich, 46, passed away in her home on Friday, July 17, 2026. Missy was born August 16, 1979, in Hibbing, MN to Barbara (Hansen) and James Matonich.
She was a 1998 graduate of Chisholm High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin Superior and earned her bachelor’s degree in art therapy.
Missy was employed as a...
Kathleen J. Baker
Jul 17, 2026
Kathleen J. Baker, 69, of Superior, died Friday July 17, 2026, at Middle River Health and Rehab.
Kathleen was born in Superior on September 18, 1956, the daughter of John Sr. and Elaine (Greely) Egan. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.
Kathy loved the Green Bay Packers, going on walks, reading, baking and shopping. Most important...
Linda Joyce Willcoxon
Jul 16, 2026
Linda Joyce (Conkright) Willcoxon, age 78, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away at home following a brief illness on July 16.
Born in Cloquet November 12, 1947, the fifth of seven children, Linda spent her early years in Sawyer and Cromwell before moving to Superior.
She dedicated her life to helping others, leading Brownie troops in the 1970s, volunteering at Nemadji Elementary in...
Ray Ray Erickson
Jul 16, 2026
Edward “Ray Ray” R. Erickson, 74, of Superior died Thursday July 16, 2026, at his residence.
Ray Ray was born on June 24, 1952, the son of Donald Sr. “Swede” and Helen (Linde) Erickson.
He married Virgina M. Hoffman on January 15, 1977 and they celebrated 35 years of marriage until her death in 2012.
He worked for Jeno’s and many years at...
Isabell Tusin
Jul 13, 2026
Isabell Tusin, 108, of Superior died Monday, July 13, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Billings Park where she has resided since December 2021.
She was born in Superior on November 9, 1917, the daughter of Samuel and Lena Titch. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1936, attended Superior State Teachers College and graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee,...
Nancy J. Grota
Jul 13, 2026
Nancy J. Grota of Superior passed away on July 13, 2026, in Twin Ports Nursing Home. Nancy was born on May 13, 1935, in South Bend, Indiana to F. H. and Vera Newport. She attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School. She then attended Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana.
Following college, she worked for Mountain States...
Alice Marie Fudally
Jul 12, 2026
Alice Marie Fudally (nee Johnson), 92, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2026, at Aspirus St. Lukes in Duluth, surrounded by her loving family.
Alice was born on October 24, 1933, in Foxboro, WI, to Myron and Hansine Johnson. On March 29, 1952, she married Andrew “Kootz” Fudally. She was employed by the Superior Police Department as a...
Julie A. Ford
Jul 12, 2026
Julie Ann Ford, 83, of Superior, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born August 14, 1942, in Superior, to Evelyn (Tallakson) and Lester Olson, she spent her childhood years living in South Range, Wis and spending time during the summers at Lyman Lake. She graduated from East High School 1960 and the Wisconsin State University in Superior...
