Obituaries

Oct 17, 2025

Terry R. Spooner, 76, of Duluth, died Friday October 17, 2025, at Open Arms Senior Living in Duluth.

Terry was born in Duluth on April 17, 1949. He graduated from Duluth East High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from the University of MN Duluth.

He married Beth Carlson on August 27,...

Oct 15, 2025

Mark J. 'Swami' Swanson, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 71.  Mark was born on February 17, 1954, to Harry and Huberta Swanson of Superior, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bret Swanson of Superior; and his best friend, Jade.

Swami is survived by his...

Oct 14, 2025

Michael Thomas Sabyan, 78, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born on January 4, 1947 to Norma (Fann) Sabyan and Gerald Sabyan in DuBois, PA.

After his father was established at a job, in 1957, his mother packed up the household and took Michael (then 10) and his sister Kathleen (then...

Oct 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth (Molly) Corcoran on the morning of October 8th, 2025 in Holmen/La Crosse, WI. She shared a lovely goodbye with her sister, Cecy and the nurses prayed the Rosary. Molly has lived at Bluffview Memory Care Center in Holmen, WI for the past six years. Prior to that she lived in...

Oct 4, 2025

James "Jim" H. Hansen II passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Born on June 18, 1939, in Two Harbors, MN, Jim was the son of James and Faye (Pearson) Hansen, Sr.

Jim had a zest for life and laughter. He cherished time spent with his wife Sheila of 64 years, and his loved...

Oct 3, 2025

Clarice Jean Borgh Flemming, 89, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2025, at New Perspectives Twin Ports Memory Care in Superior, WI.

She was born on April 5, 1936, the daughter of Clarence and Nellie Barnes in Radisson, WI.

Clarice was a graduate from Central High School.  She was...

Oct 2, 2025

Jason Robert Miller passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 as a result of a tragic accident in Cloverland, Wisconsin. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on February 22, 1988, the son of Denny Browne and Debra Kay Peterson.

Jason graduated from Superior High School, class of 2008. He worked many jobs in the Duluth-Superior area, including as a forklift operator...

Oct 1, 2025

Mary A. Benson, 79, of Superior, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Mary was born July 15, 1946 in Superior, WI to Mary (Sovich) and Anthony Ernst.

She was primarily a homemaker and the bookkeeper for Benson Cabinets for many years.  Mary enjoyed spending...

Sep 30, 2025

Richard Erwin Hansen, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne, WI. He was born on September 28, 1962 to Herbert and Daphne (Mackie) Hansen in Superior, WI.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1980 and continued his education at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical to gain skills as a machinist. He...

Sep 29, 2025

Charlene Faye Tyson, 89, of Superior passed away peacefully Monday September 29, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Charlene was born in Superior on February 20, 1936, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Hawkinson) Erickson.

She loved playing bingo, watching the game show network, and cheering for the Minnesota Vikings and the...

Sep 29, 2025

Sheila R. Love, age 60 of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center located in Duluth, Minnesota.

Sheila was born on October 16, 1964, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to her parents Carol (Lawrence) and Stanley Coleman.

She dedicated many years of her life working as the...

Sep 29, 2025

Olive C. Kronberg, 103, of Superior died Monday, September 29, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Superior.

Olive was born on December 2, 1921, in Oulu, WI to Nels and Johnanna (Johnson) Olson. She graduated from Waino High School in 1940.

In 1942 her family moved to Superior where she attended Superior Vocational School for one...

Sep 28, 2025

Lillian E. Lisak, 98, of Superior, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Dove Health Care in Superior.

Lillian was born in Minneapolis on April 29, 1927, the daughter of William and Julia (Larsen) Nelson.

The family made their home in Superior when Lillian was a young child. She later attended Superior Central High School, and...

Sep 27, 2025

Linda Marie Backlund Bushaw, 74, longtime Superior resident, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI surrounded by family. She was born on January 20, 1951, the daughter of Vernon C. and Lorraine M. (Glonek) Backlund, Jr. in Superior, WI.

Linda was a 1969 graduate from Superior Senior High School and took some additional courses at...

Sep 25, 2025

Ronald Eric Johnson, 61, of Bennett, WI was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, unexpectedly but peacefully, on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, after a lengthy battle with respiratory disease.

Ron was born in Superior, WI on March 23rd, 1964, the son of Wayne and Ruth (Hart) Johnson. He graduated from Northwestern...

Sep 24, 2025

Cathy Jean VanDriessche-Beauchamp, 72, Superior, WI, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on September 24, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1953 in Superior, to Gust and Lois VanDriessche.

Cathy did various jobs throughout her lifetime that worked around her children and grandchildren. Cathy loved attending her grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. One of the best times of her life was racing...

Sep 24, 2025

Tracy Alan Woodhull, 53, of Superior, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Superior.

Tracy was born on August 8, 1972, to Douglas and Mary (Johnson) Woodhull. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for four years.

Tracy has battled leukemia for at least half of his life, going in and out of remission. He...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert John Kelley, 73, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born in St. Paul, MN, on March 24, 1952, the son of Thomas and Marie (Salzl) Kelley.

Robert is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edith (Coro) Kelley; daughters Ana Conway and Kathy Kelley; grandchildren Desmond Conway and Ethel Makus; brothers Dave (Lois) Kelley...

Sep 20, 2025

David Patrick Rasmussen, Jr., 70, passed away at his lake home on September 20, 2025. David was born on August 28, 1955 to David and Janet Rusmussen.

After graduating from Superior High School, he entered the U.S. Army on January 15, 1974. He served at Fort Carson in CO, where he was awarded a national Defense Service medal, a Marksman’s Badge,...

Sep 20, 2025

Ann Marie Kaushagen, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Superior, WI. She was born to Alfred Baumgartner and Joanna (Lisorska) on March 9, 1943 in Hildesheim, Germany. Early in life, Ann immigrated from Germany to the United States where she attended and graduated from Tollman High School, in Pawtucket, RI, class of 1961....