Obituaries

Mar 28, 2026

Mary Ann Nilsen, 90, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at Aspen/Middle River Health and Rehab in South Range, WI.

She was born in Chicago, July 26th, 1935, the daughter of James and Agnes (Soleim) Barthen. She married Walter "Mickey" Nilsen on January 24th, 1956 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage before...

Mar 28, 2026

Lyn R. Breitung, 70 of Solon Springs, WI passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center with her husband by her side.

Lyn was born May 5, 1955 to Lois (Braunshweig) and Dewayne Thies in Ada, MN and was raised in Hoyt Lakes, MN.

She was employed as a clerk...

Mar 27, 2026

Carol A. Schiesser, 82, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Villa Marina in Superior with her family by her side.

Carol was born on January 12, 1944, to Betty (Davis) and Ralph Asher in Deadwood, SD.

She was employed as a bookkeeper at the Superior Clinic and then in health services at UMD...

Mar 26, 2026

Sandra L. Will, lifelong resident of Foxboro, died Thursday March 26, 2026, at Dove Healthcare in Superior.

Sandra was born in Superior on July 24, 1946, the daughter of John and Florence (Lundquist) Johnstad. She graduated from Superior East High School.

She married Gerald "Jerry" Will on May 22, 1965, and they celebrated 60 years...

Mar 25, 2026

Edward E. Miller, 75, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI.

Edward was born July 10, 1950, to Rose (Bachinski) and Lewis Miller in Superior, WI.

He was employed at various jobs including as a laborer in a warehouse and a caregiver...

Mar 24, 2026

Esma (Dolsen) Dzikonski entered eternal life on March 24, 2026, at 97 years old.

She was born on March 18, 1929, to Ray and Lila (Eckert) Dolsen. Esma grew up in the Town of Oakland on the family farm. She graduated from East High School and married her husband, Edmund Dzikonski, on April 29, 1950. Together they...

Mar 23, 2026

Thomas V. Dunder, 62, of Hermantown, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born October 4, 1963, in Grand Marais, Minnesota, the son of Victor Jr. and Patricia (Orr) Dunder. He grew up on the North Shore in Tofte and graduated from Cook County High School with...

Mar 19, 2026

Beverly "Jean" Sellers, 92, of Superior, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital with her family by her side.

Jean was born on April 22, 1933, in Washburn, Wisconsin, to Gladys B. (Jones) and A. Bernard "Baron" Johnson. She was raised in the town of Cornucopia, Wisconsin.

She attended St. Luke's...

Mar 19, 2026

James Baxter Ross Jr. of Superior, WI passed away surrounded by his family at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from complications of lung cancer.

Born in Superior, WI on July 26, 1945 to Louise and James Ross. He graduated in 1963 from East High School in Superior.

James married Terry DeBrock...

Mar 18, 2026

Kevin M. Rochon, age 42, of Superior, died Wednesday March 18, 2026, in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born on December 8, 1983, to Carol Rochon and Robert Howes in Duluth. Kevin graduated high school and was employed at The Challenge Center in Superior. He loved bowling, going to bingo with his mom and...

Mar 18, 2026

Peter J. Jablonski, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with his wife by his side at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.

Peter was born on June 28, 1949, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Seraphine (Ciurleo) and Leonard Jablonski. He graduated from high school and went on to earn diplomas in mechanical drafting and auto mechanics....

Mar 16, 2026

Louis E. Bergeron, 76, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in his home.

Louis was born June 7, 1949, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Elise (Page) and Arthur Bergeron.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, Louis studied martial arts and he was...

Mar 15, 2026

Julia "Julie" Ann Dalbec, 85, of Superior, died Sunday March 15, 2026, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Julie was born in Superior on October 22, 1940, the daughter of Lewis and Eileen (Wenger) James.

She married Gerald Dalbec on August 1, 1960, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage until his death in 2011....

Mar 15, 2026

Marcia K. Barry, 81, of Hermantown, MN and Gordon, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Superior on August 19, 1944, she was the daughter of William and Katherine (Polglase) Rehnstrand.

Marcia graduated with the class of 1962 from Superior...

Mar 13, 2026

Colleen Marie Mandelin, lovingly known as "Cooks," age 60 born May 11th, 1965, passed away March 13th, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with serious illness.

Colleen was a deeply loved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend. Though the shortest in the family, she had a strong and steady presence and was known for her...

Mar 12, 2026

Peggy Jo Sandahl, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in her home.

Peggy was born November 30, 1951 to Myrtle (Cole) and James Lanswick in Superior, WI.

She loved listening to music, visiting thrift stores and going to rummage sales.  Peggy enjoyed spending time with her family and consider her group home friends...

Mar 10, 2026

Evelyn B. Hagen, 94, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Evelyn was born on March 29, 1931, at their home in Danbury, Wisconsin, to Luella (Reese) and Clarence Guetschow. She graduated from Central High School in 1948.

Evelyn met Robert Hagen at Bethel Lutheran Church...

Mar 8, 2026

Robert J. Zembo, 81, of Foxboro, WI, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence.

Robert was born June 14, 1944, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Elinore (Anderson) Zembo.

He spent most of his life in Superior and worked many years as a heavy equipment operator. Robert married Linda Ross September 11,...

Mar 8, 2026

Cindy Faria-Wells, 62, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by loving family and grandchildren.

Born on 10/12/1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Beatrice Youngblood (Bea) and Chester Eugene Wells (Bud), Cindy grew up with a deep love for the outdoors. She especially enjoyed fishing, riding ATV trails, and spending time outside with...

Mar 7, 2026

Ronald Orlandi, 67, Superior, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on March 7, 2026.

Ron was born August 18, 1958, in Superior, WI to Ronald and Marilyn Orlandi. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1977. Ron went on to work for the grain elevators after high school and bartended for many years for places like...