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Sandra A. Wright

Sandra A. Wright

Sep 14, 2025

Sandra A. (Bozeman-Cannon) Wright was born on August 16, 1944, to Henry and Thelma Bozeman and departed on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The third of four children, she was raised in Chicago, IL, where she attended Wadsworth Elementary, Hyde Park High School, and Chicago Teachers College where she achieved her BS in Education.  She then achieved her MS in...

Florence M. Konczak

Florence M. Konczak

Sep 14, 2025

Florence M. Konczak, 86, of South Range, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Florence was born on November 26, 1938, in Proctor, MN, to Genevieve (Pelletier) and Edward Poirier.

She was known for her deep love of animals and had an impressive collection of...

Robert J. Ronchi

Robert J. Ronchi

Sep 12, 2025

“Rapid Robert" (Bob) James Ronchi, 87, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at his home in South Range, WI after a brief illness of Sepsis.  He was the first-born son of John and Clara (Balcer) Ronchi on June 21, 1938 in Duluth, MN.  Bob lived his whole life in Wentworth, WI, now referred to as South Range, WI. He...

"Mickey" Margot Kay Kornstad

"Mickey" Margot Kay Kornstad

Sep 11, 2025

“Mickey” Margot Kay Kornstad, 86, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, November 8, 1938, the daughter of Morley and Marjorie (Donovan) McFarlin.

Mickey was united in marriage to Richard Kornstad on July 6, 1976, and they recently celebrated forty-nine years of marriage before...

Rosemary Hildenbrand

Rosemary Hildenbrand

Sep 9, 2025

RoseMary Hildenbrand, left this life peacefully on September 9, 2025 at the age of 93 at the Spirit of Home in Hibbing, Minnesota where she resided for the final month of her life here on earth.

She was born June 26,1932 to Hans and Dorothy Vetter in Selz, North Dakota, and was raised in Anamoose, ND where...

Regan 'Reggie' S. Horn

Regan 'Reggie' S. Horn

Sep 9, 2025

Regan "Reggie" S. Horn, 64, of Princeton, MN died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his residence.

Reggie was born in Superior on August 23, 1961, the son of Thomas and Beverly (Bennett) Horn. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1979.

He enjoyed traveling, watching NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers....

Marilyn H. Decaire

Marilyn H. Decaire

Sep 8, 2025

Marilyn H. DeCaire, 88, of South Superior, WI, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Aspen Health Center.

Marilyn was born on February 7, 1937, to Helene (Mohr) and Fred Walberg in Superior, WI.

She was employed as a cashier with Walgreen's for many years until retiring in 1999.  Marilyn and her husband Joe...

Karlyn Gatzke

Karlyn Gatzke

Sep 5, 2025

Karlyn (Peterson) Gatzke, 65, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born the daughter of Vern and Loretta (Merila) Peterson on February 11, 1960 in Superior, WI.

In her younger years, she enjoyed figure skating lessons and spending time at the family cabin on Bony Lake water-skiing, sunbathing and taking saunas as well as snowmobiling...

Jack W. Larson

Jack W. Larson

Sep 5, 2025

Jack Wallace Larson, 94, of Superior, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Jack was born on April 18, 1931, the son of Wallace and Elmyra (Nordstrom) Larson.

He served his country with the US Navy. Jack was employed as a Press Operator for Superwood now Georgia Pacific in...

Edmund J. Lamoreaux

Edmund J. Lamoreaux

Sep 4, 2025

Edmund 'Ed' J. Lamoreaux, 74, of Superior, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Ed was born in Ashland, WI on March 18, 1951, the son of Clarence and Marcella (Bellecourt) Lamoreaux.

He was a member of the Fond du Lac Tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa. He was also...

Debra Rose Derosia

Debra Rose Derosia

Sep 3, 2025

Debra Rose DeRosia, 73, of Superior, died Wednesday September 3, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Debra was born on August 9, 1952, the daughter of Clarence and Margarhita (Serpe) Hause.

Deb enjoyed doing crafts and was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan. She was very proud of her children and loved spending...

Thomas J. Biller

Thomas J. Biller

Sep 1, 2025

Thomas J. Biller, Sr, 82, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully Monday September 1, 2025 in Marshfield, WI with his family by his side. He was born September 29, 1942 to Donald and Ida Biller at St. Joseph Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin.

He attended Cathedral High School before enlisting in the US Air Force in 1960.  He served for 20 years,...

James W. Sislo

James W. Sislo

Aug 31, 2025

James W. Sislo went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 31, 2025, with his family at home.  Jim was born in Superior, Wisconsin on October 21, 1936.  The son of John and Jennie (Laskoski) Sislo.  He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 64 years, Patsy, his parents, brothers Bernard and David, and sister...

Jess Orr

Jess Orr

Aug 29, 2025

Jess Orr went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2025, at the age of 38. Though his life was shortened by health complications following a courageous private battle, Jess was defined not by this struggle, but by the depth of his compassion, his humor, and the love he poured into others. His family shares...

Shane Patrick Demars

Shane Patrick Demars

Aug 26, 2025

Shane Patrick DeMars, 51, Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 26, 2025. He was born in Superior on April 23, 1974 to Felix J “Buck” DeMars and Ann (Rhodes) DeMars.

Shane graduated in 1992 from Superior Senior High and attended WITC. Shane was our favorite bartender at Norms bar for many years. After a few places...

Roy D. Johnson

Roy D. Johnson

Aug 26, 2025

Roy Douglas “Dug” Johnson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation in Hawthorne, WI. He was born on July 19, 1945, in Superior, WI, the son of Roy A. and Ellen (Aho) Johnson.

Roy graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1963 and went on to...

Marjorie Mae Keho

Marjorie Mae Keho

Aug 24, 2025

Marjorie (Roberts)  Keho, 83, passed away Sunday August 24th, 2025.  She was born in May of 1942, in Minocqua, WI to Seth and Anna (Englund) Roberts. Marjorie graduated from Drummond High School in 1960, then moved to Superior. First employed in nursing and retail clothing sales, she found her path in accounting for Gately's. She attended UW-Superior...

John B. Peterson, Sr.

John B. Peterson, Sr.

Aug 24, 2025

John B. Peterson, Sr, 69, of Superior, died Sunday August 24, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, at his residence surrounded by his family.

John was born in Whitehall, WI on May 17, 1956, the son of Dennis and Gloria (Swenson) Peterson.

He married Elizabeth "Casey" Culhane on November 1, 1980, and they celebrated...

Susan E. Kennelly

Susan E. Kennelly

Aug 22, 2025

Susan E. Kennelly, 85, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Superior, WI. She was born the daughter of Vernon and Barbara (Forestell) Flint on April 10, 1940 in Rochester, MN.

She graduated from St. Charles High School and earned her LPN degree after moving to Superior, WI. She worked as an LPN in Superior for many...

Esther D Johnson-Krause

Esther D Johnson-Krause

Aug 22, 2025

Esther D. Johnson-Krause, 93, of Superior, died Friday August 22, 2025, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior.

Esther was born on February 8, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Delia (Abrahamson) Keup.

Esther married Myron Johnson, Jr. in 1950, and together they raised their four children until his passing in 1978. She later worked...

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