Obituaries

Feb 18, 2026

Janet M. Gondik, 89, lifelong Superior resident, died on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at her residence.

Janet was born on January 7, 1937, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Ethel (Palm) Gunski. She graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1955

She worked as a bookkeeper for C&G enterprises for many years....

Feb 18, 2026

Loren V. Lusikka, Age 70, of Maple, WI, died Wednesday, February 18, in his residence.

Loren was born April 27, 1955, in Ashland, WI to Mildred (Johnson) and Victor Lusikka. He was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and retired after 36 years of service. Loren was also a member of the National...

Feb 16, 2026

Gregory "Captain" W. Lunsford, 70, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 after a long battle with heath complications at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN.

Greg was born on October 16, 1955 in Sanford, MI to Lois (Graves) and Roger Lunsford.

He was employed many years for Kimmes Oil Company as a fuel tank...

Feb 16, 2026

Harold E. Koenen was born on August 5th, 1931, in Superior Wisconsin to Henry and Bernice Koenen, and was a lifelong resident of Superior's East End. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 16th, 2026, with family by his side. Harold leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, steady kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family and...

Feb 12, 2026

Sandra A. Pease, 76, of Superior, died Thursday February 12, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Sandra was born in Rockford, IL on October 24, 1949, the daughter of Lavern and Margaret (Bennett) Nelson.

She earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin Superior and worked as a civil engineer...

Feb 10, 2026

Mary Linda Ward, 76 of Superior died Tuesday February 10th, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Mary was born December 13, 1949 in Superior, daughter of Elizabeth (Booth) and James Sheahan.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School and continued with schooling to obtain her Bachelor's in counseling and Master's in psychology...

Feb 10, 2026

James M. "Mike" Hofacre, 75, passed away February 10, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior.

Mike was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, WITC-Superior (Northwood Tech) and served two years in the Army and was a Viet Nam veteran.

He was preceded in death by parents, James and Ruth Hofacre and brother,...

Feb 9, 2026

Jeffery Alan Nyquist, 69, of South Range, passed away Monday February 9, 2026, at his residence.

Jeff was born in Duluth, MN on July 9, 1956, the son of Gene and Marjorie (DeMars) Nyquist. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1974.

Jeff had worked as a machinist for many years at...

Feb 8, 2026

Chrystal Ann Tribbey, 48, of Superior, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Dove Healthcare, Superior.

Chrystal was born on May 22, 1977, to Linda (Lomax) and Joseph Tribbey in Tacoma, Washington. She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School where she played in the band and was a member of the...

Feb 7, 2026

Arloine "Arlo" H. Miller, 102, died peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Harmony House in Superior.

Arlo was born October 9, 1923, in Eureka, WI to Alma (Froehling) and Henry Mattin. She attended school in St. Croix Falls.

Arlo was a longtime member of Cathedral of Christ the King. She was an avid Green...

Feb 6, 2026

Michael "Captain" J. Wallschlaeger, age 83, died Friday, February 6, 2026 in Villa Marina Health and Rehab, Superior.

Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Shirley (Collier) Wallschlaeger on January 22, 1943. He would graduate from Columbus High School in Marshfield, WI in 1961 with a group of classmates that remained lifelong friends. Michael went...

Feb 6, 2026

Donald L. Johnson, Jr., 81 passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth.

Don was born on July 22, 1944, to Leona (Kozy) and Donald L. Johnson, Sr. in Superior, WI. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1962. He enlisted in the US Army serving 1962-65 stationed in Pendleton, New York...

Feb 5, 2026

Michael "Mike" L. Kelly, age 71, of Herbster, WI, and formerly of Superior, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Aspirus St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Mike was born July 9, 1954, in St. Paul, MN, and was adopted by Marcella (Buytaert) and Robert Kelly. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Superior Senior High School and continued...

Feb 4, 2026

Jason Carl Bennett, 50, of Superior, passed away at Essentia Health in Superior, WI on February 4, 2026.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the Minnesota Vikings, and Harley Davidson.  He was employed as an over the road truck driver for Jeff Foster Trucking and Halvor Truck Lines.

He is preceded in death by...

Feb 3, 2026

James "Jim" M. Plunkett, 67, of Superior, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence.

Jim was born in Superior on June 21, 1958, the son of F. Rolland and Joan (Malmquist) Plunkett. While growing up he spent summers on his uncle's farm and played basketball for Superior High School graduating with the class of 1977.

Feb 3, 2026

Judith "Judy" M. (Larson) Schustedt passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Fond du Lac, WI with her family by her side.

Judy was born February 11, 1940 to August and Lila (Peterson) Larson in Superior, Wisconsin.

She went to school in a rural one-room schoolhouse, and later graduated from Central High School in...

Feb 3, 2026

Yvonne J. Becker 83, passed away on Tuesday February 3, 2026, at Twin Ports Health Care in Superior.

Yvonne was born May 5, 1942 in St. Paul, Mn, to Geraldine (Hunt) and Lyle Arends. She married Walter Lunzman in 1966 and remained married until his death in 1990. She then married Ernie Becker in 1993 and remained...

Feb 2, 2026

James "Jim" D. Cameron, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center.

Jim was born July 23, 1939, to Margaret (Giles) and Asa Cameron in Eveleth, MN.  He graduated from high school and enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving from 1957- 1960.  Jim married Gayle Miller and they were blessed with...

Feb 2, 2026

Carlene Ann Kavajecz lived her life with generosity, selflessness, and style. Her 86 years were centered around caring for others: family members, friends, and patients.

She was born on July 11, 1939, to Carl and Martha Haarstad in Duluth, Minnesota. She attended South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI, and later graduated from Columbia College of Nursing in Milwaukee, WI.

Carlene...

Feb 1, 2026

A glowing and generous spirit, an extremely bright light left us for her peaceful rest on Sunday, February 1, 2026 after a lengthy illness.

Lora was born on January 16, 1973, to Carolyn and Gerald Anderson.

Lora attended Superior Sr. High School, then UWS for a time. Lora worked for 'Bob's Chop Suey House' for...