Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

Daniel H. Udeen, 69, of Superior, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with his family by his side.

Dan was born July 22, 1956, in Superior the son of Herb and Joyce (Rasmussen) Udeen.  He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.

Dan was employed...

Nov 9, 2025

Shirley Witkin – June 10, 1926 – November 9th, 2025

Shirley Witkin, 99 years young.   A social butterfly full of energy and charm, died recently after living a wonderful life to the fullest. She was known for being witty, inclusive, strong, and always speaking her mind. Shirley was devoted to her Jewish faith traditions, her community, and,...

Nov 8, 2025

Patricia Burgraff, 89, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on January 23, 1936, and spent most of her life in the Lake Nebagamon community, where she built a beautiful life centered around faith, family, and friendship.

Patricia was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and an active participant in...

Nov 8, 2025

Malcolm "Sonny" P. McGuirk, 94, of Superior, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth.

Malcolm was born in Milwaukee on January 4, 1931, the son of Douglas and Rose (McIntyre) McGuirk. He married Leona "Nonie" Wnek on June 20, 1953, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage until her death in 2024.

Nov 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Collins (McMullen), of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born on March 18, 1933, to Leonard and Verna McMullen.

She was a member of St. Francis Xavior Church.

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jack” Collins, and her parents.

She is survived by her loving son, Michael...

Nov 7, 2025

Toni Ann Peterson was born in Superior, WI, on April 25, 1965. She was welcomed home by her father, Gary David Peterson, mother Sondra Jo (Olson) Peterson, and big sister, Kathleen. Later, Toni celebrated the arrival of two little brothers, Michael and Jason. Sadly, Toni passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 60.

Toni was a lifelong resident...

Nov 6, 2025

True Polish Prince

Boguslaw “Bob” Wnuk passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Spooner, WI, surrounded by love.

He was born on March 12, 1943, in Warsaw, Poland, to Wladyslaw and Josephine Wnuk. He was brought over by his grandfather, Tom Podgorek, and mother to the United States in 1961.

Bob was proud to serve his adopted country honorably in the U.S....

Nov 6, 2025

James H. "Jim" Cronstrom, 86, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Superior. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Jim was born on October 31, 1939, to Frances (Arseneau) and Harold Cronstrom in Superior, WI. He grew up on Amnicon Lake, where he...

Nov 6, 2025

Lorraine "Dolly" F. Miller, 96, longtime resident of Raleigh St. in West Duluth, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth surrounded by her family.

Dolly was born in Duluth on May 4, 1929, the daughter of George and Frances (Fister) Ujdur. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School with the class of 1947....

Nov 4, 2025

Janette M. (Roatch) Hendrickson, 87, of Superior, WI died on November 4, 2025.

Janette (Jan) was born on September 11, 1938, to Irving and Maysel (Farmer) Roatch in the Town of Superior, WI.

She moved into the City of Superior as a young child and remained a resident of Superior, graduating from Central High School.  ...

Nov 4, 2025

Henry "Butch" O. DeMeyer, Jr., 84, of Superior, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services.

Butch was born in Superior on June 12, 1941, the son of Henry and Pauline (Kubala) DeMeyer, Sr.

Butch served his country with the US Army. He owned and operated D&B Janitorial Services for many years. He...

Nov 3, 2025

Dale P. Olson, 89, of Superior, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

Dale was born in Superior on July 27, 1936, the son of Myrtle and Hugo Olson.

Dale married Dolores McKenzie on August 31, 1957. They had a wonderful full life until her passing on May 1, 2017....

Nov 2, 2025

Richard G. Smith, Jr., 95, a longtime resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Richard was born May 2, 1930, in Superior to Elizabeth and Richard G. Smith, Sr.

Dick was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War serving from 1949-53. He married...

Oct 31, 2025

Richard “Rick” Allen Edquist, 78, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on March 1, 1947 in Superior, Rick was the son of Eleanor (Rice) Luostari and Ivan Dick. He lived most of his life in Superior and spent his childhood in Lake Nebagamon.

Rick married the love of his life, Kathleen Ann Connolly,...

Oct 31, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Louise Shatto, 85, of Duluth, MN died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, surrounded by family.

Patty was born in Duluth on May 12, 1940, the daughter of Barney and Audrey Petersen. She married Stanly Shatto on August 2, 1986.

She worked at Walgreen Drug, Schader Drug, owned her own...

Oct 28, 2025

Cherishing the Memory of Bernard Anthony Voegtle

Bernie was born April 25, 1952 in Elmhurst Illinois to the late Bernard and Kathleen (Charlton) Voegtle and was called Home on October 28, 2025 after living with cancer. Bernie spent most of his childhood years in Lombard Illinois, graduated from Sacred Heart Elementary School in 1966 and graduated from Montini Catholic High School...

Oct 28, 2025

Aaron D. LaRose, 73, of Bennett, WI passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Aaron was born September 11, 1952, to Eleanor (Herbst) and Charles LaRose in Park Falls, WI.

He married Sharon Bavlnka at their family home in Bennett, WI.  Aaron graduated from UW-Superior with a degree...

Oct 28, 2025

Roger D. Palmer, Jr., passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 28, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Roger was born January 19, 1975, to Bonnie (Coning) and Roger Palmer, Sr., in Colorado Springs, CO.

He was employed with Charter Films for many years working as material handler, in his younger years he was...

Oct 27, 2025

Dale Kenneth Dalbec, 70, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at McKenzie Manor in Superior, WI. He was born to Kenneth and Liane Dalbec on July 22, 1955 in Superior.

Growing up in Maple, WI, Dale graduated from Northwestern High School in 1974. He also graduated from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Ashland with a diploma in Auto Mechanics in...

Oct 27, 2025

Pauline M. Plautz (nee Bladecki),82, died in Superior on October 27, 2025, with her daughter, Susan and niece, Kimmy by her side.

Pauline was born in Bay City, Michigan on September 22, 1943, the daughter of Ray and Rita Bladecki.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Plautz (married in 1973); father-in-law...