Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

Patricia L. Quinones, 84, a longtime resident of Superior, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, with her sons by her side.

Patricia was born on August 8, 1941, to Ida (Anderson) and Maurice Hennessy in Chicago, IL. She attended Cathedral School, graduating from Cathedral High School. Pat received her bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin–Superior and...

Oct 23, 2025

Erin E. (Murphy) Larson, 68, of Solon Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

She was born on July 22, 1957, in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Robert and Audrey (Coss) Murphy. Erin was a 1975 graduate of Superior Senior High School.

Erin spent many years working...

Oct 22, 2025

Daniel W. O’Hara, 77, better known to his friends as “Flair” died on October 22, 2025 as a result of a car accident. Dan was born in Superior on September 14, 1948.

He spent his childhood in Superior, WI, Grand Rapids, MN and the Amnicon River Valley. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1966, then attended UWS, where he was...

Oct 22, 2025

Gillis Woodrow Botten, 75, longtime Barnes, WI resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born to Peter and Marjorie (Johnson) Botten on July 11, 1950, in Superior, WI.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1968, and went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a graduate...

Oct 22, 2025

Betty Plaunt, age 100, passed peacefully on Wednesday October 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Betty was born on September 22, 1925, in Superior, WI, the youngest of six children of Mike & Anna Christianson.

After growing up in Superior, she became a nurse, completing her training at Saint Lukes Hospital. The nursing career ended after her marriage to James A. Plaunt...

Oct 21, 2025

Jane M. Pietrowski, 68, longtime Duluth resident, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

She was born in Duluth, MN, on May 4, 1957, the daughter of Kurt and M. Elaine (Quiding) Pietrowski.

Jane was a professional seamstress and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family and friends as well as her...

Oct 21, 2025

Lloyd Lester Larson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born February 13, 1941 in Grantsburg, WI to Lester and Myrtle (Ramsdell) Larson. The family moved to Superior, WI where Lloyd graduated from Central High School, class of 1959. He went on to earn machinist certification from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical...

Oct 20, 2025

Victoria “Vicky” Walman, (104), Superior, died Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1921, in Douglas County, WI to John and Mary (Bailey) Human.

Vicky had been employed with Duluth Avionics and was a cook at the former Parkland Health Facility.

She was a member of the former St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Royal Neighbors, and the Bay Garden...

Oct 19, 2025

Brian James Erkkila (55) passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Superior WI. He was born to Jim and Donna Erkkila on Saturday, June 27, 1970, in Duluth, MN.

He grew up in Maple WI and graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1988. He learned the machinist trade at WITC in Superior. He spent over 20 years...

Oct 19, 2025

Brian S. Eccles, Sr. of Superior, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 70.

Brian was born in Superior on July 27, 1955, the son of Nolan, Sr. and Mary (Laib) Eccles. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1973.

He worked as a Boilermaker and was a member...

Oct 19, 2025

Dean Neumann, Solon Springs, WI and Pompano Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 84 at his residence surrounded by family.

Dean was born on March 30,1941 in Clinton, Iowa to Warren and Hazel (Cummings) Neumann. Clinton is on the Mississippi River, and he spent many summers water skiing and fishing...

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...