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Robert C. Anderson

Robert C. Anderson

May 29, 2025

Robert C. “Bob” Anderson, 80, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his family by his side.

Bob was born in Duluth on May 20, 1945, to Volmer and Ruth (Ericson) Anderson. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1963 and went...

Bonnie J. Nikstad

Bonnie J. Nikstad

May 28, 2025

Bonnie J. Nikstad, 73, of Summit Township, died Wednesday May 28, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Bonnie was born in Superior on November 26, 1951, the daughter of Raymond and Gale (Pierson) Madsen. She married Richard 'Dick' Nikstad on December 9, 1967, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage

Bonnie held a...

Betty L. Sislo

Betty L. Sislo

May 27, 2025

Betty L. Sislo, 97, a cherished and longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in Spooner, WI on April 16, 1928, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Moore) Brown.

On August 6, 1949, she was united in marriage to Raymond Sislo....

Carolyn E. Love

Carolyn E. Love

May 24, 2025

Carolyn E. Love, 77, of Superior, died in her daughter's home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Carolyn was born July 29, 1947 in Superior to Bertha and Rudolph Peterson.

She married William Love on February 6, 1981 in Superior, WI.

Carolyn was a homemaker and cared for...

Philomena D. Gregorian

Philomena D. Gregorian

May 23, 2025

Philomena D. Gregorian, 91, most recently of Superior, WI and formerly of Minneapolis, MN and Cocoa Beach, FL, died Friday May 23, 2025, at Dove Healthcare.

Philomena was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on June 18, 1933, the daughter of John and Mary (Calassa) Duarte.

She majored in music at Boston University where she met her...

Janice "Jan" M. Parish

Janice "Jan" M. Parish

May 22, 2025

Janice “Jan” Mae Parish, of Lake Nebagamon and Superior, died on May 22,2025, at the age of 94, with her daughters by her side.

She was born September 14,1930, in Duluth, MN. to Ludy and Evelyn Drolson. She grew up in Lake Nebagamon and truly loved that area.

Jan attended school in Lake Nebagamon through...

Timothy G. Miller

Timothy G. Miller

May 20, 2025

Timothy G. Miller, 73, of Superior, died Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his residence.

Tim was born in Ashland, WI on February 26, 1952, the son of John and Carol (Dahl) Miller. He graduated from Drummond High School with the class of 1970 and then attended WITC (Northwood Tech).

Tim had worked for Douglas County...

Cygna Freeman

Cygna Freeman

May 20, 2025

Cygna "Sig" D.A. Freeman, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Essentia Duluth.

Sig was born May 10, 1937 in Smithtown, NY to Herman and Ethel (Dissenger) Enterline. She graduated from University High School in Bloomington, IN in 1955. She married the love of her life, John Freeman, on Sept. 6, 1958, and...

Luanne Wachula

Luanne Wachula

May 17, 2025

Luanne (Halonen) Wachula, 72, resident of Duluth, MN, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Duluth on April 14, 1953, to Wallace and Barbara (David) Halonen.

Luanne was raised in Patzau, WI and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1971. She continued...

Ronald A. Macmillan

Ronald A. Macmillan

May 16, 2025

Ronald A. MacMillan, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, with his family by his side at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minnesota.

Ron was born on February 26, 1937, in Duluth to Gertrude (Holt) and Charles MacMillan. He graduated from Central High School and married the love of his life, Diane Barnish, on May...

Warren R. Williams

Warren R. Williams

May 14, 2025

Warren R. Williams, 66, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his home.

Warren was born February 5, 1959 in Superior, WI to Lorraine (Earhart) and Howard Williams.

He was employed as a bus driver for Northwoods School in Minong, WI and was a bartender for many years.  Warren was a really good guy with a...

Nancy K. Lisdahl

Nancy K. Lisdahl

May 13, 2025

Nancy K. Lisdahl, (89), lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on May 13th, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 27, 1935, the daughter of William and Bernadine (Dolly) (McCabe) Nault.

She was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior.

Nancy was united in marriage to...

Margaret Rae (Brannan) Sislo

Margaret Rae (Brannan) Sislo

May 12, 2025

Margaret Rae “Peggy” (Brannan) Sislo, 81, passed away after a brief illness in Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Peggy dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked for over 20 years at Parkland Health Facility, later at Middle River Health Facility, and eventually continued her calling in private home health care. Even after...

Dennis R. Johnson

Dennis R. Johnson

May 12, 2025

Dennis R. Johnson, 71, of Foxboro, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Dennis was born in Superior on September 2, 1953, the son of Myron and Esther (Keup) Johnson.

He had worked as a boilermaker for 25 years before spending more than 15 years as a Field Mechanic. He...

Thomas J. Trolson

Thomas J. Trolson

May 12, 2025

Thomas J. Trolson, 36, died suddenly on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Superior, WI.

Tom was born in Duluth, MN, to Debra Parsons and Loren Trolson. He graduated from Harbor City International School in 2006.

Known for his quick wit, kind heart, and vibrant personality, Tom brought joy and laughter to everyone around him. He...

George R. Ranua

George R. Ranua

May 11, 2025

George Richard Ranua, 67 of Superior Wi passed peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born June 1, 1957 in Duluth to Richard Ranua and Patricia Ranua (Later Schmitt). After graduating from Duluth Central, he went on to work in the trades at Sandberg Sheetmetal, Lakehead Sign & Painting and at St Germaine’s as a glazer. Through Alcoholics Anonymous...

Tonia Marie Tye

Tonia Marie Tye

May 11, 2025

Tonia Marie Tye, 59, joined her mother and father in heaven, in Superior on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born to Jesse and Mary Ann (Weis) Tye on November 3, 1965.

She graduated from Superior Senior High, class of 1986. Northwoods Painting & Sandblasting employed her as a painter for many years.

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Ronald F. Dumonson

Ronald F. Dumonson

May 10, 2025

Ronald F. Dumonson, 79, Hayward WI, passed away at home Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

Born April 15th, 1946, Ronald Francis Dumonson was the son of Victor and Mildred (Salmi) Dumonson. As a young boy he was the greeter of Itasca Street, often walking to neighbors to visit and giving his Mom a scare. His love of cars,...

Daniel A. Spencer

Daniel A. Spencer

May 10, 2025

Daniel Alan Spencer, 70, of Superior, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Duluth, MN on December 15, 1954, the son of Ruth Ann (Lusche) and Thomas Edward Spencer.

Daniel graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1973 and attended the University of Wisconsin – Superior....

Richard P. Fisher

Richard P. Fisher

May 10, 2025

Richard Paul Fisher, age 74, of Superior, WI, passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1950, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Charles and Mary Lou (Samuelson) Fisher. Rich was a devoted husband of 52 years to Dalelarae (Dalbec) Fisher and a loving father to Richard R. Fisher, Kacey (Troy) Blatt, and Stephanie (Cory) Johnson.

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