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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...

Ronald Gregory Markon

Ronald Gregory Markon

Aug 20, 2025

Ronald Gregory Markon, 82, longtime Maple, WI resident, passed away surrounded by loving family on August 20, 2025 at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior in February, 1943 to Joseph and Louise (Granquist) Markon.

He married Audrey Parenteau in 1966, and they celebrated 59 years together.

Ron served his...

Randy D. Vicklun

Randy D. Vicklun

Aug 20, 2025

Randy D. Vicklun, 59, of Superior, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Randy was born on December 7, 1965, in Superior, the son of Marlene (Aho) and Melvin Vicklun. On July 21, 1990, Susan Johnson and Randy were united in marriage at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Superior.

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Yvonne J. Cloutier

Yvonne J. Cloutier

Aug 20, 2025

Yvonne Jeanette Cloutier, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, surrounded by her beloved children and family. Born on July 21, 1933 in Superior, WI to Louis Columbus and Minnie Jeanette (Hamm) Cloutier, Yvonne graduated with the Class of 1951 from Superior East High School.

Setting the foundation for her...

James Lanswick

James Lanswick

Aug 19, 2025

James J. Lanswick, 86, died peacefully on August 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on March 23, 1939, in Superior, WI to Myrtle Winifred (Cole) and James E. Lanswick. He attended public schools in Superior’s East End until his family moved in 1956 to Hoyt Lakes, MN, where he graduated from Aurora...

Doyle Brown

Doyle Brown

Aug 19, 2025

Doyle Brown, age 63, of Gordon, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Laurence Brown, and his grandson, Lee Brown.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Brown of Duluth. Doyle was the proud father of Coleman (Abbey), Kyle (Kelli),...

John "Jack" T. Brickson

John "Jack" T. Brickson

Aug 19, 2025

John "Jack" T. Brickson, 82, of Iron River, WI, and Florida's Space Coast, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, after a brief battle with leukemia.

Born on August 8, 1943, in Duluth, MN, to Bernice Tweed and John Brickson, Jack's life was defined by family, generosity, and a quiet strength that touched everyone around him....

Kenneth Mitchel Meyers, Jr.

Kenneth Mitchel Meyers, Jr.

Aug 18, 2025

Kenneth Mitchel Meyers Jr (Gus Meyers), age 75, passed away on August 18, 2025, at his home in San Clemente CA in the arms of his beloved wife and best friend Susan. They celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on August 25, 2024. His steadfast friend Michael Miller of San Clemente was also present at his passing. Gus fought the...

Robert W. Curtis

Robert W. Curtis

Aug 18, 2025

Robert William Curtis, 78, of Superior, WI died on Monday, August 18, 2025 in his home.

Robert was born June 18, 1947 in Siren, WI to Emily (Brown) and William Curtis.

He was employed as a laborer working on various tasks for the Superior Vocation Center and attended the Challenge Centers Day program following his...

John Hugo Anttila

John Hugo Anttila

Aug 15, 2025

John H. Anttila, 83, Maple, WI passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of August 15, 2025 with his wife Peggy by his side. He was born in Superior, WI on April 5, 1942 (his mother’s birthday) to Hugo and Ellen Anttila of Maple.

He attended Maple Corner Elementary School and graduated from Northwestern High...

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