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Eva L. Baker

Eva L. Baker

Jul 15, 2025

Eva Louise Baker, 68, of Superior, WI died Tuesday July 15, 2025 at the Essentia St Mary's Hospital in Superior.

Eva was born in Superior Wisconsin on January 19,1957 to Lorraine (Earhart) and Howard Williams.

She graduated from high school later going on to a role in health care. Eva became a nurse's aide at...

James A. Lieble

James A. Lieble

Jul 14, 2025

James A. Lieble, 61, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, July 14 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born the son of Jon and Jeanine (Roberts) Lieble on December 23, 1963 in Park Falls, WI.

James was a self-employed carpenter. He had a talent for fixing, building, and creating. From an early...

Keith George Miernicki

Keith George Miernicki

Jul 14, 2025

Keith George Miernicki, 82, of Saginaw, MN passed away in his home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Keith was born June 6, 1943, to John and Myrtle (Gvesrude) Miernicki in Duluth, MN.

He grew up in the friendly West End of Duluth on Wellington Street and was proud of graduating from Denfeld High School as...

Richard D. Hoffman

Richard D. Hoffman

Jul 10, 2025

Richard D. Hoffman, 72, of Superior, WI passed away on July 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 22, 1952, the son of Wilfred and Ellen (Qually) Hoffman in Park Rapids, MN.

On April 21, 1990 Dick married the love of his life, Gail Galliford, and celebrated 32 years...

Antionette "Erma" Harty

Antionette "Erma" Harty

Jul 10, 2025

Our fun- loving aunt, Antoinette "Erma" (Moretto) Harty, age 98, passed away July 10, 2025 at Essentia/St Mary's Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin. A lifelong Wisconsin resident, she was born on August 23, 1926, to the late Joseph and Virginia (Barat) Moretto, who immigrated to Wisconsin from Zorzoi, Italy.

Growing up on the small dairy farm which her...

William "Bill" A. Kalin

William "Bill" A. Kalin

Jul 8, 2025

William "Bill" Andy Kalin, a longtime educational representative passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with his loving family at his side.

He was born on February 13, 1942, in Superior, WI. He is the son of Nels and Iris Kalin.  Bill graduated in 1960 from South Shore High School in Port...

Pamela L. Carlson

Pamela L. Carlson

Jul 5, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Louise Carlson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. She was 78 years old.

Born on September 10, 1946, Pam graduated from Duluth East High School in 1964. She went on to work at the Patty Cake Shop and later at Sam's Florist and Miller Trunk Family Dentistry. Pam...

Arloa L. Pooler

Arloa L. Pooler

Jul 5, 2025

Arloa LeeAnn Pooler, 78 of Superior, WI passed away in her home with her family by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Arloa was born July 23, 1946, in Eau Claire, WI to Arloa Stiff and James Perry.

She was a homemaker the majority career, caring for her family and later in life she...

Theresa Laura Templeton Hubin

Theresa Laura Templeton Hubin

Jul 3, 2025

Theresa Laura Templeton Hubin, 88, of Frederick, MD passed away July 3, 2025.

She was born October 3, 1936, to John and Anna Templeton at The Homestead in Springbrook, WI and lived there until the family moved to Wentworth, WI.

Theresa was a substitute teacher at St. Rita's in Dundalk, MD in the mid-60s. After...

Adrienne M. Kilsdonk

Adrienne M. Kilsdonk

Jul 2, 2025

Adrienne Michelle Kilsdonk, 46, lifelong area resident, died unexpected on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN on May 29, 1979, the daughter of Richard and Tracy.

Adrienne was a graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN, class of 1997. She went on to attend the College of St. Scholastica...

Jean Ann Nylen

Jean Ann Nylen

Jun 30, 2025

Jean Nylen, 61, passed away on June 30, 2025 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Born the daughter of David G. and Naudean (Maas) Lambert on October 8, 1963, Jean was a lifelong resident of the Northland.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1982 and went on to build a fulfilling career as...

Brian K. Nielsen

Brian K. Nielsen

Jun 29, 2025

Brian K. Nielsen, 54, of Superior died Sunday June 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Brian was born in Superior on October 23, 1970, the son of Ralph and Charlotte (Britton) Nielsen. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1988.

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Lucy A. Herrick

Lucy A. Herrick

Jun 28, 2025

Lucy A. Herrick, 84, of Superior, died Saturday June 28, 2025, at her residence.

Lucy was born in Cable, WI on August 16, 1940, the daughter of Lester and Lillian (Thompson) Cain. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1958.

She had worked for Roth Department Store, Minnesota Power, SCCU, and...

Marvin A. Hermanson

Marvin A. Hermanson

Jun 27, 2025

Marvin A. Hermanson “Herm”, 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brule, WI on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born in Superior, WI on August 27, 1945 to Edwin and Elsie (Maki) Hermanson.

He attended Cooper and Erickson schools and graduated from Superior Central High in 1964. He served with the 724th Engineer Battalion of...

Mary C. Johnsen

Mary C. Johnsen

Jun 27, 2025

Mary Catherine (McDevitt) Johnsen, 94, of Gordon and South Range, WI, passed away comfortably on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Aspen Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mary was born February1, 1931 in Youngstown, OH to Agnes (Caplin) and William McDevitt.

She was a US Air Force Veteran, her career continued with the Wisconsin State Highway commission,...

Jerry G. Jackson

Jerry G. Jackson

Jun 26, 2025

Jerry G. Jackson, 81, of Superior, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Aspen Health and Rehab.

Jerry was born in Sheboygan, WI on January 14, 1944, the son of Albert and Jewel (Sather) Jackson. He graduated from Prairie Farm High School.

In his earlier years, Jerry was a truck driver for Indianhead Trucking and used...

Joanne Mae Koivisto

Joanne Mae Koivisto

Jun 25, 2025

JoAnne Mae Koivisto, 58, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation in Hawthorne, WI.

She was born in Milwaukee, WI, May 25, 1967, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Fallos) Koivisto.

She went on to attend W.I.T.C. in Superior and later worked at SuperOne Foods in Superior for...

Robert Alan Brihan

Robert Alan Brihan

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Alan “Bob” Brihan, 71, passed away June 25, 2025 in the Critical Care Unit at Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth, MN. Bob was born in Cleveland, OH on February 1, 1954 to Robert and Irene (Judge) Brihan.

The family moved to the Twin Cities in the early 1970’s. Bob graduated from Benilde-A Benedictine High School in...

Gerald Thomas Tyson

Gerald Thomas Tyson

Jun 22, 2025

Gerald Thomas Tyson passed away June 22, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born and raised in Billings Park. He moved to the town of Superior, WI in 1968 where he resided for the rest of his life.

Gerald was a carpenter for 40 years, working for many contractors in the area. He was an...

John J. Dembroski

John J. Dembroski

Jun 22, 2025

John J. Dembroski, 82, lifelong resident of Superior, died Sunday June 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.

John was born in Superior on January 27, 1943, the son of Charles and Theresa (Gella) Dembroski. He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1961.

He worked as a Longshoremen for 33...

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