Obituaries

Jul 10, 2017

Robert “Bob” R. Larkin, 67, Superior resident, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on January 3, 1950 in Superior, WI to Roy and Patricia (Kearns) Larkin. Bob is survived by one brother, Ken (Rosann) Larkin, Hudson, WI and one niece and one nephew. A private family service will be held at a later...

Jul 10, 2017

Eleanore Irene Olby, 91, Lake Nebagamon resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on November 30, 1925 to Charles and Selma (Nordin) Becker in Mason, WI. She married James Emanuel Olby on March 23, 1946 and celebrated sixty plus years together. She...

Jul 10, 2017

David A. Ford, 62, of Superior, died Monday, July 10, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

He was born in Ashland, WI, on October 12, 1954, the son of Hillis and Elizabeth 'Betty' (Knudson) Ford.

On February 14, 2006, in Superior, David A. Ford and Terry Jean Beans were united...

Jul 9, 2017

Laila E. Magnuson, 87, longtime Brule resident, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 22, 1929 in the Town of Brule to Elias and Hilda (Kauppinen) Ronkainen. Laila earned a two-year teaching diploma from Superior State Teacher’s College in 1949 and began her teaching career at Bennett Grade...

Jul 8, 2017

Betty L. Gerding, 80, of Superior, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Twin Ports Health and Rehab.

Betty was born in Superior on Aug. 25, 1936 the daughter of Wilford 'Bud' and Florence Borreson.

She enjoyed playing games especially cribbage, Yahtzee and 500 Rummy. She loved spending time with her grandsons, Austin and Aaron.

Jul 6, 2017

Nancy J. Baker of Superior, WI and Wasilla, AK, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Matsu Regional Hospital in Palmer, AK after a short illness. Nancy was born in Superior, WI on December 9, 1933 to Lawrence M. and Inez Hagen. She attended school in Superior and after graduation went to work for the Governor of Minnesota for a...

Jul 5, 2017

Roger Frederick Pearson died at home of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on July 5, 2017 at 83. He was born to Frederick and Myrna Pearson on July 10, 1933, and was a lifelong Superior resident and Billings Parker. He attended Cooper School and Central High School and was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He was a carman on the...

Jul 4, 2017

Patricia Mae 'Pat' Malmquist, 88, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born in North Dakota on November 3, 1928, the daughter of Alexander and Agnes Lesperance.

Patricia enjoyed fishing, boating, dancing, playing pool and cribbage.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 3, 2017

Sheldon Beavers, 78, longtime area resident died Monday, July 3, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.

He was born on December 20, 1938 in Merced, CA, the son of Malcolm and

Enoia (Branco) Beavers.

Sheldon served his country honorably in the United States...

Jun 29, 2017

Emma M. Clark, 97, of Superior, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range.

She was born October 9, 1919 in River Rouge, Michigan, the ninth of ten children.

Emma and her husband, David E. Clark, owned and operated the Amnicon Bar for 13 years.

She loved...

Jun 27, 2017

Captain Anthony “Tony” Peter Gozanski, 73, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at his home after a long struggle with heart disease. Tony was born on November 11, 1943 to parents Thadius “Ted” Gozanski and Mildred “Millie” Gozanski. He grew up in Superior, WI, where he would live his whole life. Tony’s family played a large role in the...

Jun 26, 2017

Florence J. Deneweth, 91, of Superior, died Monday, June 26, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born March 1, 1926, in Superior.

Florence worked many years as a registered nurse at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Richard, Edward and Eugene; and...

Jun 23, 2017

Dolores E. Pederson, 86, lifelong Superior area resident died peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born in Superior, Wisconsin on April 2, 1931, the daughter of Verner and Theresa (Peterson) Larson. She was a graduate of the former Central High School, Superior class of 1949. After high school, she attended college...

Jun 23, 2017

Dean John Pyykola, 66, longtime Oulu area resident passed away peacefully, Friday, June 23, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Hospice, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born April 8, 1951 in Ashland, Wisconsin the son of Aarne and Elsie (Maki) Pyykola who were lifelong residents of Oulu. He graduated from South Shore High School in 1969 and attended UWS and Control...

Jun 23, 2017

Ronald Lloyd Elliott, 82, was born to eternal life on June 23, 2017. Ronnie was the only child of the late Lloyd and Isabell (Eder) Elliott born on February 22, 1935 in Ontonagon, Michigan. He lived in Ontonagon until the family moved to Glidden, WI, where he was baptized in the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. The family later...

Jun 23, 2017

Elizabeth 'Betty' Meysman passed away peacefully on June 23, 2017, in her home with one of her children at her side.  She always wanted to pass away in her own home and her wish was granted.  We are honored to grant that request.

Betty was born on August 3, 1924, to Paul and Serafina (Karaba) Hudacek.  She...

Jun 16, 2017

Charles V. 'Chuck' Salo, 83, of Superior, died Friday, June 16, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

He was born in Superior on September 30, 1933.

Chuck had worked as a warehouse foreman for Midland Co-op.  He later worked as a bartender for the VFW.  Chuck enjoyed bowling in his spare time....

Jun 15, 2017

Derek Wayne Casey, 55, died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at his home in Lake Nebagamon.

He was born in New York, NY, on April 2, 1962, the son of Clarence and Josie Casey.

Derek married Lori Asbury on July 4, 2005.  His family was everything to him.

He is preceded in death by...

Jun 14, 2017

Ronald C. Johnson, 86, Brule, WI resident, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN after a brief but courageous battle. He was born on October 5, 1930 in Waino, WI to Hannes and Lillian (Maki) Johnson. In his younger years he enjoyed work as a logger in Brule, WI, Idaho and Western Montana....

Jun 13, 2017

Peggy R. Nichols, 65, of Superior, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

She was born November 15, 1951, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, daughter of Robert and Leona (Albee) Sexton.

Peggy was a 1988 cum laude graduate of the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth.

Peggy Sexton and Thomas Nichols were...