Obituaries

Mar 16, 2017

James D. Nelson, 72, of Rotonda West, Florida and formerly of Superior, died Thursday March 16, 2017 at Pinebrook Rehab Center in Venice FL.

James was born in Superior on August 22, 1944 the son of Ivor and Eleanor Nelson.

He attended Bryant School for elementary and middle schools and graduated from Cathedral High School...

Mar 16, 2017

John Paul Lisak, 95, of Superior, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior.

He was born in Superior on May 27, 1921, the son of Joseph and Frances Lisak.

John married Lillian (Nelson) Roy on September 11, 1971, and they celebrated 45...

Mar 15, 2017

Robert “Bob” Olson, 74, of Maple, WI, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born on February 20, 1943 in Superior, WI to Richard and Laina (Saari) Olson.

Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961 and from University of Superior-Wisconsin...

Mar 12, 2017

June Brown, 89, of Superior, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, surrounded by her family at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

She was born in Hines, WI, on April 6, 1927, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Moller.

June was a woman of faith.  She attended Bayside Baptist Church, was a former member of the New...

Mar 11, 2017

Gary Anthony Brisky, 62, Gordon area resident, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 28, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Robert and Carol (Banse) Brisky. He graduated from Columbia Heights High School and Minneapolis Technical College. Faith and generosity were a driving force in his life. He was...

Mar 10, 2017

J ohn Luostari, 85, lifelong Maple, WI resident, died on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Northern Residence Assisted Living in Hawthorne, WI. He was born on September 11, 1931 in Superior, WI to Erik and Alma (Carvala) Luostari. John graduated in 1949 from the former East High School in Superior. He was a farmer and logger for over thirty-seven...

Mar 9, 2017

Russell Howard Tollefson, 93, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Duluth, MN.

He was born July 2, 1923 in Superior, the son of Andrew and Ida (Kunde) Tollefson.

Russell served his country in the United States Army Air Force as a Staff Sargent during...

Mar 9, 2017

Fred Lee Grimsrud, 85, of Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2017.

He was born March 15, 1931, in Duluth, the son of Fred and Sarah (Murphy) Grimsrud.

He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1948, enlisted in the Air Force and served until his honorable discharge in 1951.  Fred received...

Mar 8, 2017

Fred Emil Wicklund, 71, of Superior, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born in Superior on August 10, 1945, the son of Oscar and Doris Wicklund.

Fred was enlisted in the Navy from 1964 to 1966.  He worked at Kinney's Shoes, Fond du Luth Casino, and was a...

Mar 7, 2017

Shawn T. Roa, 54, of Superior, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home.

She was born in Riverside, CA, on February 23, 1963, the daughter of Thomas and Ardath Ludtke.

Shawn was a very loving person, always taking care of others; a 'mom' to everyone.  She loved animals and was a volunteer at the...

Mar 6, 2017

Robert E. “Bob” Murphy, 86, lifelong Superior, WI resident, died on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1931 in Superior, WI to Dennis and Emma (Bracken) Murphy. Bob served during the Korean War with the United States Air Force and he...

Mar 6, 2017

Andre “Andy” L. Drinkwine, 84, lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, March 6, 2017 in Duluth, MN. He was born August 2, 1932 in Superior, WI the son of Walter and Fedelis (Rehl) Drinkwine. Andy married Joyce I. Polson on January 12, 1952 at St. James Catholic Church in Duluth, MN. They recently celebrated sixty-five years of marriage before...

Mar 4, 2017

Joanne D. (Pearson) Kimmes, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Joanne is survived by her husband, William L. Kimmes Sr., ten children, nineteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three brothers. Visitation will begin with a rosary service conducted by the Catholic Daughters of America Court 1190 at 11:30 AM, Thursday March 9, 2017 at Cathedral of Christ the...

Mar 1, 2017

Hanya “Anna” Bykowicz, 95, Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a brief battle with acute leukemia. Anna was born on February 22, 1922 in Rewiatycze, Belarus to Anton and Elizabeth (Kozak) Chizh. Anna worked for Parkland Health Care Center for many years. She was a member...

Feb 27, 2017

Edna Rebholz Lange passed away peacefully at her home on Monday February 27, 2017.  She was 94 years old.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband Dr. John Lange, identical twin sister Evelyn Armold, and siblings Bill Rebholz and Thora Parker. She is survived by her children Carol Lange, Dr. John (Marge) Lange, Richard (Marilyn) Lange,...

Feb 26, 2017

Bradley Harrison Hill, 56, resident of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born August 12, 1960 in Superior, WI the son of Bennett H. Hill and Gail J. Abrahamson.

He worked at FeraDyne Outdoors and Field Logic Signs & Designs in Superior.

Brad served his country in the United States Army....

Feb 26, 2017

Elaine J. Borich, 92, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully in her home on February 26, 2017. She was born to Vittorio and Celestine Pertile on May 5, 1924 in Bessemer, MI.

She was employed as a secretary at A. D. Johnston High School where she met her future husband, John Borich. They were married on August...

Feb 25, 2017

Judi M. Blundell, 73, of Superior, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born September 5, 1943, in Superior, daughter of Max and Pearl (Altman) Luzaich.

Judi married Thomas L. Blundell on June 29, 1963, in Superior; they celebrated 53 years of marriage this past June.

Feb 17, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Michael Wiss, 74, Gordon, WI, previous longtime resident of North Branch, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1942, the son of Edward and Thelma (Shellum) Wiss. Thomas served his country in the United States Army and was a longstanding member of the North Branch American Legion. Thomas was...

Feb 16, 2017

Orlin D. Bellanger, 100, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on September 4, 1916, the daughter of George and Rose Bellanger. Orlin graduated from Cathedral High School and attended one year of college. She was employed as a bookkeeper by Brandser’s Clothing...