Obituaries

Oct 15, 2016

Theodore “Ted” E. Hillman, 78, longtime resident of Superior, died Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was born November 22, 1937 to August T. and Marion L. (Huntoon) Hillman in Cloquet, MN. Ted graduated from Cloquet High School, and later attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. He was employed at USG and Conwed in Cloquet, MN for over 40 years....

Oct 14, 2016

Sharon M. Price, 69, lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, October 14, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth

Sharon was born on May 9, 1947 the daughter of Harold and Elaine Colby. She graduated from Superior Cathedral High School with the class of 1965.

She had worked as a hairdresser and for Louis Kemp...

Oct 14, 2016

James E. Powers, 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2016 with family at his side. Jim was born in Superior, WI on December 15, 1922 to James and Ida Powers. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jim graduated from Superior Central High School and retired from the Great Northern/Burlington Railroad after many years of service....

Oct 13, 2016

Arlene 'Pat' Johnson, 90, longtime Superior resident passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 in Superior. Pat was born July 5, 1926 in Littlefork, Minnesota to Amy and John Kirkpatrick. She moved to Upper Michigan at age nine. Pat attended Hulbert High School, where she graduated as the class valedictorian in 1945. After graduation, Pat came to Superior to work,...

Oct 8, 2016

Allan “Al” Behning.  64, longtime area resident passed away at his residence on Saturday,      October 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1952 in Duluth, Minnesota the son of Earl and Joan (Ryan) Behning. Allan married Cindy Nykanen on October 19, 1996 and would have celebrated 20 years of marriage this year. He was...

Oct 6, 2016

Patricia Lawver, 65, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 8, 1951 in Marquette, MI to Andrew and Doris (Anderson) Haydon. Patricia was a housekeeper for various hotels for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester and brother Andy Haydon....

Oct 4, 2016

Donald Elroy Erickson, 87, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Hospital in Superior.

He was born in Grand Forks, ND, on December 24, 1928, the son of Victor and Inga Erickson.

Don served in the Army from 1951 to 1952.

He was a retail clothing buyer for many...

Oct 3, 2016

Shirley D. Nelson, 89, of Superior, died Monday, October 3, 2016 at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on August 28, 1927, the daughter of Bert and Mabel Erickson. Shirley married Wallace A. Nelson on February 24, 1945 in Duluth and they spent 71 years of marriage together. She was a school bus driver for the Superior School...

Oct 2, 2016

Shirley M. Rasmussen, 82, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth.

She was born in Dairyland, WI, November 21, 1933, the daughter of Victor and Edith Corbin.

Shirley married Clifford Rasmussen, Jr. on October 18, 1952, and they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Shirley is preceded in death by her...

Sep 30, 2016

Gerald (Jerry) A. Johnson, 79, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 30 th , 2016.

He was born May 29 th , 1937 in Superior, WI, to Violet and Eugene Johnson.

In his younger years Jerry loved to hunt and fish.  In his later years he...

Sep 30, 2016

Raymond Charles 'Buster' Breitung III, 66, passed away unexpectedly Friday September 30, 2016 in Sacramento, California.

Ray was born October 4, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN to Raymond and Betty (Bursch) Breitung and was currently living in Roseville, CA.

He graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior in 1967.

We were all very proud...

Sep 28, 2016

Jacqueline L. Walen, 69, longtime resident of Port Wing, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born October 24, 1946 to Jack and Hildegarde (Woock) Walen in Miwaukee, WI. Jackie graduated from John Marshall High School in Milwaukee, and obtained her associates degree in Medical Transcription from the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior, WI. She was employed as...

Sep 28, 2016

Robert L. Gran, 58, long time resident of Superior, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Duluth, MN. He was born May 28, 1958 in El Paso, TX to Jerome Owen and Lynnea Louise (Anderson) Gran. Rob was a graduate of the Superior Senior High School, class of 1976. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Superior with a Bachelor...

Sep 28, 2016

Dennis "The Menace" Lee VanAlstine, 75, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Essentia-St.Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Swea City, Iowa on October 20, 1940, the son of Andrew and Leola VanAlstine. Dennis was a member of Bayside Baptist Church and the former Ogden Avenue Baptist Church. He was an avid car fan and was well known amongst...

Sep 27, 2016

Todd Edward Johnson, 55, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Todd was born July 11, 1961 to Carl and Gloria (Sonby) Johnson in Superior. He was a graduate of the Superior Senior High School, class of 1979. Todd was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Duluth, the Courage Center in Duluth, and the People with...

Sep 27, 2016

Vanessa M. (Mayse) Campbell, 31, of Duluth, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born in Duluth on February 6, 1985, the daughter of Bennie Mayse, Jr. and Tammy Hanson.

Vanessa enjoyed cooking, socializing, and being with family and friends.  She was a loving mother and will...

Sep 23, 2016

Amy Theisen, 45, Wrenshall, Minnesota, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN surrounded by her family.

She was born in Superior, Wisconsin on February 1, 1971, the daughter of Jerry and Joanne (Berglund) Nykanen.

Amy graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul, MN with...

Sep 20, 2016

Sue Levin went to be with her Lord on September 20, 2016.  She is survived by her husband, Tom of 31 years, son Jay Becker, mother Doris Haukkala and sister Diane Glonek.  She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Haukkala.

She was a nurse for 45 years in the area before she retired.  She will...

Sep 19, 2016

Jo Ann (Karling) Miller, 63 years young, died peacefully Sept. 19, 2016, with her family by her side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Jo Ann was born on May 1, 1953, in Superior and was given a second chance at life on May 1, 2005, when she received a double lung transplant. She was the daughter of...

Sep 19, 2016

Taylor R. Duhaime, 23, of Superior, lost his battle with epilepsy, September 19, 2016 in his home.

Taylor was born July 1, 1993 in Duluth. He was wise beyond his years, with a contagious laugh and great sense of humor. He was the first to help anyone that needed it. Taylor is very loved and missed. He...