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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jean Anne Larsen
Jun 21, 2025
Jean Anne Larsen, age 65, of Superior, WI, formerly of Brule, WI, died Saturday, June 21, 2025 unexpectedly at her home in Superior, WI.
Jean was born June 3, 1960, in Superior to Corey and Jean Mathiassen. She graduated from Superior Senior High School. On August 15, 1990, she married the love of her life, Richard Larsen...
Jenny L. Anderson
Jun 21, 2025
Jenny L. Anderson, 71, of Superior, WI, passed away Friday, June 21, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Jenny was born to Mildred (Mossberger) and Edwin Johnson on September 30, 1953, at St, Joseph's Hospital in Billings Park, Superior, WI.
She married Theodore C. Anderson, Jr. August 25, 1972.
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Rudolph Keith Kamm
Jun 20, 2025
Rudolph Keith Kamm, 81, of Superior passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, in his home.
Keith was born May 1, 1944, to Betty (White) and Rudolph W. Kamm in Ashland, WI.
He graduated from East High School in 1962 and then from North Dakota State University in 1967 with a BS degree in Pharmacy. ...
Lois E. Renoos
Jun 18, 2025
Lois Elaine Renoos, 94, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Villa Marina Health & Rehab in Superior, WI.
Lois was born September 18,1930 in Dresser, WI to Ethelind (Anderson) and Orville Peterson.
She moved to Superior in 1942 and graduated from Superior Central High School in 1948. Lois married Carl A. Renoos April...
Thomas A. Higgins, Jr
Jun 17, 2025
Thomas A. Higgins, Jr, 78, of Superior, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Tom was born in Superior on May 1, 1947, the son of Thomas and Ada (Rossetter) Higgins, Sr. He graduated from Cathedral High School with the class of 1965.
Tom served his country in the...
Richard T. Altman
Jun 17, 2025
Richard T. Altman, age 90, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Twin Ports Health.
Born August 20, 1934, in Superior to Margaret (Wojciechowski) and Thomas Altman, Richard lived a life defined by hard work, service, and devotion to his family. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a member...
Tracy L. Tallberg
Jun 16, 2025
Tracy L. Tallberg, affectionately known as “Trace” passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on September 27, 1969, in Duluth, Minnesota,Tracy was the beloved daughter of the late Walter C. Tallberg and the late Betty Kay Brannan Tallberg. She leaves behind a legacy defined by love, laughter, and an unwavering spirit.
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Mary Ellen Rich
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Rich (Moore), a longtime resident of Poplar, WI, passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Mary was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Superior, WI on February 2, 1961. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Rich, brother Allen Moore and her parents Jeannette L. Woodhull and Robert J....
Beth Alice Swanson
Jun 15, 2025
Beth Alice Swanson, 73, of Superior, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Twin Ports Health in Superior.
Beth was born on November 3, 1951, in Superior Fred E. and Ilene E. (Bjork) Swanson. She was raised in Maple, Wisconsin, where she developed a deep love for nature and an active lifestyle. She spent many joyful...
Mary Elizabeth Millard
Jun 11, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Millard, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2025. Mary was born in Superior, WI to Leslie & Irja (Hautella) Olsen.
She attended Stanbrook Catholic High School while living in Sellwood Hall. She later graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in Economics & Political Science in...
Catherine Mary Strycharske
Jun 7, 2025
Catherine M. (Star) Strycharske, 71, of Superior, WI, passed away June 7, 2025, after a long illness. She was born to Frank and Sylvia (Griffin) Strycharske on June 29, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI, the second of seven children. The family moved to Washburn, WI where Star attended Washburn High School, graduating in 1971. She then moved to Superior to attend...
Donald F. Hapy
Jun 7, 2025
Donald Francis Hapy, 97, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Keystone Bluffs in Duluth, MN, just short of his 98th birthday. He was the first-born son of Stephen and Frances (Kluck) Hapy on June 20, 1927, in Superior, WI.
He graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, with the class of 1945. There he...
Daniel James Drinkwine
Jun 7, 2025
Daniel James Drinkwine, 71, passed away on June 7, 2025 at St Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was surrounded by family and friends, following a recent cancer diagnosis and complications from pneumonia. He was born the son of Doris (Dodd) and Walter Drinkwine on December 8, 1953 in Superior, WI.
Dan graduated from Drummond High...
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