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Tonia Marie Tye
May 11, 2025
Tonia Marie Tye, 59, joined her mother and father in heaven, in Superior on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born to Jesse and Mary Ann (Weis) Tye on November 3, 1965.
She graduated from Superior Senior High, class of 1986. Northwoods Painting & Sandblasting employed her as a painter for many years.
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Ronald F. Dumonson
May 10, 2025
Ronald F. Dumonson, 79, Hayward WI, passed away at home Saturday, May 10th, 2025.
Born April 15th, 1946, Ronald Francis Dumonson was the son of Victor and Mildred (Salmi) Dumonson. As a young boy he was the greeter of Itasca Street, often walking to neighbors to visit and giving his Mom a scare. His love of cars,...
Daniel A. Spencer
May 10, 2025
Daniel Alan Spencer, 70, of Superior, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Duluth, MN on December 15, 1954, the son of Ruth Ann (Lusche) and Thomas Edward Spencer.
Daniel graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1973 and attended the University of Wisconsin – Superior....
Richard P. Fisher
May 10, 2025
Richard Paul Fisher, age 74, of Superior, WI, passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1950, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Charles and Mary Lou (Samuelson) Fisher. Rich was a devoted husband of 52 years to Dalelarae (Dalbec) Fisher and a loving father to Richard R. Fisher, Kacey (Troy) Blatt, and Stephanie (Cory) Johnson.
...James L. Brannon
May 8, 2025
James L. Brannon, 83, Lake Nebagamon, WI died on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was of very strong faith and joined those who loved him in heaven with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born May 13, 1941, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Ernest and Wilma (Browning) Brannon. He graduated in 1959 from Fort Madison High School...
Michael J. Pelletier
May 8, 2025
Michael J. Pelletier, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from pneumonia after a 15-year journey with a stroke, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born on November 16, 1952, the son of Jerry and Gertrude (Wizner) Pelletier in Duluth, MN.
He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, class of...
Richard D. Rusch
May 7, 2025
Richard D. “Dick” Rusch, 90, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
He was born in Duluth on June 22, 1934, the son of William “Pat” and Ellen (Miller) Rusch.
Dick served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the...
Luanne Hunter
May 5, 2025
Luanne Hunter, 87, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, passed away on May 5, 2025. She was born October 21, 1937, the daughter of Stanley C. and Dorothy M. (Armitage) Howenstine in Superior, WI.
Luanne graduated from East High School in Superior and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She continued...
Donald G. Greely
May 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald Gerald Greely November 25, 1944 – May 4, 2025
Donald Gerald Greely, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN, surrounded by family. Born in Superior, WI, on November 25, 1944, to Harold and Evelyn (Nelson)...
Randy Craig Wichlidal
May 3, 2025
Randy Craig Wichlidal, 70, lost his battle with cancer on May 3, 2025. He was born April 6, 1955, in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Carl and Virginia (Berthiaume) Wichlidal.
Randy was a graduate of Bayfield High School, class of 1973, and was proud to have served his community as a Bayfield County Deputy. Later, he...
Deborah A. Eastman
May 3, 2025
Deborah A. Eastman, 74, of Superior, WI died on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in her home.
Deborah was born April 9, 1951 in Superior to Gloria (Basterash) and Clarence Johnson.
She was a faithful member of the Central Assembly of God; church was her happy place, and she never missed a chance to attend church. ...
Jordith A. Sloan
May 2, 2025
Jordith Ann Sloan, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Superior, WI, on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born to Bernard and Esther (Swanlund) Pedersen on February 14, 1937, in Superior, WI.
Jordith grew up in South Superior where she attended Bryant Elementary School. She made lifelong friendships in her early...
Dennis D. Gokey
Apr 30, 2025
Dennis D. Gokey, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Superior, WI. He was born August 20, 1958, to Gregory and Elizabeth (Patrick) Gokey in Two Harbors, MN.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was employed by B. Miller Products for many years in warehouse delivery.
Dennis...
Mary K. Lee
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Kathryn Lee, 63, died unexpectedly on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at her residence.
Mary was born May 11, 1961, in Duluth, MN to Harriet (Grothe) and John Oland.
She graduated from Hermantown High School (1979) and attended Vocational Technical School in Duluth. Mary was employed as a home health administrator at St. Mary's Medical...
John Gideon Hogdahl
Apr 29, 2025
John Gideon Hogdahl, 72, longtime resident of Lakeside Township, WI, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in his home at Tradewinds Residence, Superior, WI. John was born in Superior on February 28, 1953, to Gideon and Mabel (Knudson) Hogdahl.
John was raised on a farm in South Range, WI along with sisters Jill and Eileen. John graduated...
Gwendolyn A. Ornell
Apr 29, 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Gwendolyn "Gwen" A. Ornell, 97, of Duluth, passed away at North Shore Estates. Because she trusted in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, she is now in heaven.
Gwen was born June 27, 1927, in Duluth, daughter of Harvey and Astrid Grandchamp. On February 28, 1948, she was united in marriage...
Michael John Kurki
Apr 28, 2025
Michael John Kurki, 59, former Superior, WI resident, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Mesa, AZ. He was born the son of John and Claudia (Harris) Kurki on July 19, 1965 in Kenosha, WI.
He graduated from Northwestern High School. He was employed by as a welder/fitter for Barco Hydraulics and Genesis Attachments.
Mike...
Thomas E. Mattson
Apr 28, 2025
Thomas E. Mattson, 64, of Superior, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at his residence.
He was born July 5, 1960, in Miami, Florida, son of Charles and Frances (Szablinski) Mattson.
Tom proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1986.
Tom worked many years as an over-the-road truck...
Clara G. Komatz
Apr 28, 2025
Clara G. Komatz, 89, of Superior, passed away Monday April 28, 2025, at Twin Ports Health and Rehab.
Clara was born in Phillips, WI on Sept. 25, 1935, the daughter of Bohumil and Lulu (McKibben) Washa. She grew up in the country and was a farm girl at heart. Clara loved animals, especially "oreo" cows and her...
Ardene J. Johnson
Apr 27, 2025
The Johnson family lost their kind, cheerful, witty, beloved matriarch on April 27, 2025, when Ardene passed away peacefully at the age of 93, just as she had lived her life, surrounded by family, love, and music. She was born in Fremont, MI, on July 20, 1931, and even though she lived in Superior, WI, most of her life,...
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