Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Caroline L. Oliphant, 83, of Superior, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

She was born August 18, 1941, in Superior, daughter of Lawrence and Bernice (Ford) Tharge.

Caroline enjoyed gardening, housekeeping and spending time with her family.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Howard; sisters, Bertha...

Apr 3, 2025

Lois Jayne Gaiovnik (Queen), 78, passed away on April 3rd, 2025. She was the wife of Robert Gaiovnik, and they shared 59 years of marriage together. Born in St Paul, MN on June 7th, 1946, to Ralph and Doris Queen, she graduated in 1964 from Webster High School in Webster, WI. On July 24th, 1965, she married the love...

Apr 2, 2025

Lynne “Kathi” Patnode, 82, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on April 23, 1942. She was united in marriage to John “Jack” Patnode in June of 1980 in Superior. They celebrated forty-four wonderful years of marriage before her passing....

Apr 1, 2025

Clarence A. Tollefson, 91, passed away on April 1, 2025 in St. Louis Park, MN.

Clarence was born in Superior, WI on March 29th, 1934, to Clarence H. and Marie E. Tollefson.

He graduated from Central High School, Superior, WI in June 1953. Clarence sailed the great lakes for two years, and then enlisted in...

Mar 31, 2025

Donald P. Krisak, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 3, 1945, the son of Paul and Shirley (Carter) Krisak. Don was a 1964 graduate of the former Central High School in Superior and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He then spent...

Mar 30, 2025

Betsy June (Gorder) Lovold (65), longtime Superior resident, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born in Duluth, MN, November 9, 1959, the daughter of Clarence and Blanche (Saunders) Gorder. Betsy graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, class of 1978. She was a member of Eagles Aire #80 in Superior. Betsy worked in the service industry at...

Mar 30, 2025

David John Olson, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in his home. He was born on November 26, 1945, to Gethart and Alma (Pabst) Olson. He graduated from the former East High School in Superior in the class of 1963. David then attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior, earning his degree in history...

Mar 30, 2025

Randey Rich Jr., 49, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Randey was born in Duluth on July 3, 1975, to Randey Rich, Sr., and Joan Peters.

Being a Navy brat, Randey moved around quite a bit as a kid, living at different naval...

Mar 29, 2025

Mabel G. (Knudson) Hogdahl, 101, longtime resident of Lakeside Township, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 29, 2025, at Diamond Willow - Lester Park Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth on September 3, 1923, to George and Anna (Hanson) Knudson. Mabel was raised on a farm in South Range, WI along with older siblings...

Mar 29, 2025

Stanley Keith Dahlberg, 74, of Superior, WI, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Luke's surrounded by and holding hands of those he loved.

He was born February 26, 1951, in Superior, WI to Theodore and Edythe (Stevens) Dahlberg. He was raised in the Poplar, WI area where he was an important part of the community. Graduating...

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph P. McKenzie, 77, of Superior, WI passed away on March 28th, 2025, surrounded by the love and laughter of family.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Monina; parents, Catherine and Cyril McKenzie; and brothers, Daniel and Thomas McKenzie. He is survived by his children, Greg (Kris) McKenzie and Suzanne (Joe) Stenglein; grandchildren, Ashton, Gavin,...

Mar 27, 2025

Ronald G. Hughes, 86, a lifelong Duluth resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on October 7, 1938, to Helen (Matuzak) and Gerald Hughes in Duluth, MN.

Ron grew up in West Duluth, where he attended St. James School through the 9th grade and graduated from...

Mar 27, 2025

Mark Allen Miller 66, of Superior, WI died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Mark was born June 14, 1958, in Charleston, SC to Joan (Williams) and Thomas Johnson.

He was employed as a transport driver for PTI Railroad transportation.

Mark enjoyed restoring old cars, making...

Mar 26, 2025

Donald M. Gray, 65, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on March 9, 1960, to Cyril "Cy" and Katherine (Marek) Gray. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1978. Don then worked as an independent building maintenance...

Mar 26, 2025

Elsie Hansen, 80, resident of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Highland Township, WI on April 7, 1944. She was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. Elsie spent most if her adult life working as a retail clerk. She frequently shared stories of...

Mar 26, 2025

Doris I. Griffith, 86, of Superior, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.

She was born October 10, 1938, in Ashland, WI, daughter of Harry and Irene (Boyle) Hultman.

Doris worked for over 25 years for St. Luke's Hospital in the podiatry...

Mar 23, 2025

Charles "Charlie" A. Wright, 78, of Superior, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by the love of his family and dear friends. Though his life journey has ended, his spirit—fueled by boundless curiosity, laughter, and kindness—lives on in all who knew him.

Born in Park Rapids, MN, on April...

Mar 22, 2025

Alfred Paul Adams, 93, of Iron River, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Tamarack Health in Ashland, WI. He was born in Toledo, OH, on February 8, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Maybelle (Johnson) Adams. He leaves behind his wife, Martha "Marty" Adams, of 51 years; sister, Louann Bressler of...

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce Peterson, 89, lifelong resident of Poplar, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Middle River Health in Hawthorne, WI. She was born on June 26, 1935, the daughter of Chester and Ruth (Beckman) Peterson.

She was in the first graduating class from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. She then furthered her education...

Mar 20, 2025

Linda S. Moore, 61, of Lakeside, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Linda was born in Superior on March 27, 1963, the daughter of Donald and Ethel (Tullberg) Lancour. She graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1981.

She was an avid Packer fan and she loved...