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Ruth A. Hull
Jul 12, 2026
Ruth A. Hull, 81, of Lake Nebagamon, died Sunday July 12, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.
Ruth was born in Hillsboro, WI on November 13, 1944, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Crouch) Jung.
She graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1962. Ruth was devout believer in Christianity and practiced her faith daily. She loved flowers...
John "Jack" E. Gallagher
Jul 11, 2026
John “Jack” E. Gallagher, 98, passed away with his children by his side on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Jack was born April 6, 1928, to Mary Jane (Bellefeuille) and Louis J. Gallagher in Detroit Lakes, MN. Jack grew up on the Callaway, MN family farm and fished the surrounding lakes. He graduated from Detroit...
Berl "Ed" Stokes
Jul 11, 2026
Berl “Ed” Stokes, 66 of Superior, WI passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Ed was born October 21, 1959, in Hayti, MO. He was employed as the owner/operator of a E.T. Construction Company for many years. Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening, he was passionate about his kids and grandchildren he dearly...
Martha L. Lippai
Jul 7, 2026
Martha L. Lippai, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the result of a tragic pedestrian accident.
Martha was born on September 27, 1963, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Sonja (Bengtson) Lippai and Vincent Lippai.
She was employed at Raven Crossbow for many years, where her hard work and dedication recently earned her a promotion to Accounting Manager.
Martha had a deep...
Zuella "Mary" M. Larrabee
Jul 7, 2026
Zuella Mary Larrabee, age 82, of Superior passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026, at Dove Healthcare, Superior.
She was born December 30, 1943, in Richland Center, WI to Clifford and Grace (Frye) Larrabee. Mary loved spending time with family and friends. Especially her best friend Dianne Nelson. She enjoyed shopping, going for rides in the car, going out to eat...
Kathleen A. Field
Jul 5, 2026
Kathleen Ann Field, 78, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Kathleen was born on January 7, 1948, in Superior to Helen (Zinter) and Robert North.
She married Michael Field on November 25, 1967, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Superior.
Kathy worked for many years as a bookkeeper at St....
Alyce A. Lenzen
Jul 4, 2026
Alyce A. Lenzen of Superior passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026, at her residence.
Alyce was born in Monroe, WI to Marjorie (Bolander) and Donald Harding. After high school she continued her education to become an X-ray Technologist. Alyce worked for Essentia Health Superior, retiring in 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Donna Lou, Kay, Amanda...
Eileen Kay Martineau
Jul 1, 2026
Eileen Kay Martineau, 58, of Brule, Wisconsin, passed away on July 1, 2026, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born on July 19, 1967, in Superior WI, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Gronski) Martineau.
Eileen dedicated much of her life to serving others as a waitress and bartender. She was known for...
Susan K. Slovick
Jun 30, 2026
Susan Slovick grew up in the beautiful Northland of Wisconsin near Lake Superior, a landscape that sparked her lifelong love for the outdoors. Born with a spirit meant to explore, she followed that calling into the skies, spending her life traveling the globe and connecting with people as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. For Sue, this was far...
Darlene J. Lambert
Jun 30, 2026
Darlene Joan Lambert, 89, passed away Tuesday June 30th, 2026, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. She is now reunited with Devere who passed away on Friday November 12th , 2021. May they find eternal peace, forever side by side.
Darlene was born April 7th, 1937, in Cornell, WI to Alice (Pooler) and Joseph Breezee. She married Devere...
Curtis J. Midbon
Jun 30, 2026
Curtis John Midbon, 72, of Superior passed away June 30, 2026, at Dove Healthcare in Superior, Wisconsin.
Curtis was born May 5, 1954, the son of Arthur and Ethel (Erickson) Midbon.
He worked as a painter for contractors as well as private parties, and later worked as a janitor for the University of Wisconsin Superior and took great pride in keeping the...
Donald J. Peterson
Jun 30, 2026
Donald J. Peterson, 91, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at New Perspectives in Superior.
Don was born on June 17, 1935, in Isanti, Minnesota, to John and Ester (Haglund) Peterson.
On April 8, 1961, he married Dorothy "Maxine" Harp in Superior, Wisconsin. Together they built a loving family and shared many years together.
Don had a lifelong love...
Carolyn Marie Anderson
Jun 25, 2026
Carolyn Marie Anderson, 84, lifelong Poplar resident, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on June 25, 2026.
Carolyn was born in Hawthorne, WI on November 12, 1941, the daughter of Daniel and Helga Johnson.
She spent her early years working as a nurse. However, after the birth of her third child, she chose to stay home to raise her...
Judith A. Wheeler
Jun 25, 2026
Judith A. Wheeler, 81, of Superior and formerly of Ashland, died Thursday June 25, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior.
Judith was born in Superior on August 3, 1944, the daughter of Howard and Elvina (Tappen) Geving.
She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator for Ashland Health and Rehabilitation. Judy was a member of...
Rosemary Samuelson
Jun 23, 2026
Rosemary Samuelson, 90, passed away in her home peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Rosemary was born May 12, 1936, in Superior, WI to Emily (Snook) and Stanley Winek.
She married James Samuelson on August 27, 1966, in Port Wing, WI.
Rosemary was employed as a nurse aide for many years. She was a member of the Superior Senior Center where she made many...
Rodney A. Lahti
Jun 22, 2026
Rodney Arlie Lahti, 90, of Oulu, WI passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, with the loving staff at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.
Rodney was born October 24, 1935, to Harvey and Olga (Mattson) Lahti in Ashland, WI.
He graduated from South Shore High School in 1953. Rodney married Mary Ann Tyykila on June 14, 1958.
He was employed for...
Lenore A. Kirkland
Jun 20, 2026
Our Momma, Our Grandma, Our GGMa .
Lenore Kirkland born 29 January 1935 drifted off peacefully on 20 June 2026. Passing on her terms, she managed to communicate to all her children in the saintliest of ways.
Sprite, funny, sarcastic, loving, precious, and feisty to the very end, she made it clear she wanted to leave this earth on her own terms. Her...
Richard "Rick" G. Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Richard "Rick" G. Smith III, 70, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Rick was born on January 13, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard and Donna Mae (Ely) Smith Jr. He married Sandra "Sandy" Flaten on July 20, 1985, in South Range, Wisconsin.
Rick retired from...
Dennis J. Raas
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis J. Raas, 78, passed away with his family by his side in his home Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Dennis was born April 13, 1948, to Bernice (Ott) and Harry Raas in St. Paul, MN.
He was employed in the printing industry working for West Publishing for 37 years.
Dennis was a member of Trinty Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon where he volunteered...
Sonia L. Savage
Jun 17, 2026
Sonia Lee Savage, 83, of Lake Elmo, died Wednesday June 17, 2026, at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul.
She was born in Mauston, WI on February 14, 1943, the daughter of Adolph and Virginia Hansen.
Sonia married Thomas Savage on October 31, 1959, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage until his death in 2021. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and...
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