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Valeria "Val" Victoria Larson
Jun 7, 2025
Valeria "Val" Victoria Larson, 97, of Superior, WI, passed with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Val was born on October 17, 1927 in Gordon, WI to Lena (Zion) and Peter Klick.
She was a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church,...
Karen Rae Ansell
Jun 7, 2025
Karen Rae Ansell, 73, of Superior, WI, died on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Superior.
Karen was born in Superior on November 3, 1951, the daughter of Kathryn (Welter) and David Ansell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Joann Goldberg and her brother, Burton Ansell.
Karen...
Lois E, Hedberg
Jun 7, 2025
Lois Hedberg, 99, formerly of Superior, died on June 7,2025 at Westfield Hospital, New Richmond, WI.
She was born on Sept 2, 1925, in Hayward, WI daughter of Oscar and Ruth Anderson.
Lois Anderson and Hjalmer Hedberg were married on Sept. 9, 1944, in Drummond, WI and were able to celebrate 68 years together. She...
Bruce E. Jones
Jun 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share our father's passing. Bruce E. Jones, 88, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Friday June 6, 2025, at Essentia -St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Mn.
Bruce was born in Superior on June 9, 1936, the son of Charles and Mabel (Warner) Jones.
He served his country in...
Allen J. Strain
Jun 6, 2025
Allen J. Strain, 79, of Foxboro, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 21, 1945, in Rochester, MN, to June (McKay) and James Strain, Allen proudly served in the United States Navy. After his service, he devoted 32 years to working as a tractor...
Lois C. Dzuck
Jun 4, 2025
Lois C. Dzuck, 92, of Superior, died Wednesday June 4, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Lois was born in Superior on January 2, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Gerding) LaRock. She married Melvin Dzuck on October 27, 1956, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage until his passing in 2008.
...
Donna J. Pearson
Jun 3, 2025
Donna Jane Pearson, 85, died on June 3, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief and sudden illness. She was born to John and Jennie Pananen on March 16, 1940, in Iron River, WI. She was a longtime resident of Superior and graduated from Central High School in 1958. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran...
Lynne R. Hoff
Jun 3, 2025
Lynne Ruth (Skemp) Hoff, 83, a resident of Superior, WI and longtime resident of Duluth, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Charter House in Rochester, MN.
Lynne was born March 6, 1942, in Superior to Roger and Hildur (Dahl) Skemp.
She graduated from UWS with a degree in biology and chemistry and was...
Bernadine 'Berni' K. Wehner
Jun 3, 2025
Mary Bernadine "Berni" K. Wehner, 86, of Duluth died from "old age" (Berni's words) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Berni was born in Cincinnati, OH on November 14, 1938, the daughter of Bernie and Mary Rose Kohls. She went to St. Mary's Grade School and High School. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1961 with...
Keith I. Larson
May 31, 2025
Keith Irving Larson, 82, lifelong resident of Port Wing, WI, died at Villa Marina Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI surrounded by his loving family on May 31, 2025.
He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 26, 1942, to Irving and Margaret (Larvick) Larson. On April 10, 1964, he was united in marriage to Margie...
Randy H. Ayers
May 30, 2025
Randy H. Ayers, 72, of Summit Township, died Friday May 30, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth with family by his side.
Randy was born in Superior on April 16, 1953, the son of Howard 'Bud' and Beverly (Eastman) Ayers.
He served his country with the US Navy and sailed aboard the USS...
Robert C. Anderson
May 29, 2025
Robert C. “Bob” Anderson, 80, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Duluth on May 20, 1945, to Volmer and Ruth (Ericson) Anderson. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1963 and went...
Bonnie J. Nikstad
May 28, 2025
Bonnie J. Nikstad, 73, of Summit Township, died Wednesday May 28, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Bonnie was born in Superior on November 26, 1951, the daughter of Raymond and Gale (Pierson) Madsen. She married Richard 'Dick' Nikstad on December 9, 1967, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage
Bonnie held a...
Betty L. Sislo
May 27, 2025
Betty L. Sislo, 97, a cherished and longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in Spooner, WI on April 16, 1928, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Moore) Brown.
On August 6, 1949, she was united in marriage to Raymond Sislo....
Carolyn E. Love
May 24, 2025
Carolyn E. Love, 77, of Superior, died in her daughter's home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Carolyn was born July 29, 1947 in Superior to Bertha and Rudolph Peterson.
She married William Love on February 6, 1981 in Superior, WI.
Carolyn was a homemaker and cared for...
Philomena D. Gregorian
May 23, 2025
Philomena D. Gregorian, 91, most recently of Superior, WI and formerly of Minneapolis, MN and Cocoa Beach, FL, died Friday May 23, 2025, at Dove Healthcare.
Philomena was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on June 18, 1933, the daughter of John and Mary (Calassa) Duarte.
She majored in music at Boston University where she met her...
Janice "Jan" M. Parish
May 22, 2025
Janice “Jan” Mae Parish, of Lake Nebagamon and Superior, died on May 22,2025, at the age of 94, with her daughters by her side.
She was born September 14,1930, in Duluth, MN. to Ludy and Evelyn Drolson. She grew up in Lake Nebagamon and truly loved that area.
Jan attended school in Lake Nebagamon through...
Timothy G. Miller
May 20, 2025
Timothy G. Miller, 73, of Superior, died Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his residence.
Tim was born in Ashland, WI on February 26, 1952, the son of John and Carol (Dahl) Miller. He graduated from Drummond High School with the class of 1970 and then attended WITC (Northwood Tech).
Tim had worked for Douglas County...
Cygna Freeman
May 20, 2025
Cygna "Sig" D.A. Freeman, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Essentia Duluth.
Sig was born May 10, 1937 in Smithtown, NY to Herman and Ethel (Dissenger) Enterline. She graduated from University High School in Bloomington, IN in 1955. She married the love of her life, John Freeman, on Sept. 6, 1958, and...
Luanne Wachula
May 17, 2025
Luanne (Halonen) Wachula, 72, resident of Duluth, MN, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Duluth on April 14, 1953, to Wallace and Barbara (David) Halonen.
Luanne was raised in Patzau, WI and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1971. She continued...
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