Obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

Katherine A. Converse died Friday, February 28, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary Campus in Rochester, MN. She was born the daughter of Glenn Converse and Margaret (Barton) Steltz, in Coupeville, WA on June 11, 1957.

Kathy enjoyed puzzling and taking day trips with her housemates from Woodview Group Home. She enjoyed the...

Feb 27, 2025

Michael Joseph "Mike" Hack, 79, longtime Superior resident passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born January 31, 1946, the son of Harry and Violet (Peterman) Hack in Superior WI. Mike proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he...

Feb 27, 2025

Patrick Litersky, 82, of Superior, WI, passed away on February 27, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jeanne Litersky, his two daughters, Ann Litersky and Catherine Litersky, and two grandchildren.

Patrick was born July 11, 1942, to Arnold and Dorothy (MacDonald) Litersky. He grew up on...

Feb 25, 2025

Bernard Henry "Ben" Nygaard, 76, longtime resident of Maple, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Alexandria, MN on November 10, 1948, to Stanley and Loretta (Buerskin) Nygaard. Ben grew up on his family farm in Lowry, MN. It was there he acquired his...

Feb 23, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Molitor, 92, died with his family by his side on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors, MN.

Jerry was born May 7, 1932 in Duluth, MN to Bessie (Nevel) and William Molitor.

He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.  Jerry married Eileen Streu on September 3,...

Feb 21, 2025

Gertrude Irene Jarvi, 85, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Twin Ports Health in Superior. Irene was born in New York on November 18, 1939, the daughter of Gertrude (Renvall) and Charles Saxberg.

After early life on the East Coast, Irene found her place in the Midwest where she raised her family...

Feb 20, 2025

Mary W. Gage, 97, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 19, 1927, to Melton and Florence (Jarvis) McKeough. She attended Pattison Elementary School and graduated from Central High School. She then attended the former Superior State Teacher's College (now...

Feb 15, 2025

Frank August Westman, 92, of Solon Springs, formerly of Superior, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born August 1, 1932, at Sunny Side in Hinckley Township, Minnesota, son of Pearl (Sanford) and August Westman.

Frank proudly served his country in Korea with the U.S. Army and was...

Feb 15, 2025

Russell "Russ" C. Wester, 84, of Superior, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his family at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born February 18, 1940, in Superior, son of Myrtle (Fenton) and Russell K. Wester.

On April 12, 1980, at South Range Presbyterian Church, Russell Wester and Maureen VanBuskirk were united...

Feb 13, 2025

Helen "Holly" McLean, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 8, 1953, to John "Jack" and Doris (Stichman) Harrington. Growing up in Superior, Holly graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1972. Holly...

Feb 12, 2025

Judith Ann Azmitia, 83, of Superior, died on February 12, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Judy was born in Superior on November 12, 1941, the daughter of Lois (Prior) and Robert Parker.

Judy retired from the US Postal Service after a lifetime of service, and her last appointment was that of Postmaster...

Feb 10, 2025

Russell H. Hendrickson, 87, of Superior, WI died on February 10, 2025 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Russell was born on February 23, 1937 to Henry and A. Elvira (Nylund) Hendrickson in Superior, WI.

He was a lifelong resident of Superior, graduating from Central High School.  Russell married Janette Roatch...

Feb 9, 2025

Douglas P. Anderson, age 66, of Foxboro, WI, completed his life’s journey on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. He was born in Superior, WI, on May 30, 1958, to Peter A. and Betty (Flatten) Anderson.

Doug attended Superior Senior High School, class of 1976. He spent more than 45 years as an independent long-haul truck driver, a career...

Feb 8, 2025

Donald Eugene Peterson, 86, of Superior was welcomed into heaven on February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Don was born on January 22,1939 in Superior, WI to George and Eleanor (Stariha) Peterson. He attended St. Louis School and Cathedral School. Don’s work career was vast. As a young man he joined the US Merchant Marine where he sailed...

Feb 8, 2025

Karen J. Cristilly, 86, of Superior, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Karen was born in Superior on October 28, 1938, the daughter of Kenneth and Jean (Hansen) Johnson.

She had worked for many years as a custodian in the Maple School District and for Mission Covenant Church.

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Feb 7, 2025

Rhoda Ann Pearthree, 94, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center on February 7, 2025.

She was born April 29,1930 in Superior, Wisconsin to Oscar and Esther (Johnson) Eng.

She was a graduate of the Central High School, the Class of 1948 where she met her sweetheart, Clifford.

Feb 7, 2025

Leola M. Beckwell, 82, of Superior, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence with her son John by her side.

Leola was born on August 22, 1942, the daughter of John and Margaret (St. George) Rutkowski.

She was a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She enjoyed traveling, especially...

Feb 7, 2025

JoAnne Wicklund, 76, of Superior, WI, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born November 19, 1948, in Superior to Frank and Rose Nault. JoAnne and her husband, John, owned and operated Wicklund Grocery for 11 years. Following his passing, she worked as a dietary aide/head cook at St. Francis in the Park,...

Feb 6, 2025

Jay W. Austreng, 98, of Superior, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

He was born September 6, 1926, in Superior, son of Oswald and Lillian (Bloom) Austreng.

Jay was a 1944 graduate of Superior Central High School.

Following high school Jay enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

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Feb 5, 2025

Gloria Jean Williams, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Gloria was born January 28, 1947, in Superior, WI to Reuben and Violet (Peterson) Casper.

Gloria graduated from Superior Central High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1969, with a...