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Ronald A. Macmillan
May 16, 2025
Ronald A. MacMillan, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, with his family by his side at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minnesota.
Ron was born on February 26, 1937, in Duluth to Gertrude (Holt) and Charles MacMillan. He graduated from Central High School and married the love of his life, Diane Barnish, on May...
Warren R. Williams
May 14, 2025
Warren R. Williams, 66, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his home.
Warren was born February 5, 1959 in Superior, WI to Lorraine (Earhart) and Howard Williams.
He was employed as a bus driver for Northwoods School in Minong, WI and was a bartender for many years. Warren was a really good guy with a...
Nancy K. Lisdahl
May 13, 2025
Nancy K. Lisdahl, (89), lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on May 13th, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 27, 1935, the daughter of William and Bernadine (Dolly) (McCabe) Nault.
She was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior.
Nancy was united in marriage to...
Margaret Rae (Brannan) Sislo
May 12, 2025
Margaret Rae “Peggy” (Brannan) Sislo, 81, passed away after a brief illness in Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Peggy dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked for over 20 years at Parkland Health Facility, later at Middle River Health Facility, and eventually continued her calling in private home health care. Even after...
Dennis R. Johnson
May 12, 2025
Dennis R. Johnson, 71, of Foxboro, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Dennis was born in Superior on September 2, 1953, the son of Myron and Esther (Keup) Johnson.
He had worked as a boilermaker for 25 years before spending more than 15 years as a Field Mechanic. He...
Thomas J. Trolson
May 12, 2025
Thomas J. Trolson, 36, died suddenly on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Superior, WI.
Tom was born in Duluth, MN, to Debra Parsons and Loren Trolson. He graduated from Harbor City International School in 2006.
Known for his quick wit, kind heart, and vibrant personality, Tom brought joy and laughter to everyone around him. He...
George R. Ranua
May 11, 2025
George Richard Ranua, 67 of Superior Wi passed peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born June 1, 1957 in Duluth to Richard Ranua and Patricia Ranua (Later Schmitt). After graduating from Duluth Central, he went on to work in the trades at Sandberg Sheetmetal, Lakehead Sign & Painting and at St Germaine’s as a glazer. Through Alcoholics Anonymous...
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...
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