Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Lorna G. DeMars, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. Lorna was born to Frank J. and Effie R. Godfrey on May 25, 1933. She married John A. (Jack) DeMars on July 23, 1955. Together they had six children. Lorna was a skilled seamstress lending her talents...

Jan 18, 2025

Ricky 'Rick' D. Stansky, 55, of Superior died Saturday January 18, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Rick was born in Cloquet, MN on March 27, 1969, the son of Donald and Myrna (Mikelson) Stansky. He married Aracely 'Shelly' Aragon on June 22, 1990, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

He...

Jan 17, 2025

Robert M. 'Zimm' Zimmerman, 80, of Superior went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 17, 2025, at Solvay Hospice house.

Robert was born on June 18, 1944, in Clearfield, PA the son of Robert H. and Elizabeth (Miller) Zimmerman. He was a talented athlete in wresting, football and track.  He was recruited by UWS to...

Jan 17, 2025

James F. Tischler, 82, of Iron River, Wisconsin, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's, Duluth.

He was born August 21, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, son of Dolores E. (Fiss) and Wilfred W. Tischler.

On September 20, 1975, in Withrow, MN, James F. Tischler and Debra Jo Ellison were united in marriage....

Jan 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Elayna Jayn Armstrong, 34, lifelong resident of South Range (Superior), announce her sudden passing on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from injuries incurred in an automotive accident in Douglas County WI. She died at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 31, 1990, to...

Jan 16, 2025

Susan Kay Carlson, 86, of South Range, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Aspen Health and Rehab.

Susan was born on December 7, 1938, in Montana, the daughter of Phyllis (Peterson) and Melvin Block.

On June 28, 1957, Susan K. Block and Gerald W. Carlson, Sr. were united in marriage in Duluth. They enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2025

Kim Marie Popoe, 63, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2025, with her granddaughter by her side. She was born on October 8, 1961, in Duluth MN. Kim Grew up in Duluth and Hoyt Lakes MN, and Graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School. She was united in marriage to Steven Popoe on June 14, 1986. Kim worked many jobs...

Jan 15, 2025

Alvin (Sonny) Abrahamson, 89, Superior, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Dove Healthcare, Superior, WI, surrounded by family.  He was born in Lake Nebagamon, WI on August 29, 1935, to Nicklas and Lydia (Matson) Abrahamson. Sonny served his country in the National Guard being called up for duty during the Cuban Crisis. He was employed by the State of...

Jan 15, 2025

John Finlayson Wick

Mazomanie, WI

June 11, 1926-January 15, 2025

They met at the door of the Paul Bunyan Room of the UW Memorial Union on Wednesday evening, November 1, 1944, two UW freshmen. Helen Ann Wood was a beautiful nursing student from Neenah, volunteering as the hostess for a USO canteen for...

Jan 14, 2025

Granger Wheaton Smith IV, 63, a resident of Duluth, MN, cast off his earthly chains to join the Lord on January 14, 2025, after fighting the good fight. Born in El Paso, Texas to Granger Wheaton Smith III and Elizabeth Spiegelmire Smith, he pursued knowledge fervently while being a loyal son and friend. He was often accused of being...

Jan 14, 2025

Darilyn J. Bjork, 74 of Cotton, MN died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Darilyn was born on October 23, 1950, in Duluth, MN to Jennie (Peterson) and Oscar Lorentzson.

She graduated from Cotton High School and was united in marriage on August 31, 1968, to Stephen Bjork.   They made...

Jan 13, 2025

Troy Irven Magnuson "went ashore" for the second time, for the last time on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 4:23 p.m.

He was born to Irven and Virginia Magnuson in St. Cloud, MN on January 14, 1956. He grew up on the homestead farm in Kimball, MN. When Troy was 8, the family moved to Litchfield, MN....

Jan 12, 2025

Nancy Staurseth, age 91, departed from her earthly dwelling to embrace her Savior and enter her heavenly home on January 12, 2025. She died in her sleep at Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN, having been a resident for almost 3 years. Staff enjoyed her kind spirit and teasing nature.

Nancy Lue (Brakhage) Staurseth was...

Jan 11, 2025

Larry G. Luostari, 87, resident of Maple, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Superior, WI on December 28, 1937, the son of Gust and Mable (Pearson) Luostari. Growing up in the Maple area, Larry graduated from Northwestern High School in the class...

Jan 10, 2025

Paul R. Chellew, 56 of Superior, WI died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Solvay Hospice House with his family by his side.

Paul was born January 23, 1968 to Ella (Madsen) and Robert Chellew in Minneapolis, MN.

He graduated from high school and attended a Vocational Technical College to become a chef.  While working...

Jan 10, 2025

Jeffrey A. Nelson, 63, of Superior, died Friday, January 10, 2025, in his home.

Jeff was born April 4, 1961, in Mankato, MN to Rita (Geppert) and Harold Nelson.

He was a professional musician in his younger years and played the bass among other instruments over the years. Jeff worked many years for Campbell Lumber...

Jan 9, 2025

Linda R. White, 77, of Superior, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Villa-Marina in Superior.

Linda was born April 8, 1947, in Superior to Margaret (Bangs) and Robert LaBonte.

Primarily she focused on being a mom and a homemaker.  Linda worked out of the house at Garron Knitting Mills and Jeno's over the years.   She...

Jan 7, 2025

Michelle Lynn Grymala, 53, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 11, 1971, the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Love) Grymala. After graduating from high school, Michelle attended WITC in Superior and earned her associate degree in administration. She then worked...

Jan 6, 2025

Diane Marie Brennan, 77, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Twin Ports Health, with her family by her side.

Diane was born on April 8, 1947, to Mable (Van Holbeck) and Daniel Gunski in Superior. She graduated from high school and pursued her passion for beauty, attending beauty school and eventually...

Jan 5, 2025

Delores Kallberg, 95, of Superior WI, passed away peacefully, Sunday January 5, 2025. She was born January 26, 1929, in Virginia, MN to Harold Stanley and Birdie (Meek) Tingstad. Delores grew up in Duluth and graduated from Stanbrook Hall, St Scholastica in 1946.  On April 18, 1952, she married Donald Kallberg at the Duluth Gospel Tabernacle. They moved to...