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James R. Liebaert

James R. Liebaert

Apr 18, 2025

James Raymond Liebaert, age 77, longtime Superior resident passed away on Good Friday April 18th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 18, 1947, the son of Raymond and Leone (Wies) Liebaert in Superior, WI.

He graduated from Central High School in 1965 and...

Manjeet Singh Dhatt

Manjeet Singh Dhatt

Apr 16, 2025

Manjeet Singh Dhatt, 1959-1970 passed away in his home in Wascott, Wisconsin of a heart attack. He taught Finance at the University of Minnesota in Duluth and lived a quiet life in his wooden cottage by the edge of a lake in rural Wisconsin.

MS as most of us would call him was a year my senior...

Raymond J. Flaherty

Raymond J. Flaherty

Apr 15, 2025

Raymond J. Flaherty, 89, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born on January 22, 1936, to Michael and Genevieve (Selden) Flaherty.

He was a graduate of the former Cathedral High School and worked as a self-employed master plumber for many years before his...

Darrell E. Lindberg, Sr.

Darrell E. Lindberg, Sr.

Apr 15, 2025

Darrell E. Lindberg, Sr., 67, a lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Darrell was born on October 6, 1957, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Shirley (LaValley) and Rodney Lindberg. He graduated in 1975 from Superior Senior High School. On December 31, 1984, he married the love of his life,...

Richard Barton

Richard Barton

Apr 14, 2025

Rick Barton, 60, of Green Bay, passed away on April 14th, 2025, after a long, long battle with cancer. Rick graduated from Superior Senior High and attended Scholastica (Duluth, MN). He was a stand-out hockey player in youth leagues, high school and college. Rick worked as a manager for RGIS for 32 years, which resulted in several relocations on...

Dudley D. Carlson

Dudley D. Carlson

Apr 14, 2025

Dudley "Chief" Carlson, born May 25, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with dementia. He was 80 years old.

Dudley lived his entire life in Duluth, a place he cherished and called home. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in...

Tamara "Tammy" J. Brost

Tamara "Tammy" J. Brost

Apr 12, 2025

Tamara June Brost, was born August 20, 1974, and was called home to be with Jesus on April 12, 2025.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Tammy had many physical and emotional struggles that she walked through with Jesus beside her.  She asked God to take away her cravings and addiction to drugs...

Alice I. Mattson

Alice I. Mattson

Apr 10, 2025

Alice I. Mattson, 91, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born January 20, 1934, in Lawler, MN, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Maki) Luoma. Alice married Melvin R. Mattson on January 9, 1954, and they celebrated 67 years together before...

Robert E. Evered

Robert E. Evered

Apr 9, 2025

“Bob” Robert Edward Evered 78, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2025. He was born July 21, 1946, in Superior, Wisconsin; the youngest child of Harold and Kathryn (Fiandt) Evered. Bob attended Superior Cathedral Catholic School and graduated in 1964 from Superior Cathedral High School. He served six years in the Army National Guard;...

Kandis Goeke

Kandis Goeke

Apr 8, 2025

Kandis “Kandy” Goeke, 64, passed away at home in Altoona, WI on Tuesday April 8, 2025. She was born the daughter of Willard E. and Patricia (Sanders) Goeke on August 5, 1960. Kandis was a 1978 graduate of Superior Senior High School, and she worked for the Douglas County Foster Parent program for many years. She loved to tell...

Steven D. Arseneau

Steven D. Arseneau

Apr 6, 2025

Steven D. Arseneau, 60, of South Range, WI, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with his family by his side.

He was born March 16th (debatable) 1965 in Superior, WI, the son of Clifford and Delores (Arpin) Arseneau.

The "North End" was a very big part of Steve's...

Caroline L. Oliphant

Caroline L. Oliphant

Apr 4, 2025

Caroline L. Oliphant, 83, of Superior, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

She was born August 18, 1941, in Superior, daughter of Lawrence and Bernice (Ford) Tharge.

Caroline enjoyed gardening, housekeeping and spending time with her family.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Howard; sisters, Bertha...

Lois J. Gaiovnik

Lois J. Gaiovnik

Apr 3, 2025

Lois Jayne Gaiovnik (Queen), 78, passed away on April 3rd, 2025. She was the wife of Robert Gaiovnik, and they shared 59 years of marriage together. Born in St Paul, MN on June 7th, 1946, to Ralph and Doris Queen, she graduated in 1964 from Webster High School in Webster, WI. On July 24th, 1965, she married the love...

Lynne "Kathi" Patnode

Lynne "Kathi" Patnode

Apr 2, 2025

Lynne “Kathi” Patnode, 82, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on April 23, 1942. She was united in marriage to John “Jack” Patnode in June of 1980 in Superior. They celebrated forty-four wonderful years of marriage before her passing....

Clarence A. Tollefson

Clarence A. Tollefson

Apr 1, 2025

Clarence A. Tollefson, 91, passed away on April 1, 2025 in St. Louis Park, MN.

Clarence was born in Superior, WI on March 29th, 1934, to Clarence H. and Marie E. Tollefson.

He graduated from Central High School, Superior, WI in June 1953. Clarence sailed the great lakes for two years, and then enlisted in...

Donald P. Krisak

Donald P. Krisak

Mar 31, 2025

Donald P. Krisak, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 3, 1945, the son of Paul and Shirley (Carter) Krisak. Don was a 1964 graduate of the former Central High School in Superior and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He then spent...

Betsy J. Lovold

Betsy J. Lovold

Mar 30, 2025

Betsy June (Gorder) Lovold (65), longtime Superior resident, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born in Duluth, MN, November 9, 1959, the daughter of Clarence and Blanche (Saunders) Gorder. Betsy graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, class of 1978. She was a member of Eagles Aire #80 in Superior. Betsy worked in the service industry at...

David J. Olson

David J. Olson

Mar 30, 2025

David John Olson, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in his home. He was born on November 26, 1945, to Gethart and Alma (Pabst) Olson. He graduated from the former East High School in Superior in the class of 1963. David then attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior, earning his degree in history...

Randey L. Rich Jr.

Randey L. Rich Jr.

Mar 30, 2025

Randey Rich Jr., 49, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Randey was born in Duluth on July 3, 1975, to Randey Rich, Sr., and Joan Peters.

Being a Navy brat, Randey moved around quite a bit as a kid, living at different naval...

Mabel G. (Knudson) Hogdahl

Mabel G. (Knudson) Hogdahl

Mar 29, 2025

Mabel G. (Knudson) Hogdahl, 101, longtime resident of Lakeside Township, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 29, 2025, at Diamond Willow - Lester Park Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth on September 3, 1923, to George and Anna (Hanson) Knudson. Mabel was raised on a farm in South Range, WI along with older siblings...

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