Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

Stanley Keith Dahlberg, 74, of Superior, WI, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Luke's surrounded by and holding hands of those he loved.

He was born February 26, 1951, in Superior, WI to Theodore and Edythe (Stevens) Dahlberg. He was raised in the Poplar, WI area where he was an important part of the community. Graduating...

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph P. McKenzie, 77, of Superior, WI passed away on March 28th, 2025, surrounded by the love and laughter of family.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Monina; parents, Catherine and Cyril McKenzie; and brothers, Daniel and Thomas McKenzie. He is survived by his children, Greg (Kris) McKenzie and Suzanne (Joe) Stenglein; grandchildren, Ashton, Gavin,...

Mar 27, 2025

Ronald G. Hughes, 86, a lifelong Duluth resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on October 7, 1938, to Helen (Matuzak) and Gerald Hughes in Duluth, MN.

Ron grew up in West Duluth, where he attended St. James School through the 9th grade and graduated from...

Mar 27, 2025

Mark Allen Miller 66, of Superior, WI died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Mark was born June 14, 1958, in Charleston, SC to Joan (Williams) and Thomas Johnson.

He was employed as a transport driver for PTI Railroad transportation.

Mark enjoyed restoring old cars, making...

Mar 26, 2025

Donald M. Gray, 65, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on March 9, 1960, to Cyril "Cy" and Katherine (Marek) Gray. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1978. Don then worked as an independent building maintenance...

Mar 26, 2025

Elsie Hansen, 80, resident of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Highland Township, WI on April 7, 1944. She was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. Elsie spent most if her adult life working as a retail clerk. She frequently shared stories of...

Mar 26, 2025

Doris I. Griffith, 86, of Superior, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.

She was born October 10, 1938, in Ashland, WI, daughter of Harry and Irene (Boyle) Hultman.

Doris worked for over 25 years for St. Luke's Hospital in the podiatry...

Mar 23, 2025

Charles "Charlie" A. Wright, 78, of Superior, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by the love of his family and dear friends. Though his life journey has ended, his spirit—fueled by boundless curiosity, laughter, and kindness—lives on in all who knew him.

Born in Park Rapids, MN, on April...

Mar 22, 2025

Alfred Paul Adams, 93, of Iron River, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Tamarack Health in Ashland, WI. He was born in Toledo, OH, on February 8, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Maybelle (Johnson) Adams. He leaves behind his wife, Martha "Marty" Adams, of 51 years; sister, Louann Bressler of...

Mar 21, 2025

Joyce Peterson, 89, lifelong resident of Poplar, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Middle River Health in Hawthorne, WI. She was born on June 26, 1935, the daughter of Chester and Ruth (Beckman) Peterson.

She was in the first graduating class from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. She then furthered her education...

Mar 20, 2025

Linda S. Moore, 61, of Lakeside, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Linda was born in Superior on March 27, 1963, the daughter of Donald and Ethel (Tullberg) Lancour. She graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1981.

She was an avid Packer fan and she loved...

Mar 18, 2025

William R. “Bill” Bates, 82, resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Centennial Home in Superior. He was born in Detroit, MI on October 7, 1942, the son of William and Helen (Holmstrom) Bates.

He was united in marriage to Marjorie Sando and together they raised two beautiful children, Taras and...

Mar 18, 2025

Gregory S. Utyro, 75, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday March 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.

Greg was born in Superior on February 22, 1950, the son of Joseph and Alline (Prenger) Utyro.

He married Charlene Russom on May 6, 1978, and together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Greg...

Mar 15, 2025

Barbara Ann Carlson, 72, resident of Superior, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home. She was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on February 23, 1953, the daughter of Dwayne Kane and LaVaun Miller. She graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1971. Barb worked as a care giver at Rural Living Environments in Babbit,...

Mar 15, 2025

Kristine Mae Jackson, 81, of Superior died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Twin Ports Health in Superior.

Mae was born to Ida (Christensen) and Eugene Judge on August 7, 1943, in Malad City, Idaho.

Mae married Herbert Jackson on June 10, 1972, in Santa Monica, CA.

She was employed as a cashier at...

Mar 11, 2025

Barbara A. Fellbaum, 86, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 6, 1938, the daughter of Bernard and Bernice (Lozon) Cieslicki.

She graduated from the former Cathedral High School in...

Mar 11, 2025

Benjamin James Sherwood, 39, of Mountain Iron, MN, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2025. He was born in Mesa, AZ on April 11, 1985, the son of Father, Jim Sherwood, and Mother, Constance Sherwood. Ben graduated from Mesa High School in 2003 and went on to become a website designer and business consultant for one of...

Mar 11, 2025

Patricia A Cipriano, 75 of Superior, WI died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving children at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI. Patricia was born to Beatrice (Connolly) and Edward Scully on September 13th, 1949, in Springfield, MA.

She attended Commerce high school and went on to Mansfield Beauty Academy. Patricia worked as a beautician...

Mar 11, 2025

Marvel 'Joey' J. LaPorte, 68, of Superior, died Tuesday March 11, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Joey was born in Superior on October 6, 1956, the daughter of Miles and Joan (Burgess) Cockerham. She married Roger LaPorte on May 20, 1989.

She had worked at Head Start and Office Max. Joey loved...

Mar 11, 2025

Laraine K. Matushak, 97, of Superior, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Dove Health Care in Superior.

Laraine was born in Superior on October 27, 1927, the daughter of Emil and Jennie (Sertich) Vucovich.

After high school, she earned her teaching degree and was a teacher for many years at WITC (now Northwoods Tech).