Darlene M. Groehler
Jan 5, 2025
Darlene Marie Groehler, 80, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Darlene was born in Superior, WI on March 4, 1944, to Ensel and Mildred (Kronberg) Lundquist. She married Norman Groehler on September 12, 1964, in Superior. They recently celebrated...
Marguerite L. Pavlovich
Jan 4, 2025
Marguerite Louise Pavlovich, Poplar, WI resident, passed away January 4, 2025, in Superior, WI at the age of 95.
Marguerite was born the daughter of Louis and Frances (Chiapusio) Bertoluzza on October 12, 1929 in West Allis, WI. Her family then moved to Hurley, WI where she and her two sisters grew up.
Marguerite married...
Nanci M. Oswskey
Jan 4, 2025
Nanci Marie Oswskey, 69, of Foxboro, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Essentia-St. Mary's Superior, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 20, 1955, in Superior, daughter of Alice (Swonger) and Ernest Smetana, Sr.
On August 25, 1973, at St. Williams Catholic Church, Nanci Marie Smetana and Sidney Eugene Oswskey were united in marriage....
Edward A. Minter
Jan 3, 2025
Edward A. Minter, 61, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, in his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on May 2, 1963, the son of Robert and Irene (Krisik) Minter. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1981. Ed worked multiple jobs around the area but...
John M. Erickson
Jan 2, 2025
John Michael Erickson, 58, lifelong resident of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his wife by his side. He was born in Parkland, WI on February 5, 1966, the son of Emanuel “Elmer” and Shirleyann (Parker) Erickson. He was united in marriage to Patricia...
Betty J. Johnson
Jan 2, 2025
Betty Jane Johnson, 88, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Essentia Health in Duluth.
She was born on September 17, 1936, in Minong, WI to Edward and Fern (Wilcox) Lamberg.
Betty was a homemaker and raised her children until they became school age and then was employed with the Superior School District at the Nemadji...
Terry A. Eckroad
Jan 1, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Terry Allyn Eckroad, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Terry passed away on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Terry was born on April 24th, 1954, in Belvidere, IL, to Van and Roberta (Lembke) Eckroad. The family relocated to Birchwood, Wisconsin prior to his junior year of high school...
Donald R. Jamison
Jan 1, 2025
Donald R. Jamison, a resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Don was born in Hawthorne, WI on April 27, 1943, the son of Ross and Delores (Lorentzen) Jamison. He was united in marriage to Marcia Leffel on December 19, 1964. They recently celebrated...
Iris J. Johnson
Jan 1, 2025
Iris J. Johnson, 86, lifelong resident of Superior, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in her home with her family by her side.
Iris was born in Superior on February 10, 1938, to Dorothy (Quelch) and Chauncy Bangs.
She worked the counter at Kresge's before spending most of her life as a nurse's aide at...
Joana M. Heinen
Dec 31, 2024
Joana M. Heinen, 78 of Duluth died in her home with her family by her side Wednesday, December 31, 2024.
Joana was born on February 16, 1946, in Duluth, MN, to Nicholas and Theresa (Schaeffer) Kroll.
She grew up on a farm in Wrenshall, where her experiences with animals sparked a lifelong love and compassion...
Betty Ann Bourque
Dec 30, 2024
Betty Ann Bourque, 79, longtime Superior, WI resident, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born February 13, 1945, the daughter of Clarence N. and Katherine E. (Petrini) Holmes in Virginia, MN.
Betty grew up in and attended schools in Parkville and Mountain Iron, MN. She graduated from Mountain...
Michael E. Murray
Dec 30, 2024
Michael E. Murray, 55, of Superior, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Michael was born in Duluth on August 25, 1969, the son of Edward and Janice (Fortune) Murray. He graduated from Duluth Central High School with the class of 1988.
He...
Tracy Rose
Dec 29, 2024
Tracy Rose, 54, resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Keene, NH on October 5, 1970, the daughter of Arthur Karr and Rosemary Greely. She married Fred T. Rose in August of 2017, in Superior. Tracy was a wonderful grandmother who loved spending...
Rev. Hans J. Vik
Dec 29, 2024
Rev. Hans J. Vik, 90, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior. He was born in Fairview, Montana on September 15, 1934, the son of Ingvar J. and Jenny L. (Larsen) Vik. Having grown up in Sidney, MT, Hans graduated from Sidney High School in 1952. Most importantly,...
Troy A. Lawler
Dec 27, 2024
Troy A. Lawler, 57, of Bennett, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at his residence.
Troy was born in Superior on July 24, 1967, the son of Gerald 'Jerry' and Violet (Wood) Lawler.
He most recently worked as a cleaner for Cleaning Specialist in Superior.
Troy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and photography. In his younger...
Kenneth O. Peterson
Dec 26, 2024
Kenneth "Ken" 0. Peterson 83 of South Range, WI passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024. Ken was born on May 16, 1941, to Harley Dean and Virginia (June) Peterson in Stillwater MN and the family was later joined by sister Sharon. The family moved to Poplar WI where Ken grew up and attended Northwestern School. Ken...
Steven D. Austreng
Dec 24, 2024
Steven D. Austreng, 68, of Coon Rapids, MN, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Steve was born in Superior on Feb. 17, 1956, the son of George and Eleanor (Tempelis) Austreng. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.
Steve married Donna Maynard on October 20, 1984, and...
Dennis Savoy
Dec 23, 2024
Dennis Savoy age 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House, supported by his loved ones. Dennis was preceded in death, by his loving parents, Roman and Ruth Savoy (Superior, Wi.) He is survived by his wife Shirley (Gregorich) Savoy; daughter, Sherise (Richard) Morgan; son Eric Soderberg; and granddaughter, Lilia Morgan. Also...
Arthur P. Baker
Dec 23, 2024
Arthur P. Baker, 82, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota. Born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, he served honorably in the U.S. Navy before beginning a long career as a facilities engineer. Art had an uncanny ability to build, fix, and maintain just about anything, always tackling problems with persistence and ingenuity. He was an...
Brenda Rose Buesgen
Dec 21, 2024
Brenda Rose Buesgen, 71, longtime resident of Superior and most recently of Rice Lake, passed away unexpectedly after surgery, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.
Brenda was born in Duluth on October 17, 1953, the daughter of James and Patricia (Ennis) Hemmingsen. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the...
