Helen "Holly" Mclean
Feb 13, 2025
Helen "Holly" McLean, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 8, 1953, to John "Jack" and Doris (Stichman) Harrington. Growing up in Superior, Holly graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1972. Holly...
Judith A. Azmitia
Feb 12, 2025
Judith Ann Azmitia, 83, of Superior, died on February 12, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Judy was born in Superior on November 12, 1941, the daughter of Lois (Prior) and Robert Parker.
Judy retired from the US Postal Service after a lifetime of service, and her last appointment was that of Postmaster...
Russell H. Hendrickson
Feb 10, 2025
Russell H. Hendrickson, 87, of Superior, WI died on February 10, 2025 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Russell was born on February 23, 1937 to Henry and A. Elvira (Nylund) Hendrickson in Superior, WI.
He was a lifelong resident of Superior, graduating from Central High School. Russell married Janette Roatch...
Douglas P. Anderson
Feb 9, 2025
Douglas P. Anderson, age 66, of Foxboro, WI, completed his life’s journey on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. He was born in Superior, WI, on May 30, 1958, to Peter A. and Betty (Flatten) Anderson.
Doug attended Superior Senior High School, class of 1976. He spent more than 45 years as an independent long-haul truck driver, a career...
Donald Eugene Peterson
Feb 8, 2025
Donald Eugene Peterson, 86, of Superior was welcomed into heaven on February 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Don was born on January 22,1939 in Superior, WI to George and Eleanor (Stariha) Peterson. He attended St. Louis School and Cathedral School. Don’s work career was vast. As a young man he joined the US Merchant Marine where he sailed...
Karen J. Cristilly
Feb 8, 2025
Karen J. Cristilly, 86, of Superior, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Karen was born in Superior on October 28, 1938, the daughter of Kenneth and Jean (Hansen) Johnson.
She had worked for many years as a custodian in the Maple School District and for Mission Covenant Church.
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Rhoda Ann Pearthree
Feb 7, 2025
Rhoda Ann Pearthree, 94, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center on February 7, 2025.
She was born April 29,1930 in Superior, Wisconsin to Oscar and Esther (Johnson) Eng.
She was a graduate of the Central High School, the Class of 1948 where she met her sweetheart, Clifford.
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Leola M. Beckwell
Feb 7, 2025
Leola M. Beckwell, 82, of Superior, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence with her son John by her side.
Leola was born on August 22, 1942, the daughter of John and Margaret (St. George) Rutkowski.
She was a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She enjoyed traveling, especially...
Joanne M. Wicklund
Feb 7, 2025
JoAnne Wicklund, 76, of Superior, WI, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital.
She was born November 19, 1948, in Superior to Frank and Rose Nault. JoAnne and her husband, John, owned and operated Wicklund Grocery for 11 years. Following his passing, she worked as a dietary aide/head cook at St. Francis in the Park,...
Jay W. Austreng
Feb 6, 2025
Jay W. Austreng, 98, of Superior, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.
He was born September 6, 1926, in Superior, son of Oswald and Lillian (Bloom) Austreng.
Jay was a 1944 graduate of Superior Central High School.
Following high school Jay enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
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Gloria J. Williams
Feb 5, 2025
Gloria Jean Williams, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Gloria was born January 28, 1947, in Superior, WI to Reuben and Violet (Peterson) Casper.
Gloria graduated from Superior Central High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1969, with a...
Carol S. Baker
Feb 4, 2025
Carol S. Baker, 77, of Superior, died February 4, 2025, at Solvay Hospice house surrounded by her family.
Carol was born in Duluth on Dec. 8, 1947, the daughter of Terho and Violet (Hakkila) Teppo. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966, went to UW-Superior to complete a bachelor's degree in 1970,...
Erling "Butch" E. Naeyaert
Feb 2, 2025
At sunrise on February 2, 2025, Erling Edward “Butch” Naeyaert released his light and his loving spirit into the universe. He fought through nearly fatal influenza in December and was unable to overcome a reoccurrence in late January.
Butch was born December 21, 1946, the son of Edward and Josephine (Ciampia) Naeyaert of Superior, Wisconsin.
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Terry Russell Martin
Feb 2, 2025
Terry Russell Martin , 75, passed away peacefully at home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Superior on July 5, 1948, the son of Russell and Laurel (Lien) Martin.
Terry graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1966 and went on to serve his...
Christopher G. Gee
Feb 1, 2025
Christopher G. Gee, 35, of Superior died on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in his home.
Christopher was born on March 11, 1989, in Salinas, CA to Gillian Kammerdiener and Stephen Gee.
He was a lover of life and had a passion to teach kids martial arts. Christopher was a black belt and an instructor at...
Deborah L. Johnson
Feb 1, 2025
Deborah L. Johnson, 65 of South Range, WI, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in her home with her family by her side.
Debbie was born January 17, 1960, to Ruth (Shive) and John Yoder in Waukegan, IL.
She married Bruce Johnson outside at her parent's homestead on August 9, 1980.
Debbie was...
Carol J. Kittelson
Jan 31, 2025
Carol Jeanne Kittelson, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI surrounded by her loving family. She was born the daughter of John and Eileen (McDonald) Drinkwine on December 25, 1935. Carol graduated from East High School class of 1954 and took some classes at University of Wisconsin-Superior. Carol...
Kevin M. Johnson
Jan 29, 2025
Kevin Michael Johnson, 52, resident of South Range, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Superior, WI on July 6, 1972, the son of Robert and Kathryn (Jones) Johnson. He graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1990. Kevin completed many years of continuing education...
Michela E. Meyers
Jan 29, 2025
Michela E. Meyers, 36, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 30, 1988, to Michael Meyers and Melodee (Brown) Kotter. Growing up in Superior, Michela graduated from Superior High School in the class of 2007. Michela had a vibrant...
Sharon E. Miller
Jan 29, 2025
She was gifted to this world on 1 November 1943. On the morning of 29 January 2025, Ms. Sharon E. (Botten) Miller, 81, of Superior peacefully crossed the border from this world of struggle and strife into that land of perfect love and serenity; a land that knows no parting. She carried with her a Christian passport on an...
