Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 19, 2024

Beverly Joan Salveson, 95, passed away in Hayward, WI on December 19, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 9, 1929, in Superior, WI, the daughter of the late Carl Fernquist and Eva (Smith) Fernquist.

Beverly married Robert J. Salveson on April 29, 1950, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Superior, WI. The couple...

Dec 18, 2024

Rita Marie (Johannsen) Randall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving husband, Steven, and sons, Derek and Dustin, by her side. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Rita will be missed by all who have been blessed to have known her.

Rita Marie Johannsen was...

Dec 17, 2024

Jay Alan McIntyre, 58, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1966 in Manhattan, KS to Scott McIntyre and Susan (Arras) McIntyre.

Jay graduated from Superior Senior High School, Class of 1984. He attended UWS for 2 years, followed by a 38 year career at Upper Lakes Foods.  During...

Dec 17, 2024

Patricia J. Blomfelt, 83 a longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Patricia was born July 5, 1941, to Virginia (Rich) and Ernest Pepel. Sr. in Duluth, MN.

She was employed at Bayfield Electric for many years as a secretary and worked the...

Dec 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Moore, 82, resident of Esko, MN, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth on April 8, 1942, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Amatuzio) Kolenda. Barb graduated from Denfeld High School in class of 1960. Soon...

Dec 16, 2024

Beverly J. Bitner, 84, of Poplar, died Monday December 16, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Beverly was born in Superior on February 8, 1940, the daughter of Eugene and Hazel (Kusela) Wilson.

She graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1958. She married Martin Bitner and they celebrated 48 years of...

Dec 15, 2024

Ardath J. Ludtke, 83, of Superior, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation, South Range, Wisconsin, with her granddaughter at her side.

Ardath was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Hank and Jean Olson in 1941.  She married the love of her life Thomas Ludtke in 1958 and gave birth to their firstborn daughter, Yvonne,...

Dec 13, 2024

Mark (“Randy”) Wendorf, 71, resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, in his home. He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 2, 1953, the son of Edgar and Grace (Beegle) Wendorf. Randy grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Senior High School. Shortly thereafter he began his career as a sailor on...

Dec 12, 2024

Lannox James Lancour, born March 19, 2024, son of Brody and Natasha Lancour, gained his angel wings unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Lannox had a smile that lit up many faces and hearts. He enjoyed playing with his big brother Kashton, watching Elmo's World and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Lannox was a great joy...

Dec 10, 2024

Victoria Lynn Hendricks, 71, Ashland, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 5, 1953, the daughter of Herbert Jr. and Helen (Sopina) Hendricks. She graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1972 where she played the French horn in the band. She earned her associate’s degree...

Dec 10, 2024

Robert W. "Bob" Soderberg, 42, resident of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on March 29, 1982, the son of William R. Soderberg and Patricia A. (Du Waldt) Bruneau. Bob spent most of his childhood growing up near Port Wing, WI. With help...

Dec 10, 2024

John I. Kidd, 75, of Superior, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born June 27, 1949, in Superior, son of Irving and Helen (Hoffer) Kidd.

On November 23, 1973, in Pine City, Minnesota, John Irving Kidd and Rose Marie Gamache were united in marriage.

John...

Dec 9, 2024

Joseph "Joe" E. Davidowski, 84, Brule, WI resident, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI. He was born on January 16, 1940, in Superior to Joseph and Veronica (Rukowski) Davidowski.

Joe graduated from the former East High School in Superior, WI, class of 1958. He served his country honorably in the...

Dec 7, 2024

Kelli A. Jones, 44, resident of Poplar, WI, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by her family. She entered this world on May 18th, 1980, the same day Mount St. Helens, in Skamania County, Washington erupted, and from that day on, Kelli lived...

Dec 7, 2024

Dwight W. Willoughby, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday December 7, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Dwight was born in Superior, on December 19, 1950, the son of Wesley and Beverly (Wedenoja) Willoughby. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1969.

He married Kathleen Herubin on October...

Dec 7, 2024

Thomas 'Tom' S. Donaldson, 83, of Duluth, died Saturday December 7, 2024, at Beehive Memory Care surrounded by his family.

Tom was born in Shawano, WI on Nov. 15, 1941, the son of Raymond and Rosalee (Dowen) Donaldson.

He served his country in the U.S. Army earning the rank of First Lieutenant. He graduated from...