Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Beverly Anne Miller, 82, lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at home in Lake Nebagamon, WI, with family by her side. She was born in Superior, WI on December 5, 1942, the daughter of Roy and Delores (Carlson) Nelson. Beverly was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1961, and went on to further her education,...

Jan 28, 2025

Mike Gangnon "Papa", 80, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Superior Wisconsin in 1944. He was very passionate about his small town in Wisconsin living here for almost 81 years. His proudest accomplishments were being married for nearly 60 years to Barb,...

Jan 25, 2025

Superior & Summit lost a lifelong community member when Thomas Kienzle, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 25th. He spent his earliest days on the family farm in Port Wing. After moving to Superior with his family he quickly found his way into mischief in the Billings Park neighborhood and the local Catholic school—often in a way that only...

Jan 25, 2025

Bertha E. Johnson, 85, of Superior, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Twin Ports Health Services.

Bertha was born in Cass Lake, MN on May 29, 1939, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Noonan) Countryman.

She graduated from Bemidji High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree from Bemidji State University. Bertha had...

Jan 23, 2025

Anita Marie McFarlane passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, with family by her side after a short but courageous battle with ovarian cancer, in her beloved city of Chicago where she called home for 50 years.

Anita was born in Superior, WI to Kenneth and Virginia (Gucinski) McFarlane on Oct. 25, 1952. She was the middle child...

Jan 22, 2025

Gail M. Anderson, 90, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, with her family by her side. She was born in Iron River, WI on January 21, 1935. She married Harvey C. Anderson, and they celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Gail graduated from the...

Jan 22, 2025

Donna Mae Miller, 85, resident of the Town of Maple, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Brule, WI on January 27, 1939, the daughter of Wayne and Helmi (Granlund) Lahti. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1957. She married Reuben Clemmer on June 8, 1957, and...

Jan 22, 2025

William McDonald Gordon passed away peacefully in his South Range, Wisconsin home on January 22, 2025.

We all like to think it was whilst he was watching ‘Jeopardy’—his and his late mother’s favorite TV show. Her spirit was right next to him and now they are watching it together.

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Jan 22, 2025

Marvin Lee Hugdahl, 60, of Hawthorne, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

He was born May 28, 1964, in Superior, son of Sally A. (McFarlin) and James O. Hugdahl.

Marv worked several years as a manager for Lloyd Currie and Sons, Duluth, and when they closed, he went into business for...

Jan 21, 2025

Dorothy "Dode" Flemmen, 97, passed peacefully on January 21, 2025, at Elysian Senior Homes Duluth under the care of Genitiva Hospice. Dode was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior and served many years as a member of the Altar Guild. Convincing her children and grandchildren to attend Lutefisk Dinner was a goal. Dode was a graduate...

Jan 21, 2025

Kenneth Severin Makela, 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, while still living at his home in Maple, WI. He was born on February 26, 1927, in Maple to Konsta and Mary (Saari) Makela. Konsta immigrated to Maple in 1907 when he was 19 years old. Marry Saari was born in Maple. Kenny was united in marriage to...

Jan 19, 2025

Lorna G. DeMars, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. Lorna was born to Frank J. and Effie R. Godfrey on May 25, 1933. She married John A. (Jack) DeMars on July 23, 1955. Together they had six children. Lorna was a skilled seamstress lending her talents...

Jan 18, 2025

Ricky 'Rick' D. Stansky, 55, of Superior died Saturday January 18, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Rick was born in Cloquet, MN on March 27, 1969, the son of Donald and Myrna (Mikelson) Stansky. He married Aracely 'Shelly' Aragon on June 22, 1990, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage.

He...

Jan 17, 2025

Robert M. 'Zimm' Zimmerman, 80, of Superior went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 17, 2025, at Solvay Hospice house.

Robert was born on June 18, 1944, in Clearfield, PA the son of Robert H. and Elizabeth (Miller) Zimmerman. He was a talented athlete in wresting, football and track.  He was recruited by UWS to...

Jan 17, 2025

James F. Tischler, 82, of Iron River, Wisconsin, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's, Duluth.

He was born August 21, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, son of Dolores E. (Fiss) and Wilfred W. Tischler.

On September 20, 1975, in Withrow, MN, James F. Tischler and Debra Jo Ellison were united in marriage....

Jan 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we, the family of Elayna Jayn Armstrong, 34, lifelong resident of South Range (Superior), announce her sudden passing on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from injuries incurred in an automotive accident in Douglas County WI. She died at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 31, 1990, to...

Jan 16, 2025

Susan Kay Carlson, 86, of South Range, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Aspen Health and Rehab.

Susan was born on December 7, 1938, in Montana, the daughter of Phyllis (Peterson) and Melvin Block.

On June 28, 1957, Susan K. Block and Gerald W. Carlson, Sr. were united in marriage in Duluth. They enjoyed...

Jan 15, 2025

Kim Marie Popoe, 63, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2025, with her granddaughter by her side. She was born on October 8, 1961, in Duluth MN. Kim Grew up in Duluth and Hoyt Lakes MN, and Graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School. She was united in marriage to Steven Popoe on June 14, 1986. Kim worked many jobs...

Jan 15, 2025

Alvin (Sonny) Abrahamson, 89, Superior, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Dove Healthcare, Superior, WI, surrounded by family.  He was born in Lake Nebagamon, WI on August 29, 1935, to Nicklas and Lydia (Matson) Abrahamson. Sonny served his country in the National Guard being called up for duty during the Cuban Crisis. He was employed by the State of...

Jan 15, 2025

John Finlayson Wick

Mazomanie, WI

June 11, 1926-January 15, 2025

They met at the door of the Paul Bunyan Room of the UW Memorial Union on Wednesday evening, November 1, 1944, two UW freshmen. Helen Ann Wood was a beautiful nursing student from Neenah, volunteering as the hostess for a USO canteen for...