Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

Granger Wheaton Smith IV, 63, a resident of Duluth, MN, cast off his earthly chains to join the Lord on January 14, 2025, after fighting the good fight. Born in El Paso, Texas to Granger Wheaton Smith III and Elizabeth Spiegelmire Smith, he pursued knowledge fervently while being a loyal son and friend. He was often accused of being...

Jan 14, 2025

Darilyn J. Bjork, 74 of Cotton, MN died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Darilyn was born on October 23, 1950, in Duluth, MN to Jennie (Peterson) and Oscar Lorentzson.

She graduated from Cotton High School and was united in marriage on August 31, 1968, to Stephen Bjork.   They made...

Jan 13, 2025

Troy Irven Magnuson "went ashore" for the second time, for the last time on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 4:23 p.m.

He was born to Irven and Virginia Magnuson in St. Cloud, MN on January 14, 1956. He grew up on the homestead farm in Kimball, MN. When Troy was 8, the family moved to Litchfield, MN....

Jan 12, 2025

Nancy Staurseth, age 91, departed from her earthly dwelling to embrace her Savior and enter her heavenly home on January 12, 2025. She died in her sleep at Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN, having been a resident for almost 3 years. Staff enjoyed her kind spirit and teasing nature.

Nancy Lue (Brakhage) Staurseth was...

Jan 11, 2025

Larry G. Luostari, 87, resident of Maple, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Superior, WI on December 28, 1937, the son of Gust and Mable (Pearson) Luostari. Growing up in the Maple area, Larry graduated from Northwestern High School in the class...

Jan 10, 2025

Paul R. Chellew, 56 of Superior, WI died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Solvay Hospice House with his family by his side.

Paul was born January 23, 1968 to Ella (Madsen) and Robert Chellew in Minneapolis, MN.

He graduated from high school and attended a Vocational Technical College to become a chef.  While working...

Jan 10, 2025

Jeffrey A. Nelson, 63, of Superior, died Friday, January 10, 2025, in his home.

Jeff was born April 4, 1961, in Mankato, MN to Rita (Geppert) and Harold Nelson.

He was a professional musician in his younger years and played the bass among other instruments over the years. Jeff worked many years for Campbell Lumber...

Jan 9, 2025

Linda R. White, 77, of Superior, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Villa-Marina in Superior.

Linda was born April 8, 1947, in Superior to Margaret (Bangs) and Robert LaBonte.

Primarily she focused on being a mom and a homemaker.  Linda worked out of the house at Garron Knitting Mills and Jeno's over the years.   She...

Jan 7, 2025

Michelle Lynn Grymala, 53, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 11, 1971, the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Love) Grymala. After graduating from high school, Michelle attended WITC in Superior and earned her associate degree in administration. She then worked...

Jan 6, 2025

Diane Marie Brennan, 77, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Twin Ports Health, with her family by her side.

Diane was born on April 8, 1947, to Mable (Van Holbeck) and Daniel Gunski in Superior. She graduated from high school and pursued her passion for beauty, attending beauty school and eventually...

Jan 5, 2025

Delores Kallberg, 95, of Superior WI, passed away peacefully, Sunday January 5, 2025. She was born January 26, 1929, in Virginia, MN to Harold Stanley and Birdie (Meek) Tingstad. Delores grew up in Duluth and graduated from Stanbrook Hall, St Scholastica in 1946.  On April 18, 1952, she married Donald Kallberg at the Duluth Gospel Tabernacle. They moved to...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...