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...
Beverly J. Salveson
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...
Rita M. Randall
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...
Jay A. Mcintyre
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...
Patricia J. Blomfelt
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...
Barbara Jean Moore
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...
Beverly J. Bitner
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...
Ardath J. Ludtke
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,...
Mark R. Wendorf
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...
Lannox J. Lancour
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...
