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Francis G. Florey

Francis G. Florey

Jul 20, 2026

Francis Gary Florey, 90, entered his heavenly home on Monday, July 20, 2026, with his beloved wife, Ardys, by his side.

Francis was born in Pingree, North Dakota on March 26, 1936 and was the son of Guy and Marie Florey. Francis grew up on family farms near Henry and Clark, South Dakota with his siblings, Floyd, Fern, and Fay. His...

Donald G. Carlson

Donald G. Carlson

Jul 20, 2026

Donald G. Carlson, 86, of Superior, passed away Monday July 20, 2026, in his home.

Donald was born May 11, 1940, in Duluth, MN to Mildred (Haglund) and Carl Carlson.

He was employed as a machinist for Diamond Tool until it closed and then was employed manufacturing windows at Fen-Tech in Superior until his retirement.

Don married Virginia Pryor in Las Vegas April...

Ethel L. Lancour

Ethel L. Lancour

Jul 18, 2026

Ethel L. Lancour, 93, of Poplar, died Saturday July 18, 2026, at Essentia- St Mary’s Hospital in Superior.

Ethel was born in Maple on December 9, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Aili (Soyring) Tullberg. She graduated from Northwestern High School.

Ethel married Donald Lancour on February 8, 1952, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage until his death in March 2001.

She...

Andrew "Roo" K. Kaufman

Andrew "Roo" K. Kaufman

Jul 18, 2026

Andrew “Roo” K. Kaufman, 52, of Superior, died Saturday July 18, 2026, in his home.

Roo was born in Superior on August 20, 1973, the son of Floyd and Lillian (Aho) Kaufman.

He had worked various jobs in the area, including bartending at Border’s Bar and Grill.

Roo was very active in Superior Men’s Pool league and Softball league. He also enjoyed golfing....

Meri "Missy" Lee Matonich

Meri "Missy" Lee Matonich

Jul 17, 2026

Meri Lee “Missy” Matonich, 46, passed away in her home on Friday, July 17, 2026. Missy was born August 16, 1979, in Hibbing, MN to Barbara (Hansen) and James Matonich.

She was a 1998 graduate of Chisholm High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin Superior and earned her bachelor’s degree in art therapy.

Missy was employed as a...

Kathleen J. Baker

Kathleen J. Baker

Jul 17, 2026

Kathleen J. Baker, 69, of Superior, died Friday July 17, 2026, at Middle River Health and Rehab.

Kathleen was born in Superior on September 18, 1956, the daughter of John Sr. and Elaine (Greely) Egan. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.

Kathy loved the Green Bay Packers, going on walks, reading, baking and shopping. Most important...

Linda Joyce Willcoxon

Linda Joyce Willcoxon

Jul 16, 2026

Linda Joyce (Conkright) Willcoxon, age 78, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away at home following a brief illness on July 16.

Born in Cloquet November 12, 1947, the fifth of seven children, Linda spent her early years in Sawyer and Cromwell before moving to Superior.

She dedicated her life to helping others, leading Brownie troops in the 1970s, volunteering at Nemadji Elementary in...

Ray Ray Erickson

Ray Ray Erickson

Jul 16, 2026

Edward “Ray Ray” R. Erickson, 74, of Superior died Thursday July 16, 2026, at his residence.

Ray Ray was born on June 24, 1952, the son of Donald Sr. “Swede” and Helen (Linde) Erickson.

He married Virgina M. Hoffman on January 15, 1977 and they celebrated 35 years of marriage until her death in 2012.

He worked for Jeno’s and many years at...

Isabell Tusin

Isabell Tusin

Jul 13, 2026

Isabell Tusin, 108, of Superior died Monday, July 13, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Billings Park where she has resided since December 2021.

She was born in Superior on November 9, 1917, the daughter of Samuel and Lena Titch. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1936, attended Superior State Teachers College and graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee,...

Nancy J. Grota

Nancy J. Grota

Jul 13, 2026

Nancy J. Grota of Superior passed away on July 13, 2026, in Twin Ports Nursing Home. Nancy was born on May 13, 1935, in South Bend, Indiana to F. H. and Vera Newport. She attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School. She then attended Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana.

Following college, she worked for Mountain States...

Alice Marie Fudally

Alice Marie Fudally

Jul 12, 2026

Alice Marie Fudally (nee Johnson), 92, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2026, at Aspirus St. Lukes in Duluth, surrounded by her loving family.

Alice was born on October 24, 1933, in Foxboro, WI, to Myron and Hansine Johnson. On March 29, 1952, she married Andrew “Kootz” Fudally. She was employed by the Superior Police Department as a...

Julie A. Ford

Julie A. Ford

Jul 12, 2026

Julie Ann Ford, 83, of Superior, Wis., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born August 14, 1942, in Superior, to Evelyn (Tallakson) and Lester Olson, she spent her childhood years living in South Range, Wis and spending time during the summers at Lyman Lake. She graduated from East High School 1960 and the Wisconsin State University in Superior...

Ruth A. Hull

Ruth A. Hull

Jul 12, 2026

Ruth A. Hull, 81, of Lake Nebagamon, died Sunday July 12, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

Ruth was born in Hillsboro, WI on November 13, 1944, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Crouch) Jung.

She graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1962. Ruth was devout believer in Christianity and practiced her faith daily. She loved flowers...

John "Jack" E. Gallagher

John "Jack" E. Gallagher

Jul 11, 2026

John “Jack” E. Gallagher, 98, passed away with his children by his side on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.

Jack was born April 6, 1928, to Mary Jane (Bellefeuille) and Louis J. Gallagher in Detroit Lakes, MN. Jack grew up on the Callaway, MN family farm and fished the surrounding lakes. He graduated from Detroit...

Berl "Ed" Stokes

Berl "Ed" Stokes

Jul 11, 2026

Berl “Ed” Stokes, 66 of Superior, WI passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Ed was born October 21, 1959, in Hayti, MO. He was employed as the owner/operator of a E.T. Construction Company for many years. Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening, he was passionate about his kids and grandchildren he dearly...

Martha L. Lippai

Martha L. Lippai

Jul 7, 2026

Martha L. Lippai, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as the result of a tragic pedestrian accident.

Martha was born on September 27, 1963, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Sonja (Bengtson) Lippai and Vincent Lippai.

She was employed at Raven Crossbow for many years, where her hard work and dedication recently earned her a promotion to Accounting Manager.

Martha had a deep...

Zuella "Mary" M. Larrabee

Zuella "Mary" M. Larrabee

Jul 7, 2026

Zuella Mary Larrabee, age 82, of Superior passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2026, at Dove Healthcare, Superior.

She was born December 30, 1943, in Richland Center, WI to Clifford and Grace (Frye) Larrabee. Mary loved spending time with family and friends. Especially her best friend Dianne Nelson. She enjoyed shopping, going for rides in the car, going out to eat...

Kathleen A. Field

Kathleen A. Field

Jul 5, 2026

Kathleen Ann Field, 78, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Kathleen was born on January 7, 1948, in Superior to Helen (Zinter) and Robert North.

She married Michael Field on November 25, 1967, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Superior.

Kathy worked for many years as a bookkeeper at St....

Alyce A. Lenzen

Alyce A. Lenzen

Jul 4, 2026

Alyce A. Lenzen of Superior passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026, at her residence.

Alyce was born in Monroe, WI to Marjorie (Bolander) and Donald Harding. After high school she continued her education to become an X-ray Technologist. Alyce worked for Essentia Health Superior, retiring in 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Donna Lou, Kay, Amanda...

Eileen Kay Martineau

Eileen Kay Martineau

Jul 1, 2026

Eileen Kay Martineau, 58, of Brule, Wisconsin, passed away on July 1, 2026, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on July 19, 1967, in Superior WI, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Gronski) Martineau.

Eileen dedicated much of her life to serving others as a waitress and bartender. She was known for...

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