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Victoria L. Hendricks
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...
Robert W. Soderberg
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...
John I. Kidd
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...
Joseph E. Davidowski
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...
Kelli A. Jones
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...
Dwight W. Willoughby
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...
Thomas 'Tom' S. Donaldson
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...
Anita R. Williams
Dec 5, 2024
Anita Rae Williams, 82, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on December 5, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on October 3, 1942, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Anderson) Longberg. After Anita graduated high school, she attended college and earn an associate’s degree in accounting. From...
Gertrude E. Bozzo
Dec 3, 2024
Gertrude E. Bozzo, 96, longtime Superior resident died peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior. She was born in Port Arthur Ontario, Canada, February 27, 1928, the daughter of Andrew Maki and Eevi Koskela. She was united in marriage to Patrick Bozzo on September 29, 1945, and they celebrated fifty wonderful years of...
Louise M. Kubarek
Dec 3, 2024
Louise Marie Kubarek, 97, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior. She was born on February 4, 1927, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (DeKoninck) Smith. She was united in marriage to Stanley Kubarek on October 12, 1946. They spent 34 years together before his passing on July...
Joan A. Medlin
Dec 2, 2024
Joan A. Medlin, 78, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 9, 1946, the daughter of Oswald and Alice (Knuuttila) Burkhart. A Celebration of Joan's Life will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Lenroot-Maetzold...
Christopher M. Rydberg
Dec 2, 2024
Christopher M. Rydberg, 43, of Lake Nebagamon, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Chris was born in Rawlins, WY on June 23, 1981, the son of Steven and Marion (Boss) Rydberg.
Chris graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1999 and went on to earn his associate's degree in criminal justice...
Debra Lee Koralia
Dec 1, 2024
Debra Lee Koralia, 67, long time Superior resident, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Aspen Health and Rehab in South Range, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN on October 27, 1957, the daughter of John and Mary (Messina) Koralia.
Debra graduated from Denfeld High School, class of ’76. She spent many years as a caregiver at...
Roberta L. Chellew
Nov 30, 2024
Roberta L. Chellew, 61, of Superior, WI died on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Roberta was born April 16, 1963, in Eveleth, MN to Louise (Korhonen) and Robert Chellew.
She graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. Â Roberta loved playing slot machines and working on puzzles...
Danny W. Gipson
Nov 28, 2024
Danny Wayne Gipson, 75, resident of Poplar, WI, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. Danny was born on February 10, 1949, to Johnnie Grant and Harlene (Paige) Gipson in Vandalia, Missouri. He was raised by his stepmom, Adele. Danny grew up with four sisters Joleen, Linda, Diane and Sharon. He married...
Carol Yvonne Anderson
Nov 28, 2024
Carol (Adams) Anderson, 90 of Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 unexpectedly.
Carol came as a gift to us on Christmas Day in 1933, the daughter of Velita and Fred Adams.
While she held many careers in her lifetime, she was most recently employed for the Clerk of Court with Douglas...
Garold 'Gary' L. Britton
Nov 28, 2024
Garold L. "Gary" Britton, 86, of Superior, died Thursday, November 28th at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
Gary was born November 2, 1938, in Superior, son of Lawrence and Mabel (Alexander) Britton.
At the age of 16 Gary joined the National Guard and at 18 joined the Navy.
On December 28, 1958,...
Richard M. Caffrey
Nov 26, 2024
Richard Michael Caffrey, 61, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at home in Solon Springs, WI. He was born in Misawa, Japan, on June 3, 1963, the son of Dick and Dianne (Olson) Caffrey.
He was a graduate of Superior Senior High, Class of 1981. On August 7, 2009, Richard and Kim Fuller were united in marriage and...
Patricia Mae Petersen
Nov 26, 2024
Patricia Mae Petersen, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at home with family by her side. She was born in Superior June 11, 1934, the daughter of John and Marguerite (Patterson) VanWagenen. She graduated from the former East High School in Superior and was a longtime member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. Pat...
Timothy J. Fitzgerald
Nov 25, 2024
Timothy J. Fitzgerald, resident of Brule, WI, died Monday, November 25, 2024, in his home. He was born in Superior, WI on June 23, 1944, the son of Gerald and Jane (Lindberg) Fitzgerald. Tim served his county honorably in the United States Army National Guard for many years. Tim grew up in the Central Park neighborhood, and like everyone...
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