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Terrence 'Terry' P. Diskin

Terrence 'Terry' P. Diskin

Sep 3, 2024

Terrence "Terry" Diskin, 83, died in his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, with his family by his side.

Terry was born June 8, 1941, in Duluth, MN to Marie (Morris) and Lawrence Diskin.

He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1959 where he excelled at playing quarterback for the football team.  Terry continued to...

Mary Jo Olson

Mary Jo Olson

Sep 1, 2024

Mary Jo Olson, 83, a lifelong North End resident of Superior died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Mary Jo was born in Superior on April 6, 1941, the daughter of Regina and Bernard Eastman. She attended school at St. Louis, Central High School and Cathedral High School and eventually...

Bradley A. Peterson

Bradley A. Peterson

Aug 31, 2024

Bradley A. “Brad” Peterson, 64, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer, NK T Cell Lymphoma.

He was born in Two Harbors, MN, July 15, 1960, the son of Robert and Florence (Anderson) Peterson.

Brad was a graduate of Silver Bay...

Mary Beth Dunder Brown

Mary Beth Dunder Brown

Aug 31, 2024

Our Matriarch of Fun and Adventure Left Us on August 31st, 2024.

Mary Beth was born in Duluth, November 16th, 1932.  She was preceded in death by her parents Victor Carl and Jubie Anne Carlson Dunder, her husband Dr. Cyrus C. Brown, Jr. and her brother Victor Carl Dunder, Jr.

Mary Beth attended Lakeside Elementary...

Gretchen M. Horyza

Gretchen M. Horyza

Aug 30, 2024

Gretchen Mary Oltmanns Horyza peacefully rose to her heavenly home on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was greeted there by her parents Herman and Eva, her sister Lee Hafer, her first husband Jerry McElmurry, her second husband Robert Horyza, and her son-in-law Patrick Flynn.

She was born December 2, 1935, in Duluth, Minnesota and grew up on...

Janet M. Pearson

Janet M. Pearson

Aug 30, 2024

Janet Marie Pearson, 75, resident of Duluth, MN, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 15, 1949, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Ackerly) Fischer.

She was in the United States Air Force and worked on the Duluth base for many years.

Janet will...

Roy 'Torino' A. Madsen

Roy 'Torino' A. Madsen

Aug 30, 2024

Roy A. "Torino" Madsen, 74, of Superior, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

He was born May 25, 1950, in Superior, son of Raymond and Gale (Pierson) Madsen.

Roy worked as a shipping clerk for Moline and was a long-time boilermaker retiring out of Local Union #107.

Torino was...

Randolph J. Rinnet

Randolph J. Rinnet

Aug 26, 2024

Randolph J. “Randy” Rinnet, 63, resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024, in his home. He was born on December 5, 1961, the son of Oiva I. and Adeline (Shaul) Rinnet.

A Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held at a later date.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street...

Guy Moen

Guy Moen

Aug 26, 2024

Guy Moen, 68 a lifelong resident of Superior died, Monday, August 26, 2024, at Vita Care in Menomonie, WI.

Guy was born February 16, 1956, to Alice (Britton) and Raymond Moen in St. Cloud, MN.

He was employed first as a Long Shoreman here in Superior.  Guy was trained as an electronic technician at WITC...

Brian G. Skorich

Brian G. Skorich

Aug 25, 2024

Brian G. Skorich, 76, resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in his home. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Duluth, MN, the son of George and Lois (Hobbs) Skorich.

He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School and worked as a maintenance engineer at the Duluth Paper Mill for many years.

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Joan R. Senn

Joan R. Senn

Aug 21, 2024

Joan Rene Senn, 69, long time Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born the daughter of Donald and Arlene (Bergren) Senn in Superior, WI on January 5, 1955. She was a 1973 graduate of Superior Senior High School.

Joan was employed by Catholic Charities as a dietary supervisor and worked for Benedictine...

Rebecca L. Marotta

Rebecca L. Marotta

Aug 19, 2024

Rebecca Lea Marotta, 59, resident of Foxboro, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024, in her home. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 6, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Malzac) Marotta.

She was a wonderful woman who loved deeply with her entire heart. She was sympathetic, compassionate and above all, loyal....

Camiel 'Bud' J. Hartshorn, Jr.

Camiel 'Bud' J. Hartshorn, Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

Camiel 'Bud' James Hartshorn, Jr, 76, of Wadena, MN and formerly of Superior, passed away after a courageous health fight on August 19, 2024, surrounded by family at Essentia – St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.

Bud was born on Oct. 6, 1947, the son of Camiel and Dorothy (Mossberger) Hartshorn, Sr.

Bud worked on...

John D. Grimstad

John D. Grimstad

Aug 18, 2024

John D. Grimstad, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Dove Health Care in Superior, WI.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Jeane (Beaudoin) and Roy Grimstad.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nanette (Granquist) Grimstad; his children, Michael (Heather) Grimstad, Melissa (Terry) Gondik, and Marcy (Douglas)...

Charles J. Tomczak

Charles J. Tomczak

Aug 16, 2024

Charles “Chuck” John Tomczak, Jr., 86 years old, longtime resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born on July 17, 1938, in Superior to Charles Sr. and Florence (Ignasiak) Tomczak and grew up in the North End of town.

After graduating from the former...

Frank J. Koshere

Frank J. Koshere

Aug 15, 2024

Frank Koshere, 73, of Duluth, died August 15, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House with his wife by his side, 14 months after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s-plus syndrome.

Frank was born and raised in West Allis, Wisconsin. In 1974, he graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in natural resources, with a focus in fisheries, and a teaching...

Robert G. Moen

Robert G. Moen

Aug 15, 2024

Robert G. Moen, 75 passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in his home.

Robert was born February 22, 1949 in Superior to Agnes (Wojciechowski) and Leonard Moen.

He married Joanne Florence Ernst November 4, 1968 in Superior.  Bob was employed as a machinist at Frazer Shipyard for many years and then as a carpenter...

Michael Walter Christianson

Michael Walter Christianson

Aug 15, 2024

Michael W. Christianson, 65, of South Range, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born October 27, 1958, in Spooner, Wisconsin, son of Andrew N. and Alice M. (Roberts) Christianson.

Michael proudly served his country with the United State Marine Corps and was awarded the Good...

Paul Randall Buckley

Paul Randall Buckley

Aug 15, 2024

Paul Randall Buckley, 70, died peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born on July 1, 1954, in Superior, the son of Frank Randall and Jane (Hoppmann) Buckley.

On October 11, 1987, Paul married Vikki Jarrett.

He graduated from Superior High School in 1972...

Darlene I. Dulinski

Darlene I. Dulinski

Aug 14, 2024

Darlene Irene Dulinski (Overfors), 76, passed peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born February 2, 1948, to Bertyl and Lucille Overfors in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1966 and St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1969. She met her husband of 56 years, Daniel Dulinski,...

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