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Lisa Marie Stien

Lisa Marie Stien

Nov 25, 2024

Lisa Marie Stien, age 59, surrounded by family and friends, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Sunnyside Home in Superior, where she lived with her lifelong friends, Susie, Jenny, Paul, Kenny and Mark.

Lisa was born in Duluth, MN on October 21, 1965. She was the daughter of Donald T. and Mary Kathryn (Auer)...

John A. Snowberg, Jr.

John A. Snowberg, Jr.

Nov 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Snowberg, Jr. of Foxboro, due to complications from surgery.

John was born to John and Marian Snowberg, Sr. on August 16, 1946 in Fergus Falls, MN. The family moved to Superior in 1958. In 1964 his family returned to MN and he remained in Superior,...

Dennis G. Detarr

Dennis G. Detarr

Nov 24, 2024

Dennis G. DeTarr, 81, resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in his home. He was born in Orange County, CA on May 16, 1943, the son of Gayle and Rhea (Haeflei) DeTarr. Dennis grew up in California and graduated high school there. After moving to the area, he worked as a salesman for Jake’s Tire...

William 'Billy' P. Andrews

William 'Billy' P. Andrews

Nov 24, 2024

William 'Billy' P. Andrews, 30, of Superior died unexpectedly after a tragic accident on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Billy was born in Duluth, MN on April 22, 1994, the son of Shane and Bonnie (Shay) Andrews. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 2012.

He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator with...

Doris M. Spencer

Doris M. Spencer

Nov 21, 2024

Doris M. Spencer, 100, of Superior, died November 21, 2024 at Dove Healthcare in Superior. She was born April 25, 1924 in Superior, WI to Oscar and Gerda Peterson.

She retired after 25 years from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where she worked in the Jim Dan Hill Library. She enjoyed ballroom dancing and playing Scrabble with her...

Kathleen "Kay" P. Lemay

Kathleen "Kay" P. Lemay

Nov 19, 2024

Kathleen "Kay" P. LeMay, 84, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 with her family by her side.

Kay was born June 22, 1940, to Alvin and Mary (Sullivan) Smith in Duluth, MN.

She worked as an LPN for many years at Superior Memorial Hospital and at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Kay was...

Eva Joyce O'Neill

Eva Joyce O'Neill

Nov 17, 2024

Eva Joyce O'Neill, 95, a longtime resident of Superior, died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Edgewood Vista in Virginia, MN, with her family by her side.

Eva was born on April 12, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN to Eva (Delaria) and John 'PJ' Warhol.

She married John P. O'Neill, Sr., on November 24, 1948, in Hammond,...

Leeland C. Kiggins

Leeland C. Kiggins

Nov 16, 2024

Leeland Charles "Lee" Kiggins, 82, lifelong area resident, passed quietly at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Gordon, WI on January 8, 1942, the son of Charles and Beatrice (Chase) Kiggins.

A man whose life began in a humble tar-paper shack in Gordon, Wisconsin, Lee...

Timothy Scott Braman

Timothy Scott Braman

Nov 16, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Scott Braman, 72, of Superior, WI and Green Valley, AZ, lost his 12-year battle from complications caused by cancer treatments received in 2012. He passed away on November 16, 2024, in Green Valley with his loving family and devoted friends at his side. Tim was born on May 2, 1952, to William Stuart Braman and Eileen Helen...

Matthew J. Higgins

Matthew J. Higgins

Nov 16, 2024

Matthew J. Higgins, 46 of Boulder CO, died unexpectedly Saturday November 16, 2024 in Colorado.

Matt was born in Duluth on Sept. 12,1978, the son of Roger and Patricia (Hase) Higgins. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1997.

Matt attended UMD and UWS earning his bachelor's degree. He had most...

Karen A. Johnson

Karen A. Johnson

Nov 15, 2024

Karen Ann Johnson, 82, longtime resident of the Town of Lakeside, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1942, the daughter of Jarl and Sadie (Saalasti) Olson. She was united in marriage to Wesley C. Johnson on January 27,...

Luella Fay Burdick

Luella Fay Burdick

Nov 13, 2024

Luella Fay Burdick of Superior, WI (formerly of Foxboro and Solon Springs) passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Luella was born on December 20, 1927, in Superior, WI. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale (Pete) Burdick; son, Patrick Burdick; parents, Zora and George Williams; and brothers, Earnie, David,...

Jean Kay Tansill

Jean Kay Tansill

Nov 11, 2024

Jean Kay Tansill, 88 of Poplar, WI, died with her family by her side on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Jean was born January 10, 1936, to Martin and Violet (Wick) Christopherson in Superior, WI.  She graduated in 1953 from Central High School in Superior, WI. Jean married Charles...

Joyce M. Blodgett

Joyce M. Blodgett

Nov 11, 2024

Joyce M. Blodgett, 76, of Duluth, died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Joyce was born in Duluth on August 17, 1948, the daughter of John and Ida (Gonschorek) Blodgett.

She graduated from Duluth Central High School with the class of 1966 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree...

Heather A. Mains

Heather A. Mains

Nov 11, 2024

Heather A. Mains, 47, went to the loving arms of Jesus and her mother Shelly, on November 11, 2024, at the 21st Street REM home in Superior.

Heather was born on June 24, 1977, to Don Mains and Shelly Greely Mains.

Heather was a wonderful young lady. She went through life with many physical ailments...

Delores E. Mackie

Delores E. Mackie

Nov 9, 2024

Delores Eleanor Mackie, 89, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. She was born in Oulu, WI on December 27, 1934, the daughter of Jacob and Ethel (Maki) Lehto.

Growing up in Oulu, Delores graduated from South Shore High School in the...

Barbara Jean Johnson

Barbara Jean Johnson

Nov 9, 2024

Barbara (Ogren) Johnson, 91, of Superior, WI, died on Saturday November 9, 2024. She was born August 26, 1933, in Superior, the daughter of Carl and Edna (Erikson) Ogren. Barbara graduated from Superior Central High School in 1951. She was employed for many good years as a support staff member in Sciences and Mathematics at UW-Superior and retired in...

Donald G. Johnson

Donald G. Johnson

Nov 7, 2024

Donald Gene Johnson, 95, lifetime Superior resident passed away November 7, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born November 3, 1929, the son of Edward D and Cora M (Johnsen) Johnson in Superior.

He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1948. Donald married the love of his life Shirley I. Johnson...

Duane 'Duke' D. Peterson

Duane 'Duke' D. Peterson

Nov 6, 2024

Duane "Duke" D. Peterson, 92, of Superior died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.

Duke was born March 17, 1932, in Isanti, MN to Esther (Haglund) and John Peterson.

He worked his entire career as a railroad conductor first with the Great Northern Railway, then Burlington Northern Railroad and retired...

Sharon L. Miller

Sharon L. Miller

Nov 2, 2024

Sharon Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born Sharon Hagerman on March 25, 1937, in Wisconsin, she found her soulmate in Morton "Money" Miller. They were married on June 9, 1962, and shared a beautiful life together until his passing on December 8,...

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