Obituaries

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,...

Oct 31, 2024

Anne Jean Bridge (Leffel), 80, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born in Superior on September 24, 1944, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Johnson) Leffel.

Anne grew up on a dairy farm in Wentworth, WI and graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1962. It...

Oct 28, 2024

Richard B. "Dick" Nystrom, 80, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on October 28, 2024, following a four-year battle with cancer.

Dick was born in Ashland, WI, in 1944 to Willard and Vernette Nystrom.  His family eventually moved to Superior where he graduated from Central High School in 1962.  He...

Oct 25, 2024

Kathleen M. Anecki, 80, of lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, October 25, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Kathleen was born in Tacoma, WA on April 8, 1944, the daughter of Leroy and Bernadine (O'Brien) Peters.

Kathleen had a lifelong struggle with schizophrenia.

She is survived by her three loving children,...

Oct 24, 2024

Janis Kay (Mikelson) Latona, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday October 24, 2024, at the Kaiser Sacramento Hospital.  With her was her husband Lee, son Richard and daughter-in-law Alessandra.

Janis was born in Superior, WI on Jan. 3, 1953.  She and her family moved to Rancho Cordova, CA, where she grew up.  Janis graduated...

Oct 23, 2024

Billy John Kimmes, 50, former resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Madison, WI. He was born in Superior on March 18, 1974, the son of James A. Kimmes and Leslie J. Buchanan.

He worked with his “Bapa”, his grandfather, Les Buchanan, at Superior Ready Mix over the...

Oct 23, 2024

Yvonne M. Jardine, 77, died Wednesday October 23, 2024, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN.

Yvonne was born May 9, 1947, in Ashland, WI to Ruth Jardine and Walter Hyke.

She was employed as a Senior Loss Prevention Manager working in retail sales for many years.

Yvonne was preceded in death by...

Oct 22, 2024

Wesley Carl Johnson, 88, longtime former resident of Lakeside, WI, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at Twin Ports Health and Rehabilitation in Superior, with his family by his side. He was born in Duluth, MN on November 17, 1935, the son of Carl and Aina (Hanson) Johnson.

Growing up, Wesley’s family owned and operated their...

Oct 22, 2024

Kay L. Edwards, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1954, Kay was a vibrant spirit known for her kindness, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.

She was a former member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duluth and a member of First Lutheran Church...

Oct 21, 2024

Gloria Rose Dumonson, 79, Hayward WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the early morning hours of Monday, October 21st, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

She was born on October 22nd, 1944, Gloria Rose Swenson, and was adopted by Edward and Lorraine Golenbeck when her mother became very ill. As a girl,...

Oct 18, 2024

John Francis Ferrando, 87 of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on October 18, 2024. at Aspirus St. Lukes. Born on April 27, 1937, in Mellen, WI. The son of Francis and Ruth Ferrando. John graduated from Mellen High School in 1956 and served in the US Army as a medic. On May 16, 1959, he married Dorothy Evelyn Vought.

Oct 16, 2024

Jeanette M. Miner, 78, of Superior (formerly of Danbury/Webster), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her son Tony's home, surrounded by her family.

Jeanette was born on September 26, 1946, in Siren, WI, to Joy (Young) and Raymond Rixman. She married Richard (Dick) Miner on October 1, 1964, and they celebrated 55 years of...

Oct 14, 2024

William "Bill" Robert O’Neill, 91, longtime Superior resident, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Superior, WI. He was born July 3, 1933, the son of John and Lorraine (Thorpe) O’Neill in Sioux City, IA.

He graduated from Pipestone High School, class of 1951, and went on to earn a telegrapher degree from Dunwoody College of Technology....

Oct 13, 2024

Maureen M. Koenen was born on May 20th, 1934, in Superior Wisconsin to Frank and Josetta Heinen, and was a lifelong resident of Superior’s East End. After filling 90 years with family and friends, she passed away peacefully at Villa Marina Nursing Home on October 13th, 2024, with family by her side.

Maureen was united in marriage...

Oct 11, 2024

Chad "Bucky" Allan Tobolaski, 66, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born October 4, 1958 in Cloquet, MN, the son of Chester and Joanne Tobolaski.

He was a 1977 graduate of Proctor High School. He moved to Minneapolis, MN and worked at various warehouses as a...

Oct 11, 2024

Steven Michael Downs, 58, lifelong resident of East End in Superior, passed away after a short illness on Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born to John and Carol (Jacobson) Downs on December 29, 1965, in Superior, WI.

He worked as a carpenter for many years in the Superior area. Steven...

Oct 9, 2024

June D. Barton, 100, of Superior, died Wednesday October 9, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

June was born in Iron River, WI on June 5, 1924, the daughter of Abram and Caroline (Shallow) Tharge.

She had worked in local bakeries and also cleaning apartments. June enjoyed doing home improvements, especially when it came...

Oct 8, 2024

Laura K. Lind, 48, of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 10, 1976, in Duluth, MN, Laura was the cherished daughter of Marilyn (Leskela) and Lance Lind. She dedicated her career to housekeeping, primarily in local hotels, where her warm spirit and attention to detail touched many...

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara J. Lavin, 82, of Superior, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at her residence.

Barbara was born on August 12, 1942, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Mooney) Axelson.

She had run a home daycare for many years. Barbara enjoyed her doll houses, sewing, and whistling around the house.  loved dogs, especially her dachshund.

Oct 7, 2024

Thomas Williams, 73 of Foxboro, WI died Monday, October 7, 2024, in his home.

Tom was born August 2, 1951, in Superior, WI to Evelyn (Earhart) and Howard Williams.

He was a US Army Veteran served from 1970-72 and he spent a long period of time in Germany.

Tom was employed as a...