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Larry D. Kunes
May 23, 2024
Larry Dean Kunes, 64 of Superior died suddenly on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in his home.
Larry was born July 1, 1959, in Superior, WI to Shirley (Paxton) and Norman Kunes.
He was employed as a laborer for the Harvest State Grain Elevators in Superior for many years until his retirement. Larry was an avid...
Darol L. Kaufmann
May 21, 2024
Darol L. Kaufmann, 89, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 24, 1935, the son of August and Zella (Johnson) Kaufmann.
Darol graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953 and Marshalltown Junior College in 1955. He then graduated...
Bonita 'Bonnie' S. Paulson
May 21, 2024
Bonita S. Paulson, 66, of Superior, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in her residence.
Bonnie was born on November 13, 1957, in Superior, the daughter of Mildred (LaRock) and Elmer Eades.
She was a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles tribe in Hayward, WI. Bonnie loved her cats, enjoyed cooking, sewing, doing crossword puzzles, and...
James K. Warmington
May 20, 2024
James "Jim" K. Warmington, 87, of Superior went to meet his lord and Savior on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
He is survived by his significant other, best friend, and caregiver, Bonnie Lehner. He is also survived by his sons, Gary, Don, Mike (Tia), and Todd. He is also survived by his...
Albin L. Hansen
May 20, 2024
Albin 'Albi' Lew Hansen, 78, of Superior, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Superior on December 18, 1945, the son of Harold E. and Edith (Koenen) Hansen. He graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1964.
Albi met and married the love of his life Sharyn...
Tony M. Petite
May 19, 2024
Tony M. Petite, 63, of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born in Superior, WI on September 28, 1960, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Potter) Petite.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1979. After graduating, Tony had various jobs before becoming a carman for...
David W. Lavalley
May 18, 2024
Dave LaValley, 73 passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 24, 1950, in Superior, Wisconsin's East End at St. Francis Hospital. Dave graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1968.
After a tour in the US Navy, Dave returned home...
Bruce J. Herstad
May 17, 2024
Bruce John Herstad, 72, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, in his hometown of Superior, WI.
Born September 13, 1951, in Superior and raised in Solon Springs by his mother Ruth and stepfather Ray Orner, Bruce graduated high school and moved to Superior where he met his beloved wife Mary Lynn Becher.
Bruce and Mary...
Kenneth H. Miller
May 16, 2024
Kenneth H. Miller, 89, of Superior, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, in his residence.
He was born on February 28, 1935, in Superior, the son of Mina (Guimond) and Frank Miller.
He served his country honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Ken worked as a machinist for Continental Can Co....
Michael E. Johnson
May 13, 2024
Michael E. Johnson, 65, of Superior, died Monday May 13, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Superior.
Michael was born in Superior on July 17, 1958, the son of Eugene and Ellen (Savela) Johnson.
He worked many jobs over the years as a laborer until his health declined. He had volunteered for many years with...
Jeffrey B. Ballou
May 13, 2024
Jeffrey Blake Ballou, age 75, passed away on May 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by loving family.
Jeff was born on May 29, 1948, in Duluth, MN, to Robert and Barbara (Kershaw) Ballou. Jeff received his BS in Education from the University of MN - Duluth, his MS in School Counseling from the University of WI...
Justin A. Ward
May 12, 2024
Justin A. Ward, 44, of Duluth, MN, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Lake Nebagamon, WI, unexpectedly.
Justin was born on February 13, 1980, in Duluth, MN, and is the son of Rita Ward and Martin Sipes.
On June 18, 2022, Justin and Samantha LePage were united in marriage at Amnicon Falls, WI where...
Carla A. Boelk
May 11, 2024
Carla A. Boelk, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born July 28, 1974, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Atmen) Dobervich in Fargo, ND.
She had previously been employed as part of the assembly team at Feradyne Outdoors and had also...
James W. Kirkwood, Jr
May 11, 2024
James W. Kirkwood, Jr., 77, of Superior, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth surrounded by his family.
James was born on July 18, 1946, son of Delores (Wallin) and James W. Kirkwood, Sr.
Jim served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy.
He worked in the maintenance department...
Eugene L. Hoeffling
May 10, 2024
Eugene L. Hoeffling, 97, formerly of Iron River, WI, died Friday May 10, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.
He was born in Iron River on August 2,1926, the son of Pearl (Mitchell) and Louis Hoeffling.
Eugene and Mary Louise Harvey were united in marriage on August 7, 1946, in Superior, and they...
Kathleen H. Fitzgerald
May 6, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Fitzgerald, 79, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6th, 2024, with family by her side. Kathy battled with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) most of her adult life and has now joined our Lord and Savior in heaven free of this debilitating disease.
Kathy was born March 5, 1945, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of...
Jon Brent Orstad
May 6, 2024
Jon Brent Orstad, 84, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, May 6, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Superior on May 10, 1939, the son of Harriett (Sorenson) and Adolph Orstad.
He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Superior...
Eunice L. Johnson
May 3, 2024
Eunice L. Johnson, 88, of South Range, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Hospital of Superior.
Eunice was born on February 13, 1936, in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Hazel (Fray) and Clarence Ellison, Sr.
She worked as a lab technician for St. Joseph's Hospital and Middle River Health and...
Donald R. Johnstad
May 2, 2024
Donald Robert Johnstad, 70, a lifelong resident of South Range, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
Don was born on September 13, 1953 and married the love of his life Sharen Rasmussen September 17, 1977. He was employed at Georgia Pacific for 40 years and retired from J&B...
Jackie D. Salo
May 1, 2024
Jackie David Salo (79) lifelong resident of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, with his daughters by his side.
He was born on September 3, 1944, to Eino A. and Dorothy M. (Talley) Salo in Superior, WI. During his childhood, he spent a short time living...
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