Gwen Terese Lindberg
May 1, 2024
Gwen Terese Lindberg, 59, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, November 26, 1964, the daughter of Glenn and Jacqueline (Gallant) Kotlarek.
She was a graduate of East High School in Duluth, class of 1983, and was intelligent and hardworking. With her...
Jon P. Lybeck
May 1, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon P. Lybeck, 85, on Tuesday, May 1, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services, with family at his side.
A lifelong Superior resident born to Toivi (Sihlman) and Toivo 'Toik' Lybeck in Worcester, MA. His family moved to Superior shortly after. Jon graduated from Superior Central High...
Starr E. Tahtinen
Apr 27, 2024
Starr E. Tahtinen, 76, longtime resident of Brule, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on April 6, 1948, the daughter of Percy R. Marin and Eleanor (LaPointe) Helland.
Starr graduated from Superior Senior High School and later attended WITC and UWS. She...
Lawrence I. Buchanan
Apr 27, 2024
Lawrence I. “Larry” Buchanan, 96, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his daughters, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born in Superior on September 10, 1927, the son of Onni Iver and Taimi (Tahtinen) Buchanan.
Larry was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Teamsters...
Judy J. Johnson
Apr 27, 2024
Judy J. Johnson, 57, of Duluth, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
She was born on June 18, 1966, the daughter of Josephine (Jodell) and Frank Miller.
Judy was a homemaker and also spent many years working as a C.N.A. She loved music, particularly Elvis and...
Roger T. Risley
Apr 26, 2024
Roger T Risley, 64, of Amnicon, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at home in the loving care of his family.
Roger was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1959, the son of Guy Frank and Melva Joyce Risley.
He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and went on to attend UW LaCrosse and later UW Stevens...
Holly D. Thomas
Apr 24, 2024
Holly Denise Thomas, 60, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Nashville, TN on April 20, 1964.
Holly, also known as “Mama Bear,” was a homemaker who enjoyed her karaoke nights at the Log Cabin with loved ones and friends. She loved to...
Dennis R. Johnson
Apr 23, 2024
Dennis Richard Johnson, 82, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Dennis was born in Superior on August 5, 1941, the son of Henry and Lillian (Ronning) Johnson. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Burial will be in Soldier Square...
Carol A. Smith
Apr 23, 2024
Carol Ann Smith, 83, former resident of Port Wing, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Eckstein Hospice Center in Scottsdale, AZ.
She was born in Minneapolis, MN, December 27, 1940, the daughter of John J. and Ruth A. (Madison) Larson.
Carol graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing.
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James E. Wickstrom
Apr 23, 2024
James E. Wickstrom 81, of Superior, peacefully went to meet his Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Jim was born February 16, 1943, to Isabelle (Quelch) and Clifford Wickstrom in Superior.
He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and joined the US Army in September of 1961. Jim served for 3 years and was honorably...
Anita R. Lord
Apr 23, 2024
Anita R. Lord, 62, of Superior died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in her home.
Anita was born July 22, 1961, to Addie (Kelly) and John Zinmer in Lincoln, NE.
She loved German Shepherd dogs and started a Facebook group called My GSD. Anita was passionate about all things related to Wolves and collected wolf-related...
Cassie M Colby
Apr 22, 2024
Cassie Marie Colby, 78, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our heavenly Father and Savior, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with her loving family by her side.
She was born November 5, 1945, the daughter of Archie and Rita (Stanford) Linton.
Cassie...
David W. Joiner
Apr 20, 2024
David W. Joiner, 73, of Superior, died Saturday April 20, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth after a lengthy illness.
Dave was born in Superior on June 9, 1950, the son of Joseph and Virginia (Tapp) Joiner.
He had worked many jobs over the years and most recently worked for Super One in...
James M. Cronin
Apr 20, 2024
James Michael Anthony Francis William Patrick Cronin, 84, was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin, to Cecil and Katherine (Scwentkofske) Cronin on John Avenue. Jim attended Cathedral School (Go Panthers!), run by the School Sisters of Saint Francis. He served as an altar boy at the Cathedral of Christ the King, reluctantly purchased and delivered wine for...
Francis S. Bucsko Jr.
Apr 19, 2024
Francis S. “Frank” Bucsko Jr., 75, resident of Barnes, WI, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on May 2, 1948, the son of Francis S. and Anne Bucsko Sr.
After graduating high school in east Chicago, Frank joined the United States Marine Corp and...
Brian P. Thomson
Apr 19, 2024
Brian Paul Thomson, 55, of Holmen, died April 19th, 2024. He is survived by his best friend and his soulmate Sarah Thomson and their children Callie, Bailey (Colin Haines), and Jack, his brother Dodd (Julie) Thomson, his mother Sandra Thomson, his aunt Susan Retzer. He is further survived by his nieces and nephew, Emma Basch, Elizabeth and John Thomson,...
Dawn E. Johnson
Apr 17, 2024
Dawn E. (O'Brien) Johnson, 50, of Superior, WI, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in her home.
Dawn was born on February 24, 1974, in Duluth, MN the daughter of Gloria Blide and Michael O'Brien.
She graduated from Superior High School and attended WITC. Dawn married Terry Johnson on March 28, 1998, at St....
Kellee 'Rosebud' Rose Dalton
Apr 17, 2024
Kellee Rose 'Rosebud' Dalton, 49, of Superior, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Rosebud was born on April 8, 1975, in Duluth, the daughter of Vicki (Cragin) and David Dalton.
She worked as a home health aide in the home healthcare industry. Previously, she was employed...
James "Jim" E. Green
Apr 15, 2024
James (Jim) E. Green, 86, of Superior, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 15, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living.
Jim was born on June 9, 1937, to Emil and Lila (Jacobson) Green, in Ashland, WI. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1956. On June 25, 1960, he married...
Raymond N. Perala
Apr 14, 2024
Raymond "Ray" Nick Perala, age 82, of Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away on April 14th, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on April 7, 1942, to Nick and Viena Ahola in Superior, WI.
Due to the death of his parents, Ray was raised by his uncle, Eino Perala. Ray grew up in Maple, WI, attended school...
