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Steve N. Colich
Apr 14, 2024
Steven N. Colich, 63, of Duluth, died in his home with his family by his side Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Steve was born March 8, 1961, to Marlene (Howard) and Michael "Sonny" Colich in Duluth.
He was a chiropractor by trade and had his own practice for many years. Steve worked several places over the...
William J. Eastman
Apr 12, 2024
William J. “Willie” Eastman, 79, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior on June 25, 1944, the son of Bernard “Casey” and Regina (Heff) Eastman.
Willie was an avid sports fan and loved the Green Bay Packers. He also loved big classic...
Ann M. Johnson
Apr 11, 2024
Ann Marie Johnson, 83, longtime Superior resident, died April 11, 2024, just four days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born April 15, 1940, in Duluth, MN to Orville and Helen Swanson.
Ann graduated as valedictorian from South Shore High School in 1958.
Ann Marie Swanson married Bob (Robert) S. Johnson on October 21,...
Teresa Ann Koch Flood
Apr 11, 2024
Teresa A. Koch Flood, 63, of Bennett, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her residence, after her battle with cancer.
She was born on December 15, 1960, in Superior, the daughter of Joann (Grenier) and James Sackett.
On August 28, 2000, Teresa Sackett and Edward Flood were united in marriage in Sioux Falls, SD....
Sharon L. Leahy
Apr 10, 2024
Sharon L. Leahy, 89, of Superior, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Dove Healthcare-Superior.
Sharon was born November 28, 1934, in Superior, WI to Mabel and William Lundgren.
She was employed as an LPN from many years caring for others. Sharon was a dog lover and breeder in her younger years. She was a...
George C. Gamst
Apr 9, 2024
George Christopher Gamst, 67, resident of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his family by his side.
George was born on February 12, 1957, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Donald and Virginia (Lambert) Gamst.
He graduated from North St. Paul High School, in...
Michael L. Paine
Apr 8, 2024
Michael “Mike” Lee Paine, 70, of Superior, died peacefully on April 8th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born on October 28th, 1953, the youngest son of Robert and LuVerne (Darst) Paine. He grew up in Superior, which remained his home, though he embarked on a life of travel from an early age. He spent years...
Linda M. Deroo
Apr 7, 2024
Linda Marie DeRoo, 74, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior, November 11, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Delores (Altman) Levin. She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1967.
Linda was united in marriage to...
Glenn R. Carlson
Apr 7, 2024
Glenn Robert Carlson of Superior, WI passed away on April 7, 2024, in his home with his loving wife, Jane, by his side after battling glioblastoma cancer.
Above all, Glenn was a devout bible believing Christian. He was born on July 31, 1956, to Ken and Lois Carlson. The second of four sons (Ken, Chris, Roy) in...
Ruth J. Rolson
Apr 6, 2024
Ruth Jewell (Droege) Rolson, 89, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and is now in the hands of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She had kidney disease and was on dialysis and was also a cancer survivor.
She was born June 4, 1934, in Horicon, WI, to Claus and Irma (Melcher) Droege.
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Barbara R. Lindsay
Apr 6, 2024
Barbara Rae Lindsay, 70, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.
She was born in Duluth on April 14, 1953, the daughter of Paul and Pearl (Olson) Galleberg. Barbara started her career working at Sears Department Store in Duluth. She then relocated to Washington, DC...
Donald T. Stansky
Apr 6, 2024
Donald T. Stansky, 93, of Superior, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.
Donald was born in Superior on May 28, 1930, the son of Dorothy (Zachau) and Alfred Stansky.
On February 19, 1966, in Duluth, MN, Donald Stansky and Myrna Mikelson were united in marriage.
Don started...
Roswitha L. Sweeney
Apr 5, 2024
Roswitha L. Sweeney, 62, of Superior, died Friday, April 5, 2024, at her residence.
Rose was born on January 20, 1962, in Tonopah, NV, the daughter of Roswitha (Klein) and Robert Bowman.
She was an associate worker for Walmart, and truly loved her job and her co-workers. Rose's interests included arts and crafts, and crocheting....
Jean D. Hooker
Apr 4, 2024
Jean D. Hooker, 90, longtime resident of South Range, WI, died peacefully of heart failure on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.
She was born in Duluth, MN, March 30, 1934, the daughter of Barney and Elsie (Markon) Ritter.
Jean was united in marriage to John Hooker and together...
Daniel A. Turk
Apr 4, 2024
Daniel Allan “Danny” Turk, 75, of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born April 11, 1948, in Duluth, MN to Victor and Clara Turk.
Danny graduated from Proctor High School, class of 1967.
Danny was a natural salesman and sold automobiles most of his career. He moved to the sunny...
Irene Lundberg
Apr 2, 2024
Irene Lundberg, 97, passed away peacefully at Aspen Health and Rehab on Tuesday April 2, 2024.
She was born on May 22, 1926, in Duluth, MN to Carl and Anna Johnson. The family resided in Duluth during her early years. During the 1930’s, in the midst of the Great Depression, her family moved to the town of...
James H. Dolsen Sr.
Mar 31, 2024
After a long battle with cancer, James “Jim” Hartenberg Dolsen Sr., 85, of South Range, WI, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
He was born in the Township of Oakland WI, to Ray Dolsen and Lila (Eckert) Dolsen. He married Fran Roberts on August 6, 1960.
Jim graduated...
Marie F. Hart
Mar 31, 2024
Marie F. Hart, 100, of Duluth, died Sunday March 31, 2024, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Hermantown.
Marie was born in Antwerp, Belgium on July 6, 1923, the daughter of A.E. and Adele (Verbeelen) Francart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, of 56 years, Robert Hart; and a sister, Irma Francart....
Todd A. Tollefson
Mar 31, 2024
Todd A. Tollefson, 58, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Superior, WI.
Todd was born February 18, 1966, in British Columbia, Canada. He was adopted by Russell and Dode Tollefson at a very young age.
Todd was employed as an autobody technician with Randy Hoff auto body, for Budget towing and most recently for...
Daniel W. Kaluza
Mar 29, 2024
Daniel W. Kaluza, 95, resident of Superior, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, Dove Health Care in Superior, with family by his side. He was born in Superior on September 25, 1928, the son of William and Helen (Urban) Kaluza.
Daniel enlisted into the United States Army at age 17 and served overseas as a medic...
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