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...
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,...
