Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Johnson, 74, longtime resident of Superior died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in her home. She was born in St. Paul, MN on September 11, 1949, the daughter of Axel D. and Adeline (Furhman) Johnson.

Jackie graduated from East High School and the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN, and went on...

Mar 26, 2024

Susan 'Sue' G. Sampson, 76, of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

Sue was born on August 12, 1947, the daughter of Alois and Betty (Hudson) Ebmer. She attended school at Denfeld and then moved to Superior and married William 'Bill' Sampson in 1967 and celebrated...

Mar 25, 2024

Sherie Mae McGrew, 57, died on March 25, 2024, in North Fond du Lac, WI.

Sherie was born on July 11, 1966, in Superior, daughter of Lila (Hoyt) and Emmett McGrew.

She worked as a life skills associate.

Sherie was loved by so many and always had a smile to give. She loved...

Mar 25, 2024

Daniel W. McKenzie, 88, of Superior, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

He was born August 25, 1935, in Superior, son of Cyril and Catherine (DeForge) McKenzie.

Dan was a marine engineer retired from Great Lakes Towing and North American Towing.  He sailed both saltwater and freshwater as a member of...

Mar 22, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Jacobson Reijo, 95, died peacefully on March 22, 2024, at Willow Manor Assisted Living in Iron River, WI. She was born on June 18, 1928, in Hurley, WI to Heino and Ina (Colby) Jacobson.

On June 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to Roy Reijo. They celebrated fifty years of marriage until his passing...

Mar 22, 2024

Phoebe E. Martens, 89, of South Range, WI, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, with loving family by her side, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born the oldest of seven in Iron River, WI on February 6, 1935, the daughter of Thomas F. and Elsie D. (Gemmill) Savage.

Phoebe graduated...

Mar 17, 2024

James E. “Jim” Bichanich, 81, longtime resident of Solon Springs, WI, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

He was born in Benoit, WI on August 23, 1942, the son of Matt and Petra (Raich) Bichanich.

Jim was united in marriage to Constance “Connie” Dodge on August 29, 1964, and they celebrated fifty-six...

Mar 16, 2024

Laura Kay Colby, 66, of Hawthorne, WI, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN surrounded by family.

Laura was born May 11, 1957, to Gerald and Louise Colby. The youngest of eight girls and one younger baby brother, Laura grew up...

Mar 14, 2024

Michael G. Kiwus, 65, resident of Rochester, New York, passed away on March 14, 2024, in his home. He was born in Virginia, MN on June 11, 1958, the son of Gerard “Jay” and Ruby (Peterson) Kiwus.

Michael was a former longtime resident of Mountain Iron, MN. It was there he graduated from Mountain Iron High School,...

Mar 11, 2024

Robert (Bob) Krueger was born in Appleton, WI in July of 1946 to Wilmer and Vera (Bellin) Krueger.

He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran in 1964 and joined the US Marine Corp, discharged in 1966. He then married Barbara Buxton (deceased) and had a son, Brian.

Along with his passion for the GREEN BAY PACKERS,...

Mar 11, 2024

Ronald J. Moyer, 88 of Trego, WI, died Monday March 11, 2024, in his home with family by his side.

Ron was born November 7, 1935, to Viola (Bing) and Clarence Moyer in Bass Lake, WI.

He was a US Navy veteran working as a turbine and engine operator. Following his service, he was employed...

Mar 8, 2024

Alex P. “Axel” Grymala was a larger-than-life character for more than 80 years throughout Douglas County. Alex closed his eyes for the last time on March 8, 2024, after a brief illness. He was comforted by many friends and family members during his last few hours. Alex was born in Superior to Ila (Maki) Grymala and Alex “Ole” Grymala...

Mar 8, 2024

Paula Marie (Wysocki) Hughes of Superior, WI passed away on March 8, 2024, at her winter home in Alamo, TX. She was born on January 25, 1955.

Paula is survived by her loving husband, partner and best friend of 49 years, Charles Hughes; two daughters: Sherri and Jennifer; three grandsons: Corey (Brittany), Kyle and Trent Spindler; two...

Mar 7, 2024

Mark D. Hasselblad, 70, of Superior, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

He was born on November 20, 1953, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Eugene and Rita (Lange) Hasselblad.

His work history centered around furniture upholstering. He learned his craft working in some of the large factories down south,...

Mar 6, 2024

Judith Ross, 82, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior. She was born on April 25, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Angeline (Grandmont) Deneweth.

On August 10, 1963, Judy married William “Bill” Ross. They celebrated fifty-eight wonderful years together, before his passing in 2021.

Mar 6, 2024

David R. Thompson, 62 of Superior died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in his home.

David was born February 20, 1962, to Marie (Nelson) and Nels Thompson in Superior.

He was employed first with Jeno's Foods and was a welder for Moline Manufacturing for many years and currently working with the Bachand Group as a property...

Mar 6, 2024

Patrick "Pat" D. Walsh, 77 of Superior died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence.

Pat was born in Superior on Dec. 29, 1946, the son of Donald V. and Patricia L. (Gibson) Walsh.  He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1965 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from...

Mar 5, 2024

Nelda Lou Jardine, 89, a Superior resident, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on November 29, 1934 in Rockwell City, IA, the daughter of Lynn and Ada (Lee) Jarvis.

She was an active member of Lynch Immanuel Lutheran Church when living...

Mar 5, 2024

Delton ‘Del’ Eugene Bergsgaard, 94, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior, WI with family by his side.

Del was born August 27, 1929, on the family farm near Maddock, ND to Alph and Agnetha Bergsgaard. He grew up there with siblings Kenneth, Marlo, and Karen. Del attended the one...

Mar 4, 2024

Steven Todd Shacter, 47, died in Superior, WI on March 4, 2024. He was born the son of Ronald and Barbara Edelstein Shacter on June 10, 1976 in Minneapolis, MN.

Steven graduated from Armstrong High School in 1995. He went on to earn a degree from Dunwoody College of Technology and worked as a master...