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Susan K. Slovick
Jun 30, 2026
Susan Slovick grew up in the beautiful Northland of Wisconsin near Lake Superior, a landscape that sparked her lifelong love for the outdoors. Born with a spirit meant to explore, she followed that calling into the skies, spending her life traveling the globe and connecting with people as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. For Sue, this was far...
Darlene J. Lambert
Jun 30, 2026
Darlene Joan Lambert, 89, passed away Tuesday June 30th, 2026, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. She is now reunited with Devere who passed away on Friday November 12th , 2021. May they find eternal peace, forever side by side.
Darlene was born April 7th, 1937, in Cornell, WI to Alice (Pooler) and Joseph Breezee. She married Devere...
Curtis J. Midbon
Jun 30, 2026
Curtis John Midbon, 72, of Superior passed away June 30, 2026, at Dove Healthcare in Superior, Wisconsin.
Curtis was born May 5, 1954, the son of Arthur and Ethel (Erickson) Midbon.
He worked as a painter for contractors as well as private parties, and later worked as a janitor for the University of Wisconsin Superior and took great pride in keeping the...
Donald J. Peterson
Jun 30, 2026
Donald J. Peterson, 91, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at New Perspectives in Superior.
Don was born on June 17, 1935, in Isanti, Minnesota, to John and Ester (Haglund) Peterson.
On April 8, 1961, he married Dorothy "Maxine" Harp in Superior, Wisconsin. Together they built a loving family and shared many years together.
Don had a lifelong love...
Carolyn Marie Anderson
Jun 25, 2026
Carolyn Marie Anderson, 84, lifelong Poplar resident, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on June 25, 2026.
Carolyn was born in Hawthorne, WI on November 12, 1941, the daughter of Daniel and Helga Johnson.
She spent her early years working as a nurse. However, after the birth of her third child, she chose to stay home to raise her...
Judith A. Wheeler
Jun 25, 2026
Judith A. Wheeler, 81, of Superior and formerly of Ashland, died Thursday June 25, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior.
Judith was born in Superior on August 3, 1944, the daughter of Howard and Elvina (Tappen) Geving.
She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator for Ashland Health and Rehabilitation. Judy was a member of...
Rosemary Samuelson
Jun 23, 2026
Rosemary Samuelson, 90, passed away in her home peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Rosemary was born May 12, 1936, in Superior, WI to Emily (Snook) and Stanley Winek.
She married James Samuelson on August 27, 1966, in Port Wing, WI.
Rosemary was employed as a nurse aide for many years. She was a member of the Superior Senior Center where she made many...
Rodney A. Lahti
Jun 22, 2026
Rodney Arlie Lahti, 90, of Oulu, WI passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, with the loving staff at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.
Rodney was born October 24, 1935, to Harvey and Olga (Mattson) Lahti in Ashland, WI.
He graduated from South Shore High School in 1953. Rodney married Mary Ann Tyykila on June 14, 1958.
He was employed for...
Lenore A. Kirkland
Jun 20, 2026
Our Momma, Our Grandma, Our GGMa .
Lenore Kirkland born 29 January 1935 drifted off peacefully on 20 June 2026. Passing on her terms, she managed to communicate to all her children in the saintliest of ways.
Sprite, funny, sarcastic, loving, precious, and feisty to the very end, she made it clear she wanted to leave this earth on her own terms. Her...
Richard "Rick" G. Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Richard "Rick" G. Smith III, 70, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Rick was born on January 13, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard and Donna Mae (Ely) Smith Jr. He married Sandra "Sandy" Flaten on July 20, 1985, in South Range, Wisconsin.
Rick retired from...
Dennis J. Raas
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis J. Raas, 78, passed away with his family by his side in his home Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Dennis was born April 13, 1948, to Bernice (Ott) and Harry Raas in St. Paul, MN.
He was employed in the printing industry working for West Publishing for 37 years.
Dennis was a member of Trinty Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon where he volunteered...
Sonia L. Savage
Jun 17, 2026
Sonia Lee Savage, 83, of Lake Elmo, died Wednesday June 17, 2026, at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul.
She was born in Mauston, WI on February 14, 1943, the daughter of Adolph and Virginia Hansen.
Sonia married Thomas Savage on October 31, 1959, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage until his death in 2021. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and...
Joanne Marie Osterlund
Jun 16, 2026
Joanne Marie Osterlund, 70, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 16, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Born on July 2, 1955, in Duluth to Helen (Laine) and Isadore Mikrot, Joanne lived a life filled with love, laughter, compassion, and devotion to family. She married the love of her life, Daniel...
Peter W. "Pete" Johnson
Jun 15, 2026
Peter W. “Pete” Johnson was born in Clarkston, Washington on October 1, 1952, and grew up on the family farm north of Brule, Wisconsin. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple in 1970 before attending UW-Superior. There he met the love of his life Shari Lowney. They married in Madison in 1991. Shari preceded him in death in 2020....
Terry L. Roe
Jun 15, 2026
Terry L. Roe, 72, of Superior, died Monday June 15, 2026, at his residence.
Terry was born in Superior on September 8, 1953, the son of Willard and Lucille (Krier) Roe.
He served his country in the US Navy. Terry enjoyed going to the casino and studying Astrology.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Barbara (James) Halladay, Janet...
Loretta M. Hall
Jun 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Loretta Hall, who left us peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 31, 1936, in the quaint town of Murray City, Ohio, Loretta was a beacon of love, compassion, and generosity throughout her remarkable life.
Loretta was...
Spencer L. Thompson
Jun 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Spencer Lowell Thompson
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Spencer Lowell Thompson, age 15, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 10, 2026.
Spencer was born on September 22, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, to his loving parents, Veronica (Bobby) Bunnell Tenney and Cory Thompson.
Born with Timothy Syndrome,...
Duane D. Betterman
Jun 10, 2026
Duane D. Betterman, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.
Duane was born in Miltona Township, MN on March 9, 1938, the son of Robert and Ella (Gezelle) Betterman.
He graduated from Two Harbors High School, with the class of 1956. On July 3, 1959, Duane and Jeanette Broers were married in...
Gail M. Bukowski
Jun 6, 2026
Gail M. Bukowski, 92, of Superior, died Saturday June 6, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born in Superior on February 16, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Louise (Girard) Newlander. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1952.
She married George Bukowski on November 28, 1953, and they celebrated 72 years...
Clarence E. Carlson
Jun 5, 2026
Clarence “Trigger” E. Carlson, 79, of Superior, died at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.
He was born in Superior on September 30, 1946, to William and Hazel (DeBrock) Carlson.
He graduated from Superior East High School in 1964 and worked for many years as a carpenter and millwright with the local union.
He married Donna Layman on September 3, 1975, and they...
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