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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...
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...
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