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Glenn R. Carlson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Jacqueline A. Johnson

Jacqueline A. Johnson

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...

Susan 'Sue' G. Sampson

Susan 'Sue' G. Sampson

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...

Sherie M. Mcgrew

Sherie M. Mcgrew

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...

Daniel W. Mckenzie

Daniel W. Mckenzie

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...

Elizabeth J. Reijo

Elizabeth J. Reijo

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...

Phoebe E. Martens

Phoebe E. Martens

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...

James E. Bichanich

James E. Bichanich

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...

Laura K. Colby

Laura K. Colby

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...

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