Kristie G. Pukema
Dec 23, 2023
Kristie Gay (Nelson) Pukema died on December 23, 2023. She succumbed to the effects of Kartagener’s Syndrome, an inherited lung disease which took both her and her sister Karen (Nelson) Amundson.
She graduated from Barron High School in 1967.
She was 74 years old and was married to Richard Pukema for over 50 years. Her...
Christopher "Chris" Paul Heise
Dec 22, 2023
Christopher Paul Heise, 40, of Superior, under the care of St. Luke's hospice, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born April 3, 1983, in Duluth, MN, son of Selma "Sally" (Raschke) and Paul Heise and was a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe of Lake Superior Band of...
Donald V. Gustafson
Dec 20, 2023
Donald V. Gustafson, 74, of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN with his wife and daughter by his side, after courageously battling a lengthy illness.
Don was born in Superior, WI on June 12, 1949, the son of Russell and Elsie (Saalasti) Gustafson.
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Eugene 'Gene' H. Korte
Dec 20, 2023
Eugene 'Gene' H. Korte, 77, of Duluth, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.
Gene was born in Hastings, MN on April 7, 1946, the son of Victor and Dorothy (Haggman) Korte. He married Barbara Semborski on Aug. 30, 1969, and they celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Gene began working as...
Michael 'Mike' R. Spinner
Dec 20, 2023
Michael R. Spinner, 69, of Superior, died unexpectedly on December 20, 2023, in his residence.
He was born in Bemidji, MN on February 27, 1954, the son of Gladys (Wallin) and Rudolph 'Rudy' Spinner.
Mike was a long-term employee at Menards, working there for over 22 years, starting in West Duluth then transferring to the...
David F. Lehman
Dec 19, 2023
David Fred Lehman, 85, of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with his family by his side.
David was born May 15, 1938, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Lucille (Wienke) Lehman.
On March 11, 1978, at Itasca Presbyterian Church, David Lehman and Kathryn Pekkala were united...
Colleen A. Miller
Dec 18, 2023
Colleen Ann Miller, 59, longtime area resident died peacefully, Monday, December 18, 2023, at REM Declaration House in Ashland, Wisconsin after a long fight with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born September 26, 1964, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Robert and Patricia (DeMoe) Miller.
Colleen graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1982....
Robert Leo Pedersen
Dec 17, 2023
Robert Leo Pedersen, longtime Superior resident, died December 17, 2023. He was born the son of Leo and Mary Ann (Schmidt) Pedersen on March 31, 1951 in Pipestone, MN.
Robert “Bob” is an alumnus of Pipestone Senior High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN....
George Kresch
Dec 16, 2023
George Kresch, 86, of Minong, WI died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at VitaCare Assisted Living in Hayward, WI. He was known as a fun-loving, easy-going family man among all his friends and family.
George was born in Chicago, IL on Feb. 13, 1937, the son of John and Louise Kresch. He served in the U.S. Army from...
Richard Kenneth Berg
Dec 16, 2023
Richard Kenneth Berg, 85, of Superior, WI died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at View Crest Nursing Home in Duluth, MN.
Richard was born June 1, 1938, to Kenneth and Helen (Witt) Berg in Superior, WI.
He was a US Air Force veteran and was employed with the US Postal Service until his retirement.
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Richard A. Hart
Dec 15, 2023
Richard A. Hart, 75, of Superior, died Friday December 15, 2023, at his residence.
Richard was born in Superior on August 17, 1948, the son of Howard and Ruth (Thomas) Hart. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1966.
He served his country enlisting in the US Army and was stationed in...
Jarred Timothy Kenville
Dec 15, 2023
Jarred T. Kenville, 84, of Superior, died Friday, December 15, 2023, in his residence.
He was born on August 20, 1939, in Superior, WI, the son of Harter and Lillian (Laberdie) Kenville.
On April 18, 1972, Jarred and Patricia Grenier were united in marriage.
Jarred and Pat owned and operated The Kitchen restaurant...
Charles A. Wiesner
Dec 13, 2023
Charles A. "Chuck" Wiesner, 82, formally of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth, MN. He was surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 29, 1941, in Brunswick, GA, the son of Alwin S. and Muriel E. (Vincent) Wiesner. His family...
Larry E. Larson
Dec 12, 2023
Larry E. Larson, 68, of Solon Springs, WI and formerly of Hudson, WI, went to heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Larry was born in Hudson on March 18, 1955, the son of Gordon and Lorraine (Wilson) Larson.
He graduated...
Todd A. Chevalier
Dec 11, 2023
Todd A. Chevalier, 60, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 20, 1963, in Superior, the son of Raymond Chevalier and Margaret DeVogel.
Todd attended Superior Senior High School, furthering his education at WITC in the Automotive Program. He worked...
David G. Cochrane
Dec 11, 2023
David Grant Cochrane, 81, of Superior, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
David was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 7, 1942, the son of Morley Cochrane and Margaret Grant. He graduated from Superior Cathedral and continued on to receive a B.S. and M.S. from the...
George Maynard Cockerham
Dec 11, 2023
George Maynard Cockerham, 89 formerly of Dairyland, WI, died Monday, December 11, 2023, in Braham, MN.
Maynard was born October 30, 1934, to Porter and Hannah (Lund) Cockerham in Dairyland.
He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War serving 1955-56.
Maynard was employed at the Weiser Concrete Company in Plum City,...
Joseph Victor Scaccia
Dec 8, 2023
Joseph Victor Scaccia, 78 of Brule, WI died suddenly at his home on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Joe was born February 18, 1945 in St. Louis Missouri.
He was a proud graduate 1963 and alumni of the Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL. Joe was a highly decorated US army captain of the Vietnam War....
Aurelio 'Elio' P. Varela
Dec 8, 2023
Born in La Coruna, Spain, on September 25th, 1952, Elio embarked on a journey to Wisconsin, leaving an incredible mark through a lifetime of accomplishments. He embraced every challenge, transforming obstacles into stepping stones toward his American Dream.
As we bid farewell, we celebrate a man who, like a masterful puzzle, pieced together a life full with...
Barbara Lynn Smith
Dec 7, 2023
Barbara Lynn Smith, age 51, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Barbara was born in Evergreen Park, IL on November 14, 1972. She leaves behind her beloved dogs, Whisper and Fozzi; she was a loving sister to Lee (Jeremy) Nadolski, the late Doug, and late Derek; awesome aunt...
