Obituaries

Nov 12, 2023

William (Bill) Edgar Cronin, 82, Superior, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Bill was born on May 29, 1941, in Superior, WI, to William "John" and Jeanne Cronin.

Bill was in the United States Navy and a Superior Police Department Sergeant retiring after 25 years of service. He was previously active...

Nov 11, 2023

Zachary J. Hartshorn, 25, of Superior, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his residence.

Zachary was born in Grantsburg, WI on March 25, 1998, the son of Traci (Wnek) and Scott Hartshorn.

He worked most recently for Walmart as a custodian. Zach enjoyed music, cooking, and gaming. He also loved his pets, hanging out with...

Nov 10, 2023

Penelope “Penny” Jane Oleyar (75), long time Superior resident, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Superior. She was born on June 22, 1948, the daughter of Frank and Viola (Heikura) Gran.

Penny graduated from Moose Lake High School, class of 1966. She went on to earn a...

Nov 9, 2023

Cindy D. (Hartshorn) Hanson, 55, of Bennett, died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her residence.

Cindy was born in Superior on July 4, 1968, the daughter of Carl and Darlene (Phillips) Hartshorn.

She had worked for many years as a nurse. Cindy enjoyed being outdoors and hunting. She was a devout Christian and read the...

Nov 8, 2023

Timothy Edward Curtis, 54, longtime resident of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in his home.  He was born on Aug. 19, 1969, in Hancock, MI, the son of Max and Mary (Maloney) Curtis.

He married the love of his life, Aimee Larson, on Sept. 28, 2001, in Superior. They recently celebrated 22...

Nov 8, 2023

Sylvia Marie Wisti 1922-2023

101 years, 4 months, 2 weeks and 4 days after her birth in Superior, Wisconsin, Sylvia Marie Wisti came to a peaceful end in her life's journey as she held her daughter Cindy's hand, while her son Bill, daughter in law Minnie, and granddaughter Robin were standing sadly nearby. We lost someone very...

Nov 7, 2023

Thomas Wesley Kilgore, 80, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born in Superior on June 21, 1943, the son of George and Adeline (Piggott)...

Nov 6, 2023

Larry Allen Tapper, 79, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in his home. He was born on June 16, 1944, in Duluth, MN, the son of Victor and Joan (Davenport) Tapper.

He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth. Soon after, he joined the United States Air Force and worked his way up...

Nov 6, 2023

Andrew R. Kennedy, 48 of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died on Monday, November 6, 2023 in his home.

Andrew was born on July 30, 1975 in Superior to Richard and Cheryl (Carlsness) Kennedy.

He was employed at various places over the years, Professional Transport Inc. as a driver and most recently as a roofer.  Andrew had...

Nov 5, 2023

Gary E. Liska, 67, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home in South Range, WI.

He was born in Chicago, IL on December 5, 1955, the son of Edward and Dolores Liska.

Gary graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wi and went on to serve his country honorably...

Nov 4, 2023

Lois (Johnson) Green, 96, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, in her home.

Lois was born in Maple, WI on June 12, 1927, on the family farm, and grew up in the township of Cloverland, Douglas County. Leaving home at 16 years old to attend high school in Superior, she worked at the Children's Home in...

Nov 2, 2023

Wanda M. Taylor (nee Bates), passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 76.

Wanda was born in Winter, WI on June 27, 1947, the daughter of Fred and Evelyn (Christian) Bates. She lived in Northern Wisconsin until retiring to Tennessee with her late husband Bob Taylor in 2005. Wanda moved back to Wisconsin in...

Oct 31, 2023

Justin Matthew Closson, 45, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Duluth, MN.

Justin was born April 19, 1978, in Superior WI, to Rodney Pfeffer and Kelly (Closson) Kishel.

He loved to go fishing, kayaking, trapping, to go for walks, collecting antiques, and he enjoyed food. Spending time with his family was very important...

Oct 31, 2023

Michael (Mike) John Statema, 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on October 31, 2023, with his loving wife, Donna Statema, by his side. He was born on July 13, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MN.

Mike and Donna began their journey of love and commitment on September 18, 1987, when they were married in...

Oct 30, 2023

Dr. Clarence Malcom "Mac" Scott, Jr., 86 of Superior, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at New Perspectives Assisted Living in Superior, WI.

Mac was born February 26, 1937, in Kirksville, MO to Clarence M. and Grace M. (Williamson) Scott, Sr. He and his three brothers were raised in Wisconsin.

Mac married Eloise (Johnson)...

Oct 29, 2023

Chedo Filipovich (Čedomir Filipović) was born in Knez Selo, Niš, Srbija on January 12, 1934. He was raised and educated in Beograd. In 1954, Chedo illegally left Yugoslavia and went to Austria. In Enns, Austria, he lived in a refugee camp and worked in Steyr while awaiting sponsorship in the United States. After a two year wait, he emigrated...

Oct 29, 2023

Skyler Dillon Fasbender, 37, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in his hometown of Superior, WI from an undiagnosed medical condition.

Skyler was born on March 6, 1986 in Superior, WI.  He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2004.

Skyler was employed as the Operations Manager at Vivint Solar most recently.  He was talented...

Oct 28, 2023

Matthew John Running, 58, was born on May 13, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Lloyd Running and Doris Running (Lempi). Matthew was the second youngest of eleven siblings: Sue Burstad, Gary (Janet) Running, Ron (Judy) Running, Diane (Scott) Peterson, Nancy (Brad) Anderson, Roger (Donna) Running, Greg (Shannon) Running, Lloyd (Richard) Carper-Running. Matt is preceded in...

Oct 28, 2023

John Stanley Sorenson, 74, died on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI, after a long battle with diabetes.

John was born on March 18, 1949 in Superior, WI to Stanley C. and Marian (Smith) Sorenson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1967 and went on to attend...

Oct 23, 2023

Duane Keith Gunter, 66, died on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Duane was born on June 28, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN to Shirley (Denny) and Wayne Gunter.

He was employed as a welder most of his working career, working primarily for North Shore Manufacturers and Superior Steel.