Mary Esther Anderson
Jan 6, 2024
Mary Esther Anderson, 99, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Superior, WI.
Mary was born on July 3, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Michael L Sitek and Anna Kulas (Sitek).
Mary graduated from Cathedral High School and Bartley Business School and worked various clerical positions in Superior, retiring...
Sharon L. Sivertsen-Modrijan
Jan 6, 2024
Sharon Sivertsen-Modrijan, 75, formerly of Superior, Chippewa Falls, and Weyerhaeuser, WI, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at M Fairview Ridges Hospital in Eagan, MN.
Sharon was born in Superior on May 15, 1948, the daughter of Edwin and Arlene 'Pat' (Kirkpatrick) Johnson.
She earned her RN degree and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...
Gregory 'Jaws' P. Austreng
Jan 3, 2024
Gregory 'Jaws' P. Austreng, 69, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN.
Greg was born in Superior on March 17, 1954, the son of George and Eleanor (Tempelis) Austreng.
He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1972 where he played for 3 straight...
Katherine T. Schulz
Jan 2, 2024
Katherine Teresa Schulz, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with family by her side. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Her intelligence, creativity, strength, and quiet humor were admired by all who knew her.
Katherine was born in Superior on December...
Doris L. Kelleher
Jan 1, 2024
Doris L. Kelleher, 87, of Superior, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.
She was born May 3, 1936, in Superior, daughter of Edward and Evelyn (Nordstrom) Osen.
On May 4, 1957, in Superior, Doris L. Osen and Gene J. Kelleher...
Ernest R. Pellman
Dec 29, 2023
Ernest Robert “Ernie” Pellman, 94, lifelong Maple, WI resident, died peacefully with family by his side, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a brief illness.
He was born in Maple, WI on November 14, 1929, the son of John and Verna (Haukkala) Pellman.
Ernest attended Maple Corner...
Michael Schmitt
Dec 29, 2023
Michael Schmitt, 61, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, after a long and courageous battle with kidney failure.
Michael was born in Del Mar, CA on December 3, 1962, the son of Gerald and Judith (McFarlin) Schmitt.
He served in the United States...
Clifford Duane Vieau
Dec 25, 2023
Cliff Vieau died peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 with family by his side. He was a loving partner, dad, papa and friend and will be dearly missed.
He was born in Duluth, MN on March 10, 1959. Cliff loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.
Cliff and his partner- who he...
Glen A. Carlson
Dec 25, 2023
Glen A. Carlson, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023, in his home. He was born on June 20, 1952, the son of William and Hazel Carlson.
He worked for the BNSF Railroad in Superior as a mechanic for many years until his retirement.
Glen was someone who was...
Michael John Berg
Dec 25, 2023
Michael John Berg, 28, Duluth, MN, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born the son of Tina Kmecik and James Berg on November 28, 1995 in Monticello, MN.
Michael was employed by Titanium Partners, as well as Town and Country Garages. He was a hard worker and loved fixing things. He got excited by...
Sharon C. Miller
Dec 25, 2023
Sharon C. Miller, 54, of Superior, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Sharon was born in Duluth on May 5, 1969, the daughter of Sharon Botten and Barry Fischler.
Sharon was always fascinated by broadcasting and dreamed of being a radio DJ as a little girl....
Mindy R. Solem
Dec 23, 2023
Mindy Rae Solem, 46, resident of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in her home. She was born in Sisseton, South Dakota on November 22, 1977.
Mindy is survived by her mother, Donna (Wertman) Blazer; two daughters Sierra and Carly; three grandchildren; brothers Matthew, Joshua, and Jeremy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins...
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.
...
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....
