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Julianne Lien

Julianne Lien

Oct 5, 2023

Julianne Lien, 72, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side after courageously battling Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and kidney disease for many years. She was born in Superior on June 4, 1951, the daughter of Edward F. and Norma (Turbett) Novozinski.

Julianne graduated from...

Floyd 'Skip' W. Hull, Jr.

Floyd 'Skip' W. Hull, Jr.

Oct 5, 2023

Floyd Warren "Skip" Hull, Jr., 80 of Lake Nebagamon died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary's in Superior, WI.

Skip was born on July 26, 1943, in Superior, WI to Julia (Mossberger) and Floyd Hull, Sr.

He married Ruth Jung on April 6, 1971, in Superior, WI.

Skip enlisted in...

Kevin D. Cheever

Kevin D. Cheever

Oct 4, 2023

Kevin Dale Cheever (70), longtime Superior resident, lost his valiant fight against cancer Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Rice Lake, WI on December 5, 1952 to Julius and Mildred (Clark) Cheever.

He graduated from WITC, obtaining his Associate Degree as a CNC machinist/lathe operator, eventually retiring from...

Brian D. Tokar

Brian D. Tokar

Oct 4, 2023

Brian Dale Tokar, 64, resident of Poplar, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Essentia Health St Mary’s in Duluth with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1959, in Superior, WI, the son of John and Mary Lou (Botten) Tokar.

Growing up in Billings Park, he was a graduate...

Paul Ryan Heaslip

Paul Ryan Heaslip

Oct 4, 2023

Paul Ryan Heaslip, age 68, died peacefully on October 4, 2023, after a good lunch and his usual afternoon nap at his home in Harding, MN. Paul was born to Helen and Paul Heaslip, in Duluth, MN, on January 18, 1955, and was the oldest of 7 children. He attended Esko High School and after a brief time in...

Elise E. Barnard

Elise E. Barnard

Oct 3, 2023

Elise Eydith Barnard, 76, lifelong resident of Superior passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born in Superior on November 8, 1946, the daughter of Ford and LaVera (Norland) Reid.

She was united in marriage to Walter Barnard on February 11, 1965, at Christ Lutheran Church in Superior, and they celebrated forty-five...

Mary Lee Granlund

Mary Lee Granlund

Oct 1, 2023

Mary Lee Granlund, 71, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Mary was born January 24, 1952, in Superior, WI, to Clifford and Vernice Anderson. She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1970 and UW-Superior in 1974 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a 2nd grade teacher and principal at...

Dolores G. Monberg

Dolores G. Monberg

Sep 30, 2023

Dolores G. Monberg, 95, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 2, 1928, in Superior, the only child of Walter and Letitia (Harris) Saline.

Dolores graduated from Central High School in 1945 and started work in the office at Russell...

Fr. Leon Flaherty

Fr. Leon Flaherty

Sep 29, 2023

Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S., 88, died on September 29, 2023, at 10:20 am, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.

He was born on July 10, 1935, in Superior, WI, to Michael and Emily (Uaques) Flaherty.

He entered the Congregation in 1949 at Brunnerdale, the Congregation's former...

Norman C. Derick

Norman C. Derick

Sep 28, 2023

Norman C. Derick, 79, of Hawthorne, WI went to his eternal home on Thursday, September 28, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. He fought a valiant battle with COPD.

He was born April 12, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, son of Kathryn (Gunn) and Clark K. Derick. He graduated from Amherst High School, Amherst, Wisconsin and attended...

David Lee Nykanen

David Lee Nykanen

Sep 26, 2023

David Lee Nykanen, 55, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, with his loving family by his side at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, September 23, 1968, the son of Thomas and Mary (Gilmore) Nykanen.

David graduated from Superior Senior High School. He worked in various positions with the...

Garth A. Beaupre

Garth A. Beaupre

Sep 26, 2023

Garth A. Beaupre, 67 of Superior, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his residence.

Garth was born in Superior on April 15, 1956, the son of Joseph and Jeanne (Watson) Beaupre.

He was a member of Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe. He had worked for Louisiana Pacific in Hayward.

Garth...

Virginia Mae Trentor

Virginia Mae Trentor

Sep 25, 2023

Virginia Mae Trentor, 89 of Superior, WI, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Monday September 25, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, surrounded by loving family.

Virginia was born on July 31, 1934, to Inez (Ames) and David Hill in Solon Springs, WI.

She married John Trentor...

Gregory P. Lundholm

Gregory P. Lundholm

Sep 23, 2023

Gregory Paul “Greg” Lundholm, 70, of Superior, WI, passed away, from cancer, on September 23, 2023, in Superior, WI. His brother and sister in-law were with him until he passed.

Greg was born February 13, 1953, in Grand Rapids, MN, son of Joyce E. Evensen of Big Fork, MN and Clarence Warner of Broadus, MT. Greg was...

Andrew T. Rock

Andrew T. Rock

Sep 23, 2023

On Sept. 26, 2023 Andrew T. Rock passed away peacefully with his son by his side. Andrew was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Donald and Jessie and was raised there with his older brother, Donald, and sister, Patricia. Andrew attended The University of Wisconsin – Superior where he fostered his love for the written word and creativity.

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Margaret M. Gilbertson

Margaret M. Gilbertson

Sep 21, 2023

Margaret M. Gilbertson, 77, of Oakdale, MN, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Oakdale.

Margaret was born in Duluth on June 24, 1946, the daughter of Walter and Agnes (Fudally) Benjamin.

She worked as a Supervisor for the Department of Administration and the Department of Human Services for the State of Minnesota. She was a...

Lois Maria Johnson

Lois Maria Johnson

Sep 20, 2023

Lois Maria Johnson, 89, of Superior, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Superior, WI with her loving family near her side.

Lois was born at home on January 28, 1934, in Chicog Township, Washburn County, WI to Wayne and Emma (Hustvet) Wilcox. She graduated from the Spooner High School Class of 1951.

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Douglas S. Lisdahl

Douglas S. Lisdahl

Sep 20, 2023

Douglas Scott Lisdahl (63), lifelong Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center, in Duluth, MN. He was born to Donald Lisdahl, Sr. and Nancy (Nault) Lisdahl on March 22, 1960 in Duluth, MN.

He joined the Marine Corps in 1978 and graduated honor man of his...

Carl Franklin Roberts

Carl Franklin Roberts

Sep 20, 2023

Carl F. "Bone" Roberts, 80 of Superior died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Villa Marina in Superior, WI.

He was born October 28, 1942 to Rose (Ridder) and George Roberts in Superior.

Carl was employed as a sign man at Lakehead Signs doing designing, painting, and installation for many years.  He was a member...

Lavonne A. Garin

Lavonne A. Garin

Sep 19, 2023

LaVonne Ann Garin, 88, long time Superior resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded with love from her family. She was born in Chetek, WI on December 8, 1934, the daughter of Emily and Charles Wasko.

LaVonne graduated from St. Croix High School, class of 1952. She married Larry Garin on May 11, 1952, in...

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