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Joseph Francis Burbul, Jr.
Nov 17, 2023
Joseph Francis Burbul, Jr., 82 of Cloquet, MN, died Friday, November 17, 2023, at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth.
Joe was born April 29, 1941, to Ann (Nord) and Joseph Burbul, Sr. in Superior, WI.
He was employed as chief millwright working in maintenance with General Mills for 30 years. Joe also sailed...
Jean A. Frank
Nov 16, 2023
Jean A. Frank, 76, of Superior, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth
Jean was born in Superior on January 1, 1947, the daughter of Oscar and Anne (Simark) Anderson. She married L. David Frank on Nov. 14, 1964, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage.
She had worked as a...
Joanne M. Gidley
Nov 15, 2023
Joanne Marie Gidley, 88, lifelong Superiorite, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Cardinal Ridge Assisted Living in Green Bay, WI. She was born in Superior on May 11, 1935, to Gustave and Emma (Vangresspere) DeRiemaker.
She attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, graduated from Cathedral High School in 1953, and earned a bachelor’s degree...
Donald L. Olson
Nov 15, 2023
Donald L. Olson, 89, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at BeeHive Homes in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on May 7, 1934, the son of Leslie A. and Esther V. (Danielson) Olson.
Don graduated from East High School in Superior, WI and...
Theresa M. Uotinen
Nov 15, 2023
Theresa M. Uotinen, 93, of Superior, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in her residence.
Theresa was born in Superior on November 25, 1929, the daughter of Emily (Snoeck) and Stanley Wnek.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge, and enjoyed baking, playing Bingo, going to stock car races, traveling, and going to Dairy Queen...
Lora Lee A. Voegtle
Nov 14, 2023
Lora Lee Ann (Reinke) Voegtle, 63, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, after a long and courageous battle with thyroid cancer.
Lora Lee will be remembered for her larger-than-life personality. Also, as a caring, giving, funny, lively, kind, and charismatic woman who loved deeply....
Keith G. Pearson
Nov 14, 2023
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Keith Gary Pearson, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He left this world on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at age 52.
Keith was born on August 4, 1971, to Gary and Linda Woodhull in Superior, WI and was raised by Curt and Donna Pearson in Hawthorne,...
Luella Marie Day
Nov 14, 2023
Luella M. Day, 89, a longtime Foxboro resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 after a long courageous battle with kidney disease.
She was born on September 25, 1934 in Superior, WI to Leonard and Agnes (Wojciechowski) Moen.
Luella married the love of her life, Herbert Day, on August 25, 1956. She was a...
Judith M. Sigfrids-Rindal
Nov 14, 2023
Judith M. Sigfrids-Rindal, 67, of Superior died Tuesday November 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Judy was born in El Paso, TX, on Jan. 10, 1956, the daughter of James and Carole (Kenville) Sigfrids. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.
She worked at Citizens Bank for...
Steven L. Wilson
Nov 13, 2023
Steven Lynn Wilson, 64 of Hathorne, WI died on Monday, November 13, 2023, in his home with his family by his side.
Steven was born October 16, 1959, to Steven and Gwendolyn (Merrill) Wilson in International Falls, MN.
He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139. Wilson worked for various...
Judy Ann Trisko-Nelson
Nov 12, 2023
Judy Ann Trisko-Nelson, 73, of Superior, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
Judy was born on April 29, 1950, in Duluth, the daughter of John and Lorraine (Mercier) Radosevich.
Those that knew Judy well experienced what a gentle, caring spirit was like. She was wife, mom, friend, sis (not only...
William "Bill" E. Cronin
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...
Zachary J. Hartshorn
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...
Penelope Jane Oleyar
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...
Cindy D. Hanson
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...
Timothy E. Curtis
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...
Sylvia M. Wisti
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...
Thomas W. Kilgore
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)...
Larry A. Tapper
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...
Andrew Ralph Kennedy
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...
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