Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Elverna J. "Sally" Johnson, 82 of South Range, died on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Superior Rehabilitation in Superior.

She was born on September 11, 1940, in Superior to Alf and Sophia (Bolk) Stalvig.

Sally graduated from Central High School in 1959 and was employed as a clerk at Woolworth Department Store and as a...

Jul 30, 2023

Sandra Grace Anderson, 80, resided in Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at New Perspective in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on September 11, 1942, the daughter of Samuel Norman and Evelyn Salomaki.

Sandra graduated in 1960 from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. After graduating, she worked as a nursing...

Jul 28, 2023

Jami Michele Lubas, 48, of Superior, died Friday, July 28, 2023, at her residence.

She was born February 28, 1975, in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Wojciechowski) Lubas.

Early in her life Jami worked as a caregiver.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Joseph Lubas.

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Jul 27, 2023

Mary Jean (Swartout) Topping, 75, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, wrapped in the arms of her three sons who were visiting when she slipped away.

Mary was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in her 30’s and suffered two strokes over the past eight years. At the time of her death, Mary was residing at the...

Jul 27, 2023

Sally Ann Noonan, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Windom, MN, the daughter of Tilford and Savina (Hartman) Johnson.

Sadly, Sally’s mother passed away in 1941 and she was sent to live in Superior, where she was...

Jul 27, 2023

Mark A. Remington, 41, of Superior, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 26, 1982, in Duluth, MN, the son of the late Michael P. Remington, Sr. and the late Patricia A. (Graskey) Remington. He grew up in Superior his whole life and was often confused for his twin brother, Matthew.

Mark...

Jul 25, 2023

Jennifer Lynn St. George (Miskaadèsiikwe), 42, Duluth, MN resident, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Jenny was born on August 13, 1980, in Minneapolis to Karen Marie Haldorson St. George and Victor Lucius St. George. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in 1998. She attended Wartburg College in Waverly,...

Jul 24, 2023

Michael John Mihalow, 71, of Baudette, MN, died Monday, July 24, 2023, in Brule, WI

He was born November 28, 1951, the son of Agnes (Gustafson) and Joseph Mihalow.

Michael worked as a truck driver for many years.

He enjoyed being outdoors. He loved fishing, especially on the Brule River and Lake of...

Jul 23, 2023

Rose L. Peterson, 85, of Superior died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services.

Rose was born in Cleveland, OH on July 15, 1938, the daughter of Wilber and Catherine (Saless) Morrison.

She enjoyed playing Bingo, reading, and crocheting. She also enjoyed puzzles and watching tv which made her feel at home. When...

Jul 23, 2023

Noreen K. Holsclaw, 75, of Superior, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services.

She was born on June 2, 1948, in Moose Lake, MN, to Maurice and Anita (Bergendahl) Johnson. She married Clyde 'Butch' Holsclaw on Nov. 15, 1975, and they celebrated 44 years of marriage until his death in 2020.

Noreen...

Jul 22, 2023

William B. (Bill/Wilbur) Idziorek, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, July 22, at his Lake Nebagamon residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born to Felix J. (II) and Lucille Idziorek on December 31, 1949. He was a lifelong Superior and Lake Nebagamon resident. Bill attended both...

Jul 21, 2023

David Anthony Minotte, 79, Superior resident, entered in to rest on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Twins Ports Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. He was born in Superior on August 1, 1943, the son of Anthony and Carol (Reinaas) Minotte.

David served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was united in marriage...

Jul 21, 2023

Neil Roger Lagro, 89, of Superior, died Friday, July 21, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Superior on November 22, 1933, to Clio (Baumgartner) and Hjalmer Lagro.

Neil served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy.

On October 17, 1959, Neil was united in marriage to Patsy Anderson in Rush City,...

Jul 18, 2023

Jean Ann Anderson, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Villa Marina in Superior. She was born in Superior on July 18, 1932, the daughter of A. Eugene and Anne (Hokka) Pederson.

Jean was a graduate of the former Central High School, class of 1950.

She was united...

Jul 18, 2023

Ronald "Ron" L. Johnson, Superior, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Ron was born on March 9, 1937, to Russell and Ann (Stuart) Johnson.

Ron married Pat McGettigan, and they just recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

He served two years in the U.S. Navy on the...

Jul 17, 2023

Lowell S. Yoder, 76, of Superior, died on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Lowell was born in Superior on Jan. 19, 1947, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Selleck) Yoder.

He worked for St. Lukes Hospital as a custodian for many years before retirement.

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Jul 15, 2023

Stephen G. Covill, 79, longtime resident of Superior, died peacefully, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Twin Ports Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 29, 1944, the son of Glenn and Luella (Stauffenberg) Covill.

He served his country honorably in the United States Navy where he was a part of the Seabees,...

Jul 13, 2023

Dennis Lee LaBonte, 64, of Superior, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his residence.

Dennis was born on January 17, 1959, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Shirley (Runquist) and Frank LaBonte.

He served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy.

Dennis lived in Garland, Texas for over 30 years and worked...

Jul 13, 2023

Joan N. Plunkett, 89, of Superior, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at North Shore Estates in Duluth, surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Joan was born on April 30, 1934, the daughter of Emma (Guay) and Carl Malmquist.

In June 1953, Joan married the love of her life,...

Jul 12, 2023

A light just went out of this world and now heaven is a much brighter place.

Melba I. Langford-Bentley left this place on Earth surrounded by family and friends at Twin Ports Health Services on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Superior, WI. Melba was born March 16, 1938, in Marlow, Oklahoma to JC and Estelle Lamb.