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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...

Patricia "Patty" Lynn Haworth

Patricia "Patty" Lynn Haworth

Sep 19, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Lynn Haworth, 62, of Superior died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Divine formerly Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior.

Patty was born on January 2, 1961, in Duluth, MN to Kathi Patnode and David Pineda.

She married Wayne Haworth on September 6, 1986, at Zion Lutheran Church in Superior.

Patty was...

Margaret J. Fedler

Margaret J. Fedler

Sep 18, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Jean Fedler, 82, of Hermantown, MN, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in her home. She was born in Superior, WI on December 30, 1940, to Raymond and Blanche (Fitch) Manke.

She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1958. She worked primarily in the banking industry until retirement. She was also known for her...

Joan M. Stein

Joan M. Stein

Sep 17, 2023

Joan Marie Stein, 80, lifelong Superior resident died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa while on vacation visiting her special friends, Jane and Al Christopherson.

She was born in Superior on July 29, 1943, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Eggert) Carlson Sr. and graduated from Superior Senior High...

Corbin Lee Fritze

Corbin Lee Fritze

Sep 17, 2023

Corbin Lee Fritze, 19, lifelong resident of Superior WI, died peacefully at home. Mom and Dad held him close as he left this world.

Corbin was a beautiful blue-eyed young man who had a choking accident as a toddler. Sadly, his accident caused a devastating Anoxic Brain Injury leaving him very disabled, but Corbin was very loved...

Gene P. Johnson

Gene P. Johnson

Sep 13, 2023

Gene Philip “Phil” Johnson, 47, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side.

He was born in Duluth on June 24, 1976.

Phil graduated high school and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from...

Susan K. Shepard

Susan K. Shepard

Sep 11, 2023

Susan Kay Shepard, 68, of Superior, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at St. Lukes Hospice in Duluth after a three year battle with cancer (melanoma).

She was born July 1, 1955, in Superior to Beverly (Anderson) and Eugene 'Gene' John Ovesen Jr.

On August 23, 1975, Susan and Timothy Shepard were united in marriage and...

Ailie E. Sundholm

Ailie E. Sundholm

Sep 10, 2023

Ailie Evelyn Sundholm, 90, lifelong resident of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation in Hawthorne, WI.

She was born on April 16, 1933, in Cloverland, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Wentla (Kirkus) Alhom.

Ailie married Melvin Sundholm in August of 1949. Together they owned...

Larry C. Block

Larry C. Block

Sep 10, 2023

Larry Charles Block, 58 of Minong, WI passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born in Two Harbors, MN to Harold "Buck" and Sheila (Rein) Block.  Larry graduated from Northwood High School in 1983, where he enjoyed wrestling, weightlifting, football, and baseball.

He started his own business...

Ivan E. Robinson

Ivan E. Robinson

Sep 9, 2023

Ivan E. Robinson, 76, of Superior, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN.

He was born December 6, 1946, in Webster, WI, son of Vernard and Ruby (Montgomery) Robinson.

Ivan worked in construction as a stone mason for most of his life.

Some of his interests included...

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