Obituaries

Aug 13, 2023

Lorraine J. Wolff, 91, of Superior, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center in Superior.

Lorraine was born in Napoleon, ND on June 10, 1932, daughter of Bert J. & Esther (Wolf) Schauer. Her mother, Esther, died when Lorraine was very young. She was raised by her loving parents, Bert &...

Aug 10, 2023

Donald R. Becker, Sr., 65, of Superior, died Thursday August 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

Donald was born on Oct. 17, 1957, the son of Daniel and Lucille (Linde) Becker.

He had most recently worked for Badger Excavating and loved going to work. He had previously worked for Superior Speedway and for...

Aug 9, 2023

John Harold Madsen, 92, lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Superior, with his family by his side. He was born in Poplar, WI on June 17, 1931, the son of John and Harriet (Thayer) Madsen.

John attended Northwestern High School and soon after graduating, John joined the United...

Aug 6, 2023

Lleaellyn L. Westlund, 87, of Superior, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

She was born December 6, 1935, in Ashland, daughter of Emil and Lila (Jacobson) Green.

While at Ashland High School she served as assistant secretary to the principal and played cello in the orchestra.  Following her graduation, she attended Ashland...

Aug 4, 2023

Franklin Roosevelt Hickman, 72 of Superior, WI died in his home on Friday, August 4, 2023.

He was born to Fred and Mary (Booth) Hickman on June 19, 1951 and was raised in Conway, SC.

Frank enlisted in the US Air Force in 1970 and served in Vietnam 1971-72 based out of Duluth, MN.  He...

Aug 3, 2023

James 'Bo' Henry Armstrong, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Duluth. He was only 57 years old.

He was born on December 12, 1965, in Cook County, Illinois, but lived most of his life in the Duluth/Superior area.

Jim was a painter, working with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades...

Aug 2, 2023

Ralph William McGraw, third child and only son born to Ralph Clarence and Jeannette Geddert McGraw, was born March 1, 1946, in Superior, WI. He was nicknamed “Bill” because his father said, “he came on the first of the month.”

Ralph served his country as a Boy Scout, a Civil Air Patrol, and a member of the...

Aug 2, 2023

Roger Arthur Dittbrender, 85, longtime resident of Superior, WI died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, with his loving wife by his side following his courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wausau, WI on April 30, 1938, the son of John and Marion (Prahl) Dittbrender.

Roger graduated from D.C....

Aug 2, 2023

Richard 'Dick' Ray Sislo, 78, of South Range, WI, and Deland, FL, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his Wisconsin residence.

Richard was born in Superior, WI, on July 8, 1945, to William and Jean (Krause) Sislo.

Following his graduation from Cathedral High School, he earned his accounting degree from U.W.S.

On...

Aug 1, 2023

Greg Marvin Peterson (70), longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 16, 1952, in Duluth, MN, the son of Ronald M. and Patricia (DeMoure) Peterson.

Greg served his country honorably in the U. S. Army. In October 1974, he wed Diane Johnson and...

Jul 31, 2023

Silvia Avila Ware, age 70, of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service officiated by Gary Banker. A Celebration of Silvia's Life will follow from 12:00-3:00...

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...