John Arthur Olson
May 7, 2023
John A. Olson, 73, of Superior, died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
John was born in Superior on May 22, 1949, the son of Muriel (Alenius) and Arthur H. Olson.
His work history started at U.S. Steel in Morgan Park, then as...
John Patrick Dorenkamper
May 7, 2023
John P. Dorenkamper, 58, died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Superior.
John was born on April 9, 1965, in the Philippines, the son of Susan (Foucault) and John Dorenkamper.
He worked as a laborer in the construction industry.
John is survived by his cousin, David Clift of Superior....
Dea M. Hunter
May 6, 2023
Dea Marie Hunter, 66, longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in her home in Duluth, MN. She was born in Frederic, WI on April 4, 1957, to William and Ethel (Klein) Hunter.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in Superior, WI, in the class of 1975. She furthered her education by earning...
Tracy J. Ruppe
May 5, 2023
Tracy Jean Ruppe, 51, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Mary’s Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 9, 1971, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Melvin and Shirley (Johnson) Severson.
Tracy graduated from Superior Senior High School, the class of 1989 and continued her education at the...
John D. Hooker
May 5, 2023
John D. Hooker, 79, lifelong Superior Resident, passed away on Friday May 5, 2023, at REM Centennial Home in Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born October 18, 1943, in Superior WI, the son of Frank “Ed” and Doris “Minga” (Olson) Hooker.
John served in the United States Army and honorably fought for his country in...
James "Kaakaa" Ambrose Fisher, Jr.
May 2, 2023
James "KaaKaa" Ambrose Fisher, Jr., 75 of Ashland, WI walked on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with his family by his side at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
He was born on January 19, 1948, in Flandreau, SD to Marcella Bellecourt and James Fisher, Sr.
James was a US Marine...
Jean O. Hennessy
May 1, 2023
Jean O. Hennessy, 92, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on October 15, 1930, the daughter of Vern and Jesse (Blair) Soderlund.
Jean was a longtime active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was also a member of...
Ralph J. Hammerbeck
May 1, 2023
Ralph J. Hammerbeck, age 90, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, peacefully, in his sleep, at home with his loving wife, Merna, by his side.
Ralph was born March 25, 1933, in Superior, WI, the son of Howard and Ebba (Nelson) Hammerbeck. He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1951 and attended UW-Superior. Ralph was drafted...
Melvin "Butch" Clarence Beckwell
Apr 30, 2023
Melvin "Butch" Clarence Beckwell, 83 died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Solon Springs, WI.
He was born on August 24, 1939, in Superior, WI to Eva (Preston) and Clarence Beckwell.
Butch served in the Army National Guard for three years. He was employed as a journeyman electrician working for Benson Electric...
George S. Milinkovich
Apr 28, 2023
George S. Milinkovich, 69, of Oliver, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.
George was born in Superior on January 2, 1954, the son of Stanley and Helen (Petrie) Milinkovich.
He served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He had worked for...
Corinne E. Scott
Apr 28, 2023
Corinne Elizabeth Scott (Doty), 79, of Duluth MN, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023. She was blessed with lucidity and heavenly expectation without pain or angst for the last 17 months. She met her Glioblastoma Leviathan, as she called it, head on. She was surrounded by family and friends the whole time.
Corinne grew...
Harvey D. Corbin, Sr.
Apr 28, 2023
Harvey D. Corbin, Sr., 78, of Foxboro, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
Harvey was born in Dairyland, WI the son of Victor and Edith (Visger) Corbin.
He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers...
Ray A. Miller Jr
Apr 26, 2023
Ray A. “Raymer” Miller Jr., 69, lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 18, 1953, in Superior, WI, the son of Ray Sr. and Arlis (Doolittle) Miller.
Ray served in the United States Army and was a painter for many years....
Robert William Norberg
Apr 26, 2023
Robert William Norberg, 96, of New Perspective Senior Living in Superior, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community, Duluth, MN
He was born in Duluth on February 27, 1927. Bob left high school at age 17 to serve in the US Navy during World War II and was aboard the...
Richard L. Tuura
Apr 25, 2023
Richard Leonard “Dicky” Tuura,94, of Brule, passed away on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born on April 22, 1929, to John W. and Lydia (Koski) Tuura. He died as he often lived, holding the hand of his sweetheart and wife of 70 years, Barbara (Johnson) Tuura, and holding true to...
Joseph Irving Lanctot
Apr 24, 2023
Joseph I Lanctot, age 98 died on April 24, 2023, after a long and healthy life and many great memories. He lived life to the fullest every day and gave generously to those he loved.
He was born in Hancock, MI and later relocated to Superior WI...
William F. "Bill" Connolly
Apr 20, 2023
William F. “Bill” Connolly, 94, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at St. Mary’s Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 24, 1928, the son of Francis and Laura (Palmer) Connolly.
He was united in marriage to Sue Lull on December 1, 2012, in...
Mary Louise Hoeffling
Apr 19, 2023
Mary Lou Hoeffling, 97 formerly of Iron River, WI, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Encompass Healthcare & Assisted Living in Superior.
She was born January 24, 1926, to Mamie (Simpkins) and Homer Harvey in Oklahoma City, OK.
Mary...
Patricia 'Patty' J. Lundgren
Apr 19, 2023
Patricia 'Patty' J. Lundgren, 72, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday April 19, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth
Patty was born in Superior on March 16, 1951, the daughter of Joseph and Marge (Koenig) Trisko. She married Thomas Lundgren on Jan 3, 1970, and they recently celebrated 53 years of marriage.
Laverne Larson
Apr 18, 2023
LaVerne Maxine Geraldine Larson, former longtime resident of Solon Springs and Superior WI, died peacefully at the age of 98, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Settlers Ridge Care Center in Celina, TX, with loving family by her side.
LaVerne was born in Duluth, MN on August 4, 1924, to David...
