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Noreen K. Holsclaw

Noreen K. Holsclaw

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...

William B. Idziorek

William B. Idziorek

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...

David A. Minotte

David A. Minotte

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...

Neil Roger Lagro

Neil Roger Lagro

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,...

Jean Ann Anderson

Jean Ann Anderson

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...

Ronald Leroy Johnson

Ronald Leroy Johnson

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...

Lowell Steven Yoder

Lowell Steven Yoder

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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Stephen G. Covill

Stephen G. Covill

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,...

Dennis L. Labonte

Dennis L. Labonte

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...

Joan Nancy Plunkett

Joan Nancy Plunkett

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,...

Melba I. Langford-Bentley

Melba I. Langford-Bentley

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.

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Jo Mcmullen-Boyer

Jo Mcmullen-Boyer

Jul 12, 2023

Jo Lynn McMullen-Boyer, age 54, St. Cloud, MN died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home in St. Cloud.

Graveside services will be Friday, August 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, WI. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and Downs Funeral Home, Superior, WI.

Jo was born...

Diana K. Thoreson

Diana K. Thoreson

Jul 10, 2023

Diana Kathryn Thoreson, 86, of Superior, joined Elwood, her husband of 62 years, in heaven on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Diana wanted to share that she greatly anticipated heaven saying, "It'll be the best day of my life!" She enjoyed the absolute assurance of eternal life because at age 7, at Superior's Christian Missionary Alliance church, she...

William C. Lambert

William C. Lambert

Jul 10, 2023

William Charles Lambert, 72, of Superior, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born June 19, 1951, at the former St. Joseph's Hospital, Superior.

On September 19, 1980, at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, Brenda LaBonte and William Lambert were united in marriage.

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Eugene T. Carlson

Eugene T. Carlson

Jul 8, 2023

Eugene T. Carlson, 87, Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on March 13th, 1936, in Superior, the son of Oscar and Verna (Anderson) Carlson.

He was a graduate of East High School in Superior and soon after joined the Army National Guard. Eugene then...

Donald E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson

Jul 8, 2023

Donald E. Johnson, 78, of Superior, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Essentia Health-Superior Hospital.

He was born March 27, 1945, in Superior, son of Edward and Ruth (Ellison) Johnson.

Don worked a variety of jobs in his lifetime.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Survivors include cousins and friends....

June E. Askegaard

June E. Askegaard

Jul 8, 2023

June E. Askegaard, 82, of Foxboro, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born March 22, 1941, in Fort Bragg, California, daughter of William and Evelyn (Saari) Johnson.

On April 7, 1962, in Biwabik, MN, June Johnson and Ronald Askegaard were united in marriage.

June was a...

Patricia M. Pawlikowski

Patricia M. Pawlikowski

Jul 7, 2023

Patricia Marie “Patti” Pawlikowski, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior.

She was born in Superior on February 7, 1944, the daughter of Russell and Gertrude (Mikloczak) Newman.

Patti was united in marriage to James Pawlikowski on June 21, 1978, and...

Andre'A L. Fletcher

Andre'A L. Fletcher

Jul 6, 2023

Andre'a Louise Fletcher, 85, Superior resident, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center in Superior, WI. She was born on July 24, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harry and Gundy (Lodoen) Layton.

Andy met her future husband, Luther Fletcher, while he was serving in the Air Force. Shortly, after...

Glenn M. Lahti

Glenn M. Lahti

Jul 5, 2023

Glenn M. Lahti, 58, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, while on the job at ST Paper in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, May 8, 1965, the son of Rodney and Mary Ann (Tyykila) Lahti.

He graduated from South Shore High School and attended W.I.T.C.

Glenn...

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