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Corrine Rae Forrestal
Jun 15, 2023
Corrine Rae Forrestal, 63, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 15th at St. Luke’s Hospital.
She was born in Duluth, MN on January 24, 1960, to her parents Donald and Mary (LeSarge) Strom. Corrine grew up in Hermantown and attended Hermantown high school, with the graduation class of 1978. Corrine met her husband, Ed, when she...
Gregory M. Hanson
Jun 15, 2023
Gregory Melvin Hanson, 74 of Superior, WI, died unexpectantly, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home. Greg was born on September 29, 1948, to Melvin “Red” Hanson & Lilly MacDonald.
Greg served honorably in the Army and worked a variety of jobs in the twin ports area until his retirement from his favorite employer, V.I.P. in Superior.
...Jane Kathleen Nault
Jun 15, 2023
Jane Kathleen Nault, 76, of Foxboro, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.
She was born in Superior on December 9, 1946, the daughter of Raymond and Elaine (Holmes) Bayard.She met the love of her life, Nap Nault, at Central...
Geraldine 'Jeri' R. Allen
Jun 13, 2023
Geraldine 'Jeri' Rae Allen, 78, of Superior, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Jeri was born in Littlefork, MN on Feb. 13, 1945, the daughter of Raymond and Elsie (Grotberg) Gilmore.
She married Ronald Allen and they celebrated 47 years of marriage before his death in 2022. Jeri and Ron...
Michael Lee Denny
Jun 12, 2023
Michael 'Mike' Lee Denny, 75, of Brule, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023, of natural causes at his home.
Michael was the middle child of Allen 'Swede" and Esther (Swenson) Denny, born on May 5, 1948. He graduated from Nothwestern High School in 1966, and also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a degree...
Donna Marie Shykes
Jun 9, 2023
Donna Marie (Tullberg) Shykes, 70, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, because she was ready. She was born in Superior on September 15, 1952, the daughter of Donald and Rose (Rampier) Tullberg.
Donna attended Lakeside Elementary school for grades 1-4. She attended Poplar Grade School for...
Mark K. Thompson
Jun 9, 2023
Mark K. Thompson, 72, a lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence.
Mark was born on July 30, 1950, the son of Merrill and Maxine (Johnson) Thompson. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1968 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin...
Malika T. Bonner
Jun 6, 2023
Malika T. Bonner, 32 of Superior, died unexpectedly on Tuesday June 6, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.
Malika was born in St. Paul, MN on May 24, 1991. She was a graduate from the High School of Recording Arts in St. Paul. She went on to work as a secretary for various businesses.
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William "Billy" Erick Quam
Jun 6, 2023
William "Billy" Erick Quam, III, 41 of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 with his family by his side.
Billy was born on September 18, 1981 in Superior to William Quam Jr. and Sandra Maciejeski.
He was employed at a HVAC technician for various companies in the area over the years. Billy was...
Dennis F. Larson
Jun 4, 2023
Dennis F. Larson (83), of Thiensville, Wisconsin, died on June 4, 2023, in Mequon, Wisconsin. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Superior to Earnest F. and Grace (Gilsoul) Larson and was a lifelong Lake Nebagamon resident up until 2022. Denny served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He was a self-employed truck driver, working mostly...
Richard "Dick" Irving Day, Sr.
Jun 2, 2023
Richard "Dick" I. Day was born September 15, 1937 in Superior, WI the son of Lloyd Day and Marion Hunter and he passed away with family by his side June 2, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital – Superior.
Dick married his first wife Kathleen "Kay" Day and raised four children: Rick, Kristie, Mike and Heidi. They...
Lowell Cobb
May 26, 2023
Lowell Everett Cobb, 80, long time Duluth, MN resident, left this life and was reunited with his wife and family Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, with his loving family by his side.
He was born the son of Warren and Doris (Brown) Cobb on May 31, 1942 in Virginia, MN. On December...
Lorraine M. Belanger
May 26, 2023
Lorraine M. Belanger, 107, formerly of Superior, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
She was born December 9, 1915, in Pierz, MN, daughter of Anton and Appolonia (Rozek) Malinowski.
Lorraine was the oldest living member of Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior.
In her younger years she...
Michael Ray Johnson
May 26, 2023
Michael Ray Johnson, 75, of Gordon, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, in St. Luke's Hospice.
Michael was born in Superior on March 18, 1948, the son of Elaine (Johnson) Huotari.
He graduated from Superior High School and went on to work for SWL&P starting in May of 1970. He started out as a...
Elaine R. Fasbender
May 26, 2023
Elaine Fasbender, 91, of Foxboro died Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on April 10, 1932, daughter of William and Edwyna Benedickt.
Married her first husband John (Jake) Anderson and had 5 children; Margie, Rita, Charlie, Johnny and Dorothy, who all died in a house fire....
Blanche 'Sue' M. Karjala
May 25, 2023
Blanche 'Sue' Mae Karjala, 90, of Cloquet, MN passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan with her family by her side.
She was born on March 29, 1933, in Jamestown, ND to Herman and Minnie (Dietz) Clemens.
Blanche loved many things, but her life centered around her love for her...
Marie Susan Wessa
May 25, 2023
Marie Susan Wessa, 71 of Superior, died Thursday May 25, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services.
Marie was born in Milwaukee, WI on Sept. 10, 1951, the daughter of Wallace and MaryAnn (Volz) Wessa. She graduated from Catholic Memorial High in Waukesha, WI.
She loved crafting and going to craft fairs. She enjoyed putting together...
Mary Lu Gallagher
May 23, 2023
Mary Lu Gallagher, 91 of Superior, died Tuesday May 23, 2023, at Encompass Healthcare and Assisted Living in Superior.
Mary Lu was born in Superior on May 15, 1932, daughter of Edward and Mae (Sampson) Klinzing. She was a lifelong resident of Superior, and her most beloved childhood memories were spending summers at her grandparents farm and...
Dea Mae Aune
May 22, 2023
Dea Mae (Ball) Aune, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 22, 2023 in Minnetonka, MN. She was 86 years old.
Dea was born in Superior, WI, on January 15, 1937. She was the daughter of Margaret (Conley) and John Ball. She grew up in Superior and graduated as class Valedictorian...
Gary D. Peterson
May 19, 2023
Gary David Peterson passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 19, 2023, at the home he built for his beautiful bride of 60 years. He was the second of five children born to storekeepers and farmers, Reuben and Lois (Jackson) Peterson of Cloverland, Wisconsin. After Warner, Gary was born on August 22, 1942, followed by Nancy,...
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