Obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

Warren James Wicklund, Sr., 89 of Superior, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born on January 20, 1934, in Superior to Carl Wicklund and Eunice Wicklund (Sitek).

Warren was a US Army Veteran.

He married Mary Stariha on October 13, 1962, in Superior.

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Feb 25, 2023

Doris Irene Lindberg, 99, a longtime resident of Superior, died February 25, 2023, at her daughter Barbara's home in Goleta, California. She got "stranded" in California in early 2020 during the COVID Pandemic and was never able to return to her beloved home on Banks Avenue in South Superior. She made the best of the situation, spending her...

Feb 24, 2023

Steven R. Rae, 73, of Superior, died Friday February 24, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Steven was born in Eugene, Oregon on June 11, 1949 the son of Clifford and Bernice (Strong) Rae.

He served his country enlisting in the US Army. Steve worked for many years as a miller for the LaFarge...

Feb 23, 2023

Sharon Mae Bachand, 75, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI. She was born August 18, 1947 in Superior, the daughter of Nick and Dorothy (Johnson) Maki.

Sharon is survived by her son, Eric Bachand and many other family members and friends who will miss her dearly....

Feb 22, 2023

Mark Clayton Orville Treviño, 65, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Coon Rapids, MN, after a short illness surrounded by family and close friends. He was born June 23, 1957, the son of Jose Treviño Jr; and Emily Geisert.

He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Boston Red Sox fan.  His...

Feb 21, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Wasserman, 70, life-long resident of Superior, WI, died from cancer, Tuesday, February 21, 2023. His battle with the disease and pain began in August, and once diagnosed correctly in January, accelerated quickly for Tom to face the inevitable. He was born in Superior on December 10, 1952, to Joe and Bette Wasserman.

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Feb 21, 2023

Bruce Lee Pohjonen, age 76, of Iron River, WI passed away at his home on February 21, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1946, in Superior, WI to George and Sigrid (Mattson) Pohjonen. He attended school in Iron River and graduated from Columbia High School in 1964. Bruce was inducted into the US Army in 1966 and served...

Feb 20, 2023

Deeanna M. Crist “Dee Dee”, 36, of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023.  She was born in Duluth, MN on March 19, 1986 to Shawnette Pearson (Foix) and Kevin Crist and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2004.

Dee primarily did in-home Day Care and Home Health Care. She loved frogs, going...

Feb 20, 2023

John Alvin Fredrick, 73, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born August 4, 1949, the son of Alvin and Virginia Fredrick.

John served his county honorably in the United States Army. He later went on to work at the Douglas County Court House as...

Feb 20, 2023

Robert "Gundy" Gunderson, 84 formerly of Iron River, WI died on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Villa Marina in Superior.

He was born on June 12, 1938, in Superior, WI to Jeanette (Peterson) and Carl Gunderson.  Gundy was employed with the city of Superior as a mechanic and equipment operator with the parks and recreation department.

Feb 19, 2023

Lowell Gyles Haworth, 91, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Benedictine Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth.

He was born on June 29, 1931, to Sam and Jesse Haworth.

In his youth, Lowell worked with his mother and father on the family farm. He graduated from Hawthorne High School and Superior Central High School in...

Feb 18, 2023

Richard G. “Dick” Rochon, 85, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Superior Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 18, 1937, in Bayfield, WI, the son of Anthony and June (Kent) Rochon.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army as a gunner in Germany.

Feb 17, 2023

Todd Arthur Peterson, 62, of Superior passed away on February 17, 2023. Todd was a lifelong resident of Superior except for his time in the United States Navy. He was a devout fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Arthur H. and Marie Peterson and is survived by...

Feb 17, 2023

James “Jim” West, 83 of Poplar, WI, passed away with loved ones by his side on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.  He was born August 6th, 1939, in Superior, WI to Grover and Mildred (Nilsen) West.

He married Jean Rusk on January 4th, 1986, in Superior, WI. Together they built...

Feb 16, 2023

Charles “Chuck” F. Tyykila, 83, longtime area resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Duluth, MN, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 18, 1939, in Maple, WI, the son of Fred and Ellen (Kuusala) Tyykila. His birth mother Ellen, passed away soon after he was born. Fred married Ailie (Wisti) Tyykila...

Feb 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” W. Ekstrom, 88, Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1934, to Warren and Ann (Schmiege) Ekstrom in Superior, WI. He attended McCaskill School on the UWS campus and graduated from Central High School in 1952.

Bob married Marlene Vandenberghe on September...

Feb 16, 2023

Carol Anne Lindahl, 83, Poplar, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by her side. She was born in Superior on March 20, 1939, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Winek) Lundeen.

She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Poplar, WI where she served...

Feb 15, 2023

Debra 'Pam' K. Nelson, 69, of Superior, died Wednesday February 15, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

Debra was born in Superior on Dec. 20, 1953, the daughter of Edward and Adeline (Plencner) Nelson.

Pam had worked for many years as an LPN at nursing homes in Superior and surrounding areas. Most of all...

Feb 13, 2023

Gail Ann Hoffman, 70, longtime Superior resident died peacefully after many years of suffering, Monday, February 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 1, 1952, the daughter of John and Ruth (Crandal) Galliford.

For many years, Gail worked as a dedicated waitress, caring for her...

Feb 13, 2023

Donald Lee Pattee, 67 of South Range, died surrounded by his dogs on Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born on November 4, 1955, to Ethel (Winter) and Benny Pattee in Superior, WI.

Don was employed numerous places over the years and most recently as a custodian at Black Bear Casino.  He always kept busy,...