Wendy L. Schultz
May 19, 2023
Wendy Labarge Schultz, 52 of Foxboro, WI, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.
She was born on May 26, 1970, in Superior to Warren and Betty (Osen) Labarge. Wendy graduated from Superior High School and has been an accountant the majority of her career, working most recently with...
Gary A. Steltz
May 18, 2023
Gary Allen Steltz (67), long time Superior, WI resident, died at Essentia Health on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, the son of Oscar and Margaret (Houle) Steltz on September 3, 1955.
Gary grew up in the North End of Superior. He served his country faithfully in...
Leroy W. Lahti
May 16, 2023
Leroy Wayne Lahti, 59 of Oulu WI passed on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with his favorite girls, holding his hand. He was born in Superior on September 18, 1963, the son of Rodney and Mary Ann (Tyykila) Lahti and worked as a Laborer/Operator for Harbor City Masonry.
Leroy graduated from South Shore High School where he participated...
Richard E. "Dick" Byrnes
May 16, 2023
“A Life Well Lived”
Richard “Dick” Byrnes, 86, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born January 6, 1937, the son of Emmett and Theresa (Brochu) Byrnes.
Dick graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior, WI, class...
Cory Rey Eichberg
May 16, 2023
Cory Rey Eichberg, 43, of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in his home with his family by his side.
He was born January 3, 1980, in Bemidji, MN. Cory married Jessica Virden November 26, 2005, in Tularosa, NM.
Cory was employed as a carman his entire career with the BNSF Railroad working...
Jack Sojka
May 14, 2023
Jack Sojka, 94, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Heritage Haven Assisted Living in Duluth. He was born in Duluth on March 10, 1929, the son of John Stanley and Frances (Waletzko) Sojka.
Jack was united in marriage to Kathryn Fischer on March 15, 1958, and they celebrated fifty-six years...
Kathleen D. Ziebell
May 13, 2023
Kathleen Delores Ziebell, 70, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on November 23, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Crawford) Cronin.
Kathleen was united in marriage to Daniel Ziebell on August 25, 1971. Together they raised three children...
Lois M. Boyer
May 13, 2023
Lois Margaret Boyer, 95, of Superior, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with family by her side at Aspen Health & Rehab in South Range, WI.
She was born on April 24, 1928, in Superior to Ingvald and Bertha (Moe) Shervy, Sr.
Lois married George Boyer, Sr. on Oct. 12, 1946, in...
Jayne M. Soar
May 12, 2023
Jayne Marie Soar, 63, lifelong Superior resident died Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side.
She was born in Superior, WI on April 17, 1960, the daughter of Nelson and Mary Jane (Mesner) Gonia.
Jayne was united in marriage to Derek Soar on May 27, 1994, and they were...
Steven A. Leino
May 11, 2023
Steven A. Leino, 55, of Superior, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Steve was born on June 23, 1967, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the son of Margot Vivian (Johnson) and Arthur John Leino.
He was united in marriage to Susan Belanger on May...
Sophia Bjorg Johannesson
May 8, 2023
Sophia Bjorg Johannesson, 34, from Superior, WI died in her sleep unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2023 in her home in Minneapolis, MN.
She was born on March 6, 1989, in Duluth, MN to Fotoula Sideri Letsos and Clarence Johannesson.
Sophia graduated from UMD in 2012 with a B.A. in Communications Sciences...
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...
