Judith A. Wheeler
Jun 25, 2026
Judith A. Wheeler, 81, of Superior and formerly of Ashland, died Thursday June 25, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior.
Judith was born in Superior on August 3, 1944, the daughter of Howard and Elvina (Tappen) Geving.
She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator for Ashland Health and Rehabilitation. Judy was a member of...
Rosemary Samuelson
Jun 23, 2026
Rosemary Samuelson, 90, passed away in her home peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Rosemary was born May 12, 1936, in Superior, WI to Emily (Snook) and Stanley Winek.
She married James Samuelson on August 27, 1966, in Port Wing, WI.
Rosemary was employed as a nurse aide for many years. She was a member of the Superior Senior Center where she made many...
Rodney A. Lahti
Jun 22, 2026
Rodney Arlie Lahti, 90, of Oulu, WI passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, with the loving staff at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.
Rodney was born October 24, 1935, to Harvey and Olga (Mattson) Lahti in Ashland, WI.
He graduated from South Shore High School in 1953. Rodney married Mary Ann Tyykila on June 14, 1958.
He was employed for...
Lenore A. Kirkland
Jun 20, 2026
Our Momma, Our Grandma, Our GGMa .
Lenore Kirkland born 29 January 1935 drifted off peacefully on 20 June 2026. Passing on her terms, she managed to communicate to all her children in the saintliest of ways.
Sprite, funny, sarcastic, loving, precious, and feisty to the very end, she made it clear she wanted to leave this earth on her own terms. Her...
Richard "Rick" G. Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Richard "Rick" G. Smith III, 70, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
Rick was born on January 13, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard and Donna Mae (Ely) Smith Jr. He married Sandra "Sandy" Flaten on July 20, 1985, in South Range, Wisconsin.
Rick retired from...
Dennis J. Raas
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis J. Raas, 78, passed away with his family by his side in his home Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Dennis was born April 13, 1948, to Bernice (Ott) and Harry Raas in St. Paul, MN.
He was employed in the printing industry working for West Publishing for 37 years.
Dennis was a member of Trinty Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon where he volunteered...
Sonia L. Savage
Jun 17, 2026
Sonia Lee Savage, 83, of Lake Elmo, died Wednesday June 17, 2026, at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul.
She was born in Mauston, WI on February 14, 1943, the daughter of Adolph and Virginia Hansen.
Sonia married Thomas Savage on October 31, 1959, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage until his death in 2021. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, and...
Joanne Marie Osterlund
Jun 16, 2026
Joanne Marie Osterlund, 70, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 16, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Born on July 2, 1955, in Duluth to Helen (Laine) and Isadore Mikrot, Joanne lived a life filled with love, laughter, compassion, and devotion to family. She married the love of her life, Daniel...
Peter W. "Pete" Johnson
Jun 15, 2026
Peter W. “Pete” Johnson was born in Clarkston, Washington on October 1, 1952, and grew up on the family farm north of Brule, Wisconsin. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple in 1970 before attending UW-Superior. There he met the love of his life Shari Lowney. They married in Madison in 1991. Shari preceded him in death in 2020....
Terry L. Roe
Jun 15, 2026
Terry L. Roe, 72, of Superior, died Monday June 15, 2026, at his residence.
Terry was born in Superior on September 8, 1953, the son of Willard and Lucille (Krier) Roe.
He served his country in the US Navy. Terry enjoyed going to the casino and studying Astrology.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Barbara (James) Halladay, Janet...
Loretta M. Hall
Jun 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Loretta Hall, who left us peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 31, 1936, in the quaint town of Murray City, Ohio, Loretta was a beacon of love, compassion, and generosity throughout her remarkable life.
Loretta was...
Spencer L. Thompson
Jun 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Spencer Lowell Thompson
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Spencer Lowell Thompson, age 15, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 10, 2026.
Spencer was born on September 22, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, to his loving parents, Veronica (Bobby) Bunnell Tenney and Cory Thompson.
Born with Timothy Syndrome,...
Duane D. Betterman
Jun 10, 2026
Duane D. Betterman, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.
Duane was born in Miltona Township, MN on March 9, 1938, the son of Robert and Ella (Gezelle) Betterman.
He graduated from Two Harbors High School, with the class of 1956. On July 3, 1959, Duane and Jeanette Broers were married in...
Gail M. Bukowski
Jun 6, 2026
Gail M. Bukowski, 92, of Superior, died Saturday June 6, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born in Superior on February 16, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Louise (Girard) Newlander. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1952.
She married George Bukowski on November 28, 1953, and they celebrated 72 years...
Clarence E. Carlson
Jun 5, 2026
Clarence “Trigger” E. Carlson, 79, of Superior, died at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.
He was born in Superior on September 30, 1946, to William and Hazel (DeBrock) Carlson.
He graduated from Superior East High School in 1964 and worked for many years as a carpenter and millwright with the local union.
He married Donna Layman on September 3, 1975, and they...
John W. Bergren
Jun 5, 2026
John Ward Bergren, age 69, of Superior, passed away June 5th, 2026, after a short but courageous fight with Cancer.
John was born August 10th, 1956, in Superior to Ward and Doris (Deterling) Bergren. While he was growing up, he loved to work on cars and make things run. John graduated from Northwestern High School and after graduation he enlisted in...
Linda M. Erickson
Jun 3, 2026
Linda Marie Erickson, 48, of Duluth, died Wednesday June 3, 2026, at her residence.
Linda was born in Superior on September 18, 1977, the daughter of Edward “Ray Ray” and Virginia (Hoffman) Erickson.
She was working for Sevita TBI in Duluth.
Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia and her father “Ray Ray” died shortly after her on July 16, 2026....
Mary Beth Vargo
Jun 2, 2026
Mary Beth Vargo, 81, of Superior, WI passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with her family by her side at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Beth was born June 3, 1944, to Mary (McKeague) and Oswald Shellum in Superior.
She was employed as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 25 years and also shared her passion for books as...
Donna M. Wicklund
Jun 1, 2026
Donna M. Wicklund, age 91, of Superior, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living Community in Cloquet.
Donna was born on November 1, 1934 on her family farm in Duelm, to Joseph and Rena (Balder) Brambrink.
Donna married the love of her life, Leonard Wicklund, in 1958.
Together they shared 68 years of marriage, building a life centered...
Barbara Ann Sorenson
Jun 1, 2026
Barbara A. Sorenson, 85, a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Villa Marina in Superior.
Barbara was born on September 6, 1940, in Superior to parents, Harry and Evelyn (Olson) Baker. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1958. On July 3, 1959, Barb married Harvey Sorenson at Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior,...
