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Robert P. Beck Iii

Robert P. Beck Iii

Jan 25, 2023

Robert P. Beck III, 79, of Superior, died Wednesday January 25, 2023.

Robert was born in Cleveland, OH on February 2, 1943, the son of Bernice and Robert Beck, Jr. He married Lynette Zoltak on Dec. 27, 1963, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage.

He had worked for the Railroad and then for Peavey...

Sally C. Budnick

Sally C. Budnick

Jan 22, 2023

Sally C. Budnick, 69, of Superior, died Sunday January 22, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Sally was born in Superior on November 3, 1953, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Rasmussen) Schlais.

Sally was a Business Teacher at University of Wisconsin Superior.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Marylin Louise Burger

Marylin Louise Burger

Jan 20, 2023

Marylin Louise Burger, 89, longtime area resident, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home in Barnes, WI.

Marylin was born on April 17, 1933, in Superior to Eugene and Alyce David, their third child. She graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1951.

Marylin loved spending time with her family. She looked...

Hailey N. Eastman

Hailey N. Eastman

Jan 20, 2023

Hailey Nicole Eastman, 19, of Superior, died suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth of an undiagnosed cardiac condition.

She was born on January 3, 2004, in Duluth, the daughter of Amanda (McMeekin) and Nicholas Eastman.

Hailey is a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many. She is...

Thomas "Tom" E. Sperling

Thomas "Tom" E. Sperling

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas E. Sperling, Jr., 76, of Superior, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

He was born October 6, 1946, son of Thomas E. and Angeline T. (Proffit) Sperling.

Tom proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam until his honorable discharge.

He worked on the railroad...

Debra Jean Gustafson

Debra Jean Gustafson

Jan 18, 2023

Debra Jean Gustafson, 66, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 18, 2023, at her home in Hawthorne, WI with loving family by her side.

She was born in Superior on December 10, 1956, the daughter of John and Roselyn (Calender) Pison.

Debra was united in marriage to William “Bill” Gustafson, October 30, 1976, and...

Meredith Kay Manley

Meredith Kay Manley

Jan 17, 2023

Meredith Kay Manley, 84, a life long Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home with family by her side.

She was born in Superior on November 26, 1938, the daughter of Theodore and Emma (Mosintine) Nelson.

Meredith graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, class of 1956. She...

Nancy C. Nummi

Nancy C. Nummi

Jan 16, 2023

Nancy Carol (Jarvi) Nummi, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at New Perspective-Betty’s Harbor in Superior after a long and courageous battle with Lewy body dementia.

Nancy was born on September 8, 1939 in Superior, WI to Tyyne (Rinda) and Peter Jarvi. After graduating from Central High School in 1957, she was employed...

Ernest A. Vennerstrom

Ernest A. Vennerstrom

Jan 16, 2023

Ernest A. Vennerstrom passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 94. A resident of Lake Nebagamon all his life. He was born on August 28, 1928, to Arthur Vennerstrom and Ida E. Vennerstrom. He attended grade school in Lake Nebagamon, graduated from Poplar High School, and later from Superior State Technical College and Vocational School....

Gregory Joseph Roman

Gregory Joseph Roman

Jan 15, 2023

Gregory Joseph Roman, 74, of Oliver, WI and Mesa, AZ, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Greg was born in Duluth, MN on May 14, 1948, to Joe and Lillian (Westberg) Roman.

Greg graduated from Denfeld High School in 1966.  He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1970, including a combat tour...

Karen L. Olson

Karen L. Olson

Jan 15, 2023

Karen L. Olson, 80, of Superior, died Sunday January 15, 2023, at Aspen Health and Rehab.

Karen was born in Superior on Feb. 25, 1942, the daughter of Albin and Geneva (Rygg) Beckwell.

She had worked as a nurse for various Twin Ports companies. Karen enjoyed taking care of her pets and was an avid...

Randolph 'Randy' R. Morgel

Randolph 'Randy' R. Morgel

Jan 14, 2023

Randolph 'Randy' R. Morgel, 67, of Iron River, WI and formerly of Hermantown, MN, died Saturday January 14, 2023, from complications of cancer.

Randy was born in St. Paul, MN on June 29, 1955, the son of Louis and Gladys (Korneck) Morgel.

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Gary W. Good

Gary W. Good

Jan 11, 2023

Gary Woodrow Good was born on June 19, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas to Woodrow and Veita Good. He passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 at St. Mary's hospice in Duluth, Minnesota just two weeks after he and his wife had celebrated their New Year's Eve fiftieth wedding anniversary

As a child, Gary grew up in...

William "Bill" Bennett Kirkland

William "Bill" Bennett Kirkland

Jan 10, 2023

William Bennett "Bill" Kirkland departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the age of 88 peacefully at a care center in Duluth, Minnesota. Bill was born on June 2, 1934.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Ira Byrd Kirkland and Marcella Bennett, as well as sisters, Virginia, and Ella.

He...

Troy Edward Moen

Troy Edward Moen

Jan 10, 2023

Troy Edward Moen, 33, of Superior died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born on May 2, 1989, in Duluth the son of Elizabeth Mac Donald and Howard Moen, Jr.

Troy worked as a roofer as a subcontractor for various companies over the years and was a handy...

Nancy K. Christenson

Nancy K. Christenson

Jan 9, 2023

Nancy K. Christenson, 88, a long time Superior resident, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born November 12, 1934 in Superior to Melvin and Ida (Nelson) Christenson.

Nancy graduated in 1953 from Superior Central High School. She was employed for many years as clerical staff at MP&L...

Donald L. Olson

Donald L. Olson

Jan 9, 2023

Donald L. Olson, 73, of Superior, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born on April 22, 1949, in Superior, the son of Albin and Betsy (Slick) Olson.

Don graduated from Northwestern High School in 1967 and obtained a Broad Science Degree from UWS. He worked as an...

James "Jim" Misfeldt

James "Jim" Misfeldt

Jan 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Misfeldt, 82, on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born on September 15, 1940, in Bloomer, WI to Harold and Helen (Sokup) Misfeldt. He spent most of his life as a resident of Superior.

He...

Terry L. Noyes

Terry L. Noyes

Jan 7, 2023

Terry Lee Noyes, 72, of Superior, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born in Superior on February 18, 1950, the son of Alanson Noyes and Hellen (Noyes) Kervina.

Terry is survived by his caring, loving wife of 51 years Mary (Wiskerchen)...

Lyn Hendrickson

Lyn Hendrickson

Jan 7, 2023

Lyn Hendrickson, 68 of Superior, WI passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

She was born August 6, 1954, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Lyn married Steven Hendrickson November 20, 1992, in Duluth, MN.

Lyn worked various places over the years, but her passion was...

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