Obituaries

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,...

Feb 12, 2023

Daniel Howard Barker, 79, of Foxboro, WI, died February 12, 2023 at Aspen Health and Rehab, South Range, WI. He was born to Howard and Esther (Anderson) Barker January 26, 1944 in Superior, WI.

Dan grew up in Billings Park, graduated from Superior Central in 1962, and married his high school sweetheart DeAnn Clemensen in 1964. He...

Feb 11, 2023

Warren James Nelson, 95, of Superior, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Betty’s Harbor located within New Perspective Senior Living facility in Superior. Warren was born in Superior on December 16, 1927, the son of George and Loretta (Reimer) Nelson. He grew up in the Foxboro area.

He was married to the love of his life, Marjorie...

Feb 9, 2023

Nevola Jean Smull, 91, of Superior and formerly of Duluth, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

She was born November 6, 1931, in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Cecil and Florence Smull.

Nevola worked for Goodwill, Duluth Shelter Workshop, and Jeno's for many years.

Some of her interests included drawing,...

Feb 9, 2023

John R. Rawn, 74, of Superior, died February 9, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

John was born on August 17, 1948, the son of Vernon and Hannah (Lindquist) Rawn. He is survived by a brother, James Rawn of Superior.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Feb 8, 2023

Richard W. “Dick” Riedasch, 80, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Superior on January 2, 1943, the son of Richard H. and Mae (Kolstad) Riedasch.

After high school, Dick went on to earn his master’s degree in Education and dedicated himself...

Feb 8, 2023

Beverly 'Bev' J. Shears, 88, formerly of Superior and currently of Duluth, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital.

Beverly was born in Duluth on Sept 2, 1934, the daughter of David and Edna (Youngkrantz) Felt.

Bev was married to Oryle Maynard from February 28, 1952, until his passing on December 28, 1984,...

Feb 7, 2023

Betty L. Peterson, 92, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her loving family beside her. She was born to Frank and Helen (Mihalak) Zelma on November 20, 1930 in Superior, WI.

She graduated from Central High School, Superior. On April 11, 1953 she married Wallace “Wally” Peterson...

Feb 4, 2023

Elizabeth 'Casey' R. Peterson, 63, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday February 4, 2023, surrounded by her family at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Elizabeth was born on August 3, 1959, the daughter of Michael and Mary Alice (Byrnes) Culhane. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of...

Feb 2, 2023

Paulette J. Grymala, 63, lifelong Superior resident died peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with loving family by her side.

She was born in Superior, May 26, 1959, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Gronski) Martineau.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1977.

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