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Paul J. Pfalz

Paul J. Pfalz

Nov 7, 2022

Paul J. Pfalz, 69, of Superior, WI, formerly of St. Paul, died on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on June 8, 1953, in St. Paul, son of Rita and Donald Pfalz.

He worked in the printing industry and was a ten-year cancer survivor.

Music was his life. Music...

Kay Marie Riggio

Kay Marie Riggio

Nov 7, 2022

Kay Marie (Dahlberg) Riggio, 64, of Superior, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at her home. She was born in Superior on Jan. 24, 1958, the daughter of Edythe M. (Stevens) and Theodore A. Dahlberg, Sr.

Kay grew up in Poplar, attending Peace Lutheran Church and Poplar Elementary School. During High School she worked part time and...

Edwin Shaver

Edwin Shaver

Nov 4, 2022

Edwin C. Shaver, 61, a longtime Spooner resident, died Friday, November 4, 2022, in Superior. Edwin was born August 6, 1961, in Barnes, WI to Vern and Merle (Hathaway) Shaver.

Edwin served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for Precision Pipeline for many years.

Edwin loved spending time...

Margaret Larson

Margaret Larson

Nov 4, 2022

Margaret Larson, 78, longtime South Range resident, lost her battle with Dementia on Friday, November 4, 2022, in Cloquet, MN. Margaret was born on February 21, 1944, to Carl and Loretta (Harrington) Lukarila.

She graduated from Cathedral School in 1962. On June 9, 1962, Margaret and William “Bill” Larson were married at St. Anthony Catholic Church in...

Benjamin Thomas Bachinski

Benjamin Thomas Bachinski

Nov 1, 2022

Benjamin Thomas Bachinski, 36, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Asheville, North Carolina of a heart attack following complications from a cerebral stroke.

He was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Jill Marcovich Bachinski and James Bachinski on October 26, 1986.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jill Bachinski. Survivors include his father,...

Dolly Kimmes Cosgrove

Dolly Kimmes Cosgrove

Nov 1, 2022

Dolly Kimmes Cosgrove, 95, of Gordon, Wisconsin, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, All Saints' Day.

She was born on Oct. 13, 1927, to William "Bill" and Phoebe (Harty) Kimmes.  Dolly was baptized at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior. She married John "Jack" Clayton...

Quinn Rylan Musch

Quinn Rylan Musch

Oct 31, 2022

Quinn Rylan Musch, 36, died unexpectedly in Duluth, MN, Monday, October 31, 2022. Jeffrey and Naomi (Manz) Musch welcomed Quinn into the world on April 2, 1986 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He married Brandi Paulson on December 31, 2010, and they celebrated more than 11 years of marriage.

As an entrepreneur, Quinn was owner/operator of The Long...

Shirley Beck

Shirley Beck

Oct 31, 2022

Shirley (Larson) Beck, 93, Superior resident, died Monday, October 31, 2022, in Duluth, MN. Shirley was born on July 29, 1929, at home in Duluth, MN, the only child of Herbert and Signe (Abrahamson) Larson.

At the age of three, the family moved to Superior, WI where she attended and graduated from Central High School, the class...

Thomas C. Avis

Thomas C. Avis

Oct 30, 2022

Thomas C. Avis, 57, of Solon Springs, died on October 30, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Tom was born on December 17, 1964, the son of Mary Ann (Nelson) and Raymond Avis.

He was united in marriage to Susan Bachman in Superior on March 2, 1987.

Tom was in...

Patty (Pat) Jeanne Hansen

Patty (Pat) Jeanne Hansen

Oct 29, 2022

Patty (Pat) Jeanne Hansen, 79, passed away on October 29, 2022, after a 3.5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Pat was born on March 8, 1943, to Arthur and Audrey (Haacke) Lund in Aitkin, MN.

Pat grew up in Hay Point, MN. She graduated from Hill City, MN in 1961. After graduating she moved to Minneapolis, MN.

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William (Bill) Lloyd Kimmes Sr.

William (Bill) Lloyd Kimmes Sr.

Oct 28, 2022

William (Bill) Lloyd Kimmes Sr, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday October 28th, 2022 on the Feast of Saint Jude, his patron saint, whom he prayed to daily.

He was born November 2nd, 1931 to William and Phoebe (Harty) Kimmes. Bill was baptized at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, Wisconsin.

He married...

Bradley J. Cristilly

Bradley J. Cristilly

Oct 27, 2022

Bradley John Cristilly, 59, of Poplar, passed unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on June 25, 1963, in Monrovia, California, the son of Louie (Chris) and Karen Cristilly.

Brad was united in marriage to Lorna Marie Johnson on October 12, 1985, at Mission Covenant Church...

Cierra "Cece" R. Dorin

Cierra "Cece" R. Dorin

Oct 26, 2022

Cierra “CeCe” Ruthmarie Dorin (17), longtime resident of Superior, passed away October 26, 2022 in Children’s Minnesota hospital, Minneapolis, MN after a brief illness.

Cierra was born in Milwaukee, WI, July 2, 2005. Tom and Katy (Meys) Dorin brought CeCe home as their Foster-Daughter in September of 2005, and adopted her on August 16, 2006. She was...

Waino A. Yrjanainen

Waino A. Yrjanainen

Oct 26, 2022

Waino A. Yrjanainen, 90, longtime Brule, WI resident, passed away peacefully, October 26, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. He was born in Vaasa, Finland February 17, 1932, the son of John Yrjanainen and Impi (Myllykangas) Yrjanainen.

Waino Yrjanainen was united in marriage to Nona Johnson in November of 1952, and they...

Kelly Michelle Carlson

Kelly Michelle Carlson

Oct 26, 2022

Kelly Michelle Carlson, 57 of Superior, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born on March 5, 1965, in Duluth, MN to Betty (Koutsoyan) and T. David Carlson.

Kelly was employed as a CNA a various nursing homes over the years.  She loved cooking,...

Marianne H. Granquist

Marianne H. Granquist

Oct 24, 2022

Marianne Helen Granquist, 76 of South Range passed away in her home on Monday, October 24, 2022.

She was born on December 17, 1945, in Superior, WI to Helen (Nygren) and William Monberg.

Marianne married Robert Granquist on March 21, 1975, and they recently celebrated 47 years of marriage.

She was employed as...

Jean Marie Madsen

Jean Marie Madsen

Oct 23, 2022

Jean M. Madsen died Saturday, October 23, 2022, at age 90 at New Perspective Senior Living. She was born in Brule, WI to Ernest and Emelia Westlund on May 23, 1932. She married John Madsen on July 14, 1951.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, daughter June Maureen, sons James and John Madsen, son-in-law Mark...

Ross J. Sutherland

Ross J. Sutherland

Oct 23, 2022

Ross John Sutherland, 61, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was born to James and Shirley (Geiger) Sutherland on October 20, 1961, in Superior, WI.

Ross served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was employed for many years at Georgia Pacific.

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Allissa A. Penney

Allissa A. Penney

Oct 22, 2022

Allissa Ann Penney, 33, of Rice Lake, WI and former long-time Superior, WI resident, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Rice Lake. Allissa was born October 6, 1989 to Lynne and Tom Penney.

Allissa’s greatest love was her daughter Hope. Allissa loved to craft and garden with Hope by her side. Allissa was a wonderful...

Jean M. Stensland

Jean M. Stensland

Oct 22, 2022

Jean Stensland, 87, Superior resident, died October 22, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born May 31, 1935 to Alvin and Marie (Nielson) Siverson in Superior, WI.

On November 7, 1959 she was united in marriage with John B. Stensland, Jr. and together they raised three children.

Jean is survived by...

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