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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lois E. Geiger
Jan 6, 2023
Lois Elaine Geiger, of Beehive Homes of Duluth, received the call of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2023 (Epiphany) to enter into her eternal home. Her life was defined by her relationship with Christ, and she lived out her faith in her commitment to 72 years of marriage, raising three children, and serving others. Lois will always...
Ernest L. Hartshorn
Jan 6, 2023
Ernest LeRoy Hartshorn, 85 of Superior, WI joined loved ones in heaven on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN with his son Joseph beside him, holding his hand.
Ernie was born at home on Conners Point in Superior on February 27, 1937, to Camiel and Dorothy Hartshorn.
He...
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