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Wyatt Lagerquist

Wyatt Lagerquist

Dec 7, 2022

Wyatt Lagerquist, 24, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Superior. He was born on April 13, 1998, to Michael Lagerquist and Michele Clemmer in Duluth, MN.

Wyatt was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and trapping. You could often find him on his snowmobile in the winter months or swimming in the...

Colleen M. Aird

Colleen M. Aird

Dec 6, 2022

Colleen Aird, age 99, of Duluth, MN, died December 6, 2022. She was born to Arthur LaJoie and Lillian (Durfee) Casey in the Allouez neighborhood of Superior, WI. She was a descendant of Chief Joseph Osaugie, a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and passionate about preserving Wisconsin Point. She wed Vernon Aird in...

Robert George Perrault

Robert George Perrault

Dec 6, 2022

Robert "Chief" G. Perrault, 62 of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in the Superior Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on May 12, 1960, in Minneapolis, MN to Rose (Koehler) and Maurice Perrault.  Robert enlisted into the US Army at the age of 16.

Robert was employed as a chef for local restaurants...

Jada N. Mcguirk

Jada N. Mcguirk

Dec 6, 2022

Jada Nicole McGuirk, 21, died  on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in her home.

She was born on August 6, 2001, in Delaware, OH to Melissa (Metz) and Jeffrey McGuirk.

Jada was employed at the Suites Hotel in Duluth; she was a valued employee that worked hard and was a great part of the team.  In...

Edwin Elmer Alholm

Edwin Elmer Alholm

Dec 4, 2022

Edwin Elmer Alholm, 82, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Superior, WI. Edwin was born on May 12, 1940, to Elmer and Wentla (Kirkus) Alholm.

Edwin was a United States Army Veteran. After serving in the Army, Edwin became a logger for many years. He later became a self-employed repair man specializing in repairing RV’s and...

Florence Rae Stensby

Florence Rae Stensby

Dec 4, 2022

Florence Rae Stensby, 89 of Superior, WI passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.

She was born on May 27, 1933, in Superior to Josephine (Blachut) and John Winek.

Florence was a 1951 graduate of Superior East High School.  She married William "Red" Stensby...

Larry D. Melloh

Larry D. Melloh

Dec 4, 2022

Please note: Service has been changed to Friday.

Larry D. Melloh, Sr., 80, of Superior went to his final resting place, Sunday December 4, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.

Larry was born in Menomonee, WI on Dec. 22, 1941, the son of Howard and Dorothy (Green) Melloh. He served his...

Leo Purnell Watnemoe

Leo Purnell Watnemoe

Dec 3, 2022

Leo Purnell Watnemoe, 81, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born on September 15, 1941, to Jergen and Mable (Wead) Watnemoe in Bagley, MN.

After Leo graduated from Iron River High School, he joined the United States Army. After leaving the Army, he got a job working as...

Eugene 'Bud' L. Cooper

Eugene 'Bud' L. Cooper

Dec 3, 2022

Eugene 'Bud' L. Cooper, 78, of Superior, died Saturday December 3, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Bud was born in Superior on April 19, 1944, the son of Lawrence and Eugina (Ovesen) Cooper. He married Irma Williams on May 10, 1964, and they celebrated 58 years of marriage.

He had a long career...

Lisa Ann Taylor

Lisa Ann Taylor

Dec 2, 2022

Lisa Ann Taylor, 55, of Superior, died Friday December 2, 2022, after a battle with Huntington's Disease at Superior Health and Rehab.

Lisa was born in Superior on April 13, 1967, the daughter of Renea (Gayken) and Jack Sheff, Jr.

Most important to her was spending time with her family. She was friend to many...

Todd A. Adams

Todd A. Adams

Dec 1, 2022

Todd A. Adams, 49, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

Todd was born on August 16, 1973, in Spooner, WI to Kenneth and Myrna Adams. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1991. Following graduation, he worked with his family in construction and worked many years in wholesale food sales....

Kip Mattison

Kip Mattison

Nov 30, 2022

Kip Michael Mattison, 66, Duluth resident, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 30, 1956 in Superior, WI to Wallace and Marjorie (Peterson) Mattison.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for many years.

Kip had a passion...

Dennis W. Edwards

Dennis W. Edwards

Nov 30, 2022

Family, friends, Brewers, and beer – that was Pokey Devito. Dennis Wesley Edwards, devoted husband and doting father sadly left this earth to reunite with his beloved wife of 51 years, Betty Jo, in Heaven on November 30, 2022, after a brief illness.

Dennis was a little league player, you can read about him in a book,...

Peter J. Wiskerchen

Peter J. Wiskerchen

Nov 30, 2022

Peter J. Wiskerchen, 91, of South Range, passed away after a year-long battle with prostate cancer on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.

Peter was born in South Range, Wisconsin on October 11, 1931, the son of Peter J. and Mary A. Wiskerchen.

Peter is survived by...

Craig James Engen

Craig James Engen

Nov 28, 2022

Craig James Engen, 47 of Duluth, died with his family by his side on Monday, November 28, 2022, in the Solvay Hospice House.

He was born on January 14, 1975, to Jim and Nancy (Gustafson) Engen in Duluth, MN.

Craig graduated from Denfeld High School in 1993 and enlisted in the US Army serving from...

Tammy R. Campbell

Tammy R. Campbell

Nov 28, 2022

Tammy R. Campbell, 59, of South Range, died Monday November 28, 2022, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Tammy was born in Superior on August 20, 1963, the daughter of Dhayle and Marilyn (Miller) Langley.

Family was most important to Tammy. She loved the outdoors with her boys, and she loved spending time with her...

Donald 'Donny' E. Haugen

Donald 'Donny' E. Haugen

Nov 27, 2022

Donald E. 'Donny' Haugen, 67, of Superior, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at his brother's (Thomas Haugen) residence in South Range, Wisconsin.

Donny was born in Superior on February 20, 1955, the son of John and Jean (Erickson) Haugen. Preceding him in death were his parents and niece, Lana...

Leroy L. Hanson

Leroy L. Hanson

Nov 24, 2022

LeRoy L. Hanson, 92, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. LeRoy was born in Superior on October 1, 1930, the son of Roy and Evelyn (Kennell) Hanson.

He was united in marriage to Beverly J. Canty on March 5, 1947, and they celebrated...

Brynnetta G. Wright

Brynnetta G. Wright

Nov 24, 2022

Brynnetta G. (Cannon) Wright, 60, was born in Chicago, IL, on September 7, 1962, to Sandra (Bozeman) and Wardell Cannon. She was raised by Sandra alongside Pope Wright, who adopted her in 1968.  She passed away of natural causes on November 24, 2022, at her home in St. Paul, MN.

Her schooling occurred in Chicago, IL, Muncie,...

Dwane Robert Anderson

Dwane Robert Anderson

Nov 22, 2022

Dwane Robert Anderson, 64, of Maple, WI, formerly of Duluth, MN, went to greet his Lord & Redeemer on November 22, 2022, after a hard-fought 9-month battle with brain cancer.

Dwane was born on July 12, 1958, in Duluth, to Robert and Beverly (Bergerson) Anderson. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1977 and went on...

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