Obituaries

Mar 19, 2026

James Baxter Ross Jr. of Superior, WI passed away surrounded by his family at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from complications of lung cancer.

Born in Superior, WI on July 26, 1945 to Louise and James Ross. He graduated in 1963 from East High School in Superior.

James married Terry DeBrock...

Mar 18, 2026

Kevin M. Rochon, age 42, of Superior, died Wednesday March 18, 2026, in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born on December 8, 1983, to Carol Rochon and Robert Howes in Duluth. Kevin graduated high school and was employed at The Challenge Center in Superior. He loved bowling, going to bingo with his mom and...

Mar 18, 2026

Peter J. Jablonski, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with his wife by his side at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.

Peter was born on June 28, 1949, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Seraphine (Ciurleo) and Leonard Jablonski. He graduated from high school and went on to earn diplomas in mechanical drafting and auto mechanics....

Mar 16, 2026

Louis E. Bergeron, 76, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in his home.

Louis was born June 7, 1949, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Elise (Page) and Arthur Bergeron.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, Louis studied martial arts and he was...

Mar 15, 2026

Julia "Julie" Ann Dalbec, 85, of Superior, died Sunday March 15, 2026, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Julie was born in Superior on October 22, 1940, the daughter of Lewis and Eileen (Wenger) James.

She married Gerald Dalbec on August 1, 1960, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage until his death in 2011....

Mar 15, 2026

Marcia K. Barry, 81, of Hermantown, MN and Gordon, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Superior on August 19, 1944, she was the daughter of William and Katherine (Polglase) Rehnstrand.

Marcia graduated with the class of 1962 from Superior...

Mar 13, 2026

Colleen Marie Mandelin, lovingly known as "Cooks," age 60 born May 11th, 1965, passed away March 13th, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with serious illness.

Colleen was a deeply loved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend. Though the shortest in the family, she had a strong and steady presence and was known for her...

Mar 12, 2026

Peggy Jo Sandahl, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in her home.

Peggy was born November 30, 1951 to Myrtle (Cole) and James Lanswick in Superior, WI.

She loved listening to music, visiting thrift stores and going to rummage sales.  Peggy enjoyed spending time with her family and consider her group home friends...

Mar 10, 2026

Evelyn B. Hagen, 94, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Evelyn was born on March 29, 1931, at their home in Danbury, Wisconsin, to Luella (Reese) and Clarence Guetschow. She graduated from Central High School in 1948.

Evelyn met Robert Hagen at Bethel Lutheran Church...

Mar 8, 2026

Robert J. Zembo, 81, of Foxboro, WI, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence.

Robert was born June 14, 1944, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Elinore (Anderson) Zembo.

He spent most of his life in Superior and worked many years as a heavy equipment operator. Robert married Linda Ross September 11,...

Mar 8, 2026

Cindy Faria-Wells, 62, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by loving family and grandchildren.

Born on 10/12/1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Beatrice Youngblood (Bea) and Chester Eugene Wells (Bud), Cindy grew up with a deep love for the outdoors. She especially enjoyed fishing, riding ATV trails, and spending time outside with...

Mar 7, 2026

Ronald Orlandi, 67, Superior, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on March 7, 2026.

Ron was born August 18, 1958, in Superior, WI to Ronald and Marilyn Orlandi. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1977. Ron went on to work for the grain elevators after high school and bartended for many years for places like...

Mar 7, 2026

Peter Thomas Kervina, 84, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Dove Health Care in Superior, WI.

Peter was born October 11, 1941 to Florence (Filiatrault) and Frank Kervina in Oliver, WI. He graduated from Central High School in 1959 and enlisted in the US Army that same year and then he enlisted with the US Navy...

Mar 6, 2026

Karin M. Colby, 85 of Maple, WI, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Karin was born November 30, 1940 to Marie (Bodin) and Swan Lundberg in Duluth, MN.

She married Arnie Colby February 15, 1958 at Gloria Day Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN. Karin was employed as...

Mar 5, 2026

Judith C. Cochrane, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.

Judy was born and resided in Superior, WI on February 9, 1937 the daughter of Julie and Carroll Anderson.  She graduated from Cathedral School. She was employed at the YMCA for many years as one of the infant and...

Mar 5, 2026

Carla Rae Moe, 57, of Superior, WI, passed away suddenly Thursday March 05, 2026, peacefully at home in her sleep.

Carla was born to Sandra (Belanger) and Coco Johnson on November 29, 1968, at Memorial Hospital in Superior, WI. She married Karl Moe on May 21, 1988. Carla's career consisted of being a 911 dispatcher for Douglas...

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4th, 2026, our hearts were shattered by the sudden loss of Mitchell Gary Lindstrom at the age of 64. A lifelong Superior resident, Mitch was born on December 12, 1961, to Rhoda (Lind) and Gary Lindstrom. He graduated from Superior High School in 1980 and went on to earn bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Elementary Education...

Mar 4, 2026

Duane J. "Bucky" Smith, 67, passed away on March 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Bucky was born in Superior, WI on March 10, 1958 to Judy "Finn" and Philip "Hyper" Smith.

A highly skilled carpenter by trade, Bucky was widely admired for his exceptional skill and dedication to his craft. Friends, relatives, and...

Mar 3, 2026

Fredolph "Fred" Arnold Tunell Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2026.

Fred was born on December 5, 1934, in Cambridge to Fredolph and Violet (Nelson) Tunell. He was raised on the family farm east of Cambridge on Skogman Lake, where he learned the values of hard work, faith, and family. He attended Moody School,...

Mar 1, 2026

** PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER, BARB'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY MARCH 20th FROM 4:00 - 7::00 pm **

Barbara Lou Brown, born on the 3rd of June, 1940, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2026, aged eighty-five.

Barbara grew up in Superior, WI and graduated high school from...