Obituaries

Sep 22, 2022

Wade Alan Beede, 51, of Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly, Thursday, September 22, 2022. Wade was born April 5, 1971, in Duluth MN, the son of Jerry and Delores (Savela) Beede. He grew up in Rice Lake Township and attended Duluth Central High School.

Wade loved the outdoors; he would often photograph beautiful scenery and animals. He was...

Sep 22, 2022

William R. King, 82, lifelong area resident died peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home in Lake Nebagamon, WI with his loving family by his side. He was born in Superior, WI, March 31, 1940, the son of Howard and Jean (McMeekin) King.

He was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior,...

Sep 20, 2022

Richard V. Anderson, 82, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI died peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born in Superior, WI August 25, 1940, the son of Volmer and Marguerite (Ericson) Anderson.

Richard married the love of his life, Sandra Norman on August 7, 1959, and...

Sep 20, 2022

Roberta (Bobbie) Ellen Dumonsau (née Hanson) passed peacefully and pain-free with her family vigilantly by her side on Tuesday, September 20 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn.

Bobbie was born on May 31, 1954, in Superior, Wis. to Bob and Prudy (Tart) Hanson. She spent her childhood in Hayward, Wis. with her siblings and cousins before...

Sep 19, 2022

Robert H. 'Bob' Bergstrom, 84, of Superior, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Robert was born in Superior on May 29, 1938, the son of John and Jeanette (Peterson) Bergstrom.

He had worked for over 30 years at Northwood Technical College (WITC) retiring as the Director of Technical and Industrial...

Sep 17, 2022

Jean "Jeannie" M. Kieliszewski, 74, of Superior, died on September 17, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, MN.

Jeannie was born in Superior on January 27, 1948, daughter of Edward and Maxine (Ryberg) Campbell.

Jean Campbell and Raymond Kieliszewski were united in marriage on May 8, 1970, in Superior.

She graduated from...

Sep 15, 2022

Beverly A. Schumacher, 90, of Superior, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth, with her family at her bedside.

Charles and Agnes VanHorn welcomed their second daughter into this world on May 31, 1932, and named her Beverly Ann.

Losing her mom at...

Sep 14, 2022

Judith "Judi" Faye Verkeyn, 79 of Superior, WI died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in her home with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Dec. 15, 1942, in Two Harbors, MN to Faye and Harold (Pearson) Hansen.

Judi married David Verkeyn on Aug. 5, 1966, in Duluth, MN. She was employed with...

Sep 11, 2022

Kent James Gurtner, 57, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Kent was born in Rochester, MN on March 4, 1965, the son of Samuel and Arlone (Amdahl) Gurtner where he was raised until 1976 when the family to the Top o’ the Morn Resort...

Sep 10, 2022

Magen T. McCorison, 34, of Duluth, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her residence.

Magen was born in Duluth on Jan. 6, 1988, the daughter of Peter and Luann (Rose) McCorison.

Magen was a sassy strong woman, beautiful mother, and cherished daughter. She loved all things luxurious, soft, and especially pink.  She was artistic...

Sep 8, 2022

Judith “Judie” L. Strandberg, 79, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Bayshore Residence in Duluth, MN.

Judie was born in Lincoln, NE, on November 25, 1942, the daughter of Orlin and Alice (Riley) Nye. Her family moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI, where Judie graduated in 1960 from Sevastopol High School. In...

Sep 7, 2022

Alexander E. Schlais, 21, of Superior, WI, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born in Duluth on May 22, 2001, the son of Ken and Barbara (Lind) Schlais and grew up—along with an older and a younger sister—in Superior, WIS. An energetic and adventurous youngster, he was...

Sep 7, 2022

Alan James "Jimmy" Lisdahl, 78, of Lake Nebagamon passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI with his loving family by his side.

Alan was born in Superior on May 20, 1944, the son of Ingwald and Edna (Isaacson) Lisdahl. He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1962....

Sep 7, 2022

Joanne K. Goldberg (Ansell) passed away after a brief illness on September 7, 2022, at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, CO, with her sons at her side.

Joanne was born in Superior, WI, on October 24, 1947, to David and Katherine Ansell. She graduated from...

Sep 4, 2022

Samantha Jo, 'Sami Jo' Roske, 26, of Plymouth, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Plymouth from natural causes of an undiagnosed heart condition.

Sami was born on Jan. 9, 1996, in Duluth, MN the daughter of Scott and Traci (Wangerin) Roske.

She graduated from Superior High School with the class of 2014...

Sep 4, 2022

Tony "Antonio" Leo Chavez, 54 of Oliver, WI died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, due to complications of a stroke.

He was born April 7, 1968, in Tucumcari, NM to Betty Aragon and James Chavez.

Tony married the love of his life Marie Hemmingsen on March 20, 1987, in Nashville, TN.

Tony was...

Sep 3, 2022

Letha Suzanne Costello, 85, passed away on Friday, 3 September, at her home in Iron River, WI, surrounded by her family.

Suzie was born in the family's home on November 7, 1936, to Vern and Elmira Knapp in Iron River, WI. A fun fact is that seven years earlier, her future husband, Tom, was born in the...

Sep 3, 2022

Bruce W. Bachand, 80, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet.

Bruce was born in Superior on August 26, 1942, the son of Vernon and Vera (Forest) Bachand.

He and Cherie were married on October 25, 1963, and they enjoyed 55 years of unconditional love until...

Sep 2, 2022

Susan Jan Elstad (Gollinger), age 57 of Duluth, MN died Friday September 2, 2022, in a car accident. She was born October 6, 1964, in Duluth, MN.

Sue was a proud 1983 graduate of Duluth Cathedral (Marshall) and 35-year partner in the family business, Diamond Drilling and Supply, alongside her husband Ren. Sue was one in a...

Sep 1, 2022

Roger W. Higgins, 73, of Superior died Thursday, September 1, 2022, unexpectedly of natural causes at the Old Vermillion Trail Hunting Preserve.

Roger was born in Superior on November 2, 1948, the son of Roger A. and Marjorie Higgins.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966. He married Patricia Hase...