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Shirley M. (Kauti) Archambault

Shirley M. (Kauti) Archambault

Apr 26, 2022

Shirley M. (Kauti) Archambault, 81, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her family by her side. She was born in Superior on September 25, 1940, the daughter of Leonard and Delpha (Severin) Kauti.

Shirley graduated high school and worked as a...

Geraldine "Gerry" Louise Pioro

Geraldine "Gerry" Louise Pioro

Apr 26, 2022

Geraldine Louise Pioro, 82 of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Essentia Health Superior.  She was born on May 7, 1939, to Martin and Emma (Walimaki) Ford in Superior.  Gerry was employed as a bookkeeper with NBC Bank for many years.  In her spare time, she enjoyed working with ceramics, sewing, and crocheting.  Gerry loved animals...

Roy Melvin Harju

Roy Melvin Harju

Apr 26, 2022

Roy Melvin Harju, 80, of Superior, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

He was born September 10, 1941, son of John and Helen Harju in Pelkie, Michigan.

On October 16, 1961, Roy Harju and Marvis MacKenzie were united in marriage, in Superior, WI.

For 43 years he worked...

Irene J. Gunderson

Irene J. Gunderson

Apr 25, 2022

Irene Jennie Gronroos was born on May 29, 1922, in Bennett, Wisconsin to Eli and Sanni Gronroos.  On April 25, 2022, Irene passed away at UW-Madison Hospital, Wisconsin

Irene moved from her Brule, Wisconsin, farm after her husband Waino J. Tikkanen whom she married in 1943 passed away in 1974.  Thereafter, she lived a few years in...

Dale C. Piggott

Dale C. Piggott

Apr 25, 2022

Dale C. Piggott, 88, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Monday, April 25, 2022, at Twin Ports Rehabilitation with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lawler, MN on September 20, 1933, the son of Clayton and Hazel (Lehto) Piggott.

He graduated from Central High School, class of 1951.

Dale was united in...

Patsy L. Wiitala

Patsy L. Wiitala

Apr 25, 2022

Patsy L. Wiitala, 78, longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully, Monday, April 25, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her husband and loving family by her side. She was born in Superior, WI, January 23, 1944, the daughter of Unno and Elsie (Lintula) Kiiski.

She graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1962...

Mike B. Mattson

Mike B. Mattson

Apr 25, 2022

Michael Brian Mattson, 61, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Monday, April 25, 2022, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Superior, WI on February 5, 1961, the son of Donald and Annette (Salen) Mattson.

Mike graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to drive for Kimmes Oil for...

Joseph Robert Bednar Gustafson

Joseph Robert Bednar Gustafson

Apr 24, 2022

Joseph Robert Bednar Gustafson, 39, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN on December 13, 1982, the son of Robert and Kim (Leone) Gustafson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to attend Lake Superior College for autobody technician....

Matthew W. Austin

Matthew W. Austin

Apr 22, 2022

Matthew W. Austin, 53, longtime resident of Port Wing, WI died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Poplar, Wisconsin. He was born in Ames, IA, October 19, 1968, the son of Douglas and Denise (Newman) Austin. Graduated from Northwestern High School in 1987.

Matt was united in marriage to Cindy Rhode on September 27, 2013, and...

Kazuko Kresch

Kazuko Kresch

Apr 22, 2022

Kazuko Kresch, 89, town of Minong, died Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 2, 1933, in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan, daughter of Genmatsu Maeda and Mitsu Noguchi.

On October 18, 1961, Kazuko and George Kresch were united in marriage at the American Consulate in Sapporo, Japan.

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Eleanor Fern Paulson

Eleanor Fern Paulson

Apr 17, 2022

Eleanor Fern Paulson, 94 died on Sunday, April 17, 2022, in her home with her family by her side.  She was born on March 11, 1928, in Minong, WI to Edward and Fern (Wilcox) Lamberg.  Eleanor was employed with the Superior School District, working 34 years as an elementary teacher.

Eleanor was the president and member of...

Randolph W. Axt

Randolph W. Axt

Apr 16, 2022

Randolph W. “Randy” Axt, 72, former longtime Superior resident died peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Cerenity Senior Care Center in White Bear Lake, MN. He was born in Superior January 28, 1950, the son of William E. and Alice C. (Claassen) Axt.

Randy graduated high school and went on to earn his master's degree in...

Mary Beth Manderscheid

Mary Beth Manderscheid

Apr 16, 2022

Mary Beth (Gedde) Manderscheid, 71, of Superior, WI passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Duluth, MN. Mary Beth was born December 7, 1950, to Raymond F. and Marvel L. (Bales) Gedde.

Mary Beth was united in marriage with Gary G. Manderscheid in December of 1974 and spent the next 48 years together.

Mary Beth...

Agnes Mae Atkinson

Agnes Mae Atkinson

Apr 16, 2022

Agnes Mae Atkinson, also known as "Jett Atkinson," lifelong resident of the northland and currently residing in Carlton, Minnesota, passed away after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer at Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN, on April 16, 2022.

She was born on January 29, 1962, in Superior WI the daughter of Ralph and Agnes Mae Rose Atkinson...

Nelda May (Slick) St. George

Nelda May (Slick) St. George

Apr 15, 2022

Nelda May (Slick) St. George, 86, formerly of Superior, WI, and of Mt. Iron, MN, died Friday April 15, 2022, in Duluth, MN. Nelda was born on February 6, 1936, to Rex James and Olive May (Brittan) Slick.

Nelda was united into marriage to Bernard Leroy St. George on September 18, 1951. She worked for many years...

Joseph E. Balcer Jr.

Joseph E. Balcer Jr.

Apr 12, 2022

Joseph E. Balcer Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday April 12th, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born in Superior, WI, November 26th, 1944, the oldest son of Joseph and Adrianne (Van Massenhove) Balcer Sr.

Joe worked for the Douglas County Sheriff Department and Superior Police Department as a Jailer, Deputy Sheriff, and Emergency...

Richard E. Senn

Richard E. Senn

Apr 12, 2022

Richard Edward Senn, 71, lifelong Superior resident passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Rick was loved by many for his quick wit, buoyant spirit, curmudgeonly attitude, and ability to encourage conversation in any setting. He was employed as a track laborer...

Lynn M. Crary

Lynn M. Crary

Apr 11, 2022

Lynn Marie Crary, 78, former resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home in Buffalo, MN with her loving family by her side. She was born in superior on March 25, 1944, the daughter of Ingvar M. and Florence M. (Johnson) Holter.

Lynn loved her children and grandchildren and was the...

Joseph Sylvester Jones, Jr.

Joseph Sylvester Jones, Jr.

Apr 11, 2022

Joseph Sylvester Jones, Jr., 88 of Superior, WI died on Monday, April 11, 2022, in his home.

He was born on January 23, 1934, to Joseph and Blanch (Horner) Jones, Sr. in North Field, MN.

Joseph enlisted with the US Navy and was stationed in Hawaii. He was a member of the American Legion and...

Troy Allan Kyromaki

Troy Allan Kyromaki

Apr 11, 2022

Troy Allan Kyromaki, 54 of Superior died in his home on Monday, April 11, 2022.  He was born on March 21, 1968, in Duluth, MN to Judith (Van Horn) and Arto Kyromaki.  After graduating high school Troy enlisted in the US Army serving in Iraq during Desert Storm. Troy loved to drive heavy equipment. He worked at Burlington Northern...

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