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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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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