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Michelle R. Brown

Michelle R. Brown

May 12, 2022

Michelle R. Brown, 50, longtime Superior resident died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home. She was born in Dearborn, MI, March 19, 1972, the daughter of Calvin and Lela Elizabeth (Milton) Cadreau.

Michelle was a graduate of Taylor High School, class of 1990.

She was united in marriage to Jeremy Brown on July 14,...

Lou Ellen Alexson

Lou Ellen Alexson

May 11, 2022

In the early evening of May 11, 2022, Lou Ellen Virginia Alexson died at the age of 87 at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI. Lou Ellen was the daughter of John and Leona (Triggs) Stotelmyer, born on July 24, 1934. She graduated from Martinsburg High School in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1951. While stationed with the U.S....

Faye I. Martell

Faye I. Martell

May 8, 2022

Faye I. Martell, 91, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Mother’s Day May 8th, 2022, at her home in Iron River, WI.

In loving memory of our mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt.

Faye was born Nov 27, 1930, in Lakeview, Oregon to Howard Benjamin Boorman and Grace Helen DiChristina Boorman.

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Betty Jane Crist

Betty Jane Crist

May 7, 2022

Betty Jane Crist, 96, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday May 7, 2022, at Aspen Health and Rehab in South Range, WI.

Betty was born in Superior on July 12, 1925, to Arthur and Gladys Dahlberg. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Crist, on July 18, 1946, and they celebrated 57 years together until his passing...

Jeffrey A. Pohjonen

Jeffrey A. Pohjonen

May 5, 2022

Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Pohjonen, 56 of Proctor, MN passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth from complications of longtime Covid.

He was born on January 13, 1966, to Jerry and Camille (Hermanson) Pohjonen in Duluth, MN.  Jeff married Mary Rochon in Proctor, MN on March 8, 1991.

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Richard "Dick" M. Parish

Richard "Dick" M. Parish

May 1, 2022

Long time area educator Richard “Dick” M. Parish died May 1, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, at the age of 92. Dick was born on September 19, 1929, to Vincent and Lily Parish. He lived in Superior and Lake Nebagamon his entire life.

Dick was a 1948 graduate of Superior Central High School. He joined the Naval...

Nicole L. Timmons

Nicole L. Timmons

May 1, 2022

On May 1, 2022, a beautiful, intelligent, passionate, free-spirited woman was ripped out of the arms of those who loved her.

Nicole Louise (Spencer) Timmons, 43, St. Paul, MN, died a broken and alone woman as the result of a number of things, the pandemic, struggle with a meth addiction, and a broken heart are ultimately what...

Patricia Ann Wermter

Patricia Ann Wermter

Apr 30, 2022

Patricia Ann (Smith) Wermter, 89 passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her daughter Annie's house.  She was born in Superior, WI on November 3, 1932, the daughter of Richard, Sr., and Nellie (Thompson) Smith. Patricia married Marvin Frank Wermter on February 22, 1958, at Christ Lutheran Church in Superior, enjoying 55 years together before his passing in...

William 'Bill' Russell Minor

William 'Bill' Russell Minor

Apr 28, 2022

William 'Bill' Russell Minor, 63, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Villa Marina in Superior shortly after midnight on April 28, 2022, after nearly a year of battling terminal brain cancer.

He was born July 9 th , 1958, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Robert Andrew Minor and Lois Milner Craswell Minor. He graduated in 1976 from...

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...

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