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Elizabeth J. Peterson

Elizabeth J. Peterson

Feb 20, 2022

Elizabeth Jean (Werner) Peterson, age 98 of Superior, Wisconsin passed away on February 20, 2022, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota. She spent her last years at home, the place she loved and spent many happy years. Jean was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1923 to Nicholas Elmer Werner and Lorraine (Rene) Ann (Becker) Werner and lived most...

William Evans

William Evans

Feb 19, 2022

William Eugene Evans, 63, of Superior died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Ashland Health Services, Ashland, WI.

He was born January 15, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was a jack of all trades and could put together anything. Bill was also very proud of his Native American culture. He was a great family man,...

Minerva A. Johnson

Minerva A. Johnson

Feb 18, 2022

Minerva A. Johnson, of Brule, passed away on February 18, 2022, at the age of 94. She had been a resident of Aspen Health Facility (formerly Middle River Healthcare) for the past 4 ½ years. She was born June 9, 1927, at the Ruska home place in Brule, the daughter of Sulu and Ailie (nee Ruska) Johnson. Minerva’s parents...

Pat J. Ringold

Pat J. Ringold

Feb 18, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Pat James Ringold, age 69, on Friday February 18 th , 2022, at his home is Florida.  He was born on May 31 st , 1952, and was raised in White Bear Lake, MN.  Pat fought for seven months to fight pancreatic cancer.

Pat is preceded...

Robert G. Macdonald

Robert G. Macdonald

Feb 18, 2022

Robert Gordon MacDonald, 82, of Gordon, died Friday, February 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born in Superior on December 30, 1939.

Robert's life was a grand adventure. In true Scot fashion, his kin are left to wonder where the true adventures lie and where they blurred into the grander tale. Per tradition, this...

Debra "Deb" Ann Johnson

Debra "Deb" Ann Johnson

Feb 17, 2022

Debra A. "Deb" Johnson, 68, of Superior, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born September 10, 1953, in Superior, daughter of Ronald and Mary (Cortlick) Glanville.

Deb worked many years as a registered nurse and was a long-time member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Superior, and...

Susan 'Suzy' M. Stalvig

Susan 'Suzy' M. Stalvig

Feb 16, 2022

Susan 'Suzy' M. Stalvig, 68, of Superior died Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her residence surrounded by family.

Susan was born on Feb. 17, 1953, the daughter of Richard and Ann (Gibbs) Peters.

She was employed by several businesses over the years. Most important to her was being a mom and her favorite place was...

Grant C. Little

Grant C. Little

Feb 15, 2022

Grant C. Little, 65 of Superior, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in hospice care at his residence.

Grant was born on Nov. 23, 1956, the son of Merrill and Hazel (Aro) Little. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1975.

He married Martha Cordero on Aug 19, 2016, and they were...

Elaine Ebba Lundberg

Elaine Ebba Lundberg

Feb 14, 2022

Elaine Ebba Lundberg, 66, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away in Mesa, Arizona after a long-fought battle with cancer on Valentine’s Day Feb 14, 2022. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 14, 1955, to Swan and Marie Lundberg. She lived in Hibbing, MN and Lake Nebagamon, WI and loved her winters in the warm sun of Mesa, Arizona....

Julie A. Smith (Mabry)

Julie A. Smith (Mabry)

Feb 14, 2022

Julie A. Smith (Mabry), 68, died on Monday, February 14, 2022, in Superior, WI.

She was born on July 12, 1953, in Superior, WI, the daughter of John W. and Betty Mabry.

Julie was united in marriage to Skip Smith on May 2, 1975, in Superior, WI.  She worked for Pacific Finance, Saratoga Liquor and...

Joanne H. Bulanek

Joanne H. Bulanek

Feb 13, 2022

JoAnne H. Bulanek, 87, longtime resident of Iron River, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.

She was born on December 24, 1934, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas and Vera (Beaver) Wells.

JoAnne graduated from the Iron River High School in 1954.

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Wayne R. Mischke

Wayne R. Mischke

Feb 12, 2022

Wayne R. Mischke, 59, of Superior, WI formerly of Mandan, ND, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Superior September 30, 1962, the son of Raymond and Barbara (Greely) Mischke.

He worked construction for many years and in his free time enjoyed playing pool and bingo. Wayne greatest love...

Viola M. Johnson

Viola M. Johnson

Feb 11, 2022

Viola M. Johnson, 97, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior, WI. She was born in Detroit, MI on January 25, 1925, the daughter of Robert and Viola (Preibe) Bennett.

Viola was united in marriage to Etseul Johnson in March of 1945, and they celebrated thirty-nine...

Dorothy M. Webster

Dorothy M. Webster

Feb 11, 2022

Dorothy M. Webster, 94, lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Dorothy was born in Superior on May 20, 1927, the daughter of Cuthbert and Mary Claxton. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1946.

She married Lester Webster on Dec. 1, 1950,...

Laverne K. Lindquist

Laverne K. Lindquist

Feb 11, 2022

Laverne K. Lindquist, 73, of Lake Nebagamon, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at her residence.

Laverne was born in Superior on June 12, 1948, the daughter of Matthew and Vieno (Halti) Aro.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966 and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Education from...

Earl H. Wiedeman

Earl H. Wiedeman

Feb 11, 2022

Earl H. Wiedeman, 90, of Superior, died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth.

Earl was born on a farm in Ray Center, MI, on December 2, 1931, but his birth was not legally registered until Dec. 20, 1931. He is the son of Otto and Mable (Peters) Wiedeman.

He married Vivian Wysocki...

Jamie P. Olson

Jamie P. Olson

Feb 10, 2022

Jamie P. Olson, 48, of Superior, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.

Jamie was born in Superior on Mar. 16, 1973, the son of Jerrold and Joan (Williams) Olson. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1991.

He had worked for Georgia Pacific and then started...

Carl 'Uncle C' Ludvig Winek

Carl 'Uncle C' Ludvig Winek

Feb 10, 2022

Carl 'Uncle C' Ludvig Winek, 87, of Superior, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Carl was born to Stanley and Emily Wnek on November 9, 1934, in Superior. Carl later changed his name to Winek.

He married Avis Anderson on June 9, 1956, and they celebrated 61 years of marriage...

Timothy Roy Miner

Timothy Roy Miner

Feb 9, 2022

Timothy Roy Miner, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Timothy was born on April 11, 1967, the son of Norman and Gloria (Coone) Miner.

Tim loved his family and friends, music, playing guitar, poker, croquet, canoeing, fishing, Packers and Brewers, and working on his property.

He...

Ronald Eugene Allen

Ronald Eugene Allen

Feb 8, 2022

Ronald Eugene Allen, 81, a lifelong resident of Superior, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, COPD, and other health issues.

Ron is preceded in death by parents Charles and Alice (Berg) Allen, his son Greg, Grandparents Emanuel (Monte) and Alice (Weber) Allen, niece Vanessa Allen, sister-in-law, Diane (Gokey) Allen, brother-in-law, Stephen...

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