Obituaries

Feb 28, 2026

Peter Bedard III, age 72, of Superior, died Saturday February 28th in his residence, after a courageous fight with esophageal cancer.

He was born December 4, 1953, in Duluth, MN, the son of Janith (Johnson) and Peter Bedard, Sr. After high school he joined the United States Navy where he enjoyed seeing the world and spending time...

Feb 28, 2026

Richard "Dick" Woerle, age 92, of Brule, Wisconsin, died Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at Dove Healthcare.  He was born on May 6, 1933, in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, to William and Esther (Jodell) Woerle.

After graduating from Iron River High School in 1951, Dick worked on the Great Lakes iron ore boats as a deckhand, hauling ore from...

Feb 26, 2026

Claudia M. Houle, 85, of Superior, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Claudia was born in Superior on November 27, 1940, the daughter of William and Bernadine (McCabe) Nault.

She worked as a nurses' aide for many years at St. Francis in the Park. She was a member of...

Feb 25, 2026

Regina L. Runquist, age 47, of Superior, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by family at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born April 24, 1978, in Duluth, the daughter of Regina (Ericson) and Richard Runquist. Regina lost sight at a young age but did not let that slow her down, she lived her life...

Feb 25, 2026

Norma Viola Larson, 93, of Superior passed away on February 25, 2026, at St. Mary's Essentia Hospital in Superior.

Norma was born on October 7, 1932, in Superior, WI, she was one of five children to William and Julia (Larsen) Nelson. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1952. She married Donald M....

Feb 24, 2026

Ronald T. "Slim" Carlson, age 83, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in his residence.

Slim was born on December 6, 1942, to Dorothy and Ludwig Carlson in Superior, WI.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 80 in Superior. Slim had a passion for collecting coins and vinyl records.

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Feb 23, 2026

Bonnie Kay (Bean) Peterson, 86, passed away on February 23, 2026, at St. Benedictine Marywood in Duluth, Minnesota, from dementia related illnesses.

She was born June 9, 1939, in Superior, WI to Mildred and Howard Bean.

Bonnie was a good neighbor with beautiful perennial gardens, friendly conversations, fresh baked goods, and doggy treats that were...

Feb 22, 2026

John E. Lundeen, 80, of Poplar, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with multiple autoimmune diseases on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the same home he raised his daughters and welcomed his grandchildren.

John was born in Superior on July 11, 1945, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Wnek)...

Feb 21, 2026

John F. Hansen, 76 passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

John was born March 23, 1949 to Violet (Simonson) and Francis Hansen.

He was a US Army veteran working as a registered nurse for 22 years and then worked as an English Professor at St. Scholastica until...

Feb 21, 2026

Thomas J. Becker, 74, of Brule, died Saturday February 21, 2026, at his residence.

Thomas was born on July 19, 1951, in Duluth, MN the son of Harold and Audrey (Jasper) Becker.

He graduated from Superior High School and enlisted in the Navy serving in the Vietnam War. He then worked for the Soo Line...

Feb 20, 2026

Marilee Culliton, 88, of Superior, died Friday February 20, 2026, at Dove Healthcare in Superior.

Marilee was born in Virgina, MN on February 8, 1938, the daughter of Austin and Myra (Nelson) MacInnis.

She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virigina with the class of 1956. She went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in...

Feb 19, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Picard, 88 of Superior, Wis. died Thursday February 19,2026 peacefully in her home with one of her daughters by her side.

Sandy was born January 8, 1938 in Superior, daughter of Peggy Arseneau and Al (Bache) Dumonson.

Sandy attended and graduated from East High School in the Eastend of Superior.

Sandy...

Feb 18, 2026

Janet M. Gondik, 89, lifelong Superior resident, died on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at her residence.

Janet was born on January 7, 1937, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Ethel (Palm) Gunski. She graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1955

She worked as a bookkeeper for C&G enterprises for many years....

Feb 18, 2026

Loren V. Lusikka, Age 70, of Maple, WI, died Wednesday, February 18, in his residence.

Loren was born April 27, 1955, in Ashland, WI to Mildred (Johnson) and Victor Lusikka. He was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and retired after 36 years of service. Loren was also a member of the National...

Feb 16, 2026

Gregory "Captain" W. Lunsford, 70, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 after a long battle with heath complications at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN.

Greg was born on October 16, 1955 in Sanford, MI to Lois (Graves) and Roger Lunsford.

He was employed many years for Kimmes Oil Company as a fuel tank...

Feb 16, 2026

Harold E. Koenen was born on August 5th, 1931, in Superior Wisconsin to Henry and Bernice Koenen, and was a lifelong resident of Superior's East End. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 16th, 2026, with family by his side. Harold leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, steady kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family and...

Feb 12, 2026

Sandra A. Pease, 76, of Superior, died Thursday February 12, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Sandra was born in Rockford, IL on October 24, 1949, the daughter of Lavern and Margaret (Bennett) Nelson.

She earned a degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin Superior and worked as a civil engineer...

Feb 10, 2026

Mary Linda Ward, 76 of Superior died Tuesday February 10th, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Mary was born December 13, 1949 in Superior, daughter of Elizabeth (Booth) and James Sheahan.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School and continued with schooling to obtain her Bachelor's in counseling and Master's in psychology...

Feb 10, 2026

James M. "Mike" Hofacre, 75, passed away February 10, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior.

Mike was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, WITC-Superior (Northwood Tech) and served two years in the Army and was a Viet Nam veteran.

He was preceded in death by parents, James and Ruth Hofacre and brother,...

Feb 9, 2026

Jeffery Alan Nyquist, 69, of South Range, passed away Monday February 9, 2026, at his residence.

Jeff was born in Duluth, MN on July 9, 1956, the son of Gene and Marjorie (DeMars) Nyquist. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1974.

Jeff had worked as a machinist for many years at...