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Roland 'Andy' R. Anderson Jr.
Dec 9, 2021
Roland 'Andy' R. Anderson Jr.
(January 30, 1928 – December 9, 2021)
"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him."
1 Corinthians 2:9
Roland Roy Anderson Jr., 93, of...
Barbara A. Miner
Dec 9, 2021
Barbara A. Miner, 68, of Superior, passed Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Barbara was born on March 30, 1953, the daughter of Jack and Evelyn (Musser) Miner Sr.
Barbara ran a home daycare for many years. She also worked at the knitting mill and Bridgeview Hotel.
She...
Dale Melvin Monsaas
Dec 9, 2021
Dale Melvin Monsaas, age 71, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on December 9, 2021. Dale was born on June 29, 1950 in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended Duluth Central High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a hard worker who spent many years as a truck driver and machinist.
Dale had many hobbies but...
Janet Sue Anderson
Dec 8, 2021
Janet Sue Anderson, 71, Superior WI gained her wings on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She had been diagnosed with two forms of aggressive cancer on October, 29, 2021.
She was born on, September 17, 1950, the daughter of Jack and Irene (Kirkwood) Freeland. Janet graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1968. ...
Pamela Rae Aker
Dec 8, 2021
Pamela Rae Aker, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Grandhaven, MI.
She was born on February 22, 1949, the daughter of Lloyd and Gertrude (Elsmore) Aker.
Pamela graduated from Superior Senior High in 1967. She later was employed at Holzberg Laundry and Superior Motors along with many other jobs as a skilled...
Diane E. Koskie
Dec 8, 2021
Diane E. Koskie, 64, of Hawthorne, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her residence.
Diane was born in Superior on June 5, 1957, the daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Johnson) Peterson. She married Kirt Koskie on June 8, 1984.
She had worked at the grain elevators, and at the taco plant in Poplar. Diane enjoyed...
Russell E. Tuura
Dec 7, 2021
Russell E. Tuura, 74, South Range, Wis., died Thurs. Dec. 7, 2021. Born March 4, 1947 to Eugene H. Tuura and Genevieve C. (Alexson) Tuura, he was a lifelong resident of the Northland area and a friend to all. He was known for his crafts and "BirchWorks", his love of hunting and fishing and dedication to his fellowman. He...
Mark B. Willis
Dec 7, 2021
Mark B. Willis, 72, of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at his residence.
Mark was born in Superior Nov. 8, 1949, the son of Cortland and Winnifred (Crandall) Willis. He served his country with the US Navy.
Mark enjoyed hiking, watching the birds, and loved animals. He was very artistic, and music was his...
Robert J. Olson
Dec 6, 2021
Robert J. Olson, 48, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 5, 2021, in his home, Superior, WI. He was born on, February 7, 1973, the son of Jon Olson, and Shannon Dun Leavy.
Robert graduated from Virginia High School and retired as a successful Barber. He was an avid sports fan and had a special love for Hockey. Robert’s...
Bernard 'Oscar' A. Smith, Jr.
Dec 6, 2021
Bernard A. 'Oscar' Smith, Jr., 70, of Superior, died Monday, December 6, 2021. at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Bernard was born on January 29, 1951, in Washburn, WI, the son of Bernard and Margaret (Daley) Smith, Sr. He married Jacqueline Hansen on April 19, 1986.
Oscar was a member of the Red Cliff Band...
Tracy L. Kilpela
Dec 5, 2021
Tracy L. Kilpela, 63, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, September 6, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Myrtle (Johnson) Biles.
Tracy graduated high school and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the college of St....
Marilyn C. Peterson
Dec 5, 2021
Marilyn C. (Thompson) Peterson, 88, longtime resident of Las Vegas, NV, died peacefully, Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice Facility in Las Vegas. Marilyn was born in Superior, January 24, 1933, the daughter of Alyce and Kitch Thompson.
She was a longtime “North End” resident and businesswoman who co-owned Darlyne’s Lounge along with her...
Diane N. Gullickson
Dec 3, 2021
Diane N. LePage-Gullickson, 80, a longtime area resident of Superior, died December 3, 2021 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on December 3, 1941, the daughter of Edward and June (Wattman) LePage.
Diane worked as a dietary cook for the Middle River Health and Rehab Center for many years. She loved...
Loretta Lou Larson
Dec 3, 2021
Loretta L. ("Lorrie" and "LuLu") Larson, 90, of Superior, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
She was born July 3, 1931, in Superior, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Ponkow) Nelson.
She attended Bennett School.
On September 13, 1949, Loretta Nelson and Fred Foerst were united in marriage. Fred died...
Hannelore Suse Margot Winters
Dec 1, 2021
Hannelore Suse Margot Winters died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at age 82.
She was born Oct. 10, 1939, in Heidelberg, Germany, the first of three children born to Walter and Marie (Zimmermann) Morano. Born just after the German invasion of Poland, her early years were stained by war. She never liked to talk about her childhood although...
Rachel Renee Jatzo
Nov 30, 2021
Rachel Renee Johnson Jatzo, age 52, was welcomed into heaven with family by her side on November 30, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 26, 1969 at the United States Darnall Army Hospital in Fort Hood Texas but grew up in Maple, WI.
Rachel was third born to Roger and...
Albert W. Johnson
Nov 29, 2021
Albert W. Johnson, 52, of Lake Nebagamon, WI died Monday, November 29, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN due to complications from covid. He was born in Superior, WI on April 22, 1969, the son of Wesley and Yvonne (Olby) Johnson.
Albert attended school in Superior, WI. He was the owner and operator of AW Logging,...
Richard Vanrossem
Nov 27, 2021
Richard “Dick” Van Rossem passed away from Covid-19 complications on November 27, 2021, at the age of 73, in Sun City, Arizona. Despite the debilitating effects of this virus, he put up a courageous fight with family by his side.
He was born to William and Virginia Van Rossem on April 8, 1948, in Superior WI. Surviving...
James C. Izzard
Nov 26, 2021
James 'Jim' C. Izzard, 85, of Superior, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
James was born in Superior on February 5, 1936, the son of Clifford and Anne (Larsen) Izzard.
He married Joan Bartley on June 18, 1954, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until her death in 2013....
Edward Stouffer Jr.
Nov 25, 2021
Edward Stouffer Jr., 47, of Superior, WI died unexpectedly Thursday, November 25, 2021, in his home. He was born in White Pine, MI on May 7, 1974, the son of Edward Stouffer Sr and Sandra (Hasenberg) Gustafson.
Edward graduated high school and worked as an Operator in construction for many years. He was a member of the...
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