Obituaries

Oct 30, 2021

Michelle Renee (Bolts) Wicklund, 54, of Superior, Passed away peacefully Saturday October 30, 2021, at her home from a lengthy battle with Breast cancer. She was born May 19, 1967, in Superior, WI, To Kirk A. Sr and Mary J. (Standard) Bolts.

Michelle was employed in the childcare and hospitality industry for many years. She also volunteered...

Oct 30, 2021

Walter E. Ojala, 74, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, saw Jesus on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home.

He was born on May 27, 1947, the son of Margaret (Sweeney) and Walter H. Ojala.

Walter worked as a longshoreman for ILA Local 1037.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...

Oct 26, 2021

Dennis B. Frink, 72, longtime resident of Superior, WI died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth November 11, 1948, the son of William R. and Irene M. (Peterson) Frink.

He attended Central High School in Duluth, MN and worked as a truck driver for Halvor Lines for...

Oct 26, 2021

Harriet L. Tuomi, 93, of Superior, died Tuesday October 26, 2021, at her residence with hospice care, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 11, 1928, in Superior, daughter of Charles and Marit (Moe) Legard.

Harriet was a long-time member of Bethel Lutheran Church and it's quilting group. She also belonged to a local...

Oct 26, 2021

Richard A. Alaspa, 50, of South Range, died Tuesday October 26, 2021, at his residence.

Richard was born on Nov. 17, 1970 in Cloquet, MN the son of Walter and Arlene (Holmberg) Alaspa. He married Brenda Billings on June 19, 2006.

He had worked for Laborer's Union Local #1091. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, in...

Oct 25, 2021

Peggy Lynn Mattson, 75, of Superior, WI, died Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on August 20, 1946, in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Helen (Freascher) Revolinski and Edward Revolinski Whitebird.

Peggy bartended for many years and was one of the best around and raised 4 children.  Peggy loved flowers and...

Oct 25, 2021

Lynn Marie Suoja, 59, of Iron River, died Monday October 25, 2021, at her residence with hospice care.

She was born May 15, 1962, in Rockford, IL, daughter of Derald and Carol (Wolf) Suoja.

Lynn was a self-employed nanny, caring for scores of children over the years. In addition to loving kids, she also enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2021

Brian D. Fudally, 51, longtime resident of Brule, WI, died suddenly Saturday, October 23, 2021, at his home. He was born in Fridley, MN June 28, 1970, the son of Joseph and Karen (Olsen) Fudally.

Brian grew up in Blaine, MN and attended Spring Lake Park High School. He moved to Lake Nebagamon in 2003. He was...

Oct 23, 2021

Marqus Allen Mickelson, 27, of Superior, WI.

Marqus was born on February 18 th , 1994, in Duluth, MN at St. Mary’s Hospital to Byron and Betty Jo Mickelson. Marqus graduated from Superior Senior High School and had attended WITC and Lake Superior College. In 2017 Marqus became a father to Audrey Jo and in 2020 Leo...

Oct 23, 2021

Franklin 'Franko' White Lark, 63, of Superior, WI, formerly of South Dakota, died Saturday, October 23, 2021.

He was born on August 9, 1958, in Winner, South Dakota, the son of Dora Dog Soldier and Thomas White Lark.

Franklin was a proud member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. He loved the outdoors, whether it was...

Oct 21, 2021

James W. “Jim” Backlund, 82, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s – Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, February 16, 1939, the son of Vernon C. Sr. and Astrid C. (Bergren) Backlund.

Jim graduated Central High School and went on...

Oct 20, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” Faye Dietrick, longtime resident of Solon Springs, WI, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN March 11, 1947, the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Montgomery) Dietrick.

She graduated from the former Stan Brook Hall in Duluth, MN, and went on to earn her...

Oct 19, 2021

Bonnie J. Inscho, 82, of Hermantown, MN died peacefully, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, July 28, 1939, the daughter of Raymond C. and Bessie (McGrath) Inscho.

She graduated from Northwestern High School and went on to attend the former Superior Vocational Institute.

Bonnie...

Oct 19, 2021

Steven 'Steve' P. Sorensen, 63, lifelong resident of Superior, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

He was born on July 14, 1958, the son of Lawrence and Patricia Sorensen.

Steve went to school in Superior and played high school hockey.

He began working at a young age for his family business, Upper...

Oct 19, 2021

Alan W. Adams, 69, of Superior, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in Superior.

He was born April 4, 1952 in Duluth, MN, son of Joseph and Rose (Volk) Adams.

Alan was an accomplished guitarist and for many years played in various bands in the Twin Ports. He was an avid Viking...

Oct 18, 2021

Mary E. Beal, 77 longtime resident of Maple, Wisconsin died peacefully, Monday, October 18, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, Wisconsin with her daughter by her side. She was born in Aitkin, MN July 26, 1944, the daughter of Perry Ray and Lillian (Packer) Balsley.

Mary graduated high school and enjoyed her years...

Oct 18, 2021

James "Jim" W. Barschdorf, 90, of Superior, died Monday October 18, 2021 in Lake Nebagamon, WI.

He was born August 31, 1931 in Vermont, son of Fred and Violet Barschdorf.

Jim served in the Air Force for two years during the time of the Korean War. After his service, he was called to Spring training...

Oct 17, 2021

Robert T. Amoth, 62, lifelong resident of Poplar, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with his wife by his side. He was born in Superior October 9, 1959, the son of Rudolph and Mary (Pollock) Amoth.

He graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1978.

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Oct 17, 2021

Lenore Smith Bear, of Superior, Wisconsin and St. Louis Park, Minnesota passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021. Lenore was born in Brooklyn, NY to Louis and Anna Laskawitz Smith on February 14, 1929. After her Father's passing, she moved to Duluth, MN at the age of 10 with her Mother and sister. She graduated from Central High School...

Oct 17, 2021

Mary Joan Lee, 75, of Superior, died Sunday October 17, 2021, with close family by her side.

Mary Jo was born on Feb. 5, 1946 in Superior, the daughter of Adler and Anne (Chajdak) Vogt. She graduated from Cathedral High School with the class of 1964.

In 1969 she started her family and worked diligently...