Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Roxanne "Roxie" Mae Miller, 67, of Superior, died Wednesday April 7, 2021 after a brief illness at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

Roxie was born September 18, 1953 in Superior, WI to Gerald and Violet (Wood) Lawler. She graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1971. On April 3, 1982 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 7, 2021

Carl Vernon Stavig,Sr.,  80, of Duluth, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Superior.

He was born December 12, 1940 in Chicago, IL, son of Paul and Evelyn Stavig.

He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army.

One of Carl's favorite pastimes was weightlifting.

Carl worked as a truck driver, both...

Apr 6, 2021

Gerda E. Eliason, 91, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Essentia Health – Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. She was born in Germany January 10, 1930, the daughter of R. Scherra and Kathe (Hubner) Scherra.

Gerda was united in marriage to Donald E. Eliasson in Berlin, Germany on November 7, l953 and they...

Apr 6, 2021

Edward Zelma, 83, Superior, WI, passed away April 6, 2021 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 12, 1937 in Superior, WI to Frank and Helen (Simrak) Zelma.

Ed graduated from Cathedral High School and attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He completed his Electrician courses in Kansas.

Ed married Jeanette Sutherland on October 6,...

Apr 4, 2021

Wayne L. Anderson, 72, of Superior, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Superior Health and Rehab.

Wayne was born in Superior on August 2, 1948 the son of Lester and Pearl (Jewel) Anderson.

He had worked as an equipment operator for the City of Superior. Wayne enjoyed working on cars and traveling.

He...

Apr 2, 2021

Heather Lynne Miller, 32, longtime resident of Superior, lost her struggle with addiction on Friday, April 2, 2021, a struggle she had fought for many years.

Heather was born on July 19, 1988, the daughter of Michael and Cheri (Banks) Miller. She attended Four Corners Elementary school, East Junior Middle School, and graduated from Superior Senior High...

Mar 31, 2021

Cruz Elliott "Little Big Guy" Erickson, 6 months old, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

He was born on Sept. 19, 2020 the son of Emily McClay and Aaron Erickson.

Cruz was a loving boy with a never-ending smile and giggles. He enjoyed bouncing in his bouncer for hours. He loved his brother and...

Mar 31, 2021

Stephen J. Matushak, 74, of Solon Springs and formerly of Superior died peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, surrounded by his family after a long struggle with Atypical Parkinsonism.

Steve was born in Superior on Dec. 1, 1946 the son of Raymond and Phyllis (Bradshaw) Matushak.

He graduated from Superior Central High School with the...

Mar 31, 2021

Marie D. Kossic, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan, Duluth.

She was born on January 20, 1933 to Irma (Melcher) and Claus Droege in Horicon, WI.

Marie, along with her husband Robert, owned and operated Kossic's 66 gas station in Superior. Together, they also owned Kossic's...

Mar 29, 2021

Beverly “Bev” Jean Scully, 88, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on October 28, 1932 in Fergus Falls, MN to Wellington and Minnie (Swenson) Hansen.

She graduated from high school in Elbow Lake, MN and from St. Gustavus...

Mar 29, 2021

Duane Donald Wiitanen, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN on January 4, 1931, the son of Eino J. and Esther (Klang) Wiitanen.

He graduated from Poplar High School in 1948. He went on to serve his...

Mar 25, 2021

Timothy Lawrence Buchanan, 65, of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s hospital, Duluth, MN.

Tim was born to Lawrence and Janice Buchanan on November 22, 1955, in Superior, WI. Tim’s career was spent as a commercial truck driver, sadly having to retire due to health issues.

Tim loved life,...

Mar 24, 2021

Maureen Ann Russom, 74, resident of Menasha, WI, formerly of Brainerd, MN died peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born in Superior, WI on February 22, 1947, the daughter of Gene and Eva (Robertson) Rooney.

Maureen graduated high school and went on to further her education at Bemidji Radiology School. She worked as an X-ray tech...

Mar 22, 2021

Andrea 'Andi' Lien, 63, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021 at her residence. A deeply spiritual woman, she went home to be with her savior.

Andi was a fiercely loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was also a survivor who plowed through every speed bump life tried to throw in her path. Her determination to...

Mar 22, 2021

Bertha Marie Hannu, 94, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bethany-St. Joseph Care Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Bertha was born on June 17, 1926, in Hawthorne, WI to John and Bertha Falk. She graduated from East High School in Superior in 1944.

She was married to William Hannu in 1951, and together they raised...

Mar 20, 2021

Jon Hall, 59, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Aspen Health in South Range, WI.

He was born May 8, 1961 in Clarksville, AK, the son of Morton and Loretta (Conkey) Hall.

He worked as a janitor for a local cleaning company for many years.

He is survived by...

Mar 20, 2021

Elva Wilson was called peacefully from her home to be with the Angels at age 92, on March 20, 2021.

Elva was born September 5, 1928 in the Rice Street area of St. Paul Minnesota, the third of four children of Albin and Agnes (Arendt) Anderson. Elva graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul in 1946....

Mar 19, 2021

Claudette S. Livingston, 57, of Foxboro, died Friday March 19, 2021 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born April 15, 1963 in Superior, daughter of Frank and Kathy (Howard) Burger.

On April 19, 1986 in Superior, Claudette S. Burger and John A. Livingston were united in marriage.

Claudette worked as...

Mar 19, 2021

Alice M. Dailey, 90, died on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home in Superior.

She was born on June 18 th , 1930, the daughter of Leo and Bertha (Krueger) Winkel in New Richmond, WI.

Alice worked as a secretary at Cooper Elementary School and Weisberg Center from 1968-1991.  Alice was known to others...

Mar 18, 2021

Bonna Lue Boustead, 86, of Foxboro, died of natural causes on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in her home.

She was born in Superior, WI, December 10, 1934 to Albertina (Olson) and Thomas Scott.

Bonna was a homemaker, who enjoyed farming and raising her kids. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, and canning. In addition to...