Jeffery T Collins
Aug 6, 2026
Jeffery T. Collins, 68, of Superior, died Thursday August 6, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Superior.
Jeff was born in Duluth on October 22, 1957, the son of Patrick and Dona (Rink) Collins. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1976. He married Terri Archambeau on September 10, 1977, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage.
He...
Roger William Olson
Aug 5, 2026
Roger William Olson, age 74, of Superior, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth.
Roger was born March 20, 1952, in Superior to Mathias “Art” Olson and Elsie (Alholm) Olson.
He had worked as a bartender at numerous establishments in the Twin Ports including The QT, Strikers and Gilbey’s. Roger enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. Roger married...
Charles "Chuck" A. Ilenda
Aug 1, 2026
“I did it my way”
Charles “Chuck” Ilenda, 83, passed away on August 1, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 15, 1943, in Duluth, MN to parents Felix and Ethel Ilenda, and grew up in Pike Lake, MN. His whole life, Chuck was always a hard worker and strived to reach higher standards. He earned the...
James Patrick Cahill
Jul 31, 2026
James Patrick Cahill (Jim), 63, of Superior, Wi, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his life, Patty, and beloved family.
Jim was born November 23, 1962, in Superior, Wisconsin to Rose (Trifilette) Cahill and Francis Cahill.
He grew up as a true...
Joseph Baillargeon
Jul 30, 2026
Joseph Robert Baillargeon of Gordon, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 at the age of 80. He was born on September 1, 1945 in Milwaukee to Joseph D. and Eleanora (nee Schreiber) Baillargeon.
On April 30, 1966 he married the love of his life Phyllis (nee Schmidt) in Milwaukee and enjoyed 60 years together. They were blessed with two...
Thomas J. Renquist
Jul 30, 2026
Thomas J. Renquist, 63, of Superior, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family following a brief illness.
Tom was born in Superior on September 30, 1962, the son of Robert and Mary (Miller) Renquist.
Tom worked in maintenance for many years at various businesses in the area. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed hunting and...
Cindy Joy Mataczynski
Jul 27, 2026
Cindy Joy Mataczynski, 68, of South Range, WI, passed away at her home July 27, 2026, surrounded by family.
Cindy was born January 7, 1958, in Nuremberg, Germany to Dr. Robert and Joy (Hunt) Mataczynski.
She graduated from Superior High school with the class of 1976 and went on to earn an associate degree in accounting.
Cindy owned and operated Landmark Lanes and...
Jane Claire Howard
Jul 26, 2026
Jane Claire “Bumpa” Howard, age 64, of Wascott, Wisconsin passed away in the early morning hours of July 26, 2026 at Essentia Hospital, as she was afflicted with liver cancer. Her diagnosis and death came quickly, her struggle was limited, and she was surrounded by her family.
Jane was born in Superior, Wisconsin on May 28, 1962, at Superior Memorial Hospital,...
Ronald I. Johnson
Jul 25, 2026
Ronald I. Johnson, 83, of Superior, died Saturday July 25, 2026, at his residence.
Ron was born in Superior on November 21, 1942, the son of Ivan and Helen (Clark) Johnson. He graduated from Northwestern High School.
Ron had worked as a pulper and then started his own business, Ron Johnson Construction. He was a very hard worker and was very proud...
Marcia Elizabeth Erickson
Jul 23, 2026
Marcia Elizabeth (Haagensen) Erickson, age 82, of Rice Lake township, MN, died July 19, 2026, in her residence.
Marcia was born in Superior, WI on June 30, 1944, the daughter of Ruth Isabelle (Maniekee) and Erling Hjalmer Haagensen. She was raised on a farm in Hawthorne, WI. Marcia was a graduate of Northwestern High School, Maple, WI and attended the Superior...
Edward H. Javenkoski
Jul 23, 2026
Edward H. Javenkoski, age 79, of South Range died Thursday July 23, 2026.
He was born March 29, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of Adelaide (Paffrath) and Edward Javenkoski. Edward enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam War. He was a diesel mechanic by trade. Edward enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a lifetime member of...
James G. Hammond
Jul 22, 2026
James G. Hammond, age 69, of Superior, died Wednesday July 22, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on December 7, 1956, the son of Betty (Olson) and George Hammond, Sr. in Rice Lake, WI.
James enjoyed coin collecting and doing stained glass projects. He especially loved all things outdoors, fishing, rock hunting, gardening, berry picking and going for walks.
He was preceded...
Kenneth John Leland
Jul 22, 2026
Kenneth John Leland, 95, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by his three children, at New Perspective in Superior. Born May 27,1931, in Superior, WI to Anne (Larsen) and John Leland who were both born in Norway. Ken was immensely proud of his loving and hard-working parents and of his Norwegian Heritage; modestly stating that...
Matthew D. Plesko
Jul 22, 2026
Matthew D. Plesko, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in his home.
Matthew was born November 4, 2004, in Duluth, MN to Jacquelyn Walters and Gary Plesko.
He graduated from Superior High School in 2023 with honors. Matthew was active in the theater program in high school. He was currently enrolled in the University of Oshkosh and was on...
Francis G. Florey
Jul 20, 2026
Francis Gary Florey, 90, entered his heavenly home on Monday, July 20, 2026, with his beloved wife, Ardys, by his side.
Francis was born in Pingree, North Dakota on March 26, 1936 and was the son of Guy and Marie Florey. Francis grew up on family farms near Henry and Clark, South Dakota with his siblings, Floyd, Fern, and Fay. His...
Donald G. Carlson
Jul 20, 2026
Donald G. Carlson, 86, of Superior, passed away Monday July 20, 2026, in his home.
Donald was born May 11, 1940, in Duluth, MN to Mildred (Haglund) and Carl Carlson.
He was employed as a machinist for Diamond Tool until it closed and then was employed manufacturing windows at Fen-Tech in Superior until his retirement.
Don married Virginia Pryor in Las Vegas April...
Ethel L. Lancour
Jul 18, 2026
Ethel L. Lancour, 93, of Poplar, died Saturday July 18, 2026, at Essentia- St Mary’s Hospital in Superior.
Ethel was born in Maple on December 9, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Aili (Soyring) Tullberg. She graduated from Northwestern High School.
Ethel married Donald Lancour on February 8, 1952, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage until his death in March 2001.
She...
Andrew "Roo" K. Kaufman
Jul 18, 2026
Andrew “Roo” K. Kaufman, 52, of Superior, died Saturday July 18, 2026, in his home.
Roo was born in Superior on August 20, 1973, the son of Floyd and Lillian (Aho) Kaufman.
He had worked various jobs in the area, including bartending at Border’s Bar and Grill.
Roo was very active in Superior Men’s Pool league and Softball league. He also enjoyed golfing....
Meri "Missy" Lee Matonich
Jul 17, 2026
Meri Lee “Missy” Matonich, 46, passed away in her home on Friday, July 17, 2026. Missy was born August 16, 1979, in Hibbing, MN to Barbara (Hansen) and James Matonich.
She was a 1998 graduate of Chisholm High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin Superior and earned her bachelor’s degree in art therapy.
Missy was employed as a...
Kathleen J. Baker
Jul 17, 2026
Kathleen J. Baker, 69, of Superior, died Friday July 17, 2026, at Middle River Health and Rehab.
Kathleen was born in Superior on September 18, 1956, the daughter of John Sr. and Elaine (Greely) Egan. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.
Kathy loved the Green Bay Packers, going on walks, reading, baking and shopping. Most important...
