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06/08/2026

Gail M. Bukowski

Gail M. Bukowski, 92, of Superior, died Saturday June 6, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living, surrounded by her family. Gail was born in Superior on February 16, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Louise (Girard) Newlander. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1952. She married George Bukowski on November 28, 1953, and they celebrated 72 years of marriage. Gail worked as Jeno Paulucci’s private secretary for 38 years. She enjoyed traveling with George and...

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06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Mary Beth Vargo

Mary Beth Vargo, 81, of Superior, WI passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with her family by her side at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center. Beth was born June 3, 1944, to Mary (McKeague) and Oswald Shellum in Superior. She was employed as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 25 years and also shared her passion for books as a clerk working with B. Dalton Bookseller. Beth was an avid reader throughout her life, she enjoyed spending...

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06/05/2026

Randy L. Bjonskaas

Randy L. Bjonskaas, 73, of Davenport, FL passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, from a 5-month battle with AML Leukemia. Randy was born on April 10, 1953, and raised in West Duluth, the son of Orlando and Thelma (Covell) Bjonskaas. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School with the class of 1971. He worked for 25 years in liquor sales before owning and operating three to***co stores in the area retiring in 2016, passing the businesses on to his...

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06/05/2026

Donna M. Wicklund

Donna M. Wicklund, age 91, of Superior, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living Community in Cloquet. Donna was born on November 1, 1934, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Joseph and Rena (Balder) Brambrink. Donna married the love of her life, Leonard Wicklund, in 1958. Together they shared 68 years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family, and serving others. Donna was a faithful member of Duluth Gospel Tabernacle Church. She loved knitting,...

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06/03/2026

Barbara Ann Sorenson

Barbara A. Sorenson, 85, a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Villa Marina in Superior. Barbara was born on September 6, 1940, in Superior to parents, Harry and Evelyn (Olson) Baker. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1958. On July 3, 1959, Barb married Harvey Sorenson at Concordia Lutheran Church in Superior, where she remained a lifelong member. Barb enjoyed golfing, bowling, and spending time at the family cabin on Lake...

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06/02/2026

James W. Rogers

James W. Rogers, 93, of Duluth, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Villa Marina in Superior, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on July 14, 1932, the only child of Gabriel and Clara (Khalar) Rogers. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1950 and married the love of his life, Catherine (Kay) Kelly in 1952. They enjoyed 65 years of marriage before her passing in 2017. Jim worked as a carman on the...

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06/02/2026

Kenneth H. Raihala

Kenneth H. Raihala, age 92, of Superior, passed away Monday June 1, 2026, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Kenn was born August 17, 1933, in Superior to Selina (Chisholm) and John Raihala. He served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955 reaching the rank of corporal with the 8th Calvary Regiment as a infantry rifleman and bandsman playing drums. Kenn was a member and past president of the Duluth Engineer Club, Minnesota Inventors Congress and WITI...

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06/02/2026

Dennis D. Martineau

Dennis D. Martineau, 72, of Superior, WI., passed away on May 30, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones after courageously facing leukemia. Dennis worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe, retiring as a Fire/Safety Warden. He was especially proud of the safety record achieved at the Allouez Taconite facility alongside the taconite crew. Dennis loved coaching little league baseball and coached 15 years for SYO. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus for people in the community, fishing, watching the Green Bay...

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06/01/2026

Timothy J. Sandor

Timothy J. Sandor, 77, of Superior, died Wednesday May 27, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family. Tim was born in Ashland, WI on May 14, 1949, the son of Anthony and Theresa (Misuraco) Sandor. He graduated from DePadua High School in Ashland and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in molecular biology from UW-Eau Claire. Tim married Adeline Kolberg after meeting while both were traveling in North Africa, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage until her death...

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