Downs Life Celebration Center

02/27/2026

A celebration of Loren’s life will be held at a later date.

Loren V. Lusikka, Age 70, of Maple, WI, died Wednesday, February 18, in his residence. Loren was born April 27, 1955, in Ashland, WI to Mildred Johnson and Victor Lusikka. He was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and retired after 36 years of service. Loren

02/25/2026

Visitation will be held Monday, March 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at First Evangelical Covenant Church, 3311 Hammond Avenue, Superior, WI., with Chaplin Gary Meller officiating.

Bonnie Kay Bean Peterson, 86, passed away on February 23, 2026, at St. Benedictine Marywood in Duluth, Minnesota, from dementia related illnesses. She was born June 9, 1939, in Superior, WI to Mildred and Howard Bean. Bonnie was a good neighbor with beautiful perennial gardens, friendly conversation...

02/25/2026

In honor of John’s wishes, no formal service will be held. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date.

John E. Lundeen, 80, of Poplar, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with multiple autoimmune diseases on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the same home he raised his daughters and welcomed his grandchildren. John was born in Superior on July 11, 1945,

02/25/2026

A visitation will be held on Thursday February 26th from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Downs Life Celebration Center, 1902 N 34th St. Military honors will be accorded by the Richard I. American Legion Post #435 at 4:00.

Thomas J. Becker, 74, of Brule, died Saturday February 21, 2026, at his residence. Thomas was born on July 19, 1951, in Duluth, MN the son of Harold and Audrey Jasper Becker. He graduated from Superior High School and enlisted in the Navy serving in the Vietnam War. He then

02/25/2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI.

Sandra Sandy Picard, 88 of Superior, Wis. died Thursday February 19,2026 peacefully in her home with one of her daughters by her side. Sandy was born January 8, 1938 in Superior, daughter of Peggy Arseneau and Al Bache Dumonson. Sandy attended and graduated from East High School in the Eastend

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Visitation will be on Friday, February 27th from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2316 E 4th St., with Very Rev. Fr. James Tobolski as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.

Marilee Culliton, 88, of Superior, died Friday February 20, 2026, at Dove Healthcare in Superior. Marilee was born in Virgina, MN on February 8, 1938, the daughter of Austin and Myra Nelson MacInnis. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virigina with the class of 1956. She went on to

02/20/2026

Visitation will be on Monday, February 23rd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Downs Life Celebration Center, 1902 N 34th St., with Gary Banker as officiant.

Janet M. Gondik, 89, lifelong Superior resident, died on Wednesday February 18, 2026, at her residence. Janet was born on January 7, 1937, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Ethel Palm Gunski. She graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1955 She worked as a bookkeeper for

02/19/2026

There will be no service at this time.

Gregory Captain W. Lunsford, 70, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 after a long battle with heath complications at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN. Greg was born on October 16, 1955 in Sanford, MI to Lois Graves and Roger Lunsford. He was employed many years for Kimmes Oil

02/18/2026

Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 6th, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2316 E. 4th Street in Superior, and will continue until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Very Rev. Fr. James Tobolski as celebrant. Lunch will be served in the Parish Hall following the service.

Harold E. Koenen was born on August 5th, 1931, in Superior Wisconsin to Henry and Bernice Koenen, and was a lifelong resident of Superiors East End. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 16th, 2026, with family by his side. Harold leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength,

02/18/2026

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Marty L. Heino, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Essentia St. Marys Hospital in Superior, WI Marty was born on December 15, 1958 to Ruth Mackie and Martin Heino in Superior, WI. He was a certified welder and a master mechanic and worked with Don McKenzie, he

02/17/2026

Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the 4:00 p.m. memorial service at Downs Life Celebration Center, 1902 N. 34th St., Superior, WI. Celebration of life to follow at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Ave, Superior, WI

Mary Linda Ward, 76 of Superior died Tuesday February 10th, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Mary was born December 13, 1949 in Superior, daughter of Elizabeth Booth and James Sheahan. She graduated from Superior Senior High School and continued with schooling to obtain her...