Area deaths — Jan. 19, 2008

Beverly J. Pearson, 83, Superior, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. Services are pending with Thompson-Hegstrom Funeral Home assisting the family. Leslie “Les” Falter, 58, Superior area resident, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at his residence. Funeral services are pending for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Ave., Superior.