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Published December 27, 2011, 03:31 PM

Jean M. Mertes

Jean M. Mertes, 57, South Range resident, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.

Jean M. Mertes, 57, South Range resident, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 5, 1954, to Joseph and Katherine (Peacock) Graskey.

Jean worked as an environment service worker for the Bayshore Nursing Home for many years.

She married Dale Mertes on April 17, 1993, and they recently celebrated 18 years of marriage.

Jean was a member of the Superior Moose Lodge 606.

She enjoyed bowling, her pets, going to the beach with her husband and dog, four-wheeling and horseshoes. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Jean is survived by her husband, Dale; daughter, Jessie Mertes, South Range; three sisters, Betty Strak, of Florida, Joan (Jim) Swaab of Iowa and Janie Cahill of Florida; and her father-in-law, Dave Mertes, South Range.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Patty and Sherrie Remington, Mary Kirkwood and Julie Zawin, and brothers, Tom and Robert Graskey.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Ave., Superior and continue until the 11:30 a.m. funeral service with Rev. Mark Holmes of Darrow Road Wesleyan Church officiating.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Superior.

Pallbearers for the service will be Rusty Burkhart, David McConnell, Bobby Bordeau and Steve Kastern.

Leave an online condolence or to sign the guest book at www.downs-lesage.com.

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wendy h.
Superior, WI     12/29/2011 8:55 PM

I grew up with jean and her sisters, what a bunch of wonderful friends, I will hold you all in my prayers, God Bless all of you

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Carla M.
Superior, WI     12/29/2011 8:00 PM

Dale, Jessie I am so sorry about Jean. I wish I could be there on Friday morning. I have to work. Know you can call or stop anytime. All my love to you both and you will be in my prayers. your little sis carla

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Mary G.
South Range, WI     12/28/2011 12:49 PM

Jessie, I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Mary

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