Downs Life Celebration Center

Downs Life Celebration Center We provide personal and quality care in full burial funeral services and cremation memorial services. Consider us for price quotes on your desires.

In addition to our funeral services we offer pre-planning of funeral/memorial services…whether it’s just writing a record of your preferences to guide your family through a difficult time and/or arranging a financial trust to cover either part or all of the anticipated costs…we can help. The fact is a funeral is a major purchase. We offer many design options and granite selections colors in the sa

le of markers and monuments. You may choose a lasting memorial tribute from us with complete confidence and trust. Kindness and caring is what the dedicated staff at Downs Funeral Home offers families when they need it most…we dedicate our efforts in helping each individual family with the personal attention and support they need. We pledge to continue providing our finest service that has been exclusively found at Downs Funeral Home for over 125 years.

Jane Claire HowardJane Claire “Bumpa” Howard, age 64, of Wascott, Wisconsin passed away in the early morning hours of Ju...
07/29/2026

Jane Claire Howard

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, to Mary Ellen (Sinclear) and John Robert Howard. As a youngster, Jane lived in Central Park and attended Lincoln...

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Cindy Joy MataczynskiCindy Joy Mataczynski, 68, of South Range, WI, passed away at her home July 27, 2026, surrounded by...
07/28/2026

Cindy Joy Mataczynski

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 also Northland Campground for many years. She enjoyed sewing, making stained glass, gardening, and antiquing. Cindy was...

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Ethel L. LancourEthel L. Lancour, 93, of Poplar, died Saturday July 18, 2026, at Essentia- St Mary’s Hospital in Superio...
07/28/2026

Ethel L. Lancour

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 worked as a cook in the Maple School District for many years. Ethel was a member of...

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Ronald I. JohnsonRonald I. Johnson, 83, of Superior, died Saturday July 25, 2026, at his residence. Ron was born in Supe...
07/28/2026

Ronald I. Johnson

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 of the many homes and garages he built throughout Superior and Duluth. Ron married Barbara on May 28,...

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Marcia Elizabeth EricksonMarcia Elizabeth (Haagensen) Erickson, age 82, of Rice Lake township, MN, died July 19, 2026, i...
07/28/2026

Marcia Elizabeth Erickson

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 Vocational School. She would marry Martin Edward Erickson on June 28, 1975, in Duluth, MN. Marcia had worked in...

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Matthew D. PleskoMatthew D. Plesko, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in his home. Matthew was b...
07/27/2026

Matthew D. Plesko

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 the Dean’s List, and a member of the Anthropology Club. Matthew was passionate about reading and had a...

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Edward H. JavenkoskiEdward H. Javenkoski, age 79, of South Range died Thursday July 23, 2026. He was born March 29, 1947...
07/25/2026

Edward H. Javenkoski

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 the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and an...

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Meri "Missy" Lee MatonichMeri Lee “Missy” Matonich, 46, passed away in her home on Friday, July 17, 2026. Missy was born...
07/23/2026

Meri "Missy" Lee Matonich

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 job coach with Choice Unlimited and then she worked as a Patient Care Assistant in a group home...

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Donald G. CarlsonDonald G. Carlson, 86, of Superior, passed away Monday July 20, 2026, in his home. Donald was born May ...
07/22/2026

Donald G. Carlson

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 30, 1985. They made their home in Superior and they enjoyed their back yard garden, feeding the...

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Susan K. SlovickSusan Slovick grew up in the beautiful Northland of Wisconsin near Lake Superior, a landscape that spark...
07/22/2026

Susan K. Slovick

Susan Slovick grew up in the beautiful Northland of Wisconsin near Lake Superior, a landscape that sparked her lifelong love for the outdoors. Born with a spirit meant to explore, she followed that calling into the skies, spending her life traveling the globe and connecting with people as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. For Sue, this was far more than a career — it was her entire world and the source of her deepest, most cherished friendships. Driven...

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