Doris Magdzas

Doris M. Magdzas passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN on July 2, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 4, 1932, Doris was the daughter of J.O. “Curly” and Elsie Franks and grew up in Gordon, WI along with her sister, Donna. Their family owned and operated Elsie’s Resort and Tavern on County Road Y in Gordon. It was a busy resort where she learned a strong work ethic. While growing up in the north woods, Doris developed a love of nature, especially birds and flowers. She married Donald J. Magdzas on June 18, 1955, and together they raised seven children, including two sets of twins.

Doris was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King. She was employed for 27 years at the formers Bob’s Chop Suey House where she proudly worked as a waitress. She loved her job and many of her customers became friends. Doris was past president of the Cooper School PTA and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church’s Joan of Arc Circle.

She was a person with the kindest heart, a loving, giving spirit, a generous soul, and had a clever sense of humor. Doris will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She left us with a powerful sense of family and grateful hearts.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; her youngest daughter, Denise Magdzas; her sister, Donna Peterson Roberge; her grandson, Matthew and his children Lila and Ana; her son-in-law, Gary Peterson; and her great-grandsons, Sutton and Fletcher Peterson.

Surviving are her children, Dennis (Terri) Magdzas and with children, Eric (Randi) Goeppinger, Derek Magdzas, and Travis Magdzas; Diane (Jeffrey) Fitzgerald and with children, Alex Fitzgerald and Andrew (Rick Parmeter) Fitzgerald; Donald (Lauri) Magdzas and his children, Megan (Kyle) Peterson and Macey Magdzas; Douglas (Darla) Magdzas along with children Jacob Magdzas and Zachary Magdzas; Doreen Peterson, and Darrell (Laura) Magdzas and with children Danielle (Malcolm) Willett, Sara Magdzas, and Drew Magdzas; sisters-in-law, Patricia Burgraff and Mary Ann Kipper; her dear cousin, Christie Muser, as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her special friend, Roger Nelson, and his family and her beloved cat, Harry.

Doris’ family would like to thank Dr. George Holliday, her primary care physician, and the doctors and medical staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center for the excellent care she received.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 11, 2022, at Cathedral of Christ the King, 1111 Belknap Street in Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Fr. Andrew Ricci as celebrant.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue in Superior is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com .