Ellen E. Muttonen

Ellen E. Muttonen, 98, longtime Brule resident, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on December 5, 1911 in Cromwell, MN to Ony and Hilma (Peura) Nyberg.

Ellen married Walter R. Muttonen and celebrated forty-two years of marriage before he passed away in April 1980.

She was known as a wonderful cook and enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, gardening and loved feeding the wild birds in her yard.

She is survived by three daughters, Betty (Rodney) Lehto, Brule, WI, Gloria (Ronald) Lahti, Brule, WI, Patricia Muttonen, Superior; one son, Robert (Sharon) Muttonen, Lake Nebagamon, WI; seven grandchildren, Kathy, Andy, Bonnie, Sandy, Erik, Brian and Neil and thirteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Walter, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM, Funeral Service on Thursday, October 28 , 2010 in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 East 5th Street, Superior, with Pastor Sara Kerkes, from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Everrest Cemetery in Waino, WI.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center for the care they offered Ellen during her stay.