Frances "Caroline" Martineau

Frances “Caroline” Martineau, 65, life-long resident of Superior, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN.

She was born on July 28, 1950 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Francis and Eva (Nelson) Martineau.

Caroline devoted her life to her family and Christ. She was a life-long member of the Indian Education Parent Committee, and a member of the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation. Caroline was a daycare provider and a foster parent for many years. Caroline had a special place in her heart for all who came through her door. She loved everyone. Caroline had no sisters but was blessed to have brothers that married exactly the right ones to fill the role of sister.

Caroline is survived by three daughters, Jennifer (Timothy) Kuehnow, Solon Springs, WI; Jolene (John) Shelafoe, Lake Nebagamon, WI; and Corrine (Marvin) White, Chippewa Falls, WI; one son, Russell (Michelle) Shelafoe, Eau Claire, WI; ex-husband and friend Joseph (Dianna) Shelafoe; three brothers, Terry (Linda) Martineau, Superior, WI; Kerry Martineau, Duluth, MN; Perry Martineau, Proctor, MN; fifteen grandchildren, Travis, Carter, Madeline, Noah, Isaiah, Caleb, Andrew, Jacob, Rachel, Hannah, Chole, Madison, Montania, McKenna and Arabella; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Eva Martineau; son Christopher Shelafoe; and brothers Gary, Butch and Larry Martineau.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior.

Visitation will continue at 10:00 AM Friday, October 9, 2015 at Central Assembly of God Church, 3000 Hammond Avenue, Superior until the 11:00 AM funeral service with Pastor Corrine Anton officiating.

Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Superior, WI.

Pallbearers are Chad Martineau, Francis Martineau, Chris & Bradley Durfee, Frank Shelafoe and Brad Andrews.

Honorary Pallbearer Guy Martineau.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.

To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com .