Mary W. Gage

Mary W. Gage, 97, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 19, 1927, to Melton and Florence (Jarvis) McKeough.

She attended Pattison Elementary School and graduated from Central High School. She then attended the former Superior State Teacher's College (now UWS) earning her bachelor's degree in mathematics. She was a proud member of the Tau Alpha Chi Sorority. She then began her teaching career and taught at McCaskill training school, the former Nemadji School, and Central Junior High School.

Mary was united in marriage to Tom Gage on July 27, 1949. Tom built a house for his family and together they raised three children and celebrated forty wonderful years together before his passing in 1989.

She was a confirmed and longtime member at the former Hammond Avenue Presbyterian Church in Superior.

She enjoyed nothing more than being with her family and friends for get togethers and "Club". She also enjoyed traveling, RV camping, and her canine companions. Mary also did a lot of crocheting and volunteer work at Miller-Dwan, Superior Vets Clinic, and Memory Lane.

In addition to her husband Tom, Mary is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; grandma Jarvis; brother Keith McKeough; uncles Will and George; and her beloved dog, Lily.

Mary is survived by her son Jim Gage; daughters Jennifer (Robert) Gordon and Jeff Ann (Monte) Strickland; grandchildren Lisa (John) Spinhirne and Kerri (Benjamin Carlson) Gordon; great-grandchildren Nicholas and Cameran.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at Marywood and Aspirus St. Luke's Hospice, for providing Mary with wonderful care.

A Family Graveside Service at Greenwood Cemetery will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's name to any Humane Society of your choosing.

A special message from Mary: "When you read this, I will be in my new home. I want to thank my family, friends, acquaintances, and all our animals for touching and enriching my life." John 14:2 In my Father's House are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Thank you, Mary.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street in Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit www.lenroot-maetzold.com.