Nancy J. Bergstrom

Nancy J. Bergstrom

Family. Faith. The Green Bay Packers.

If you were to ask Nancy Bergstrom what mattered most to her, these three things would undoubtedly top her list. Whether she was playing cards with her kids, cheering on Aaron Rodgers, or kneeling in silence as she said the Holy Rosary, Nancy put her entire heart into what she loved. Her energy and work ethic combined with her strong family values are what she will be remembered for. If there is any woman who provided a solid foundation for her family, it was Nancy. After eighty graceful years on this earth, her courageous battle with cancer finally came to an end. Nancy died on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House, surrounded by her six children and their father, who loved her beyond words.

Nancy’s story began on September 22, 1936 when she was born in Superior to Robert J. and Elizabeth (Barker) Brannan. She was a graduate of the former East High School in Superior. While raising six children, Nancy continued to put her culinary gifts to use as the owner of Dreamland Supper Club, which she ran for many years. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, and her faith in God was a central part of her long, fulfilling life.

Nancy left an incredible legacy and will be missed by many. She is survived by her two sons, Pat (Barb) Bergstrom, South Range, WI and Mike (Linda) Bergstrom, Superior, WI; four daughters Becky (Rick) Ullan, Lake Nebagamon, WI, Judy (Doug Hammer) O’Connell, Superior, WI , Ann (Gary) Sislo, DePere, WI and Debbie (Nick) Zime, Carlton, MN; seventeen grandchildren, Myron Bergstrom, Patrick Bergstrom, Corey Bergstrom, April Bergstrom, Mike Bergstrom II, Carrie (Justin) Dittmar, Katie (Brian) Sorensen, Kelly Bergstrom, Billy O’Connell, Nick O’Connell, Dani (Preston) Mikula, Justin O’Connell, Christina (Jon) Christensen, Hannah Sislo, Andrew Sislo, Sister Magnificat Maria (Brittany) Zime, and Tori Zime; great-grandchildren, Melody Bee Bergstrom, Sidney Bergstrom, Trevor Bergstrom, Greta Bergstrom and Jence Sorensen; her former husband, best friend and companion, Myron Bergstrom; his daughter Jessica (Josh) Heck; sister Margaret “Peggy” Sislo, South Range, WI; brother Charles “Chuck” (Sue) Brannan, Wascott, WI and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Sharon Karlson, Mary Lou Jamison, Roberta “Ann” Bodell, and Betty Kay Tallberg.

Please join us to celebrate Nancy’s life on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 4315 East Third Street, in Superior. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass with Fr. Adam Laski as celebrant.

The family would like to extend deep and heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kebbekus and his team, and also to the staff at Solvay Hospice House for the care and compassion that comforted her throughout the process.

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