Susan Hanninen

Susan Ann Hanninen, age 81, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away Thursday morning, June 9, 2016, at Continuing Care Center of Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg.Susan was born on March 29, 1935, in Dubuque, Iowa, twin daughter of Vincent and Rita (Callahan) Goodman. She grew up in Mason City, IA, attended Catholic schools there, and was a 1953 graduate of Holy Family High School. On November 3, 1971, Susan married William “Bill” Hanninen. They have lived in the Danbury area since then. She was a proud homemaker and also helped Bill at Northland Builders, Inc. that he co-owned with Gus Brown. Sue was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Danbury, and had served on the church council. She served twenty-seven years as coordinator for the Red Cross Blood Mobile for Burnett County. Sue also served twenty years as Election Clerk for Blaine Township. Susan was a member of the Webster Lioness Club from 1989 until it disbanded in 2014. She was on the Board of Directors for many years and twice held the office of 1st Vice President and President. Sue enjoyed cooking and gardening, and serving the community. She mostly loved spending time at the lake with family and friends. Sue was fun-loving, hardworking, and compassionate, and she always put others first. She was very proud of all of her children, and grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by all. Susan was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Joseph William Goodman. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, William “Bill” Hanninen; sons: Mike (Laura) Metcalf and Jerry (Barbara) Metcalf; grandchildren: Aaron (Rachel) Metcalf, Ryan (Charlotte) Metcalf, Tara (Kelly) Krantz, Matthew Metcalf, and Marissa Metcalf; and great-grandchildren: Willow Metcalf and Khori Krantz. She is also survived by her twin sister, Sally (Jerry) Kunz; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00pm, Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00am) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7586 Main St., Danbury, WI, with Father Mike Tupa officiating. There will be a fellowship luncheon following the service at Northland Community Center, 1232 E. School Rd., Danbury. Pallbearers are: Matthew Metcalf, Ryan Metcalf, Steve Kunz, Scott Kunz, Mike Duchene, Tom Duchene, Ron Proffit, and Ron Gallagher. Honorary pallbearers are: Mike Goodman, Mark Goodman, Jim Boyle, Dean Willett, Bud Wold, and Gus Brown. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.