Jennifer L.

Heffner

Jennifer Lea Heffner, 62, of Superior, passed away on November 10, 2026, surrounded by her friends and family. She lived at the Sunnyside Home in Superior with her lifelong friends Susie, Paul, Kenny, Lisa and Mark.

Jen was born in Ashland, WI, on February 27, 1964, the daughter of Lester and Nellie Heffner. She attended school in Ashland before moving to reside with her sister Judy Pahos and family in Superior. She attended Cooper Weisberg School and Superior High School.

Jen lived a very active life. At age 18 she moved to the Challenge Center Group Home. From there she enjoyed many camping, traveling, swimming, bowling, karate and so much more. She was awarded many medals for her participation in the Special Olympics. She was the only special student allowed to swim with the Superior High School Ballet swim group because of her swimming ability. Jen worked at the Challenge Center Greenhouse for many years and was very proud of her work there with tomatoes. She enjoyed working with Don, Shannon, her coworkers and staff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Vila (Roland) Mashl; brother, Ronald; and her brother-in-law, Jon Pahos.

Jen is survived by her sisters, Judy Pahos of Superior and Delores (Tom) Bloomquist of Green Bay; brother, Lester (Lori) Heffner of Superior; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, many extended family members, and special friend, Danny Wendt.

Jen’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to her caregivers and staff at the Sunnyside Home (Nancy, Jeannie, Miranda, Chloe, Denise, Lori, Kayden and others). Also extending great appreciation to Moments Hospice staff for the loving support to Jenny and caring communication with the family during her hospice journey.

In addition, a Thank You to Leah and the team at Inclusa for the oversight and care for Jenny through many years.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am funeral service at Christ Lutheran Church, 320 N 28th St., Superior, with Pastor Krik Schield as officiant. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery in Gurney, Wisconsin.

Memorials in Jen’s name can be made to the Challenge Center, 39 N 25th St., Superior, or the Special Olympics Wisconsin.