Mary Lou Vendela, 87, of Superior, died with her family by her side Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth.

Mary Lou was born in Chicago, IL,  on January 23, 1934, the daughter of Mary (Brown) and Walter Lasfalk.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John K. Vendela, brothers Fred and Walter Lasfalk, former daughter in law Lorraine (Berg) Cummings, and previous son-in-law, Dale Summerfield.

Mary Lou is survived by her sons, John (Christa) Vendela and Don (Tracie) Vendela; grandson, Chris (Selina and family) Vendela, and great granddaughters, Sami Osterlund and Liliana Garza Vendela; granddaughter, Melissa (Thomas Jr.) Morris and great grandsons, Dale Summerfield Jr. and Miles Morris; grandson, Troy (Sarah) Vandenberg and great grandson, Brayden Vandenberg and great granddaughter, Elliot; granddaughter, Marajean (Brandon Chapman) Vendela, great granddaughter, Chloe Vendela and great grandson, Dawson Chapman; granddaughter, Krissy (Tony Evans) Vendela and great granddaughters, Jacklynn Merrifield and Ava Evans; grandson, Joe (Liz Edaburn) Vendela, great grandson, Logan Vendela and great granddaughters, Nevaeh and Shayna Vendela; granddaughter, Shayna Vendela and great granddog, Dude.  She is also survived by many friends who were family: Mary Hudacek, Susie Kitter Pederson, Danie Osterlund, Rose Garza, Sean (Krista) Cummings and family, and Alicia (Richard) Hailey and family.

As per Mary Lou's wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, at a later date.