Barbara Ellen Kent (“Barb”) 89 of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023, with her daughter by her side. Barb was born in Mayville ND, on September 9, 1933, to John and Ella Port. She graduated from Page High School and from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in Fargo, ND where she obtained her Registered Nursing Degree. Barb married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Kent on June 26, 1955, and they enjoyed many years of love and adventures until Dennis passed away in 2002.
Gwendolyn Jean Nelson (“Gwen”), 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 with family at her side. Gwen was born on July 11, 1931 in Duluth, the only child of William and Gertrude (Langlee) Peterson. She graduated in 1948 at the age of 16 from Denfeld High School and was anxious to put her typing and bookkeeping skills to use, working at the Courthouse and Coolerator, where she made several lifelong friends. She married the love of her life, Donald Nelson, on September 20, 1952, and together they owned and operated Don’s Swirly Top (an ice cream shop) during Don’s college years. They enjoyed 40 years of love and laughter together before Don died of cancer.