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Lynn E. Carlson

Aug 18, 1946 — Nov 5, 2026

Duluth

Lynn E Carlson, 80 of Duluth, died Thursday, November 5th in her home. Lynn was born August 18, 1946, in Duluth to Louis and Mae Orrey. She met Fred Carlson and they were married on December 22, 1965. She retired from the Social Security Administration. Lynn was a member of the Owls Club and was active in the Shrine along with Fred. She enjoyed crosswords, reading, fishing, and most of all spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mae; husband Fred and siblings, Robert, Ronald, Donald, Lois and Darlene.

Lynn is survived by her children, Danny Carlson, Howard Carlson and Anita (Michael) Gibson: Grandchildren, Haylee Carlson, Chase (Rachel) Carlson, Mandi Gibson, Jessi Klejeski, Brooklyn Halder, Cameran Gibson, Jeremiah Halder, Hope Gibson and Bella Gibson; Great grandchildren, Huxley Carlson and Harper Carlson and one on the way; siblings, Marilyn Hamilton and Butch (Virginia) Orrey

On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 10:00am to noon, a Gathering of Family and Friends at the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St, Duluth MN.

Sign the online register book at www.dfhduluth.com. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St. Duluth, MN, (218) 727-3555.

Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation; https://mnlionsdiabetes.org/donate ; 

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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600 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805

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