Dave Barschdorf, 70, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully in hospice care at Viewcrest Health Center, as his sister Linda arrived by his side. He is now with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Dave was born March16,1953, in Cambridge MA and grew up in Duluth MN. He led a challenging, tough life due to his special needs. Dave worked as a janitor at UMD for 24 years. He liked to go fishing, loved his vehicles and tinkering with them. He was a Ham radio operator, helped his friend Rick with security as well as volunteering Ham Radio services at events. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Rose Man Shop. Dave loved country music, singing and playing his steel pedal guitar. Dave is survived by his brother John (Susan), sisters Linda Breimon, Janet (Fred) Masey, two nieces, three nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Phyllis Barschdorf. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday November 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 4903
Karin Amy Erickson, aged 87, went to live in her heavenly home on August 6th 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. “High as the sky and as deep as the ocean” was a saying that she used often to describe the love she felt for her granddaughter, as well as being a good description of the depth of her Christian faith. She was a lifelong caregiver, graduating from Swedish Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1957. She worked as an OB-GYN nurse for the first half of her career before getting married to Ronald, the love of her life, and giving birth to her two sons Mark and Paul. The second half of her professional life was dedicated to the Masonic Home in Bloomington before retiring and moving from her home in Edina to Alexandria. Ron and Karin then later moved to Duluth to be closer to their new Granddaughter Amy. Karin loved singing and being active in her church, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her Mother