Obituary of Linda M Makowsky

Linda M. Makowsky age 63, longtime resident of Duluth, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, after her 10 year struggle with cancer, while at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family, especially her husband of 44 years, Gordon, who never left her side. Linda was born October 22, 1951 in Sauk Centre, MN to Lawrence and Naomi Knase and a 1969 graduate of Duluth Central High School. On December 5, 1970 Linda married Gordon R. Makowsky. Linda was a stay at home mom, taking care of her family and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Gordon; daughters, Gail (Leroy Siegle) Anderson of Cloquet and Theresa (Larry) Sommer of Oceanside, CA; four grandchildren, Hailey and Quinten Anderson, Kyle and Brian Sommer; sisters, Sharon (Dan Maryland) Knase, Diane Johnson and Lori Knase; brothers, Allen (Arlene), LeRoy (Marcie), Lee (Linda) and Larry (Karen); many nieces, nephews and extended family members. The family would like to thank Dr. Perlov and the nursing staff of St. Luke’s Hospital for their excellent care of Linda. Gathering of family and friends from 2pm until the 3pm memorial service Monday, March 9th at Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave., 218-624-5200.