Debra Ann Anderson of Duluth, MN, passed away November 2, 2025 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. 

Debra was born November 29, 1956 to Delmar and Patricia Anderson of Duluth, MN.  

Debra attended Fairmount Elementary, West Jr., and Denfeld High School, graduating in 1975. She then went on to earn her LPN Degree from “Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute”.  She worked at Munsing Wear and Lake Haven Nursing Home before spending 38 years as an LPN at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in various departments.  After she was retired, she continued to meet with co-workers and friends once a month for lunch as of October 2025.    

Debra was very creative and had many interests that kept her on the go – one of many was her love to Cook & Bake to feed family & friends.  She was often called, “Martha Stewart”. 

Her main Joy in life was her son, Mike who was the Center of her Life! 

Debra often said, “Every Day is a Blessing”. 

Debra was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Patricia Anderson; and her brother-in-law, Bruce Christiansen. 

Debra is survived by her son, Michael Anderson (Brittany) and his father, Gary Menor; sisters, Sheryl Christiansen and Julie Anderson; brother, Kevin Anderson (Lisa); nephews, Brandon Christiansen (Suzie), Matthew Christiansen (Stephanie); great-nephews, Delmar Christiansen and Maverick Christiansen; and much extended family, many friends and co-workers that she held dear- you know who you are! 

The Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Service at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth.  

Food & Fellowship will be at Elim Lutheran Church following the service, 6101 Cody Street in west Duluth.