GWEN M. COUTURE

Gwen M. Couture, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 10, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born Nov. 28, 1930 to Sydney and Ethel (Fletcher) Eells.

Gwen was a devoted mother and Christian. Her spirit and strength will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl Ells and Arthur Eells.

Gwen is survived by her two sons, Steven (Becky) Couture, Larry (Sharon) Couture; four grandchildren Larry, Raymond, Timothy, Brian; many beloved great-grandchildren; twin brother Jerry (Elsie) Eells of Port Charlotte, Fla.; extended family and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10 a.m. Saturday June 13, 2009 in First Presbyterian Church, 300 E 2nd St., Duluth. There will be a visitation one hour prior to service and a reception following, Rev. John Pressler officiating.