Audrey Loy Rud, 82, of Cambridge, formerly of Steen, died Feb. 17, 2023, surrounded by family at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at North Isanti Baptist Church in Cambridge. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Audrey Essman was born April 26, 1940, in George, Iowa, to Herman and Stellva Essman. She attended North Isanti Baptist Church and was a registered nurse throughout her career.
She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Audrey is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donovan Rud; son Jeffrey (Kelly) Rud of Cambridge; daughter Kimberly (Paul) Gaier of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; grandchildren Devin (Lisa) Nelson, Justin Rud, Dillan (Jaclyn) Nelson, Britta (Zach) Hoffie, and Daniel Rud; great-granddaughters Myla and Raya Nelson and Adalyn Hoffie; great-grandsons Shiloh Nelson and Oliver Hoffie; stepgrandsons Luke and Micah Malamisuro; siblings Sallie Gardner, Morla Baker, Beverly (John) Gerken, Melva (Paul) Ferm, Herman (Valerie) Essman, Pauline (Kenneth) Ahrendt, Wyona (Roger) Stewart; sisters-in-law Janice (Adrian) Sundberg and Jeanne (Bob) Erickson; and other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law Robert Gardner and Donald Baker.
Arrangements are provided by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home of Cambridge,
carlsonlillemoen.com.
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