James (Jim) Lundgren

James (Jim) Edward Lundgren, age 63, of Ironton, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on July 1, 2023. Jim was born on July 12, 1959, to Harold (Skip) and JoAnne (Moore) Lundgren in Aitkin.

Jim grew up in Babbitt, MN. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1978. Jim has a passion for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycles and 4 wheeling. He loved the outdoors and nature and was an Eagle Scout when he was younger. Later he moved to Crosby Ironton where he met his second wife. Jim married Shelley (Monson) Chaltron on February 22, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV, but they shared 30 years together. Jim worked at Acrotech Midwest in Riverton, and later Brainerd ISD 181 school district in the custodial department.

Jim was diagnosed with Cancer in December of 2019. Many trips were made to Mayo Clinic, with many treatments. He was hopeful and stayed positive that there would be a cure. He and Shelley did all the things they loved for as long as he could. Many fun trips were made to Lake of the Woods, Red Lake, Winnebagosh and Basswood Lake. Jim loved camping and often took the grandkids when they were younger on outdoor excursions. Jim was a character and a jokester. He tried to find humor, even when going through chemotherapy. He and Shelley became members of Oak Street Chapel in Brainerd. His faith carried him through on his journey with Cancer.

Jim is survived by his wife, Shelley, of Ironton; sons, Jon (Chrissy) Evridge and Jason Buschman, of Babbitt; former wife, Barb; stepson, Jonathan Chaltron, of Brainerd, Stepdaughter, Sarah (Andrew Johnson) Chaltron, of Pine River; sister, Carol (Randy) Bartell, of Richmond; brother, Michael Lundgren, of Cuyuna; 10 grandchildren; Neal (Rachel) Buchite III, of Brainerd, Mia Buchite, of Pequot Lakes, Christian Buchite, of Garrison, Bailey, Kansas and Seven Smith, of Brainerd, Nevaeh and Logan Evridge, of Babbitt, Avery and Rylan Buschman, of Babbitt; 2 great-grandchildren, Hope and Neal IV (BoBo) Buchite, of Brainerd; former son-in-law, Neal Buchite II; in-laws, Karen Hines, of Brainerd, Lorna Hurst, of Kingman, AZ, Dayle (Ed) Meagher, of Humansville, MO, Barry (Marge) Monson, of Maple Lake, Sandra Willman, of Topeka, KS, Brenda Wheeler, of Kingman, AZ, Cheryle (Mike) Theisen, of Prior Lake, Bradley (Mary) Monson, of Brainerd, Sheree (Mick) Voss, of Buffalo; many nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Skip and JoAnne; baby brother, Robert; mother and father-in-law, Dale and Marge Monson; stepson, Frederick Chaltron III; brothers-in-law, Marion Hines, Roy Wheeler and Harry Hurst; and his loving faithful companions, Jake and Buddy.

A special Thank You to the Good Samaritan Hospice Staff for their compassionate care given to Jim and his family during his final days, and to all the friends and relatives for their love and support. A big Thank You to Pastor Todd and Theresa Wooden for their special prayers and Oak Street member that prayed for Jim.

A memorial service for Jim will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 12PM at Oak Street Chapel. Visitation will be from 10AM -12PM.