Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Ruth Merie Stewart

Ruth Merie Stewart

Nov 17, 2024

Ruth Stewart of Pine City passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Northern Pines Assisted Living at the age of 80.

Ruth Merie Osgood was born on March 26, 1944 to Robert and Louise (Blanchard) Osgood in Duluth, Minnesota.

Ruth is survived by her sons Troy (Amy) Stewart of Pine City, Tom Blake of Duluth; stepson Del (Sandy) Stewart of Prior...

Edward Delton Wilde

Edward Delton Wilde

Nov 11, 2024

Ed Wilde passed away at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud November 11, 2024 at the age of 81. Edward Delton Wilde was born June 7, 1943 to Delton and Rhoda (Swenson) Wilde in Bagley, Minnesota, he grew up on the family farm. 

In 1961, Ed graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Navy and served four...

Bernard "Fritz" Michael Witzmann

Bernard "Fritz" Michael Witzmann

Nov 9, 2024

Bernie "Fritz" Witzmann passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home in Rock Creek at the age of 85.

Bernard Michael Witzmann was born May 9, 1939 to Benedict and Philamina "Minnie" (Diel) Witzmann in Cold Spring, MN. He was the youngest of the children. The family moved to St. Paul where he spent his youth, graduating from Mechanic...

Carol Ann Kuglin

Carol Ann Kuglin

Nov 4, 2024

Carol Kuglin of Rush City passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Rushseba Station at the age of 90.

Carol Ann Jacoway was born October 27, 1934 to Delbert and Rose (Bartos) Jacoway at the University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The family lived in Eden Prairie where Delbert was a farmer. Her sister Jeanette was also born here. In 1942 the family...

Patricia Elizabeth Swanson

Patricia Elizabeth Swanson

Nov 4, 2024

Patty Swanson passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her home in Pine City at the age of 71.

Patricia Elizabeth Swanson was born April 16, 1953 to Norman and LaVerne (Widstrand) Swanson in Redwing, Minnesota.

Patty grew up and went to school in the Pine City area. She had a creative side that led to her love of art and painting. 

She...

Howard Nelson Ledin

Howard Nelson Ledin

Nov 4, 2024

Howard Ledin passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at MHealth Fairview Hospital in Wyoming at the age of 99.

Howard Nelson Ledin was born July 27, 1925 to Harry and Marvel (Nelson) Ledin at home on the family dairy farm in Spring Lake, Isanti County Minnesota. He was the oldest of three children in this close knit community of Swedish Lutherans....

Andrew "Andy" George Isaman

Andrew "Andy" George Isaman

Nov 3, 2024

Andrew 'Andy' George Isaman, or to some 'Iceman', was born on May 2, 1985 to Terrell and Brenda (Swanson) Isaman of Harris, MN. He left us to find peace on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Andy was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church of Harris. He was always one to put others before himself and help anyone in need. He often...

Paulette Renwick

Paulette Renwick

Oct 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paulette Elaine Renwick, a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved friend. Paulette passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on her family’s farm in Paynesville, Minnesota, she was known for her unwavering kindness, her witty remarks, and the incredible meals she lovingly...

Yvonne LaVerne Osterdyk

Yvonne LaVerne Osterdyk

Oct 30, 2024

Yvonne "Vonnie" Osterdyk passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home in Pine City at the age of 80.

Yvonne LaVerne Swanson was born May 23, 1944 to Norman and LaVerne (Widstrand) Swanson in Rush City, Minnesota.

Yvonne is survived by her children Robert (Lee) Hensley of Pine City; Jimmy Hensley of Faribault, Scott Crist of Braham, Heidi (Cory Johnson) Crist...

Michael Jerome Simonson

Michael Jerome Simonson

Oct 28, 2024

Mike Simonson formerly of Cook passed away quietly surrounded by his family on Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 82.

Michael Jerome Simonson was born September 3, 1942 to Jesse and Norma (Anderson) Simonson in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He rounded out their family of four adventuresome boys. His father was a logger, which...

Marilyn W. Vermeer

Marilyn W. Vermeer

Oct 27, 2024

Marilyn W. (Joy) Vermeer of Mora was born on April 25, 1947 and passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Wayzata High School Graduate 1965

Faithful wife for 48 1/2 years

Mother of 5 children

11 grandchildren

4 great grandchildren

Marilyn went back to school at age 50

Employed by Midwest Forensic Pathology for 10 years

Partner in Beef production for 17 years

Faithful attender at Elk River Baptist...

Nelda Newsom

Nelda Newsom

Oct 25, 2024

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Nelda Newsom of Pine City passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 70.

Nelda JoAnn Bell was born on July 23, 1954 to Harry and Lila (Smith) Bell in Rush City, Minnesota.

Nelda is survived by her children Sharon Newsom of Isanti, Shirley Somora of Pine...

Judith Broman

Judith Broman

Oct 24, 2024

Judith Ann (Carl) Broman passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. She was 77 years old.Judith was born January 16, 1947, in Chanute, Kansas, and moved to Pine City with her family when she was around 10 years of age, where they bought and ran the well-known Riverside Sport Shop on the banks of the Snake River. She graduated from...

Rick Adam Clark

Rick Adam Clark

Oct 24, 2024

Rick Adam Clark, age 63, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home in Braham.

Rick was born on October 12, 1961 to John and Barbara (Crowe) Clark in St. Paul, Minnesota.

He grew up in the Pine City area and played in softball leagues in Pine City and surrounding towns. He was a free spirit who loved life, loved...

Margaret Schiburr

Margaret Schiburr

Oct 17, 2024

Margaret Schiburr passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 77.

She was born Margaret Mary Stevens on December 6, 1946, to Ervin “Bud” and Barbara Stevens Sr. and grew up in Rock Creek, MN. She graduated from Pine City High School in 1964. Following graduation, Margaret moved to the Twin Cities...

Eugene Carl Kuhlman, Jr.

Eugene Carl Kuhlman, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

Gene Kuhlman of Rush City passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his daughter's home in Rush City at the age of 92.

Eugene “Gene” Carl Kuhlman, Jr. was born on February 10, 1932 to Eugene Sr. and Gladys (Ellison) Kuhlman in Finlayson, Minnesota.

Eugene grew up on his parent's farm in Finlayson. His school years were at Finlayson School. He served...

Beth Ann Mitchell

Beth Ann Mitchell

Oct 15, 2024

Beth Mattson Mitchell passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home in Burnsville at the age of 55.

Beth Ann Mattson was born July 8, 1969 to William and Theresa (Cox) Mattson in Mora, Minnesota. She grew up in Braham and Coon Rapids and graduated in 1987 from Coon Rapids High School. After high School, she briefly attended Anoka...

Alan David Karas

Alan David Karas

Oct 8, 2024

Alan Karas of Rush City passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at St. John's Hospital at the age of 70, after battling illnesses for the last several months. 

Alan was born on April 1, 1954 to Don and Delores Karas in Rush City, Minnesota.

Alan graduated from Rush City High School in 1972. He was a longtime construction worker with several...

Fred Bogardus

Fred Bogardus

Oct 4, 2024

Fred Bogardus, Jr. entered Heaven's Gate on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Timber Pines Residence in Pine City at the age of 82.

Fred William Bogardus was born November 3, 1941 to Fred Sr. and Mary (Milam) Bogardus in El Paso, Texas, the second of four children.

He was born with a mechanic's blood coursing through his veins and flying in his...

Leon David Kruse

Leon David Kruse

Oct 3, 2024

Leon Kruse of Rush City passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home at the age of 86.

Leon David Kruse was born on July 3, 1938 to Carl and Ruth (Rodbom) Kruse in Rush City, Minnesota.

Leon grew up in Rush City and graduated from Rush City High School in 1957. In 1960, he married Emily Stream and together they welcomed...

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