Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Karin Ann Bloomquist

Karin Ann Bloomquist

Sep 10, 2023

Karin Bloomquist of Andover passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids at the age of 64.

Karin Ann Pixler was born December 3, 1958 to Richard and Katherine (Johnson) Pixler in Chicago, Illinois.

Karin graduated from Edina and studied at Bethel and Trinity Christian College. In 1980, Karin married Howie Bloomquist. They lived in...

Loren George Jennings

Loren George Jennings

Sep 9, 2023

MN State Rep (1985-2002)

Loren Jennings of Rush City passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 72.

Loren George Jennings was born on June 30, 1951 as the eldest child to George and Bernice Jennings — a strong man and an even stronger-willed woman — into a close-knit community in Rush City, Minnesota....

Selena Rae Elizabeth Carlson

Selena Rae Elizabeth Carlson

Sep 2, 2023

Selena Rae "Sis" was born to Ray and Selina (LeTourneau) Sybrant on the family farm in Rush City; number eight of nine children. She graduated from Rush City high school and later went on to Pine Tech for an accounting degree.

Sis married Milo Carlson, September 8, 1989,  and they enjoyed raising their blended family together. They always had a...

Jim Thorn

Jim Thorn

Sep 2, 2023

Jim Thorn, age 85 and 11 days, was surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 in Durbin, North Dakota. 

Arthur James Thorn, also known as Jim, was born August 22, 1938, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. He was the third child born to Arthur Burt Thorn and Julia Claire (Smith) Thorn. 

Jim spent most of his...

Barbara Jean Reiter

Barbara Jean Reiter

Sep 1, 2023

 

Barb Reiter passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the age of 85.

Barbara Jean Hoppe was born on March 21, 1938 to Howard and Anelda (Butke) Hoppe in St Paul, Minnesota.

Barb loved to laugh and talk about her children, grandchildren, and her beloved cats.

Barb is survived by her...

Jacqueline Hancock Louvar

Jacqueline Hancock Louvar

Sep 1, 2023

 

Jaqueline Hancock Louvar was born July 10th, 1967 to Benjamin and Charlue Hancock. She was the eldest of three children and grew up on a dairy farm. Jackie always had a love for reading and being involved in school with cheerleading, canoeing, and speech. Jackie graduated from Pine City High School in 1985. She went on to earn her...

Laurie Ann Madison

Laurie Ann Madison

Aug 26, 2023

Laurie Madison peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 62, after an eight year battle with frontotemporal dementia.

Laurie Ann Erickson, was born on January 18, 1961 in Waseca to Donald and Ellen Erickson, the seventh of eight children. When Laurie was very young, her father and mother purchased a farm east of Sandstone, near...

Marvin Frank France

Marvin Frank France

Aug 20, 2023

Marvin France passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at The Homestead of Anoka at the age of 87.

Marvin Frank France was born in Pine City MN on April 10th 1936.  He was the last of 8 children born to Katie and Joseph France of Pine City.  His siblings were Bill, Edward, George, Emil, Art, Lillian and Angeline.

He...

Gladys Leona Haugrud

Gladys Leona Haugrud

Aug 18, 2023

Gladys Haugrud was freed from her pain and failing body on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the age of 88 with her family by her side. She recently moved to Rushseba Station in Rush City on July 11, 2023.

Gladys Leona Nelson was born November 6, 1934 to Theodore and Annie (Veritzan) Nelson in Ulen, Minnesota. She lived with her...

Ruth Marie Schmugge

Ruth Marie Schmugge

Aug 15, 2023

 

Ruth Schmugge passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood at the age of 66.

 

Ruth Marie Wiberg was born July 23, 1957 to Clement and Arlene (Olson) Wiberg in Rush City, Minnesota.  Ruth grew up on a farm in Rush City with her favorite horse Sunshine. In 1976, she graduated from Rush...

Thomas Noel Pauza-Moore

Thomas Noel Pauza-Moore

Aug 8, 2023

 

Thomas Noel Pauza-Moore died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Thomas was born on August 27, 2019 in Mora, Minnesota to Roy and Kristin (Patton-Canfield) Pauza-Moore.

Thomas was a bright, cheerful, strong-willed, and determined kid. He loved to smile and laugh at almost everything. He enjoyed anything to do with water, doing various activities especially anything outdoors. He was...

Wayne Elliot Secord

Wayne Elliot Secord

Aug 8, 2023

Wayne Secord passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home in Pine City at the age of 87.

Wayne Elliot Secord was born December 4, 1935 to Karl and Judy (Johnstone) Secord in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

He is survived by his loving wife RoseMarie Secord of Pine City; children Cliff (Shirlee) Secord of North Branch, David (Janelle) Secord...

Geraldine "Gerry" Isabelle Roll

Geraldine "Gerry" Isabelle Roll

Aug 6, 2023

 

Gerry Roll of Rush City passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake at the age of 91.

Geraldine IsabelleBarnes was born on August 7, 1931 to Clarence and Anna (Toussaint) Barnes in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Gerry was the first one in her family who was born in a hospital.  She was the ninth...

Jeffrey James Kuzel

Jeffrey James Kuzel

Aug 2, 2023

 

Jeff Kuzel of Rock Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home at the age of 56 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Jeffrey James Kuzel was born December 16, 1966 to Richard and Dianne (Mott) Kuzel in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Jeff grew up in Rock Creek on Glendale Avenue...

Jean Mae Larsen

Jean Mae Larsen

Jul 31, 2023

Jean Larsen of Rock Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home at the age of 82.

Jean Mae Parker was born February 23, 1941 to William and Anastasia (Amberoz) Parker in Braham, Minnesota.

Jean was a loving wife, wonderful mom and grandma, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jean was good to everyone...

Joseph "Joe" Donald Mikyska, Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Donald Mikyska, Sr.

Jul 29, 2023

Joe Mikyska, Sr. of Pine City passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 76.

Joseph Donald Mikyska, Sr. was born August 8, 1946 to Joseph and Loretta (Rys) Mikyska in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Joe's family moved to Beroun where he attended grade school. He later graduated from Pine City High School in...

Michelle Marie Anderson

Michelle Marie Anderson

Jul 26, 2023

 

Michelle Anderson of Pine City passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 suddenly in Sturgis, South Dakota at the age of 41.

Michelle Marie Luckoff was born June 1, 1982 to Hans and Wanda (Gerving) Luckoff in Cambridge, Minnesota.  Michelle grew up in Rush City, the oldest of three girls in her family. Michelle was a varsity pitcher for the...

Joshua "Josh" Milo Babolik

Joshua "Josh" Milo Babolik

Jul 24, 2023

Joshua “Josh” Milo Babolik passed away unexpectedly at the age of 44.

Josh was born June 12, 1979 to Michael and Diane Babolik and was raised in Pine City.

From an early age Josh had a bright and bubbly personality and loved making others laugh with his jokes and silly antics. Heplayed youth hockey for many years and learned the...

Alve "Al" Ronald Stumne

Alve "Al" Ronald Stumne

Jul 23, 2023

Alve "Al" Stumne of Pine City passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital at the age of 84.

Alve Ronald Stumne was born April 3, 1939 to Henry and Grace Stumne (Gottschalk) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Alve is now enjoying the company of those who have gone before him: parents Henry and Grace Stumne (Gottschalk); son...

Craig Anthony Thiry

Craig Anthony Thiry

Jul 22, 2023

Craig Thiry passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home in Forest Lake, Minnesota at the age of 60.

Craig Anthony Thiry was born September 1, 1962 to Allen and Karen (Otto) Thiry in Rush City, Minnesota.  Craig worked for over 20 years in construction with Vollhaber Contracting and other construction companies.

Craig was very passionate about anything outdoors....

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