Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Cody Joseph Kukuk

Cody Joseph Kukuk

Jun 21, 2021

Cody Kukuk of Sandstone died Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 30.

Cody Joseph Kukuk was born September 25, 1990 in Mora, Minnesota.

Growing up, Cody and his family enjoyed time outdoors cooking, camping and swimming. Traveling was also something they enjoyed when he was young, especially spending time in Oregon and Wisconsin. Cody, having two children of...

Aurora Jewel Stewart

Aurora Jewel Stewart

Jun 18, 2021

Aurora Stewart passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 as the result of an automotive accident at the age of 18. 

Aurora Jewel Stewart was born January 9, 2003 in Cambridge, Minnesota.

Aurora attended Pine City Schools and recently graduated from the Pine City Area Learning Center.    A huge milestone for Aurora was the day she graduated; her genuine excitement and...

Mary Jane Peterson

Mary Jane Peterson

Jun 14, 2021

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Mary Peterson passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at St. Clare Living Community in Mora at the age of 84.

Mary Jane Miller was born April 16, 1937 to Anthony and Anna (Furtak) Miller in Park Falls, Wisconsin.  She attended and graduated from Butternut High School in Butternut, WI.  She grew up...

Deona Marie

Deona Marie

Jun 14, 2021

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE:  A gathering of family and friends from 2:00-4:00 PM this Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City.

Deona Marie of Pine City tragically passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis at the age of 31.

Deona Marie was born June 16, 1989 to Gary and...

Dorothy Mary Gross

Dorothy Mary Gross

Jun 12, 2021

Dorothy "Dotty" Gross passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Northern Pines Assited Living in Pine City at the age of 96.

Dorothy Mary Strassener was born July 8, 1924 to Michael and Lula (Kozak) Strassener in Pokegema Township, Pine County, Minnesota.

Dorothy is survived by her children Dean Strassener of Florida, Kathy (Steve) Nelson of Stillwater, Randy (Connie) Gross of...

Andrew Frank Saumer

Andrew Frank Saumer

Jun 8, 2021

Andrew Saumer of Pine City passed away Tuesday,  June 8, 2021 at Welia Health in Mora surrounded by his family at the age 89.

Andrew attended school in Pine City and graduated in 1949. He married Ella Taylor of Frederic, Wisconsin on June 25, 1960. They made their home in Pine City and raised their family on the farm.

Andrew...

Harold Eugene Wimmer

Harold Eugene Wimmer

Jun 6, 2021

Harold Wimmer of Pine City passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Sandstone Health Care Center in Sandstone at the age of 87 with his wife of 64 years by his side.

Harold Eugene Wimmer was born January 27, 1934 to William and Helen (Piel) Wimmer in Rock Creek, Minnesota and was one of 13 children.

Harold attended...

Keith Joseph Pariseau

Keith Joseph Pariseau

Jun 5, 2021

Keith Pariseau of Inver Grove Heights; formerly of St. Paul; passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home at the age of 69.

Keith Joseph Pariseau was born March 6, 1952 to Gerald "Jerry" and Carol (Parsons) Pariseau in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

At the early age of 18, Keith sustained injuries that affected him the rest of his...

VerLeigh Ruth Karels

VerLeigh Ruth Karels

May 22, 2021

Born January 4, 1939, in Miami, Florida, VerLeigh began her journey through life. She was the only child of Vernon and Bernice (Olson) Anderson.

VerLeigh and her husband, Gerald Karels, were married August 28, 1957. They had two daughters, Rhonda and Rochelle. VerLeigh loved her family and was a very avid fan of horseback riding and loved all animals. She worked...

Vaun "Bob" Robert England

Vaun "Bob" Robert England

May 6, 2021

Vaun “Bob” England of Belle Isle on Rush Lake passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his daughter’s home in St. Paul Park at the age of 97.

He was born October 31, 1923 to George and Rose (Schmidt) England in St. Paul, MN.  Growing up on the eastside of St. Paul, Bob attended Sheridan Elementary and Harding High School. 

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Wayne M. Corrier

Wayne M. Corrier

May 4, 2021

A Celebration of Life open house will be held from 1-5 PM; Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the VFW in Rush City with family present.

Wayne Corrier passed away Tuesday. May 4, 2021 at Sanford Hospice, Fargo, North Dakota.

Wayne M. Corrier was born September 27, 1938 in Rush City, Minnesota to Morris and Mildred Corrier.

Wayne worked for Onan/Cummins...

David Lee Rinden

David Lee Rinden

May 2, 2021

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Pastor David Lee Rinden, 79, went home to be with His Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Augustana Home in Moose Lake, MN, where he had been a resident since January 12, 2021 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body.

Pastor Rinden was born on August 1, 1941...

Thelma Elizabeth Scott

Thelma Elizabeth Scott

Apr 29, 2021

Thelma Scott passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 87.

Thelma Elizabeth Jamison was born February 20, 1934 to Samuel and Odelia Jamison in Alma, Wisconsin.

Thelma loved her grandkids more than anything; she loved talking about them and waiting to see the latest pictures and hearing about their latest adventures. Living in “the sticks” afforded Thelma...

Julie Ann Dooley

Julie Ann Dooley

Apr 29, 2021

Julie Dooley passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her home in Pine City at the age of 57.

Julie Ann Beckensten was born January 25, 1964 to Arne and Carolyn (Ricker) Beckensten in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Julie was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed.

Julie is survived by her husband Mark Dooley of Pine City;...

Scott Jeffrey Rosa

Scott Jeffrey Rosa

Apr 26, 2021

Scott Rosa of Red Wing, formerly of Rush City, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home at the age of 27.

Scott Jeffrey Rosa was born March 1, 1994 to Joseph and Rhonda in Chisago City, Minnesota.  He attended school in Rush City and graduated from Rush City High School in 2013. 

From a very early age Scott...

James Clark Larson

James Clark Larson

Apr 21, 2021

Jim Larson was born in Cleveland, Ohio; April 5, 1942 to Walter and Elizabeth (Clark) Larson. He grew up in the Duluth/Superior area, attending and graduating from East High School in Superior. Jim was married to Carol Lukarila on June 25, 1960 in Pine City, Minnesota. Three Larson brothers (Jim, Bill and Dick) married three Lukarila sisters; (Carol, Margaret and...

Diane Mae Froelke

Diane Mae Froelke

Apr 19, 2021

Diane Froelke of Rush City passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park at the age of 60.

Diane Mae Froelke was born November 6, 1960 to Ambrose and Viola (Williams) Froelke in Rush City, Minnesota.

Diane attended K-12 school in Rush City.  She then went on to Pine City Vocational School for accounting. ...

Lori Jean Williams

Lori Jean Williams

Apr 16, 2021

Lori would like to let you know that her work here is done. On Friday, April 16, 2021 she received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with her father Arne Schmidt and sister Renae Nelson, other...

Roger James Hagstrom

Roger James Hagstrom

Apr 16, 2021

Roger James Hagstrom was born October 26, 1929 to Theodore and Esther (Gustafson) Hagstrom. He graduated from Lindstrom-Center City High School in 1947. He later joined the Army and was stationed in Greenland. After his discharge, he attended St. Cloud State University, where he played baseball and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In 1955, he married the love of...

Carol Jean Pangerl

Carol Jean Pangerl

Apr 15, 2021

Carol Jean (Schramm) (Westerman) Pangerl, 88, of Pine City, went home to her Savior and Triumphed over death on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Carol was born to Eugene and Olga (Bettermann) Schramm on August 29, 1932 in Alexandria.  She was baptized as an infant and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Garfield. Carol married Kenneth Westerman on February 4,...

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