Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Kenneth "Kenny" John Brown

Kenneth "Kenny" John Brown

Mar 25, 2019

Kenny Brown passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at his home in Harris at the age of 79.

Kenneth John Brown was born November 29, 1939 to Robert Gerald Brown and Flora Fredricka (Waldman) Brown at home in Arthyde, Minnesota.

Kenny was the youngest of 9 siblings in his family.  He was a very hard worker and had to leave...

Ronald "Ron" Everett Peterson

Ronald "Ron" Everett Peterson

Mar 21, 2019

Ron Peterson, a lifelong resident and community supporter of Rush City Minnesota, passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday March 21, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Ron was born on August 22, 1942 to  Everett and Angela Peterson and shared family life with brother Doug Peterson.  Ron graduated from Rush City high school and attended the...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Cunnien

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Cunnien

Mar 18, 2019

Betty Cunnien of Pine City passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at FirstLight Hospital in Mora at the age of 76.

Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Potter was born January 22, 1943 to Isaac and Blanche (Brown) Potter in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Betty is survived by her children: Tracy (Steve) Tomy of St. Paul, Bob Myhre of Pine City, Dan (Cindy) Cunnien...

Michael "Mike" Paul Dilts

Michael "Mike" Paul Dilts

Mar 13, 2019

Michael “Mike” Dilts of Pine City passed away very unexpectedly Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the age of 66.

Michael Paul Dilts was born April 6, 1952 to Joseph Dilts Sr. and JoAnn (Barrett) Palmquist in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Mike is survived by his children: Aren Dilts (Josh Lucas) of Pine City, Randi Jo Dilts (Jon "Mox" Slama) of Pine...

Lucille "Lucy" Ann Johnson

Lucille "Lucy" Ann Johnson

Mar 9, 2019

Lucille "Lucy" Johnson of Pine City passed away peacefully with family members at her side on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Lakeside Nursing Home in Pine City at the age of 80.

Lucille Ann Saumer was born October 29, 1938 to William and Albina (Franta) Saumer in Pine City, Minnesota.

Lucy grew up as a farm girl in Pine City...

Charlotte Kay Lundberg

Charlotte Kay Lundberg

Mar 9, 2019

Charlotte Lundberg passed away March 9, 2019, the family has planned a burial for Charlotte Friday, May 10th, 1:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Cemetery in Rush City.

 

Charlotte Lundberg of Cambridge, formerly of Isanti and Rush City, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her son's home in East Bethel at the age of 83.

Charlotte Kay Pinney...

Phyllis Jeanne Montague

Phyllis Jeanne Montague

Mar 8, 2019

Phyllis Montague of Pine City passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 87.

Phyllis Jeanne Finger was born February 27, 1932 to Augustine and Hildagard (Butler) Finger in Chengwatana township on a farm east of Beroun in Pine County, Minnesota.  Phyllis attended District 25 Shady Oak Grade School and...

Marcia L. Ramberg

Marcia L. Ramberg

Mar 8, 2019

Marcia L. Ramberg of Harris, 82, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at her home in Harris surrounded by her family.

Marcia was born July 5, 1936 to Everett and Emma Hoyden in International Falls, Minnesota. She was the youngest of two siblings. She married the love of her life, Cliff, on July 8, 1953. Together Marcia and Cliff raised...

Leroy Emil Lange

Leroy Emil Lange

Mar 7, 2019

Leroy Lange of Sandstone and Brook Park passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Sandstone Health Care Center at the age 79.

Leroy Emil Lange was born September 4, 1939 to Emil and Hulda (Malkow) Lange in Pine City, Minnesota.

Leroy is survived by his children: Lisa (Paul) Dunbar of Pine City, Donald Lange of Mora, Merlin (Becky) Lange of...

William Scott Paulson

William Scott Paulson

Mar 5, 2019

Bill Paulson passed away March 5, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 58. William Scott Paulson was born December 12, 1960 at Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis to Jack and Ruth Paulson.  Ruth described Billy as “an early Christmas present”, and placed him under the Christmas tree that first year.  Billy and his family...

Mary Jane Larson

Mary Jane Larson

Mar 4, 2019

Mary Jane Larson of Rock Creek (formerly of Minneapolis) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Continuing Care Center of Grantsburg, Wisconsin at the age of 91.

Mary Jane was born August 23, 1927 to Edward and Alice (Swanson) Heikkinen in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

Mary Jane will be deeply missed by her church community,...

Michael Benjamin Hudak

Michael Benjamin Hudak

Feb 28, 2019

Michael Hudak of Pine City passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Firstlight Hospital in Mora at the age of 89.

Michael Benjamin Hudak was born February 12, 1930 to John and Barbara (Sladky) Hudak in Pine City, Minnesota.

Michael served in the United States Army from 12/5/1951 to 9/8/1953 during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged with the...

Dorothy Elizabeth Bye-Syring

Dorothy Elizabeth Bye-Syring

Feb 27, 2019

Dorothy Bye-Syring of Pine City passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at St. Clare Living Community in Mora at the age of 88.

Dorothy Elizabeth was born October 19, 1930 to Paul Bennett Sr. and Minnie (Nielsen) Bennett in Sunrise, Minnesota.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Edward Bye of Ramsey, David Bye of Ramsey, Raymond (Cathy) Bye of Blaine,...

Michael Adolph Schmit

Michael Adolph Schmit

Feb 25, 2019

Michael Schmit of Rush City passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home at the age of 69.

Michael Adolph Schmit was born June 20, 1949 to Adolph and Margaret (VanWinkle) Schmit in Watertown, Minnesota.

Michael is survived by his sons: Jonathan, Shawn and Troy; siblings: Gerry “Bill” (Mary) Moredock, Marie Bougie, Julie (Thomas) Lindquist, Sherry Bullock, Keith Bullock,...

Leo Roman Skluzacek

Leo Roman Skluzacek

Feb 21, 2019

Leo Skluzacek long time resident of Rock Creek, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Lakeside Health & Rehab Center in Pine City at the age of 96.

Leo Roman Skluzacek was born on November 18, 1922 to L. J. and Christine Skluzacek on the family farm in Rock Creek, Minnesota. He went to Pleasant Prairie Grade School and then...

Betty Jean Purdy

Betty Jean Purdy

Feb 21, 2019

Betty Purdy a long time resident of Pine City passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti at the age of 83.

Betty Jean Purdy was born October 24, 1935 to Oscar and Myrtle (Jacobson) Struxness in Rush City, Minnesota.  She had one brother Robert Olson. She attended school and spent her childhood years in Rush...

Nomie Ann Wallin

Nomie Ann Wallin

Feb 20, 2019

Nomie Wallin of Pine City passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge at the age of 84.

Nomie Ann Nelson was born December 14, 1934 to Theodore and Hulda (Skordal) Nelson in Rush City, Minnesota.

Nomie is survived by her children: Susan Rydberg of Pine City, Paul (Barbara) Rydberg of St. Francis and Kip (Lori) Rydberg...

Lowell William Klose

Lowell William Klose

Feb 16, 2019

Lowell Klose of Rush City passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Ecumen of North Branch at the age of 85.

Lowell William Klose was born July 17, 1933 to William and Blanche (Nordby) Klose in St. James, Minnesota.

Lowell is survived by his wife Marilyn Klose of Rush City; daughter Tracy (Terry) Museus of St. Paul; grandchildren Michael (Kari)...

Orlo Lowell Ekleberry

Orlo Lowell Ekleberry

Feb 13, 2019

Orlo Lowell Ekleberry was born January 11, 1927 in Bonesteel, South Dakota to Russell and Alfaretta (Reinoehl) Ekleberry.  The oldest of three children; (siblings Lyle and Monie Rae).  Around 1940, the family moved to Kroschel, MN.  Entering the service at the age of 18, Orlo served his country during WWII.  He served in the Korean Occupational Army sent in to...

Ann Marie Hassing

Ann Marie Hassing

Feb 11, 2019

Ann Hassing of Rush City, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019 at The Estates of Rush City at the age of 51.

Ann Marie Hassing was born February 23, 1967 to Harold and Mary (Kennedy) Hassing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She had a rough start. At 2 days old she had surgery to splice her intestine into her...