Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Howard "Howie" Bryan Bloomquist

Howard "Howie" Bryan Bloomquist

Nov 24, 2014

Howard Bryan Bloomquist, 58 was born November 30, 1955 to Harry and Dorothy Bloomquist in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Eden Prairie High School in 1974 and then from Dunwoody Auto Body in 1976. Howard (Howie) moved to Pine City in 1978 and established Bloomquist Auto Body in 1984. Howie married Karin Ann Pixler in Minneapolis, MN on October 10,...

Daniel Victor Koller

Daniel Victor Koller

Nov 23, 2014

Dan Koller passed away Sunday, November 23rd at his North Branch home at the age of 80. Dan is survived by wife Shirley, his children Heidi Koller of New Brighton, Daniel S. (Becky) Koller of Maple Grove, Lisa (Eric) Peterson of Andover, Debra (Dennis) Roach of Woodbury, 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson, and one sister  Mae Steichen...

Pearl Viola Harriet Wilcox

Pearl Viola Harriet Wilcox

Nov 21, 2014

Mrs. Pearl Wilcox of Harris; passed away Friday (11/21/14) at Gracewood Senior Living of North Branch at the age of 88. Pearl Viola Wilcox was born in Fish Lake Township on October 2, 1926 as the forth child of Rudolph and Jennie Swanson. Her family moved to Peaceful Valley when she was just a baby and she attended grade school...

Elmer LeRoy Karas

Elmer LeRoy Karas

Nov 15, 2014

Elmer Karas of Pine City passed away in his sleep November 15, 2014 at his home at Ecumen North Branch Assisted Livinng. Elmer will always be remembered as a loving husband, dad, grandfather, friend and farmer. He touched the lives of many with laughter and interest in knowing all about the people around him. He was born December 2, 1918...

Pearl Olivia Johnson

Pearl Olivia Johnson

Nov 14, 2014

Pearl Johnson of Pine City died Friday, November 14th at Community Memorial Home in Osakis, Minnesota at the age of 91. She is survived by daughter Bev Atwell of Cambridge, Jim (Jean) Olson of Osakis, step-children: Linda (Richard) Sandberg of Hugo, Karen(Ronald) Brandvald of Hugo, Richard (Jane) Johnson of Colorado, Steven Johnson of Hugo, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great...

Janice Vivian Nelson

Janice Vivian Nelson

Nov 14, 2014

Mrs. Janice Nelson of Rush City passed away Friday (11/14/14) at Ecumen of North Branch, MN at the age of 85. Janice was born to Harry & Esther Anderson on March 18, 1929 at their family farm located in rural Cook, MN. She was the fourth of six children in the family. In 1936 she asked Jesus into her heart...

Carol June Luedtke

Carol June Luedtke

Nov 13, 2014

Carol J. Luedtke, age 80, former business owner of Luedtke’s Tavern in Beroun, Minnesota died Tuesday, November 13 after a long battle with diabetes. She passed away at Lakeside Nursing Home with her family at her side. Carol was born March 18, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Jesus Bernardo and Evelyn (Koeffler) Diaz. She attended the local schools and worked...

Arnold Edward Pangerl

Arnold Edward Pangerl

Nov 11, 2014

Arnold "Arnie" Pangerl age 89 of Pine City passed away on Tuesday evening November 11th at Fairview-Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, MN. Arnie was born on May 21, 1925 to Magdeline (Rothenbacher) & Edward Pangerl of Royalton Township. He attended District #7 country school in Royalton Township through the eighth grade. When he started school, he could only speak the German...

Martha Anna Hanson

Martha Anna Hanson

Nov 2, 2014

Martha Anna Hanson of Pine City died Sunday, November 2, 2014 at the age of 94. Martha was born May 11, 1920 in Pokegama Township to Louis and Mary (Matejcek) Broz where she grew up with her 11 brothers and sisters. She married Bruce Hanson on February 5, 1941. They raised their 3 children: Judy, Bruce, and Chuck in Rock...

Clifford Dewayne Phipps

Clifford Dewayne Phipps

Nov 1, 2014

Clifford Phipps of Pine City died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home at the age of 73. Clifford is survived by his son Michael (Nichole) of Pine City, step-children: Duane (Donna) of St. Paul, Kevin (Holly) of St. Paul, Gloria (Charles) of Lino Lakes, Lisa of Pine City, grandchildren: Christopher, Stephanie, Heather, Jacob, and Samantha. He was preceded in...

Charlotte Ann Jacoway

Charlotte Ann Jacoway

Oct 31, 2014

Mrs. Charlotte Jacoway of Rush City; passed away Friday (10/31/14) at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis at the age of 87. Charlotte Ann Hansen was born on September 20, 1927 to Art & Anna Hansen in St. Paul, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Gustavus Adolphus Church in St. Paul, MN. She...

Edwin "Bud" Charles Peters Jr.

Edwin "Bud" Charles Peters Jr.

Oct 30, 2014

Bud Peters, age 91 of Pine City died Thursday, October 30th in Pine City. Bud was born August 25, 1923 to Edwin and Mae (Cummings) Peters at the family farm near Pokegama Lake. Bud attended and graduated from Grasston High School, lettering in basketball. He worked a variety of jobs in the area and after graduation went with his oldest...

Evelyn Lucille Dahlberg

Evelyn Lucille Dahlberg

Oct 28, 2014

Mrs. Evelyn Dahlberg of Rush City; passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her home in Rush City at the age of 94. Evelyn Lucille was born May 15, 1920 and grew up with her three siblings in Rush City, MN. Evelyn graduated from Rush City High School in 1938 and then attended St. Cloud Teachers College. After college, she...

Gertrude Catherine Stepanek

Gertrude Catherine Stepanek

Oct 27, 2014

Gertrude Stepanek, age 89 of Pine City died Monday, October 27, 2014 in Foreston, Minnesota. Gertrude is survived by her children: Jackie (James) Hanson of Pine City, Sandra (Douglas) Lanz of Foreston, Peter (Tina) Stepanek of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Joseph (Robin) Stepanek of Gilbert, Arizona, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sister Frances Davis of North Carolina, and sister-in-law Jane Flaherty...

Delphine Mae Johnson

Delphine Mae Johnson

Oct 26, 2014

Delphine died Sunday, October 26th at her home in Pine City.  She was 81 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Albina Saumer, her husband Gordon H. Johnson, step-son Wayne Johnson, sister Mary Alice Stoffel and sisters-in-law Ella Saumer and Joanne Saumer. Delphine is survived by her daughters Nancy (John) House of Bellingham, Washington, Ruth...

Arline Violet Brown

Arline Violet Brown

Oct 25, 2014

After a ten-year struggle with dementia, Arline Violet Sletten Brown passed peacefully through this life on October 25, 2014 at the age of 93 In Chesterfield, Missouri. Arline was born February 10, 1921 in Superior, Wisconsin and was the oldest child of Milan Walter Sletten and Amanda Ovidia Thompson Sletten. She grew up in Superior, graduating from Superior State Teachers...

Patricia Jane Chester

Patricia Jane Chester

Oct 18, 2014

Patricia Chester of Pine City, passed away on Saturday, October 18th at the age of 85. Patricia is survived by her son George Chester of Pine City, step-sons: Cliff Chester of Brook Park and Michael Chester of Waconia. A private graveside gathering at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota is pending. Arrangements for Patricia Chester are entrusted to the...

Glenda Jo Christianson

Glenda Jo Christianson

Oct 17, 2014

Glenda Jo Christianson of Pine City passed away at her home on Friday, October 17th at the age of 51.  Glenda was born on November 23, 1962 to Ronald & Judy (Johnson) LaGrander in Cadott, Wisconsin. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in Spring Valley, Wisconsin in June of 1981. Glenda attended and graduated from Viterbo College in LaCrosse, Wisconsin with a Bachelors of Science Degree...

Allen Elwood Nelson

Allen Elwood Nelson

Oct 14, 2014

Allen “Wolf” Nelson passed away on October 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family members. Allen was born January 4, 1966 in Minneapolis; he is the son of Ted and Barb Nelson. In 1972, his family moved to Henriette, MN. where he lived his childhood years through high-school with his parents and 3 siblings. He...

Alyce Mae Lere

Alyce Mae Lere

Oct 12, 2014

Alyce Mae Lere passed away at her home in Pine City on Sunday October 12, 2014 at the age of 81. Alyce was known as Alyce Avon, T-Fal Alyce, Alere, mom, grandma, GiGi, and grandma Alyce. She was a master gardener, a red hatter, and founder of the veggie pie at the Minnesota State Fair. Alyce was an avid sports...