Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Reuben Willard Juntunen

Reuben Willard Juntunen

May 17, 2011

Reuben was born December 8, 1926, in French Lake Township, MN to Isaac and Lydia (Alapteri) Juntunen.  He passed away suddenly at his home in Pine City on Tuesday, May 17, at the age of 84.  Reuben attended country schools in Cokato and Annandale, and because his family only spoke Finnish at home, he had to learn to speak English...

Gerald Andrew Miller

Gerald Andrew Miller

May 16, 2011

Gerald “Jerry” Andrew Miller of Mora, Minnesota died Monday, May 16, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Gerald "Jerry" Andrew Miller was born to Henry and Helen Miller in Minneapolis, Minnesota, moved to Mound Minnesota and grew up as a "farm boy" and was always a "farm boy" at heart. He graduated from Mound High School and went on...

Joni Lynn Shearer

Joni Lynn Shearer

May 14, 2011

Joni Peterson Shearer of Townsend, Montana passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Richfield, Minnesota to Willis and Elaine Swanson Peterson on June 27, 1959. She was 51 years old. Joni attended schools in Richfield, Minnesota. She was the Past Honored Queen of Minnesota Bethel #1, Jobs...

Scott Louis Pariseau

Scott Louis Pariseau

May 12, 2011

Scott Pariseau of North Branch died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at his home in Kost Township at the age of 46 years. Scott is survived by his wife Lyn Pariseau, Children; Andrea, Diane and Sterling all at home. Father: Gerald “Jerry” Pariseau of Rush City, Siblings: Keith Pariseau from St. Paul, Janet and Alan DuFour from Cottage Grove, Michael Pariseau...

Marlys Jean Walton

Marlys Jean Walton

May 8, 2011

Mrs. Marlys Walton of Pine City died  Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City, Minnesota at the age of 82 years.   Marlys Walton is survived by her daughters: Jean Martin of Apple Valley, Judy Walton of Blaine, Pam Sauter and husband Don of Pine City, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.         Chaplain Marlin...

Gerald Bernard Glomski

Gerald Bernard Glomski

May 8, 2011

Gerry was born in Pepin,WI on October 4, 1939. He passed away peacefully on May 8, 2011 at the age of 71. He grew up in Fountain City, WI and attended high school there where he was known as "Shayboy". After high school he joined the Army and was stationed for a year in Alaska, which he often described as...

Lisa Jo Muller

Lisa Jo Muller

May 8, 2011

Lisa Jo Muller, 51, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at her home in Bella Vista. She was born on July 19, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John Loren Olson and Arlys Wanda Oswald Olson. She received her BS in Nursing from Mankato State University. She married Richard Muller on May 19, 1984 in White Bear...

James Wybren DeVore

James Wybren DeVore

May 7, 2011

James Wybren DeVore was born in Northfield MN, on July 27, 1949, to John and Dena (Bliss) DeVore. Jim graduated from Nevis High School in 1967 and later enlisted in the United States Navy. During his period of service to the United States, Jim was deployed to Vietnam where he was assigned to the Seabees. While serving overseas, Jim learned...

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr.

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr.

Apr 30, 2011

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr. passed away unexpectedly of natural causes due to diabetes and heart disease on April 30, 2011 in his home in rural Braham, Minnesota.  A memorial service was held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown, South Dakota.  Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown with military honors by...

Donald Eugene Haare

Donald Eugene Haare

Apr 29, 2011

Donald Eugene Haare was born January 15, 1964 in Golden Valley MN to Sharon (McRitchie) Haare and Robert Donald Haare, and was welcomed home by a sister, Deborah Mell. He was baptized in Enderlin, North Dakota. Donald spent his first years in Blaine, playing hockey. When he was 13, his mom and dad purchased a resort and moved the family...

Milo Joseph Babolik

Milo Joseph Babolik

Apr 27, 2011

Milo “Mike” Babolik, age 92 of rural Pine City, died Wednesday, April 27th at his home. Milo is survived by his daughter Mary Babolik of Pine City, daughter-in-law Diane Babolik of Pine City, and 9 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011, at 10:30 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Pine City. A...

Dena Peterson

Dena Peterson

Apr 27, 2011

The theme of Dena Peterson's life was faith, family, and friends. All three of these were important to her.  She enjoyed her life's journey of 88 years and knew for certain her final heavenly destination. Dena Droogsma was born on a farm south of Pease, MN on August 18, 1922 to Henry and Anna Droogsma.  When she was 5 years...

Irene Iva Jensen

Irene Iva Jensen

Apr 26, 2011

Irene (Martini) Jensen, age 86 of McGregor, Minnesota, formerly of Pine City, died Tuesday, April 26th at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, Minnesota.   She is survived by her daughters Betty and her husband Art Jensen of Elk River, Charlene Bol of Elk River, Terry & her husband Chuck Bachmeier of Las Vegas, sons Jack Mowry of Cedar, Minnesota,...

Dorothy Mae Coppess

Dorothy Mae Coppess

Apr 25, 2011

Dorothy Mae Coppess, the daughter of William and Lempey (Makie) Mullins, was born September 21, 1922, in Finlayson, Minnesota.  She was the first of 12 children born into the family and was very instrumental in the nurturing and care of her younger siblings. Dorothy worked side by side with her mother on their farm.  Clothes were washed on a scrub...

Scott "Radar" Anthony Keyport

Scott "Radar" Anthony Keyport

Apr 23, 2011

Scott was born to Maurice & Shirley Keyport and grew up in Kerrick, MN. He grew up camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and working with his Dad and brothers in the woods and family sawmill. He also enjoyed Sunday family get togethers at his Grandma Keyport’s with cousins and extended family. After graduating from Askov High School, he attended Pine Technical...

Lauretta Theresa Belanger

Lauretta Theresa Belanger

Apr 22, 2011

Lauretta Belanger of Sandstone died Friday, April 22, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. She is survived by children James Belanger and his wife Sue of Billings, Montana, Robert Belanger and his wife Lori of Kerrick, Minnesota, Mary Jo Belanger of Cambridge, Paulette and her husband Sean Hancock of Duluth, 8 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 sister. A...

Annette Dickey

Annette Dickey

Apr 21, 2011

Annette Dickey, age 78 of Pine City died Thursday, April 21st at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Pine city. She is survived by her children: Kathy and husband Joe Watrin of St. Cloud; Dale Dickey and wife Kim of Pine City; Leonard Dickey and wife Julie of Pine City; Colleen and husband Mark Jurek of Hugo; 14 grandchildren; 7 great...

Darlene Beth Yost

Darlene Beth Yost

Apr 19, 2011

Darlene was born April 30, 1930 in Pine City, Minnesota. She grew up in Meadowlawn Township, east of Pine City on the family farm with her mother Cynthia Fern Clark, father Thorvold Thomsen and nine siblings: Don, Dale, Doris, Dean, Shirley, Violet, Elaine, Beulah and Mildred. Darlene met her future husband Lester Yost at a local dance hall. This sparked...

Gertrude Althoff

Gertrude Althoff

Apr 19, 2011

Gertie Althoff of Rush City died Tuesday (April 19, 2011) at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI at the age of 89 years.    She is survived by her sons: Leland and his wife Donna of Hartford, IL, Gary Althoff of Rush City; daughter Sharon and her husband Kurtis of Pine City; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great...

Frank Springer

Frank Springer

Apr 13, 2011

Frank Springer of Sandstone, Minnesota died Wednesday, April 13th at Essentia Health Care Nursing Home in Sandstone at the age of 71.  He is survived by his wife LaVonne, nine children, two step-children, twenty-five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister as well as many other relatives and friends.At the family's request, there will be no services at this time..

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