Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Brenda Marlene Lundblad
Aug 13, 2026
Brenda Marlene Lundblad of Rush City passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the age of 73.
Brenda Marlene Barnes was born December 26, 1950 to Lewis and Mary (Lane) Barnes in Bethalto, Illinois.
Brenda worked at McDonald's and was the first female to close while working the night shift. She also worked as a candy striper at a nursing home...
Marjorie June Johnson
Aug 2, 2026
Marjorie June "Marge" (Gilbertson) Johnson, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 2nd , 2026, at Timber Pines in Pine City, MN leaving behind a legacy of faith, creativity, and love for her family.
Born on February 11, 1941, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to Freddie and Clara (Haberstich) Gilbertson, Marge spent most of her life in Pine City, Minnesota. She grew up...
Michael Patrick Sander
Aug 1, 2026
Michael Sander passed away peacefully surrounded by the caring staff who had become family to him Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the age of 65.
In December of 1995, Michael moved into the Community Living Options (CLO). He was one of the first individuals to make CLO his home shortly after it opened. Over the years he became a beloved part...
Darlene Kay Biever
Aug 1, 2026
Darlene returned to God in the early morning of August 1, 2026, by the side of her husband and best friend, Eugene Biever, in her sleep at their home. The last few years of her life she was closely attended to by her husband, daughter Laurie who moved in with them, nearby friends, a wonderful hospice team, and many visiting...
Roger Carl Anderson
Jul 31, 2026
Roger Anderson was Born on June 29th 1974 in Durand, Wisconsin to Beverly Anderson (Dravis) and Sid Anderson.
Roger was a man of hard work, generosity, and endless warmth. Known for his open, un-judgmental nature, Roger loved to socialize and always put his family first. He was a deeply selfless brother, constantly stepping up to care for his siblings needs without...
Kevin Michael Luedtke
Jul 31, 2026
Kevin Michael Luedtke of Pine City, age 58, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1968, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Richard and Carol (Diaz) Luedtke.
Kevin proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1986 to 1990. He carried the values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout his life, and his service remained a...
Phyllis Olson
Jul 29, 2026
Phyllis Maxine (Haugen) Clendening Olson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Fosston, Minnesota November 30, 1947, Phyllis was the cherished daughter of Melvin and Bertina (Satran) Haugen. Phyllis was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston, MN.
Phyllis is survived by...
Naomi Christopherson
Jul 28, 2026
Naomi Christopherson passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at The Lodge in Pine City at the age of 88. She was born on September 3, 1937 to Lester and Mabel (VanHouten) Nelson in Millville, Minnesota.
On December 29, 1955 Naomi Nelson married Floyd Christopherson, and together they raised 6 children, she was also blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was...
Donald Pearson
Jul 26, 2026
Donald J. Pearson, 77, of Braham, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 26, 2026. Donald was born in Mora, Minnesota, to Gordon and Margaret Pearson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Donald built a career as a heavy equipment operator, where he was known for...
Kay Irene Mattson
Jul 22, 2026
Kay Irene (Jenkins) Mattson, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in North Branch, Minnesota, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 2, 1952, in Moose Lake, Minnesota, Kay was the daughter of Raymond and Irene (Nyquist) Jenkins. She was raised on her family's farm in North...
Koleman John Lind
Jul 20, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Koleman John Lind on Monday, July 20th at the age of 24. Koleman was born and raised in Pine City, MN and made a huge impact on everyone who knew him.
Koleman attended Pine City High School and graduated in 2020. While there, he had a very successful career with the Dragon boy’s...
Dennis Emery Errington
Jul 17, 2026
Dennis Errington, age 78, of Rush City, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born and raised on a dairy, corn, and hog farm on the Cannon River in Randolph, MN, Dennis lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and deep pride in the people he loved. He was a godly man...
Marilyn Ann Fessenden
Jul 17, 2026
Marilyn Ann Fessenden of Rush City passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s/dementia. She passed in her home surrounded by her family and beloved dog, Barney.
Born on February 11, 1951 in St. Paul to Robert Charles Carson and Ann Catherine (Danlake) Carson, Marilyn graduated from Ramsey High School in...
Constance Jo Ostlund
Jul 13, 2026
Connie Ostlund, formerly of Pine City, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home in Hugo, Minnesota. Constance Joan Samuelson was born December 10, 1947, to Clair and Joanne (Baker) Samuelson in Rush City, Minnesota.
Connie worked for Federal Cartridge for several years. She attended drafting school and later worked as a draftsman and engraver at 3M before starting her...
Nancy Carol Wheelock
Jul 11, 2026
Memorial Service for Nancy Carol Wheelock, 81, of Pine City, will be 2pm Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (6755 570th St, Pine City). Friends may gather one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the Rock Creek Town Hall (7000 MN 70, Pine City).
Nancy died Saturday, July 11, 2026...
Elaine Astrid Westman
Jul 10, 2026
Elaine Astrid Westman was born on February 9, 1929, to Oscar and Ruth Lundberg in Rock Creek, Minnesota. It was a cold winter day when Oscar took the horses and sleigh to pick up the doctor, who stayed overnight rather than risk not making it back if he left.
That spring, one of the neighbors who came to welcome the new...
Betty Ann Simon
Jul 8, 2026
Betty Ann Simon, age 88, of Rush City passed away on July 8th, 2026.
She was born on December 25th, 1937 to Lester and Anna (Danner) Christensen in Braham, Minnesota.
On December 24th, 1960, Betty married Lyle Simon, and together they raised eight children. She was also blessed with 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Betty was known for her strong, feisty spirit...
Mary Zeruey Walsten
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Walsten passed away July 3, 2026, at the age of 95 in Rush City, MN. She was born March 15, 1931, in Taylors Falls, MN to Calvin and Minnie (Parks) Carpenter.
Mary was the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1949. She worked on the farm with her parents as a child. After graduation...
Carole Margaret Anderson
Jun 28, 2026
Funeral Service for Carole Margaret Anderson, 89, of Pine City, will be 11:00 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pine City with Rev. John Stiles and Rev. Dr. Vicki VanderVegt officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7pm at Swanson Funeral Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial...
Eileen Albina Auers
Jun 20, 2026
Funeral Mass for Eileen Albina Auers, 96, of Grasston, will be 11:00am Friday, June 26, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City with Fr. Thomas Galarneault as celebrant. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7pm at Swanson Funeral Chapel with recitation of the rosary at 6:30pm. Visitation will also be for one hour prior to the mass at church....
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