Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Adeline Betty Engelby
Aug 27, 2025
Adeline Betty Engelby (VanHorn) of Pine City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in the presence of her children.
Adeline was born on August 24, 1934 to Augustina and Frank VanHorn in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As a young woman, Adeline was called to the nursing profession. With her strong compassion and caring for others, she embodied this role throughout her long...
Marlene Estella Holbert
Aug 24, 2025
Marlene Holbert of Stanchfield passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge at the age of 88.
Marlene Estella Jacobson was born on September 20, 1936 to Harry and Irene (Mulvahill) Jacobson in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Marlene is survived by her husband Dick Holbert of Stanchfield; daughters Lynn Taylor of Stanchfield, Kim (Terry) Scharffbillig of North Branch, Jennifer...
Judy G. Mason
Aug 21, 2025
Judy Wilcox was born on April 28, 1941, to Jake and Lois Wilcox. In her early childhood, they lived in a humble farmhouse near Grantsburg, Wisconsin, which she dubbed The Little House on the Prairie. There were only 4 rooms in the house and no indoor plumbing. Days were often spent with her close friend/uncle, Tony, and her brother, Ricky....
Donna Hoffman Lofstrom
Aug 19, 2025
Donna Hoffman Lofstrom sadly passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her home in Pine City with her husband and best friend, Delmar "Del" Andrew Olaf Lofstrom by her side at the age of 82.
Donna Mae Hoffman was born January 10, 1943 to John and Nettie (Bershodsky) Hoffman in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In 1960, Donna graduated from Central High School in...
Paul Edward Kryzer, Jr
Aug 11, 2025
Paul Kryzer passed away at his home in Brook Park, Minnesota on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 80.
Paul Edward Kryzer, Jr. was born June 24, 1945 to Paul Sr. and Delorus (Janssen) Kryzer on the family farm in Beroun. From the early age of 9 he started driving tractor and working in the fields for his dad. He...
Rocky Curtis Bodell
Aug 10, 2025
Rodney “Rocky” Curtis Bodell, age 70, of (Rock Creek) Rush City, died on August 10, 2025, as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident.
Rocky was born on October 25, 1954, to Norman and Audrey (Nowling) Bodell, in Rush City, Minnesota. He grew up and attended school in Rush City. He spent his teenage years working on local farms and hanging...
Lorraine "Lu" Victoria Marty
Aug 10, 2025
Lorraine “Lu” Victoria (Anderson) Marty of Rush City passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 84, in Pine City, MN.
Lorraine was born in rural Rock Creek on January 2, 1941, the last of four children born to Clarence and Victoria (Okerson) Anderson. Alongside Doris, Duane, and Margaret, she grew up on the Government Road north of...
Robert Kremer, Sr.
Jul 31, 2025
What does a grandpa mean?
A grandpa embodies a unique blend of wisdom, experience, and unconditional love, often acting as a source of guidance, comfort, and fun. At least that's the kind of grandpa I had, and with a saddened heart I am announcing the passing of Robert (Bob) John Kremer Sr.. Bob passed away early in the morning on Thursday,...
Douglas Marvin Cardinal
Jul 30, 2025
Douglas Marvin Cardinal, age 80, of Rush City, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis after a courageous battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and other health complications. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Douglas lived a full life marked by hard work, resilience, and a sharp sense of humor.
Born on November 8,...
Steven Eugene Bartheidel
Jul 29, 2025
Steve Bartheidel passed away peacefully at his home in Hinckley, Minnesota, on July 29, 2025, with his loved ones by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 62.
Steven Eugene Bartheidel was born March 24, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve was the eldest of three siblings. He graduated from Pine City High School in 1981 and...
Margery Stratte Swanson
Jul 28, 2025
Margery Stratte Swanson died peacefully at Saint Therese hospice in Shoreview, MN on July 28, 2025, eleven days shy of her 100th birthday. Margery was born August 8, 1925, to Alf K. Stratte, M.D. and Margret Schwirtz Stratte.
Margery grew up in Pine City, MN. During her teenage years, the family moved away to Louisiana while her father served in World...
Vicki Rae Wiener
Jul 26, 2025
Vicki Wiener passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sandstone Healthcare Center in Sandstone at the age of 72.
Vicki Rae Schafer was born May 30, 1953, to Donald and June (Ellis) Schafer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in Minneapolis, graduating from Edison High School in 1971. Upon graduation she attended St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and earned...
Joan Ellen Peterson
Jul 26, 2025
Joan Ellen Hawkinson Peterson, age 71, of Andover, MN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Born August 28, 1953, in Robbinsdale, MN, Joan was the youngest of three children to Roy and Jean Hawkinson. She graduated from Archbishop Grace High School (now Totino-Grace) in 1971 and earned...
Adam Allan Norman
Jul 23, 2025
Adam Norman of North Branch passed away surrounded by his family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the age of 44.
Adam Allan Norman was born on August 30, 1980 to Bruce and Cynthia (Straka) Norman in Montevideo, Minnesota.
He loved fishing and hunting, karaoke and football. He also loved grilling out and family time - playing...
Yvonne Marie Newman
Jul 22, 2025
Yvonne Newman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City, at the age of 86.
Born on August 23, 1938, to Edgar and Elizabeth (Emge) Carpenter in Rice County, Faribault, Minnesota, Yvonne lived a life rooted in resilience, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her early...
Harold Elton Foster
Jul 20, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Harold E. Foster, a beloved resident of Pine City, Minnesota. He peacefully passed away at his home at Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming on July 20, 2025, at the age of 89.
Harold will be dearly missed by his sons, Ken (Deb) Foster and Mike Foster, who forever cherish the memories they shared.
He...
Carrie M. Mallinger
Jul 19, 2025
Carrie M. Mallinger, age 99, of Rush City, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, 4 months shy of her 100th birthday.
Carrie was born and raised in Burtrum, MN. She was the fourth of 8 children born to Tom and Eva (Walker) Rosty. Her childhood featured a lot of singing and dancing. Her first job at age 15 was at Mickey’s...
Mary Lee Hill
Jul 17, 2025
Mary Hill of Pine City passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Sofie's Manor in Pine City at the age of 91.
Mary Lee Peterson was born July 22, 1933 to Frank and Ruth (Brandt) Peterson in Worthington, (Nobles County) Minnesota. Her parents farmed near Reading, MN, and later near Elysian, MN. Mary was the youngest of six children. In...
Victor (Vic) Martin Nybeck
Jul 13, 2025
Victor (Vic) Martin Nybeck passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at St. Clare Living Community in Mora, Minnesota at the age of 81.
Victor Martin Nybeck was born August 6, 1943 to Sigvert and Marie (Oehlke) Nybeck in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Victor is survived by his daughters Renee (Skip) Peterson and Dawn Nordrum of Pine City; grandchildren Jessica (Toby) Borgstrom, Cole (Taylor)...
Clifford Edward Anderson
Jul 12, 2025
Clifford Edward Anderson, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2025, with his son, Jonathan, by his side.
He was born August 28, 1947 to Dwight and Mildred (Stenten) Anderson in Minneapolis, MN.
Cliff graduated from Edina High School in 1965 and from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 1969. Cliff was a successful businessman, primarily for Cargill, in...
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