Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Adeline Marie Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Adeline Nelson, 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes November 14, 2025, at her residence at Northern Pines Assisted Living. She was born August 15, 1930, at home on the family farm near Beroun, Minnesota, the daughter of Leo Sr. and Mary (Kolar) Habrman.
Adeline graduated from Pine City High School. She married Gordon Nelson on March 1, 1948, and they...
Norma Moses
Nov 12, 2025
Norma Moses of Rush City passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 82.
Norma Jean Kriel was born July 12, 1943 to Norman and Oleen Kriel on a farm in Goodridge, Minnesota. She graduated from Goodridge High School.
Norma married Joe Sanfellipo, the family moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, their daughter Tamara was...
Gary Eugene Smetana
Nov 1, 2025
Gary Eugene Smetana, age 66, died at home Saturday, November 1, 2025 with his wife Jill at his side following two years of lung cancer illness and treatments. Gary was a lifelong resident of Pine City, graduating from Pine City High School in 1978.
In 1986, he married his high school sweetheart Jill. In 1993, Gary became a proud father when...
Lyle Martin Thompson
Oct 22, 2025
Lyle Thompson of Henriette passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 65.
Lyle Martin Thompson was born on May 3, 1960 to Martin and Agnes (Willert) Thompson in Rush City, Minnesota.
Lyle is survived by his son Jake (Jena) Thompson of Burnsville; daughter-in-law Steph; grandchildren Gavin, Layla and Ryder Smith; brothers Richard...
Gene Howard Masiello, Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Gene H. Masiello Jr., 62, of Brook Park, passed away on November 25th 2025, in his home.Born on August 26, 1963, in Saint Paul, Minnesota raised on the West End, Gene was the son of Gene Sr. and Estelle Masiello. He built his life on hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to family. For many years, Gene worked in...
Margaret Nell Marie Dolan
Nov 23, 2025
Margaret "Peg" Dolan of Pine City passed away November 23, 2025, at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City, Minnesota at the age of 93. The day of her passing is celebrated as the Solemnity of Christ the King Sunday; the last Sunday in the liturgical year of the Catholic Faith.
Margaret Nell Marie Howlett was born September 24, 1932 to...
Arla Adele Kuss
Nov 16, 2025
Arla Adele Kuss of Pine City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Lake Pokegama on the morning of November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Arla was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, remembered for her gentle spirit and unwavering support to all who knew her.Born on February 20, 1934 to Clarence and Selma (Ziegenhaugen) Moore...
Phyllis Ann Overholser
Nov 9, 2025
Phyllis Overholser of Pine City, MN passed away at home on November 9, 2025 at the age of 90, four days shy of her 91st birthday.
Phyllis was born in South St. Paul, MN to Carl and Blanche Vollbrecht on November 13, 1934. She grew up in a home near Kaposia Park and attended South St. Paul public schools. Phyllis was...
Arnold Charles Bowers
Nov 7, 2025
Arnold Charles Bowers (Arnie), age 92, of Pine City, MN, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 25,1933 in Beulah, ND, the son of Charles and Mae (Mott) Bowers. Arnie was one of seven children. Around 9 years of age, the family moved to a farm in Brook Park, Minnesota. He graduated from Pine...
Larry Bothum
Nov 5, 2025
Larry Bothum passed peacefully away surrounded by the love of his family Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home in Pine City at the age of 81.
Larry Duane Bothum was born August 19, 1944, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Mentor and Irene (Rovang) Bothum. In 1964, he married Judy Austin. June 6, 1964, marked the beginning of their adventures and...
Joan Louise McEachran
Nov 1, 2025
Joan “Joni” Louise McEachran of Pine City passed away November 1, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 73.
She was born on February 29, 1952, at Bethesda Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Louis and Ethel (Johnson) Weber.
Joni lived a life centered around the people and passions she cherished...
Beverley June Heinrich
Oct 29, 2025
Beverley June (Ablard) Heinrich, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Encore Assisted Living and Memory Care in North Branch, MN.
Beverley was born on July 8, 1933 in Dailey Township in Mille Lacs County, MN to Lawrence and Harriet (Mikkelson) Ablard. She spent her early years in the northern part of Minnesota where her father was employed...
Tracey Janet Barton
Oct 26, 2025
Tracey Barton passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home in Pine City due to complications from cancer at the age of 62.
Tracey Janet Soderbeck was born on June 27, 1963 to Roger and Hazel (Steinbach) Soderbeck in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She made friends easily because of her friendly nature and continued making friends through the rest of her life. Tracey’s...
Leo August Pangerl
Oct 23, 2025
Leo Pangerl passed away peacefully on October 23rd at the age of 94 surrounded by family at Timber Pines in Pine City, MN. He was born on June 3rd, 1931 to August and Mertyl Pangerl east of Pine City on the family farm, where he spent the best years of his life.
Leo grew up on the family farm and graduated...
June Gaddes
Oct 17, 2025
June Gaddes passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Her greatest wish was that she would be able to stay in her own home until she died. Thankfully we were able to fulfill that wish.June Bowers was born June 16, 1928 in Beulah, ND to Charles and Mae (Mott) Bowers. June was one of seven...
Lorilee Gay Benson
Oct 12, 2025
Lorilee “Lori B” Benson, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at the CountrySide Living Home in Grasston, MN.
She was born September 12, 1960 to Kermitt and Margery (Kostman) Benson in Shakopee, MN.
Lori lived a life filled with strength, compassion, and quiet courage. She was a proud and dedicated member of IBEW Local Union 110 for 35 years,...
Wendy Lee Phillips
Oct 10, 2025
Wendy Phillips of Arlington passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home at the age of 44.
Wendy Lee Phillips was born August 11, 1981 to Harvey Mace and Tammy Smith in Pasco, Washington.
She grew up in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, and came from a very large family. She was very well loved.
Wendy is survived by her daughters Jessa and Kenzie; mother...
George Leo Curwick
Oct 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces that George Leo (Bud) Curwick passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home at the age of 97 years.
Bud was born April 20, 1928 to Reno and Louise (Baert) Curwick in Lyon County near Marshall, MN. He was the second child, the first-born son, with five...
Jay Leonard Carter
Sep 27, 2025
Jay Carter passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids at the age of 54.
He was born February 24, 1971 to Daniel and Jeneice (Navratil) Bommersbach in Wheaton, Minnesota.
Jay was a kind, sensitive, and generous soul—someone who could fix nearly anything you put his hands to. Handy and resourceful, he built gardens, crafted projects, and was...
Robert Lewis Hale
Sep 25, 2025
Robert Hale passed away with family lovingly by his side, at the home of his son George and wife Holly in Rush City, MN on September 25, 2025 at the age of 84.
Robert Lewis Hale was born December 11, 1940 to William and Dorothy (Jones) Hale in Morris, MN.
Robert resided in Circle Pines, MN where he and his wife, Sharon,...
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