Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
James David Mielke
Oct 14, 2026
James Mielke of Rush City passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 72 years old.James was born in Minneapolis to Erwin and Mildred (Hanson) Mielke.A longtime resident of Rush City, Minnesota. James was deeply connected to his family.He was a man who found joy in creating, building, and spending time doing the things he loved....
Dwight Arthur Lightfoot
Oct 7, 2026
Dwight Lightfoot passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the age of 79.
Dwight Arthur Lightfoot was born November 27, 1946 to Arthur and Lorraine (Sonnenberg) Lightfoot in Minneapolis. Dwight met Carol Steinmetz and they were married in 1967.
In 1976, Dwight and Carol moved their small family to Pine City. Dwight enjoyed living and working on...
George Gerald Granroth
Oct 7, 2026
George Gerald Granroth was born March 31, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MN to Elmer and Drusilla (Kangas) Granroth. He passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 following an auto accident, at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley at the age of 75.
George lived a life defined by hard work, deep devotion to his family, and a simple, joyful appreciation for the world...
Erika Lotte Lindner
Oct 5, 2026
Erika Lindner passed away October 5, 2026 at Welia Hospital in Mora at age 88.
Erika Lindner was truly one of a kind—a strong, independent woman with a fiery spirit who blazed her own trail through life. Known for her impeccable sense of style and flair for fashion, Erika was a stylish trendsetter who carried herself with class and elegance. She...
Elizabeth Kay Sterk
Oct 5, 2026
Elizabeth Sterk passed away peacefully October 5, 2026 at home in Rush City with her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born October 27, 1973 in Vancouver, WA to John and Nancy (Hauger) Sterk. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Gunnison, CO, where they were joined by her brother Peter. After a couple years in northern...
Ralph "Pete" Wilcox
Oct 4, 2026
Ralph Albert Wilcox, known to all as Pete, made his final journey home to the Lord surrounded by family at his home in Tennessee on October 4, 2026, following a long, hard fight with cancer.
Born to Donald and Alice (Farmer) Wilcox on May 31, 1956, Pete is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggy of Tennessee; his children, Onica...
Donna Mae Johnson
Oct 4, 2026
Donna Mae Moran was born December 7, 1946 in Little Falls, MN to Clarence and Hilda (Larson) Moran. Donna was one of eleven children. She passed October 4, 2026 at her home in Nessel township at the age of 79.
She was married to James R. Johnson October 24, 1973, in her later 20's. Together, they had 2 boys, Jeffrey and...
June Virgene Roubinek
Oct 3, 2026
June V. Roubinek passed away Saturday, October 3rd , 2026, at Timber Pines in Pine City. Her 98 years of life provide an example of how to get the most out of your skills and talents. She was a person that possessed great determination and a willingness to accept the challenges that life gives you and keep moving forward.
June was...
Deanna Delle Mevissen
Sep 27, 2026
Deanna Delle “Deter” Mevissen, of Rush City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, at CountrySide Living in Grasston, at the age of 82.
Deanna Delle Stelton was born August 28, 1944 to Ralph and Madeline (Rohrbeck) Stelton in Litchfield, Minnesota.
Deanna was a fun-loving, spirited woman with a generous heart and an easy way of making conversation with just about...
Lorraine Doran
Sep 19, 2026
Lorraine Doran of Pine City passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 after a month long struggle at Welia Hospital in Mora, Minnesota. She was 86 years of age.
Lorraine Dahl was born on the first day of spring March 21, 1940 in western Minnesota in the town of Dawson to Oscar Dahl and Gudrun (Hoff) Dahl; a Norwegian immigrant. She was...
Myra Joan Behrendt
Sep 18, 2026
Myra Joan Behrendt, age 80, of Rush City, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18th, 2026. Born on January 29, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Joan lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep love for family and friends.
Named after her father, Joan was the daughter of Myron and Carrie Mallinger. She spent her early childhood on Rainy...
Janice LaVon Parker
Sep 17, 2026
Janice Parker passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home in Askov at the age of 86.
Janice LaVon Ankrum was born on May 21, 1940, to Henry and JoAnn (Sportel) Ankrum in Sibley, Iowa. Her life reflected a deep love for her Lord and her family. Gifted at bringing loved ones together, she was the heart of countless...
Dr. James D. Guptill
Sep 16, 2026
Dr. James D. Guptill was born and raised in Hinckley, Minnesota where he attended school and graduated high school in 1956. He became acquainted with the dentist in Hinckley and decided he would like to do dentistry for a living.
After working in Minneapolis the first summer, he decided to join the United States Navy, where he would become a dental...
Nancy Ann Williams
Sep 11, 2026
Nancy Bothum Williams was born April 23, 1965, in Glenwood, Minnesota, to Larry and Judy Bothum. Nancy passed away peacefully at 4:48 AM on September 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family and her beloved dogs. She passed from complications of breast cancer at 61 years of age. Nancy grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, before moving to Austin...
Arnold "Arnie" John Johnson
Sep 6, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Johnson was born April 24, 1933 to John M. and Agnes (Berntson) Johnson. He was born on the family farm in Rushseba Township, Minnesota and lived his entire life of 93+ years on the same farm. He attended grades 1-4 in country school, then went on to graduate from Rush City High School in 1951.
Arnie married his wife,...
Helen Dorothy Zehms
Sep 5, 2026
Helen Zehms; 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Saturday, September 5, 2026 at her home in Brook Park. Helen Dorothy Gamer was born October 13, 1935 to Frederick and Pauline (Jabs) Gamer in Frazee, Minnesota.
She graduated from Frazee High School and in 1955 Helen met Duane Zehms. They were married April 25, 1959, in Frazee, Minnesota. The couple...
Austin Daniel McNeally
Sep 2, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Austin Daniel McNeally as a result of an automobile fatality. Austin left us too soon on September 2, 2026, at the age of 35. Born September 18, 1990, in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Austin lived his life with a genuine heart and a hands-on spirit. He was happiest when he was...
Dorothy Ann Westermann
Aug 27, 2026
Dorothy Ann (Plessel) Westermann passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at her home in Shoreview, Minnesota at the age of 84.
Dorothy Ann Plessel was born November 25, 1941, in Pine City to Joseph and Marie (Schmidt) Plessel. She graduated from Pine City High School in 1959, where she was active in the band, the 4-H Club, and helping on the...
Thomas "Tom" Terry Tyson
Aug 25, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Tyson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his home in Albertville at the age of 77.
Thomas Terry Tyson was born August 15, 1949 to Robert Sr. and Shirley (Wood) Tyson in Plainview, Minnesota.
Tom, lovingly known as "Pops" and "Gramps," was a proud Vietnam Veteran and spent many years working in building maintenance. He was known...
Carolyn Emily Miller
Aug 25, 2026
Carolyn Emily Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2026 at Elderwood of Hinckley Assisted Living.
Carolyn Emily Steinbring was born August 29, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Arthur and Irene (Steinberg) Steinbring. She grew up between Isanti and Cambridge, graduating from Cambridge High School in 1958. Carolyn went on to attend the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing...
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