Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Juanita Mae Rosa

Juanita Mae Rosa

Aug 22, 2025

Juanita "Nita" Rosa of Hinckley passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 85.

Juanita Mae Harmon was born August 4, 1940, to Albert and Alma (Enz) Harmon in Renville, Minnesota.

In 1962, Nita met Thomas Rosa, they shared their love of bowling and were married March 31, 1963. Together they raised six children. Her talents were many, she was...

Jerry Thomas Kubesh

Jerry Thomas Kubesh

Sep 11, 2025

Jerry Kubesh passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2025 at his home in Pine City, Minnesota. 

Jerry Thomas Kubesh was born November 12, 1958 to Carl and Elizabeth (Schumacher) Kubesh in Rush City, Minnesota.

He grew up in Beroun, attended Country School, and then the Pine City Schools, leaving in the tenth grade to help with the farm. He joined the military when...

Donald Harry Gerner

Donald Harry Gerner

Sep 8, 2025

Don Gerner passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home in Timber Pines at the age of 87, with his family by his side.

Donald Harry Gerner was born November 13, 1937 to Emil and Louisa (Freund) Gerner in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Don married Rosemary Lefeber on July 23, 1955. Don and Rose had 8 children. They lived in Fond...

Cynthia René Madison

Cynthia René Madison

Sep 3, 2025

Cynthia Madison passed away peacefully September 3, 2025 at her home in Motley, Minnesota surrounded by her friends, caregivers, and cat Silver at the age of 62.

Cynthia René Madison was born May 27, 1963 to Estel (Stoney) and Doris (Reed) Madison in Rush City, Minnesota.

As a young girl Cynthia attended Pine City High School, enjoying many activities including basketball. Cynthia...

Riley Alan Knapp

Riley Alan Knapp

Aug 30, 2025

Riley Knapp of Brook Park passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 as the result of a tragic car accident at the age of 22.

Riley Alan Knapp was born August 13, 2003 in Fairmont, Minnesota. In 2021, he graduated from Pine City Alternative Learning Center. He was an amazing and beloved son to his mom and stepdad, and a wonderful brother...

Arlene Phyllis Gibbs

Arlene Phyllis Gibbs

Aug 27, 2025

Arlene Gibbs of Pine City passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at St. Clare Community Living in Mora at the age of 98.

Arlene Phyllis Erickson was born to Axel and Florence (Legrid) Erickson in St. Paul, Minnesota. Arlene was affectionately known as "Toots" and had two siblings, Lawrence "Sonny" and Anita "Sis".

She met and married her lifelong love, Edwin...

Adeline Betty Engelby

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...

Clayton William Johnson

Clayton William Johnson

Aug 25, 2025

Clay Johnson of Brook Park passed away surrounded by family at the University of Minnesota on August 25, 2025 as a result of cardiac arrest at the age of 51.

Clayton William Johnson was born May 5, 1974 in Moose Lake, MN, to Harvey and Bonnie (Lewellin) Johnson.

Clay always lived life adventurously his own way. Growing up, he always looked forward...

Marlene Estella Holbert

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...