Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
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...
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...
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,...
Jack Holmer
Sep 18, 2025
John Frederick Holmer passed away peacefully with both daughters by his side on September 18th, 2025. He is home now with his Lord and Savior and his wife Betty.
John, affectionately known as Jack, was born on January 8th, 1934, in Plymouth Village, MN in his parent’s bed, which he commonly joked, “I wanted to be close to my mother”. Jack...
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...
Ruth Ann Demulling
Sep 10, 2025
Ruth Demulling passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home in Grasston at the age of 72.
Ruth Ann was born July 17, 1953 Donald and Bessie (Webster) Steele in Bemidji, Minnesota.
She lived her life in the Pine City area. She worked for 3M/Imation for 30+ years as quality control. She married James Demulling in May of 2003.
Ruth was very...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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