Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

James Wybren DeVore

James Wybren DeVore

May 7, 2011

James Wybren DeVore was born in Northfield MN, on July 27, 1949, to John and Dena (Bliss) DeVore. Jim graduated from Nevis High School in 1967 and later enlisted in the United States Navy. During his period of service to the United States, Jim was deployed to Vietnam where he was assigned to the Seabees. While serving overseas, Jim learned...

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr.

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr.

Apr 30, 2011

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr. passed away unexpectedly of natural causes due to diabetes and heart disease on April 30, 2011 in his home in rural Braham, Minnesota.  A memorial service was held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown, South Dakota.  Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown with military honors by...

Donald Eugene Haare

Donald Eugene Haare

Apr 29, 2011

Donald Eugene Haare was born January 15, 1964 in Golden Valley MN to Sharon (McRitchie) Haare and Robert Donald Haare, and was welcomed home by a sister, Deborah Mell. He was baptized in Enderlin, North Dakota. Donald spent his first years in Blaine, playing hockey. When he was 13, his mom and dad purchased a resort and moved the family...

Dena Peterson

Dena Peterson

Apr 27, 2011

The theme of Dena Peterson's life was faith, family, and friends. All three of these were important to her.  She enjoyed her life's journey of 88 years and knew for certain her final heavenly destination. Dena Droogsma was born on a farm south of Pease, MN on August 18, 1922 to Henry and Anna Droogsma.  When she was 5 years...

Milo Joseph Babolik

Milo Joseph Babolik

Apr 27, 2011

Milo “Mike” Babolik, age 92 of rural Pine City, died Wednesday, April 27th at his home. Milo is survived by his daughter Mary Babolik of Pine City, daughter-in-law Diane Babolik of Pine City, and 9 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011, at 10:30 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Pine City. A...

Irene Iva Jensen

Irene Iva Jensen

Apr 26, 2011

Irene (Martini) Jensen, age 86 of McGregor, Minnesota, formerly of Pine City, died Tuesday, April 26th at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, Minnesota.   She is survived by her daughters Betty and her husband Art Jensen of Elk River, Charlene Bol of Elk River, Terry & her husband Chuck Bachmeier of Las Vegas, sons Jack Mowry of Cedar, Minnesota,...

Dorothy Mae Coppess

Dorothy Mae Coppess

Apr 25, 2011

Dorothy Mae Coppess, the daughter of William and Lempey (Makie) Mullins, was born September 21, 1922, in Finlayson, Minnesota.  She was the first of 12 children born into the family and was very instrumental in the nurturing and care of her younger siblings. Dorothy worked side by side with her mother on their farm.  Clothes were washed on a scrub...

Scott "Radar" Anthony Keyport

Scott "Radar" Anthony Keyport

Apr 23, 2011

Scott was born to Maurice & Shirley Keyport and grew up in Kerrick, MN. He grew up camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and working with his Dad and brothers in the woods and family sawmill. He also enjoyed Sunday family get togethers at his Grandma Keyport’s with cousins and extended family. After graduating from Askov High School, he attended Pine Technical...

Lauretta Theresa Belanger

Lauretta Theresa Belanger

Apr 22, 2011

Lauretta Belanger of Sandstone died Friday, April 22, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. She is survived by children James Belanger and his wife Sue of Billings, Montana, Robert Belanger and his wife Lori of Kerrick, Minnesota, Mary Jo Belanger of Cambridge, Paulette and her husband Sean Hancock of Duluth, 8 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 sister. A...

Annette Dickey

Annette Dickey

Apr 21, 2011

Annette Dickey, age 78 of Pine City died Thursday, April 21st at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Pine city. She is survived by her children: Kathy and husband Joe Watrin of St. Cloud; Dale Dickey and wife Kim of Pine City; Leonard Dickey and wife Julie of Pine City; Colleen and husband Mark Jurek of Hugo; 14 grandchildren; 7 great...

Gertrude Althoff

Gertrude Althoff

Apr 19, 2011

Gertie Althoff of Rush City died Tuesday (April 19, 2011) at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI at the age of 89 years.    She is survived by her sons: Leland and his wife Donna of Hartford, IL, Gary Althoff of Rush City; daughter Sharon and her husband Kurtis of Pine City; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great...

Darlene Beth Yost

Darlene Beth Yost

Apr 19, 2011

Darlene was born April 30, 1930 in Pine City, Minnesota. She grew up in Meadowlawn Township, east of Pine City on the family farm with her mother Cynthia Fern Clark, father Thorvold Thomsen and nine siblings: Don, Dale, Doris, Dean, Shirley, Violet, Elaine, Beulah and Mildred. Darlene met her future husband Lester Yost at a local dance hall. This sparked...

Ruth Mavis Geisler

Ruth Mavis Geisler

Apr 13, 2011

Ruth Mavis Geisler was born April 4, 1929 in Clarkfield, Minnesota. She was the eighth child born to Mae and Julius Lange. Her family moved to a farm east of Pine City when she was 12 years old. She attended Meadow Lawn School and Pine City High School. Ruth married Arthur Geisler January 26, 1947 at the First Lutheran Church...

Frank Springer

Frank Springer

Apr 13, 2011

Frank Springer of Sandstone, Minnesota died Wednesday, April 13th at Essentia Health Care Nursing Home in Sandstone at the age of 71.  He is survived by his wife LaVonne, nine children, two step-children, twenty-five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister as well as many other relatives and friends.At the family's request, there will be no services at this time..

Kenneth "Ken" George Wallin

Kenneth "Ken" George Wallin

Apr 12, 2011

Ken attended Johnson High School in St. Paul where he played both hockey and football. Prior to graduating he and his family moved to Hackensack Minnesota where he continued with his high school football endeavors. He also liked history and art.                            After graduating from Hackensack in 1948 he enlisted in the US Army.  Released on a medical discharge, Ken continued...

Walter "Walt" A. Duzan

Walter "Walt" A. Duzan

Mar 30, 2011

Walt Duzan died Wednesday evening, March 30th at Lakeside Nursing Home in PIne City at the age of 92.  He is survived by his wife Vera;  his children, John and his wife Marie of the state of Georgia; Karen and her husband Steve Mueller of Michigan;  Jeffrey and his wife Sally of Bemidji;  Steven and his wife Betty of South...

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Tacheny

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Tacheny

Mar 27, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Tacheny passed away on Sunday, March 27th at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota at the age of 78.Mary was born on February 7th, 1933 to Donald and Irene (Walton) Alguire in Rock Creek, Minnesota.  She was given the nickname "Betty" which became the name most people knew her by.  Betty attended school in Rock Creek, Minnesota and...

Kenneth "Ken" Leonard Hoiem

Kenneth "Ken" Leonard Hoiem

Mar 26, 2011

Kenneth Leonard Hoiem, 55 years, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 26th, 2011 after his battle with cancer. Kenneth Leonard Weiss was born on July 10th, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ken was blessed to have two families. On July 5th, 1961, Ken was adopted by Andrew and Phyllis (Rood) Hoiem of Saginaw,...

William Shir

William Shir

Mar 23, 2011

William Shir of East St. Paul; originally of Brook Park, died Wednesday (3/23/11) at the Golden Living Center in Rush City, MN at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his daughter Linda (Joe) Groppoli of Maplewood, MN. grandsons Tim Groppoli, Joe (Jessica) Groppoli Jr.; 5 great grandchildren, step-sons George, John, Steve (Jody) Webb; 6 step-grandchildren; The Shir...

Albert Dusek

Albert Dusek

Mar 23, 2011

Mr. Al Dusek of Pine City died Wednesday (3/23/11) at the Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center in Wyoming, Minnesota at the age of 86 years. Born July 30th, 1924 in Owatonna, oldest of 4 children born to Fred & Mary (Kubat) Dusek. Al spoke only Czech until he learned English in grammar school. He graduated from Owatonna High School in...