Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Harold Hugo Lind

Harold Hugo Lind

Jun 22, 2010

Harold Hugo Lind, age 72, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at his home in rural Rush City unexpectedly. He was born March 12, 1938 in Braham, MN to Hugo and Cora Lind. Harold attended Rush City Public Schools and graduated in 1956. He married Yvonne West on October, 4 1958. Harold and Yvonne were blessed with 6 children. Pamela,...

Warren "Bert" Isaacs

Warren "Bert" Isaacs

Jun 21, 2010

Warren “Bert” Isaacs of Pine City died peacefully at his home June 21, 2010 after a heroic battle with cancer at the age of 62. He is preceded in death by his mother Lorraine. Bert is survived by his wife Nancy, step-children Mickie (Justin) Meyer, Lil Ray Borg, his brothers Allan (Nancy) Isaacs, Dana (Cindy) Isaacs, sister Ginger Jara, mother-in-law...

Phyllis Marie Gardner

Phyllis Marie Gardner

Jun 19, 2010

Phyllis Gardner of Rock Creek died Saturday (June 19, 2010) at her home at the age of 70 years. She is survived by her husband LeRoy, three children: Richard Gardner and his wife Denise, Renee Allen, Ron Gardner and his wife Sue all of Pine City; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, sisters; Marilyn Jasa and her husband Paul of Edina,...

Joyce Ann Shuey

Joyce Ann Shuey

Jun 16, 2010

Joyce Ann Shuey, age 51 of the Community Involvement Program in Hinckley, died Wednesday, June 16th at Unity Hospital in Fridley.  She is survived by her parents Rob and Virginia Shuey of Pine City, two sisters Lola & her husband Mark Nisley of Pine City, Mary Lou and her husband Dave Bryngelson of Brook Park, one brother David Shuey and...

Lorraine M. Dvorak

Lorraine M. Dvorak

Jun 12, 2010

            Lorraine Margaret Dvorak, the daughter of Peter and Irene (Gabers) Fischbach, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 21, 1922.  She grew up and went to school there,  attending elementary school at Sacred Heart and later graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul.             On September 28, 1940, she married Robert Dvorak at Blessed Sacrament Church.             ...

Helen (Rootkie) Jespersen

Helen (Rootkie) Jespersen

Jun 11, 2010

            Helen (Rootkie) (Dufeck) Jespersen was born in Mission Creek Township on January 15, 1906 to Steve and Mary (Buchna) Rootkie.  She passed away peacefully at Sophie’s Manor Assisted Living facility in Pine City, Minnesota on June 11, 2010.  She had reached the age of 104 years, four months, and 27 days.             Helen’s first marriage was to Edward Dufeck. ...

Mildred "Millie" Kaufman

Mildred "Millie" Kaufman

Jun 5, 2010

Mildred Kaufman, age 79, formerly of Pine City died Saturday morning June 5th at the Rose of Sharon Manor in Roseville. She is survived by her children: Douglas (Joyce) Kaufman of St. Paul, Dean (Andrea) Kaufman of Lino Lakes, Bruce (Carol Collette) Kaufman of East Bethel, Shelly (Jeff) Benting of Cambridge, and Mark (Peggy) Kaufman of Albertville; 11 grandchildren &...

Lorraine Marion Mold

Lorraine Marion Mold

Jun 5, 2010

Lorraine Marion (Swing) Mold passed away very unexpectedly; Friday June 4, 2010 at her home in Rush City, MN. at the age of 76 years. September 17, 1932 Lorraine was born to Melvin and Annie Swing in Red Wing, MN. She spent most of her childhood on the family farm in Rush City, MN. She graduated from Rush City High...

Mark Jeffrey Boucha

Mark Jeffrey Boucha

Jun 4, 2010

Mark Boucha, age 44, of Pine City, died suddenly on Friday, June 4th at Pine Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Cindy; children: Matt, Luke, and Whitney Boucha all of Pine City; step-children: Nicole & Joey Helgesen both of Bloomington; father: David Boucha Sr.; sisters: Natalie (Ken) Strieff and Nicole (Steve) Huderly both of Minneapolis; brother Dave (Teresa)...

David W. Kelsey

David W. Kelsey

Jun 3, 2010

            David Wayne Kelsey, the son of Chester and Lillian (Bemis) Kelsey, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 26, 1936.  The Kelsey family made their home in St. Paul Park and grew to include four boys and two girls.              David attended the local schools and graduated from St. Paul Park High School in 1954.  Following graduation he...

Wayne Allen Brogren

Wayne Allen Brogren

Jun 2, 2010

Wayne Allen Brogren was born July 23rd, 1941 to Charles and Norma Brogren at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. He attended Hiawatha Grade School, Sanford Junior High, Roosevelt High School, and 2 years of additional schooling at the University of Minnesota & Dunwoody Institute. He worked hard to earn all...

Marlys G. Rasmussen

Marlys G. Rasmussen

Jun 1, 2010

Marlys Rasmussen, age 87 of Pine City died Tuesday evening, June 1st at the Pine Senior Care Center in Pine City.   She is survived by her daughter Dianne and her husband Dick Robillard of Pine City, her son Dale Purdy and his wife Shirley of Maple Grove, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.Funeral services are scheduled...

Johanna K. Cox

Johanna K. Cox

May 28, 2010

Johanna Katherine (Kubinski) Cox of Pine City, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early morning hours of Friday, May 28th, 2010 at the age of 88. She was born February 25, 1922 in Northeast Minneapolis to Kasimierz and Anna (Dziakowicz) Kubinski, where she lived until adulthood.  In September of 1947, she was married to Kenneth...

Dolories Elaine Carlson

Dolories Elaine Carlson

May 26, 2010

Dolories Carlson, died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Shorview MN. at the age of 88 years. Dolories Carlson is survived by her children Ivan Carlson Jr. of St. Louis Park, Mette Peterson of St. Paul, Cristjana Carlson of Shorview and Pastor Cory Carlson and his wife Vicki of Brook Park. She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren: Mette...

John J. Kozisek Sr.

John J. Kozisek Sr.

May 26, 2010

John Kozisek Sr. , of Pine City, former retired sheriff of Pine County, died Wednesday, May 26th in Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 86.  He is survived by sons John Kozisek Jr. of Pine City, Casey Kozisek Sr. and his wife Kim of Pine City, 4 grandchildren, Mary, John III, Casey Jr., & Jaime, and 3 great grandchildren,...

Beth Jean Gross

Beth Jean Gross

May 23, 2010

Beth Gross of Pine City died Sunday (May 23, 2010) at home at the age of 61 years. She is survived by her children: Heather Gow and husband George of Chelsea, OK, Brenda Mohr and husband Josh of Pine City, Michele Nowling and husband Chris of Pine City; 3 grandchildren; her Fiance`: John Woll; Sisters: Bonnie Vahle and husband Karl...

Dolores M Stroshane

Dolores M Stroshane

May 19, 2010

Dolores Stroshane, of Mora, formerly of Pine City, died suddenly Wednesday, May 19th at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  She was 83 years old.  She is survived by her children:  Dianne and her husband Ken Bailey of Blaine, Gary Stroshane and his wife Linda of Minneapolis, and Karen Stroshane of Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She is also survived by sisters:  Beverly Carlson...

Melissa "Missy" Marie Brown

Melissa "Missy" Marie Brown

May 18, 2010

Melissa Maria Brown (Vork) was born in Fridley MN in 1969 to Marvin and Beverly (Starry) Vork. In 1977, the Vork family moved to Sandstone MN where Missy attended school until graduating from East Central High School in 1987. In high school Missy was involved in activities such as plays, band, volleyball, and having fun. After high school she attended...

Jerome "Homer" C. Shatava

Jerome "Homer" C. Shatava

May 15, 2010

Jerome “Homer” Charles Shatava was born December 19, 1951 in Rush City, Minnesota to Charles and Frances Louise (Weis) Shatava.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Jerome attended the rural Hustletown School and graduated from Pine City High School in 1969.  After high school he attended Pine City Vocational technical school for one year in Auto...

Ethyl Geraldine Hendrickson

Ethyl Geraldine Hendrickson

May 14, 2010

Ethyl Geraldine (Lundberg) Hendrickson peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2010. She was born on October 11, 1923 at her uncle's home in Rock Creek to parents Oscar and Ruth (Swanson) Lundberg shortly after they returned from visiting relatives in Sweden. Ethyl was raised on a farm near Rock Creek and graduated from Rush City...