Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Shirley "Joann" Ekleberry
May 30, 2024
Shirley "Joann" Ekleberry passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge at the age of 95.
Shirley Joann Bell was born June 13, 1928 in Mora, Minnesota, the oldest of 3 children born to Harry and Martha "Lucille" (Edwards) Bell. She had a brother Vernon and a sister Betty Mae.
Joann finished school and went on to become a teacher....
Dean Madison
May 30, 2024
Dean Madison passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Rushseba Station in Rush City at the age of 88.
Dean Francis Madison was born August 3, 1935 to Ever and Florence (Mills) Madison on a farm in the Milburn community east of Pine City. He graduated from Pine City High School in 1953 and went on to Trinity Bible College in...
Allen Todd Burton
May 29, 2024
Allen Todd Burton of Pine City passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Allen was born October 16, 1966, and grew up in Highland Park area of St. Paul, Minnesota.
He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1984, where he developed friendships that lasted his lifetime. He attended South Central College for home construction. Following that, he was employed at...
Howard Thomas McAvoy
May 27, 2024
Howard McAvoy of Pine City passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 82.
He was born Howard Thomas McAvoy on May 29, 1941 to Gordon McAvoy and Joyce (Fisher) Graham in Mankato, Minnesota.Howard spent his early years on his maternal grandparents' farm in Coin, Minnesota, where he developed a strong work...
Sharon Helen Kremer
May 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sharon Kremer, Sunday, May 26, 2024. She slipped away peacefully Sunday morning at her home with her husband and grand-daughter by her side. Sharon left this earth with a full life and full heart! She wouldn't want us to be sad about her passing, she would want us to be...
Marjorie Marie Hawkinson
May 20, 2024
Marjorie Hawkinson passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at her home in Pine City at the age of 96.
Marjorie Marie Smith was born March 13, 1928 to Willard and Mary (Currie) Smith in Tobias, Nebraska. Marjorie was raised on a farm in Nebraska. She had two older brothers and two younger sisters. Marjorie and her siblings had to milk cows...
Shirley Louise Ingvalson
May 17, 2024
Shirley Ingvalson slipped away in the early morning of Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 91, to be with her Lord and to reunite with many loved ones. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.She was born Shirley Louise Weis on November 6, 1932 to Carl and Louise (Mohr) Weis in...
Susan "Sue" Jane Haley
May 10, 2024
Sue Haley of Rush City passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 76.Susan Jane Hoffman was born February 15, 1948 to Howard and Edna (Smith) Hoffman in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Sue is survived by her husband David Haley of Rush City; son Patrick Haley (Felicia Rojas) of Seattle, WA; daughter Jennifer Haley of...
MaryAnn Marla Petersen
May 10, 2024
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Mary Ann Petersen passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Lyngblomstern Care Center in St. Paul at the age of 87.
MaryAnn Marla Mills Petersen was born November 24, 1936 in Pine City, Minnesota to Fred and Lila (Luoma) Miller. MaryAnn grew up on the family farm in Pine City, participated in 4H...
Sharon Gail Haare
May 5, 2024
Sharon Gail (McRitchie) Haare of Rush City, Minnesota died on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at M Health Fairview Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota at the age of 83 from COPD.On December 9, 1940, Sharon was the fourth of five children born to Peter and Olga (Schultz) McRitchie in Lisbon, North Dakota. Sharon grew up in rural Sheldon and graduated from Lisbon...
Katherine Rose Kleidon
May 5, 2024
Katherine "Kay" Rose (Kerbel) Kleidon, a kind-hearted and compassionate soul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born on August 10, 1930 to George and Christina (Quitter) Kerbel in St. Paul, Minnesota.Kay's journey in life was marked by her love for family, friends, and many wonderful gatherings playing card games, playing in card...
Robert Jerome Benoit
May 2, 2024
Bob Benoit passed away at the age of 92 on May 2, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. Robert Jerome Benoit was born to Armond and Lydia Benoit on October 1, 1931 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. He spent his early years on the family farm until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in May of 1950 and served proudly...
Jean Catherine Ward
May 2, 2024
Jean Catherine Ward passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 93.Jean was born on October 22, 1930 to Walter and Frances (Sauber) Maas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended St. Margaret's High School. She went on to attend two years of college at St. Catherine's in St. Paul....
Wendy Johnson
Apr 29, 2024
Wendy Johnson, a beacon of love, compassion, and selflessness, passed away on April 29, 2024, at the age of 70 after bravely battling Alzheimer's disease. She was born on September 22, 1953 to Robert and Helen Foster in St. Paul, Minnesota. Wendy lived a life that radiated warmth and kindness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who...
Leland "Lee" Russell Puttbrese
Apr 28, 2024
Leland "Lee" Puttbrese of Rush City passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 73.He was born Leland Russell Puttbrese on September 13, 1950 to Russell and Muriel (Mitchell) Puttbrese in Wabasha, Minnesota.Lee joined the service and served in the Merchant Marines from 1970-1972.Lee is survived by his daughters Jenny (Rob) Patton of Red Wing and Jaime (Jesse)...
Mary Ann LaTourelle
Apr 27, 2024
Mary Ann LaTourelle passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Paynesville Care Center at the age of 86.
Mary Ann Green was born January 29, 1938 to Arthur Green and Frieda Halvorson. She grew up in Minneapolis and worked as a factory worker until she trained to be a nurses aide. She was employed with the Good Shepherd Nursing...
Carolyn Ann Kazda
Apr 26, 2024
Carolyn Ann (Shatava) Kazda entered into eternal life on Friday, April 26, 2024, one month shy of her 99th birthday. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Joseph and Bessie (Kudej) Shatava, immigrants from Bohemia who settled in Chengwatana Township. Carolyn attended Cloverhill School and graduated from Pine City High School in 1942. She worked as a bookkeeper...
Paul Allen Lennington
Apr 20, 2024
Paul Lennington of Rush City passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home at the age of 86. Paul Lennington was born January 11, 1938 in a snowstorm at his family’s home in Layton, New Jersey. He was the youngest of five children - Joe, Edith, Emma, and George.
Paul grew up on a farm alongside the Delaware River. It...
Dale Victor Clementson
Apr 14, 2024
Dale Clementson passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 69.
Dale Victor Clementson was born on August 16, 1954 to Victor and Marjorie (Josewsky) Clementson in Rush City. He attended Milburn Country School through 6th grade. In 1972, he graduated from Pine City High School.
Dale was an avid outdoorsman from a young...
Allan Duane Walter
Apr 10, 2024
Al Walter passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 80.Allan Duane Walter was born October 9, 1943 to Roy and Ruth (Reynolds) Walter in Ortonville, Minnesota. In 1961, Al graduated from the Ortonville High School. He worked on the family farm until April 1966 when he enlisted in the United States Army....
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