Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Genice "Ginny" Margaret Cummings

Genice "Ginny" Margaret Cummings

Sep 3, 2022

Genice “Ginny” Cummings of Pine City passed away peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer at the young age of 67. 

Ginny was born in Minneapolis on August 16, 1955 to Neil and Marie Swenson. She grew up in the Minneapolis area where she met her husband, Alvin “Al” Cummings, and got married on May 4,...

Louise Hattie Augst

Louise Hattie Augst

Sep 1, 2022

Louise Augst passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Crestview of Blaine in Blaine, Minnesota at the age of 93.

Hattie Louise Ramsey was born January 23, 1929 to William and Mattie (Flander) Ramsey in Thomaston, Georgia. 

Louise is survived by her children Michael (Lana) Augst of Ashland, Wisconsin, Budworth "Bud" (Sheryl) Augst of Ramsey, Kenny (Carrie) Augst Jr....

Douglas Arnold Johnson

Douglas Arnold Johnson

Aug 28, 2022

Douglas Arnold Johnson, 61, of Emily, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 28, 2022, when the Amphibious Light Sport plane he was piloting faltered on takeoff. As his family and friends, we are devastated at the loss of his life even as we are determined to celebrate and be grateful that God shared him with us.   

Doug was born in...

Roy Max Reiser

Roy Max Reiser

Aug 26, 2022

Roy Reiser of Beroun passed away peacefully Friday, August 26, 2022 surrounded by his family at the Homestead of Anoka at the age of 96.

Roy Max Reiser was born February 1, 1926 to George and Anna (Schumacher) Reiser in West Rock Creek, Minnesota.

Roy grew up on a farm with his parents and his 11 siblings. Roy attended Pine...

Susan Jane Thorsen

Susan Jane Thorsen

Aug 24, 2022

Susan "Susie" Thorsen of Crystal, formerly of Rush City, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale surrounded by family.

Susan Jane Thorsen was born January 26, 1956 to Lloyd and Irene (Bjerre) Thorsen in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She graduated with the Rush City Class of 1975. Shortly after graduation she served eight years with the...

Robert "Ricky" Ratzlow

Robert "Ricky" Ratzlow

Aug 22, 2022

We are heartbroken & devastated to announce the passing of Robert "Ricky" Ratzlow Monday, August 22, 2022 at his home at the age of 58.

Robert Ricky Ratzlow was born February 29, 1964 to Norman and Jeanette (Nelson) Ratzlow in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  He was the youngest of seven children.

Ricky had many skills including being a talented journeyman...

Jodell "Jody" Marie Pangerl

Jodell "Jody" Marie Pangerl

Aug 17, 2022

Jody Pangerl passed away unexpectedly at the MHealth Fairview Hospital in Wyoming at the age of 65. 

Jodell Marie Pangerl was born October 20, 1956 to James and Marcella (Runa) Pangerl at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.  In October of 1959 Michael was welcomed and February 1961 Thomas was born, completing the family.  Despite being named and baptized Jodell, Jody’s...

Albert "Albie" Leo Gallik

Albert "Albie" Leo Gallik

Aug 16, 2022

Albert (Albie) Leo Gallik was born on November 15, 1937, at St. Mary’s hospital to the proud parents of Leo and Mary Gallik.  He would tell you he was born “dead” because he wasn’t breathing at birth.  Lucky for us, that would only be a temporary situation.  He was the youngest of 8 children Andrew Leo, Irene, Andy, Cletus (Clete),...

Dennis Joel Patzoldt

Dennis Joel Patzoldt

Aug 8, 2022

Dennis Patzoldt of Grasston passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Welia Hospital in Mora at the age of 70.

Dennis Joel Patzoldt was born February 29, 1952 to Arnold and Ella (Marquardt) Patzoldt, Sr. in Rush City, Minnesota.  He graduated from Pine City High School and found his niche in construction.  Dennis learned to operate heavy equipment first with...

David Lee Rushmeyer

David Lee Rushmeyer

Aug 3, 2022

David Lee Rushmeyer passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home in Sandstone with his wife, daughter and niece Wendy by his side at the age of 64.

He was born December 18, 1957 to Henry and Margie (Hippler) Rushmeyer in Two Harbors, Minnesota.  Dave grew up in Beaver Bay where his parents ran a junk yard. When David...

Charlue Alice Hancock

Charlue Alice Hancock

Aug 2, 2022

Charlue was born March 31, 1943. She was the 4th child of 10 children born to Eldora and Lloyd Gilbey Sr.  She was named after her aunt Lottie (Charlotte).  Charlue grew up and lived on farms in and around Pine County for her entire life.  Charlue graduated from Pine City High School in 1961.  After high school she worked as...

Orlyn "Paul" Carlson

Orlyn "Paul" Carlson

Jul 31, 2022

Orlyn “Paul” Carlson of Harris passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home at the age of 83.

Orlyn Paul Carlson was born February 5, 1939 to Orlyn and Stella (Garbacz) Carlson in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Paul is survived by his children Orlyn Carlson of Brooklyn Park, Craig (Colleen) Carlson of Punta Gorda, FL, Dean Carlson of Duluth, Adam (Jenny)...

Pamella Mae Bachmeier

Pamella Mae Bachmeier

Jul 28, 2022

Pam Bachmeier of Pine City passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth at the age 74.

Pamella Mae Jensen was born November 16, 1947 to Harold and Violet (Johnson) Jensen in Mora, Minnesota.

Pam lived and worked on the family farm in the Ogilvie area for many years. In 1993, she moved to Pine City...

Robert John Kremer

Robert John Kremer

Jul 28, 2022

We are heart broken and devastated to announce the passing Robert "Rob" Kremer Jr. He passed away suddenly on Thursday July 28th at the age of 59. He operated Kentucky Fried Chicken in the town of Pine City for 38 years. Anyone who had the chance to know Rob knew he was always cracking a joke, or making you laugh...

Helen Louise Wineberg

Helen Louise Wineberg

Jul 21, 2022

Helen Louise Wineberg was born in Rochester Mills, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1925, to Merl and Ida (Smith) Henry and older brother Quay. She went home to heaven on July 21, 2022, at the age of 97.

Helen met her husband, Robert (Bob), during World War II. He had joined the Navy, and, after a brief courtship, they married prior...

Leo Anderson

Leo Anderson

Jul 20, 2022

Leo Anderson passed away at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids on July 20, 2022 at the age of 72.

Leo was born January 17, 1950 to Curtis and Leona (Linder) Anderson of North Branch, Minnesota.  He grew up alongside 6 other siblings in North Branch and attended the North Branch Schools. His younger years were spent being wild, fast and...

Marianne Klande

Marianne Klande

Jul 14, 2022

Marianne Klande of Pine City passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Havenwood of Maple Grove at the age of 98.

Marianne was born in Lobarbek, Germany on August 8, 1923. She was the eldest of seven children born to John and Tine Fedder. In October of 1924 the Fedder Family immigrated to the United States passing through Ellis Island...

LeRoy Charles Larson

LeRoy Charles Larson

Jul 12, 2022

LeRoy Larson of Rush City passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his home at the age of 81.

LeRoy Charles Larson was born May 1, 1941 to Charles and Florence (Hageman) Larson in Rush City, Minnesota.

LeRoy grew up in the Rush City area on “the farm.” On July 28, 1962, he married the love of his life, LouAnn...

Steven Ray Hjerpe

Steven Ray Hjerpe

Jul 11, 2022

Monday, July 11, 2022, God called Steven Ray Hjerpe; 65, home to rest.

Steve was born October 16, 1956 in the Rush City Hospital to Al and Shirley (Eiffler) Hjerpe.

Steve attended grade school in Rush City and graduated from Rush City High School in 1975. He grew up on the family farm and later raised his family there with...

Kenneth "Pudder" Trembath

Kenneth "Pudder" Trembath

Jul 10, 2022

Kenneth (Pudder) Trembath, 72, of Pine City, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Ken was born in Hibbing, MN on June 29, 1950, the son of Kenneth and Edith Trembath. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1968 and was married to Clarice Trembath (Dostal) on February 8, 1975. They were happily married for 47 years.

Ken...

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