Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Laurie Ann Madison

Laurie Ann Madison

Aug 26, 2023

Laurie Madison peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 62, after an eight year battle with frontotemporal dementia.

Laurie Ann Erickson, was born on January 18, 1961 in Waseca to Donald and Ellen Erickson, the seventh of eight children. When Laurie was very young, her father and mother purchased a farm east of Sandstone, near...

Marvin Frank France

Marvin Frank France

Aug 20, 2023

Marvin France passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at The Homestead of Anoka at the age of 87.

Marvin Frank France was born in Pine City MN on April 10th 1936.  He was the last of 8 children born to Katie and Joseph France of Pine City.  His siblings were Bill, Edward, George, Emil, Art, Lillian and Angeline.

He...

Gladys Leona Haugrud

Gladys Leona Haugrud

Aug 18, 2023

Gladys Haugrud was freed from her pain and failing body on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the age of 88 with her family by her side. She recently moved to Rushseba Station in Rush City on July 11, 2023.

Gladys Leona Nelson was born November 6, 1934 to Theodore and Annie (Veritzan) Nelson in Ulen, Minnesota. She lived with her...

Ruth Marie Schmugge

Ruth Marie Schmugge

Aug 15, 2023

 

Ruth Schmugge passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood at the age of 66.

 

Ruth Marie Wiberg was born July 23, 1957 to Clement and Arlene (Olson) Wiberg in Rush City, Minnesota.  Ruth grew up on a farm in Rush City with her favorite horse Sunshine. In 1976, she graduated from Rush...

Thomas Noel Pauza-Moore

Thomas Noel Pauza-Moore

Aug 8, 2023

 

Thomas Noel Pauza-Moore died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Thomas was born on August 27, 2019 in Mora, Minnesota to Roy and Kristin (Patton-Canfield) Pauza-Moore.

Thomas was a bright, cheerful, strong-willed, and determined kid. He loved to smile and laugh at almost everything. He enjoyed anything to do with water, doing various activities especially anything outdoors. He was...

Wayne Elliot Secord

Wayne Elliot Secord

Aug 8, 2023

Wayne Secord passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home in Pine City at the age of 87.

Wayne Elliot Secord was born December 4, 1935 to Karl and Judy (Johnstone) Secord in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

He is survived by his loving wife RoseMarie Secord of Pine City; children Cliff (Shirlee) Secord of North Branch, David (Janelle) Secord...

Geraldine "Gerry" Isabelle Roll

Geraldine "Gerry" Isabelle Roll

Aug 6, 2023

 

Gerry Roll of Rush City passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake at the age of 91.

Geraldine IsabelleBarnes was born on August 7, 1931 to Clarence and Anna (Toussaint) Barnes in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Gerry was the first one in her family who was born in a hospital.  She was the ninth...

Jeffrey James Kuzel

Jeffrey James Kuzel

Aug 2, 2023

 

Jeff Kuzel of Rock Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home at the age of 56 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Jeffrey James Kuzel was born December 16, 1966 to Richard and Dianne (Mott) Kuzel in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Jeff grew up in Rock Creek on Glendale Avenue...

Jean Mae Larsen

Jean Mae Larsen

Jul 31, 2023

Jean Larsen of Rock Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home at the age of 82.

Jean Mae Parker was born February 23, 1941 to William and Anastasia (Amberoz) Parker in Braham, Minnesota.

Jean was a loving wife, wonderful mom and grandma, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jean was good to everyone...

Joseph "Joe" Donald Mikyska, Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Donald Mikyska, Sr.

Jul 29, 2023

Joe Mikyska, Sr. of Pine City passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 76.

Joseph Donald Mikyska, Sr. was born August 8, 1946 to Joseph and Loretta (Rys) Mikyska in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Joe's family moved to Beroun where he attended grade school. He later graduated from Pine City High School in...

Michelle Marie Anderson

Michelle Marie Anderson

Jul 26, 2023

 

Michelle Anderson of Pine City passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 suddenly in Sturgis, South Dakota at the age of 41.

Michelle Marie Luckoff was born June 1, 1982 to Hans and Wanda (Gerving) Luckoff in Cambridge, Minnesota.  Michelle grew up in Rush City, the oldest of three girls in her family. Michelle was a varsity pitcher for the...

Joshua "Josh" Milo Babolik

Joshua "Josh" Milo Babolik

Jul 24, 2023

Joshua “Josh” Milo Babolik passed away unexpectedly at the age of 44.

Josh was born June 12, 1979 to Michael and Diane Babolik and was raised in Pine City.

From an early age Josh had a bright and bubbly personality and loved making others laugh with his jokes and silly antics. Heplayed youth hockey for many years and learned the...

Alve "Al" Ronald Stumne

Alve "Al" Ronald Stumne

Jul 23, 2023

Alve "Al" Stumne of Pine City passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital at the age of 84.

Alve Ronald Stumne was born April 3, 1939 to Henry and Grace Stumne (Gottschalk) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Alve is now enjoying the company of those who have gone before him: parents Henry and Grace Stumne (Gottschalk); son...

Craig Anthony Thiry

Craig Anthony Thiry

Jul 22, 2023

Craig Thiry passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home in Forest Lake, Minnesota at the age of 60.

Craig Anthony Thiry was born September 1, 1962 to Allen and Karen (Otto) Thiry in Rush City, Minnesota.  Craig worked for over 20 years in construction with Vollhaber Contracting and other construction companies.

Craig was very passionate about anything outdoors....

Timothy Wayne Risland

Timothy Wayne Risland

Jul 20, 2023

Vietnam Veteran Tim Risland passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home in Rushseba township at the age 74.

Timothy Wayne Risland was born January 9, 1949 to Arnold and Donna (Bell) Risland in Prineville, Oregon.

Tim is survived by his wife Julie Risland of Rush City; sons Eric (Julia) Risland of Pine City, Adam (Katie) Risland of Lino...

Beverly Ann Furber

Beverly Ann Furber

Jul 20, 2023

 

Bev Furber passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Northern Pines in Pine City at the age of 84.

Beverly Ann Kanneman was born March 4, 1939 to Kenneth and Evelyn (Burgeson) Kanneman in Madelia, Minnesota. In 1957, she graduated from high school and went on to attend Commercial College for two years. On March 19, 1960 she married...

Sally Ann Wolf

Sally Ann Wolf

Jul 16, 2023

Sally Wolf of Pine City passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home at the age of 58.

Sally Ann Mullins was born October 6, 1964 to Dennis and Mary (Wimmer) Mullins in Rush City.

Sally was raised in Pine City and attended Pine City Schools. 

Sally started working at a young age. Her first job was at Lakeside...

Michael Todd Palmateer

Michael Todd Palmateer

Jul 14, 2023

Mike Palmateer of Harris passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home at the age of 71.

Michael Todd Palmateer was born December 8, 1951 to LeRoy and Phyllis (Grondin) Palmateer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mike was a loving family man that was always willing to help others. He was great at making a 20 minute conversation turn into an...

Jane Robbins

Jane Robbins

Jul 10, 2023

Jane Robbins passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Rushseba Station in Rush City at the age of 87.

Jane was born on February 9, 1936, to Carl and Eda (Arlt) Carlson. She grew up in Plummer, MN, was baptized at Redeemer Lutheran Church, and graduated from Pershing High School. She met her husband Gerry in Thief River Falls, and...

Joseph "Joe" Edward Pung

Joseph "Joe" Edward Pung

Jul 1, 2023

 

Joseph (Joe) Edward Pung, 79, of Stanchfield, MN, was called home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.  A loving husband, father, Opa, and friend, he was beloved by all who knew him. 

Joe was born to George Francis Pung and Julia Anna (née Bueckers) Pung in Richmond, MN, on...