Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Eleanor "Ellie" Ann Moreau

Eleanor "Ellie" Ann Moreau

Mar 1, 2022

Ellie Moreau of Rush City passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her home at the age of 88.

Eleanor Ann Hauge was born May 31, 1933 to Alvin and Alice Hauge in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Ellie is survived by her children Brian (Bernice) Moreau of Rush City, Julie Hedstrom (Harry Abercrombie) of Fargo, Jana (John) Edmondson of Phoenix, Jeannie (Steve)...

Randal "Randy" Lee Miller

Randal "Randy" Lee Miller

Mar 1, 2022

Randy Miller of Rush City passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 1, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident at the age of 60.

Randal Lee Miller was born December 10, 1961 to Wesley and Helen (Purdy) Miller in Pine City, Minnesota.

Randy was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Pine City. He attended Milburn Country School...

Elden Edward Ouverson

Elden Edward Ouverson

Feb 22, 2022

Elden Ouverson passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at M Health Fairview Lakes in Wyoming at the age of 87.

Elden Edward Ouverson was born February 3, 1935 in Fortier Township, Canby, Minnesota.  He was the youngest of 14 children born to Ernest and Anna Marie (Jesme) Ouverson.  Elden was playing the accordion at the young age of five. He...

Donald Leo Seitz

Donald Leo Seitz

Feb 20, 2022

Donald Seitz, age 69, passed away on Sunday, February 20th, 2022 in his home, surrounded by his wife and children. Donald (better known as “Donnie” or “Don”) was  born in Belmont, Wisconsin to Donald and Delores (Durni) Seitz.

From a young age, Don was adventurous and outdoorsy. You’d likely find him down by the creek with a fishing pole or...

Joan Christine Stottler

Joan Christine Stottler

Feb 14, 2022

Joan Stottler of Rush City passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti at the age of 83.

Joan Christine Richards was born April 29, 1938 to Merwin and Emma (Hansen) Richards in Morris, Minnesota.

Joan married Robert Stottler on February 5, 1955.  In April of 1961 they moved to Rush City.  Joan's work history included;...

Bernadette Kay Patin

Bernadette Kay Patin

Feb 9, 2022

Bernadette “Bernie” K Patin (Soderstrom, Casey) of Pine City made her journey to a cancer free life on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Bernie was born March 23, 1948 and was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2012 she moved to Hastings to be closer to her daughter. Making her last home in Pine City. 

Bernie always had a smile...

Tony Faust Kusserow

Tony Faust Kusserow

Feb 8, 2022

Tony Kusserow of Rush City passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at his home at the age of 34.

Tony Faust Kusserow was born August 12, 1987 to Julie (Faust) Kusserow in Saint Paul, Minnesota. At the age of 10, Tony was adopted by Ralph Kusserow. The family moved to Harris where he attended North Branch High School. Growing up...

Jeffrey Noel Elsenpeter

Jeffrey Noel Elsenpeter

Feb 8, 2022

Jeff was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 12, 1956 to Joan and Leo Elsenpeter. He passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 at his home, "Winter Run Farm", surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 65.

Jeff grew up in South Saint Paul and graduated from South Saint Paul High School in 1975. He...

Sylvia Alice Hudak

Sylvia Alice Hudak

Feb 6, 2022

Sylvia Alice West was born April 25, 1931 to Arnold West and Anna (Wing) Hellstrom in Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada. They moved to Minnesota when she was about 3, which is where the rest of her siblings were born. She graduated from Rush City High School in 1949, so her class was always know as the “49ers.” After high school...

Amelia "Amy" Jean Jacobs

Amelia "Amy" Jean Jacobs

Feb 4, 2022

Amelia "Amy" Jean Jacobs of Pine City passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 while living at Parmly on the Lake in Chisago City at the age of 78.

Amy was the eighth child born to Edward and Amelia (Zecha) Jacobs on March 5, 1943 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Amy graduated from North Branch High School in 1961.  While she was...

Myra Kay Beise

Myra Kay Beise

Feb 4, 2022

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Myra Beise of Rush City passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at the age of 67. 

Myra is survived by her husband John Beise of Rush City; mother Joan Kratzke of Rush City; daughter Melinda Bronner of Marine on the St. Croix; son John (Leilani) Beise of Ramsey; grandchildren Makayla, Cameron, Ashley,...

Karen Betsey Flood

Karen Betsey Flood

Feb 2, 2022

Karen Flood of Eagan and also of Pine City passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from multiple health issues at Signe & Olivia’s Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 80.

Karen graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School and Metro State University.  She was very active in many outside activities including; League of Women Voters, Campfire Girls,...

Shirley Ruth Ann Cherrier

Shirley Ruth Ann Cherrier

Feb 2, 2022

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Shirley Cherrier passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home at the age of 94.

Shirley Ruth Ann Clyne was born January 20, 1928 to Louis and Lulu (Powel) Clyne in Chengwatana Township, Pine County, Minnesota.

Shirley is survived by her son Jim Cherrier; daughters: Wanda Cherrier, Linda (Steve) Payton,...

Betty Ann Peterson

Betty Ann Peterson

Jan 30, 2022

Betty Peterson of Rush City passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the age of 90.

Betty Ann Beales was born July 4, 1931 to Claude and Ethel (Bradfield) Beales in Alexandria, Virginia.

Betty grew up in Virginia with her 3 sisters and 2 brothers. At the age of 18, she got her first job at the Pentagon and she...

Timothy "Mule" John Mans

Timothy "Mule" John Mans

Jan 24, 2022

Tim Mans passed away very unexpectedly Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home in Hinckley at the age of 64.

Timothy John Mans was born May 24, 1957 to Arthur and Eileen (Moody) Mans in Pine City, Minnesota. He was the oldest of six children and was raised on a farm where his hard work ethic started at a young...

Jerry Eugene Knosalla

Jerry Eugene Knosalla

Jan 24, 2022

Jerry Knosalla passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Golden Horizons in Sandstone, Minnesota at the age of 80.

Jerry Eugene Knosalla was born October 23, 1941 to William and Clova (Line) Knosalla in Clarissa, Minnesota.

Jerry is survived by his daughters: Shannon (Paul) Widenstrom, Crystal (Gary) Hopkins, Tiffanie (Greg) Shankey; grandchildren: Brittany (John) Sassen, Dylan (Miranda) Shankey, Alicia (Jess)...

Michael "Mike" Dean Robinson

Michael "Mike" Dean Robinson

Jan 23, 2022

Mike was born in the Rush City Hospital on November 17, 1954 to Ronnie and Jean (Allen) Robinson. He passed away on January 23, 2022 at Ecumen of North Branch at the age of 67. He died 18 days following a diagnosis of cancer.

Mike attended both elementary school and high school in Rush City, graduating in 1973. While in...

Thomas "Tom" George Theisen

Thomas "Tom" George Theisen

Jan 20, 2022

Tom Theisen of Pine City passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 83.

Thomas George Theisen was born August 9, 1938 to Phillip and Frances (Day) Theisen in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Tom attended school at De La Salle in Minneapolis, completing his final years at West High School. 

After high school Tom wanted...

Patricia Ann Becvar

Patricia Ann Becvar

Jan 18, 2022

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Pat Becvar of Pine City passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the St. Therese Nursing Home in New Hope at the age of 83.

Pat is survived by her husband John; sons Jeff (Edith) Becvar of Iowa, Jay (Karla Jean) Becvar of Beroun; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson;...

William Harold Yost

William Harold Yost

Jan 17, 2022

William "Bill" Yost of Pine City passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home at the age of 86.

William Harold Yost was born August 22, 1935 to Harold and Neva (Schultz) Yost in Pine City, Minnesota.

Bill is survived by his wife Ann Yost of Pine City; children Rhonda Yost of Rush City, Steve (Ramona) Yost of Zimmerman,...