Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Madelyn Beatrice Wimmer
Dec 10, 2024
Madelyn Wimmer of Pine City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Sandstone Healthcare Center with family and friends by her side at the age of 85. Madelyn Beatrice Marks was born February 9, 1939 to John and Anna (LaPolice) Marks of Sandstone, Minnesota. She was one of nine children.
Madelyn attended the Lakeview School House in the...
Karen Jean Lucht
Dec 7, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Karen Jean Lucht (Miska) “StickGirl” who passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 69.
Born May 27, 1955, in Rush City, MN to Leo and Helen (Kormendy) Miska, Karen was a pillar of strength to many, known for her determination, loyalty, humor, and quirkiness. She could see and...
Jerome "Mino" Baker, Jr.
Dec 4, 2024
Jerome "Mino" Baker, Jr. passed away at his home on the upper Snake River; December 4, 2024 at the age of 69.
Jerome Felix Baker, Jr. was born on September 20, 1955 to Jerome and Artillia (Sarne) Baker in St. Paul, Minnesota. He resided in St. Paul until 1988 when he and his family moved to Braham, MN.
Mino was very laid...
Rebecca "Becky" Moore
Dec 1, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Moore of Bullhead City, AZ passed away on December 1, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 63.
Rebecca Moore was born on May 9, 1961, to Arnold and Marcella Christensen. Becky grew up in Circle Pines, MN. Becky graduated from Centennial High School Class of 1979.
After high school she met the love of her...
Howard Arthur Clifford
Dec 1, 2024
Howard Clifford of Stanchfield passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on December 1, 2024 at the age of 57.
Howard "Howie" Arthur Clifford was born on September 8, 1967 to Francis "Crowbar" and Lois (Radford) Clifford at the Rush City Hospital. Howie was the youngest of seven siblings and always had a love for the great outdoors all of his life....
Sandra "Sandie" V. Bonk
Nov 27, 2024
Sandra “Sandie” Bonk of Rock Creek passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her home at the age of 77.
Sandie was born on August 18, 1947 to Axel and Sylvia (Carlson) Anderson in Rush City, Minnesota. She attended Rock Creek School through sixth grade, then went to Pine City School through ninth grade. After moving to Rush City, Sandie...
Evelyn Alta Yates
Nov 27, 2024
Evelyn “Evie” Alta Yates, (née Bergstrom), born on September 22, 1930, in Maiden Rock,
Wisconsin, passed away on November 27, 2024 at the age of 94 in North Branch, Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Yates (1926-2001), parents Axel and
Evelyn Bergstrom, sister Mary Anderson, and brother Floyd Bergstrom, and grandson, Thanen
Yates (1974-1995).
Evelyn...
Dwayne John Peterson
Nov 23, 2024
Dwayne John Peterson, from the Rush Lake area, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the age of 81.
He was born on December 5, 1942 to John "Frank" and Esther (Brissett) Peterson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Growing up on the North Side of Minneapolis, Dwayne graduated from North High School in 1960. Being a part of...
Jean Katherine Peno
Nov 22, 2024
Jean Peno passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Ecumen of North Branch, at the age of 87.
Jean Katherine Pitreski was born October 27, 1937 to John and Louise (Hammes) Pitreski in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up helping on the family farm with her six sisters and her brother, graduating from Hinckley High School.
Jean attended secretarial college in Minneapolis and...
Ruth Merie Stewart
Nov 17, 2024
Ruth Stewart of Pine City, formerly of Bowlus, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Northern Pines Assisted Living at the age of 80.
Ruth Merie Osgood was born March 26, 1944 to Robert & Louise (Blanchard) Osgood in Duluth, Minnesota. After time in Oregon and California she eventually returned to Minnesota and lived in Bowlus near Little Falls for...
Edward Delton Wilde
Nov 11, 2024
Ed Wilde passed away at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud November 11, 2024 at the age of 81. Edward Delton Wilde was born June 7, 1943 to Delton and Rhoda (Swenson) Wilde in Bagley, Minnesota, he grew up on the family farm.
In 1961, Ed graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Navy and served four...
Bernard "Fritz" Michael Witzmann
Nov 9, 2024
Bernie "Fritz" Witzmann passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home in Rock Creek at the age of 85.
Bernard Michael Witzmann was born May 9, 1939 to Benedict and Philamina "Minnie" (Diel) Witzmann in Cold Spring, MN. He was the youngest of the children. The family moved to St. Paul where he spent his youth, graduating from Mechanic...
Carol Ann Kuglin
Nov 4, 2024
Carol Kuglin of Rush City passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Rushseba Station at the age of 90.
Carol Ann Jacoway was born October 27, 1934 to Delbert and Rose (Bartos) Jacoway at the University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The family lived in Eden Prairie where Delbert was a farmer. Her sister Jeanette was also born here. In 1942 the family...
Patricia Elizabeth Swanson
Nov 4, 2024
Patty Swanson passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her home in Pine City at the age of 71.
Patricia Elizabeth Swanson was born April 16, 1953 to Norman and LaVerne (Widstrand) Swanson in Redwing, Minnesota.
Patty grew up and went to school in the Pine City area. She had a creative side that led to her love of art and painting.
She...
Howard Nelson Ledin
Nov 4, 2024
Howard Ledin passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at MHealth Fairview Hospital in Wyoming at the age of 99.
Howard Nelson Ledin was born July 27, 1925 to Harry and Marvel (Nelson) Ledin at home on the family dairy farm in Spring Lake, Isanti County Minnesota. He was the oldest of three children in this close knit community of Swedish Lutherans....
Andrew "Andy" George Isaman
Nov 3, 2024
Andrew 'Andy' George Isaman, or to some 'Iceman', was born on May 2, 1985 to Terrell and Brenda (Swanson) Isaman of Harris, MN. He left us to find peace on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Andy was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church of Harris. He was always one to put others before himself and help anyone in need. He often...
Paulette Renwick
Oct 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paulette Elaine Renwick, a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved friend. Paulette passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on her family’s farm in Paynesville, Minnesota, she was known for her unwavering kindness, her witty remarks, and the incredible meals she lovingly...
Yvonne LaVerne Osterdyk
Oct 30, 2024
Yvonne "Vonnie" Osterdyk passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home in Pine City at the age of 80.
Yvonne LaVerne Swanson was born May 23, 1944 to Norman and LaVerne (Widstrand) Swanson in Rush City, Minnesota.
Yvonne is survived by her children Robert (Lee) Hensley of Pine City; Jimmy Hensley of Faribault, Scott Crist of Braham, Heidi (Cory Johnson) Crist...
Michael Jerome Simonson
Oct 28, 2024
Mike Simonson formerly of Cook passed away quietly surrounded by his family on Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 82.
Michael Jerome Simonson was born September 3, 1942 to Jesse and Norma (Anderson) Simonson in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He rounded out their family of four adventuresome boys. His father was a logger, which...
Marilyn W. Vermeer
Oct 27, 2024
Marilyn W. (Joy) Vermeer of Mora was born on April 25, 1947 and passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Wayzata High School Graduate 1965
Faithful wife for 48 1/2 years
Mother of 5 children
11 grandchildren
4 great grandchildren
Marilyn went back to school at age 50
Employed by Midwest Forensic Pathology for 10 years
Partner in Beef production for 17 years
Faithful attender at Elk River Baptist...
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