May 26, 2018

Delores Hinze of Pine City passed away at her home on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the age of 62.

Delores Ann Knoll was born October 9, 1955 to Joseph and Magdalena (Schmaltz) Knoll in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Delores is survived by her mother Lena Knoll of Pine City; daughter Tracy Danforth of North Branch; granddaughters Brooklynne and Isabella Danforth;...

May 13, 2018

Mildred “Millie” Robinson of Rush City passed away at Ecumen of North Branch on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 84.Mildred Christina Nelson was born November 8, 1933 to Robert and Lillie (Carlson) Nelson in Rush City, Minnesota.Millie graduated from Rush City High School in 1950 and then went to Minneapolis where she worked as a legal secretary...

May 11, 2018

Bruce Pariseau, 56, of North Branch passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale as a result of a motorcycle accident.Bruce John Pariseau was born January 30, 1962 to Gerald “Jerry” and Carol (Parsons) Pariseau in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was the third youngest of nine children.Bruce spent his whole life in East St. Paul where he...

May 8, 2018

Leona Arnold of Pine City passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Lakeside Medical Center at the age of 99.

Leona Katherine was born March 22, 1919 to Anton and Theresa (Bauer) Nohner in Eden Valley, Minnesota.  She attended District #41 Country School. 

On September 25, 1937 she was united in marriage to Albert Arnold at Assumption Catholic Church in...

May 7, 2018

James Alan Eckert was born August 8, 1962 to Earl and Patricia (Eid) Eckert in Granite Falls, Minnesota.

When Jim was young, the family moved to the twin cities. The family lived in a few places, including Soderville and then ultimately they settled in Pine City when Jim was 16. Jim graduated from Pine City High School in 1980. After...

May 2, 2018

Roger Novak of Duluth passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home at the age of 70.Roger James Novak was born December 5, 1947 to Rudolph and Dorothy (Carlson) Novak in Willow River, Minnesota.Roger is survived by his son David Novak of Rush City; grandson Treven Novak; sisters Paula (Eber) Lusty and Gladys Johnson; brother Milt Novak; many other...

May 1, 2018

Shirley Koller formerly of Pine City passed away at her home in Woodbury, Minnesota on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the age 81.Shirley Ann was born to Fred and Alma (Hintz) Rose on June 15, 1936 in Pine City, Minnesota. Shirley is survived by her daughter Debra (Dennis) Roach of Woodbury; grandchildren: Scott (Gina) Neumann of Lake Elmo, Lisa Johnson-Conroy...

Apr 29, 2018

Elaine Sherman Lundeen passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Federal Way, Washington at the age of 84.Elaine was born August 25, 1933 to Einar and Christine Lindstrom.Elaine is survived by her loving husband Roger Lundeen; his daughter Kim; granddaughters, Ashley and Carley; great-grandson Maddox; and her daughters, Sherry and Wendy; son Wayne; and granddaughter Jenna.Elaine was preceded in death...

Apr 28, 2018

Betty Vosika of Pine City passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Northern Pines Assisted Living with her family by her side at the age of 94.

Betty Carol Erickson was born on Christmas Day, 1923 to Emil and Nettie (Morrow) Erickson in Rock Creek, Minnesota.

Betty had a wonderful marriage with Henry (Hank) James Vosika and was a devoted...

Apr 28, 2018

Valorie Mikyska passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the age of 69.

Valorie Kathlene Olsen was born on February 14, 1949 to Harold and Helen (Reimers) Olsen in Moose Lake, Minnesota.  Val was the 5th of 8 children and was nicknamed Katie by her family.

Val loved the animals on the farm and showed dairy cattle at local, state...

Apr 26, 2018

Ray Pavek formerly of Pine City, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Elderwood Assisted Living in Hinckley at the age of 91.Raymond Frank Pavek was born March 14, 1927 to Frank and Helen (Skalicky) Pavek in Beroun, Minnesota. Ray is survived by his wife Marge Pavek of Hinckley; children: Ronald (Patty) Folkestad of Duluth, Dale (Patty) Folkestad of Washington, Cheryl...

Apr 26, 2018

Cindy Gerner of Pine City passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at The Estates of Rush City at the age of 56.

Cindy Hanson was born July 29, 1961 to Oscar and Elsie (Gehlhar) Hanson in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Cindy is survived by her children Amanda Gerner, Allen (Cassie) Gerner, and Adam Gerner all of Pine City; grandchildren Courtney and Chloe...

Apr 23, 2018

Robert McGregor of Rosemount, Minnesota passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Monday, April 23rd at the age of 65.Robert William was born January 1, 1953 to Robert and Norma (Holmstrom) McGregor in Rush City, Minnesota. Robert is survived by his siblings: John McGregor of Sacramento, California, Mary Pettis and husband Tom of Fergus Falls, Elizabeth Tietjen and...

Apr 18, 2018

Paul Rootkie of Pine City passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming at the age of 103.Paul was born on the family farm in Mission Creek Township, Pine County, Minnesota on January 21, 1915 to Steve and Mary (Buckna) Rootkie.  He was the 5th of 13 children.  As a young man he played baseball on...

Apr 18, 2018

Michael Reiser of Isanti passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 65.

Michael Robert was born November 24, 1952 to Roy and Adeline (Soukup) Reiser in Rush City, Minnesota.  Mike was raised on the family farm just outside of Beroun, Minnesota.  He started his early education in a one room school...

Apr 16, 2018

Lillian Cady of Rock Creek died Monday, April 16, 2018 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming at the age of 93.Lillian Elizabeth was born January 2, 1925 to John and Henrietta Bruhn in the Villard, Minnesota hospital.  Her childhood was spent on the family farm and she enjoyed the outdoor chores the best.  While working with her father during...

Apr 14, 2018

Roberta Koskela was born February 19, 1936, to Edward and Roberta (Veeder) Guishard in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, she met Kenneth Koskela while he was on leave from the United States Air Force. They were married March 31, 1956. The couple lived for a time at Wolf Lake, Minnesota, and later in California before returning to Minnesota...

Apr 13, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Janet Arlene (Williams) Benson of Pine City, MN, on April 13, 2018, at the age of 78.  She was surrounded by family in flesh and in Spirit, at Grantsburg Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI.  Janet (mom) has put up a strong fight for many years with respiratory distress/COPD.Janet was...

Apr 11, 2018

Barbara Hanson of Hinckley passed away at Lakeside Health & Rehab Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the age of 67.

Barbara Mae was born October 20, 1950 to Roy and Dixie (Lawson) Williams in Florence, Colorado.

Barbara is survived by her son Robert (Heather) Hanson of Ogilvie and daughter Brenda (Dale) Weidner of Fremont, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren;...

Apr 11, 2018