Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Ed Dooley

Ed Dooley

Jul 30, 2024

Edward "Ed" B. Dooley passed away at his home in Rush City on July 30, 2024 at the age of 83.

Ed was born on February 6, 1941 to L. B. and Helen (Hansen) Dooley in Nevada, Iowa.

Ed is survived by his sons Jeff Dooley of East Bethel, Mark Dooley of Pine City; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister Judy...

Al Blake

Al Blake

Jul 27, 2024

It is with a very broken heart that we share the passing of Alan Richard Blake on July 27, 2024, at the age of 66.

He was born on November 12, 1957, to Raymond and Shirley Blake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated in 1976 from St. Francis High School. In 1978, he graduated from Anoka Ramsey Community College with a General...

Michael Lindstrom

Michael Lindstrom

Jul 23, 2024

Carl Michael Lindstrom passed away on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, after a six-month illness.

"Michael" was born on January 26, 1944 to Carl E. and Florence (Hedrich) Lindstrom at the New Ulm Hospital. He was joined three years later by his only sibling, Gretchen Michele, and together they grew up in the home their father had built on...

Lois Jean Veitch

Lois Jean Veitch

Jul 23, 2024

Lois Veitch peacefully passed away with her family at her side, after her long battle with cancer. Lois Jean Grubbs was born March 7, 1955 to Herbert and Marguerite Grubbs in Anoka.  On July 16, 1996 Lois married Robert Veitch.

Lois survived by husband Robert Veitch of Pine City;  step-children Robert (Mary) Veitch of Oakdale, Carrilyn Veitch, Kristen Veitch Nadeau both...

Jacquelyn G. Bernard

Jacquelyn G. Bernard

Jul 22, 2024

Jacquelyn Bernard passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 89. 

Jacquelyn was born November 21, 1934 in Aberdeen, South Dakota; she was adopted by Arvid and Marion Alquist. She was raised in Minneapolis where she attended school graduating from the Academy of Holy Angels High School. She then...

Robert Duane Johnson

Robert Duane Johnson

Jul 12, 2024

Robert Duane Johnson of Albuquerque, New Mexico (formerly of Pine City, Minnesota) passed away at New Mexico Veteran's Health Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 12, 2024 at the age of 77.

He was born on July 31, 1946 to William and Ruby (Bendiksen) Johnson at Midway Hospital in St Paul, Minnesota. During his early years his family moved around...

Kyle James Mold

Kyle James Mold

Jul 12, 2024

Kyle Mold went to the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 12, 2024 while at work in South Dakota.

Born on January 18, 1985, he spent his childhood years in Rush City and Pine City, and most recently resided in rural North Branch, being a vital part of the family farm operation there. Kyle's greatest pride was his children, he loved...

Chris Allen Yaritz

Chris Allen Yaritz

Jul 9, 2024

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Chris Allen Yaritz, 62, passed away unexpectedly July 9th, 2024 at his home in Isanti. 

He was born May 20th, 1962 to Paul and Marilyn (Slagel) Yaritz in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Chris worked many jobs in his life; the first being at White Castle where he loved the Turkey Sliders very much. He had other small...

David Allen Christen

David Allen Christen

Jul 9, 2024

David Allen Christen (Dave) passed away at his home in Pine City, Minnesota on July 9, 2024, at the age of 75. 

David Allen Christen was born January 11, 1949 in NE Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and Margaret (Fabian) Christen. He graduated from Edison High School in 1967. As a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force, he was stationed...

Robert "Doc" Alvin Mach

Robert "Doc" Alvin Mach

Jul 6, 2024

Robert "Doc" Mach passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 61.

Robert Alvin Mach was born September 9, 1962 to Alvin and Caroline (Hartman) Mach in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Doc was a curious adventurous boy. He loved reading and learning anything and everything, so he was a walking, talking encyclopedia. When Doc was 5 years old, his grandpa, Martin...

Kenneth Charles Sloan

Kenneth Charles Sloan

Jul 4, 2024

Kenneth Sloan (Ken) passed away at his home in Pine City, Minnesota on July 4, 2024, at the age of 74.

Kenneth Charles Sloan was born on April 25th, 1950 to parents Rita Langr and William Sloan in Owatonna, Minnesota. He moved with his parents to Mankato after his father returned from his service in the Korean War. Ken grew up...

Kenneth Otto Carlson

Kenneth Otto Carlson

Jun 28, 2024

Kenneth Carlson of Pine City passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at the age of 90 at Sandstone Health Care Center.

Kenneth Otto Carlson was born on February 23, 1934 to Walter and Leona (Kerkow) Carlson at his family home. Kenny attended the Northstar Country school, then Pine City High School. His first job was living on the family farm between...

Berneta "Bing" Mae Navratil

Berneta "Bing" Mae Navratil

Jun 26, 2024

Berneta "Bing" Navratil passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Signe & Olivia's Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 92.

Berneta Mae Lehrke was born September 19, 1931 to Albert and Mabel (Goette) Lehrke in Roberts County, South Dakota. She grew up with her older brother, Marvin and younger sister, Darlene near Browns Valley, Minnesota.

Browns Valley is where...

June Matilda Jacobson

June Matilda Jacobson

Jun 23, 2024

June Jacobson passed away June 23, 2024 at M Health Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota at the age of 87 due to complications from pneumonia.

June Matilda (Bettinger) Jacobson was born June 8, 1937 in Worthington, Minnesota to Charles and Myrtle Bettinger, residing in Lake Park, Iowa. She was the youngest of four children and the only sibling to be...

Randy Hansen

Randy Hansen

Jun 17, 2024

Randall "Randy" Hansen passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 68.

Randall Lee Hansen was born December 9, 1955 to Maelyn and Rosalie (Nygaard) Hansen in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife Mary Hansen of Pine City; children John (Carrie) Hansen of Lincoln City, Oregon, and David (Hilary) Hansen of Rochester;...

Phyllis Ann Schlagel

Phyllis Ann Schlagel

Jun 16, 2024

Phyllis Schlagel, age 82 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024.Phyllis Ann (Haberman) Schlagel was born on August 14, 1941, in Pine City, Minnesota, to George and Ann (Smetana) Haberman. Phyllis graduated from Pine City High School in 1959. After high school, she pursued higher education earning her Bachelor of Science in Education from The College of St. Scholastica. While...

Elsie "Arlene" Dahlberg

Elsie "Arlene" Dahlberg

Jun 14, 2024

Elsie "Arlene" Dahlberg passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Askov, Minnesota, at the age of 96 years, 1 month, and 17 days.

Elsie Arlene Robinson was born April 28, 1928 to Elmer and Jessie (Emanuelson) Robinson at her family farm home in Rush City, Minnesota. She was the middle child with three brothers (Ronald, Raymond and John) and three...

Harriet Teich

Harriet Teich

Jun 13, 2024

Harriet was born in Bandon Township, Renville County, near Fairfax, MN, on September 30, 1932, the firstborn of eight children, to Peter and Evelyn Prax. The family eventually moved to Pine City, where Harriet met and married Robert "Mickey" Teich. Harriet and Mickey farmed and raised 5 children. In the late 60s, Harriet started her years of working for the...

John Joseph Allen, Jr.

John Joseph Allen, Jr.

Jun 12, 2024

John Allen Jr. passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 82, with his wife, Barb, and kitty, Rusty, by his side.

John Joseph Allen Jr. was born May 2, 1942 to John Sr. and Anita (Ma Clean) in Waltham, Massachusetts, the oldest of three boys. He joined the United States Army in...

Randy Lee Robinson

Randy Lee Robinson

Jun 10, 2024

Randy Robinson, age 70, of Hugo, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, June 10, 2024, by the many loved ones who made the journey before him.Randy Lee Robinson was born on November 8, 1953 to Ronald and Jean (Allen) Robinson at the Rush City Hospital in Rush City, Minnesota.Randy spent his early years living in town before moving to the...