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Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Marjorie "Marge" Lorraine Rydlund
Jun 17, 2023
Marge Rydlund of Rush City passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Ecumen in North Branch at the age of 87.
Marge was born June 30, 1935 to Arnold and Charlotte (Wilcox) Hinze on the family farm south of Pine City, Minnesota. She was the third of four children, having two older brothers and one younger sister.
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Fredrick Ullen Johnston
Jun 15, 2023
Fredrick Ullen Johnston of Rush City passed away peacefully on Thursday morning June 15, 2023.
He was born October 1, 1936 to Ullen and Alma Johnston in Cambridge, Minnesota. He attended West Riverside School thru the 8th grade and finished 9th grade at Cambridge High School.
Fred then went to work at Meyers Feed Mill and always on the family farm. At age...
Eugene Donald Zaudtke
Jun 13, 2023
Born Eugene Donald Zaudtke on the 27th of June 1931, sadly departed this earth on June 13th 2023. The youngest of seven children born June 27, 1931 to Emil and Wilhelmina Zaudtke in Hinckley, Minnesota.
Gene's youth was spent working various odd jobs, from working on his aunt and uncle's farm in Kroschel, to track-man at the Hinckley railroad station. He would...
Darrin Clark Forcier
Jun 9, 2023
Darrin Forcier of Rush City passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at The Estates of Rush City at the age of 52.
Darrin Clark Forcier was born March 14, 1971 to William and Mary (Williams) Forcier in Cambridge, Minnesota.
Darrin was the third of four children and was a very happy baby, always laughing and smiling. In 1975 the family...
Dennis Michael Mulvaney
Jun 7, 2023
Denny Mulvaney passed away Wednesday June 7, 2023 at his home in Pine City at the age of 76.
Dennis Michael Mulvaney was born September 3, 1946 to Thomas and Dorothy (Hand) Mulvaney in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the second oldest child, having one older brother and two younger sisters.
Denny graduated from North High School in 1964....
Waylon Jacob Schulz
Jun 7, 2023
Waylon “Bubba” Schulz passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Waylon Jacob Schulz was born to Jake and Megan Schulz July 2, 2020 in Mora Minnesota. He was welcomed home by two very excited big sisters, Evelyn and Vivian Schulz. Bubba as his family lovingly nicknamed him,...
Jennifer Sue Witte
Jun 7, 2023
Jennifer Sue Witte passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, on June 7, 2023, at the age of 55, after a long battle with cancer. Despite her pain and discomfort, she came out as a hero and stayed strong until the end.
She was born to Roger and Linda Gustafson on August 15, 1967. While attending Appleton High...
Jerry Waletzko
Jun 4, 2023
Jerry Waletzko of Pine City passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home at the age of 82.
Jerry Waletzko was born October 9, 1940 to Leo and Elizabeth (Cyrus) Waletzko in Willow River, Minnesota.
Jerry is survived by his wife Madonna Waletzko of Pine City; son Dean Waletzko of Pine City; daughter Lisa (Kevin) Bitton of Pine City;...
Barbara Darlene Erickson
Jun 3, 2023
Barbara Darlene (Chally) Erickson, 59, of Pine City, MN, died peacefully Saturday June 3rd, 2023, at home with her fiancé, Timothy Smith. Born February 4th,1964 in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert Chally and Lolita (Siler) Chally. She was baptized in Lagro, Indiana.
Barb grew up in both Andrews and Huntington, Indiana before moving to Alaska in 1979....
Arnold Allen Smetana
Jun 1, 2023
Arnie Smetana was born May 27, 1953 in Rush City, Minnesota to Rudy and Lucy Smetana. He passed away June 1, 2023 at his home in Rock Creek, Minnesota surrounded by his loving family.
Arnie grew up on the family farm west of Beroun, Minnesota. He attended the North Star Rural School, District #42 through the sixth grade. He was...
Kathleen Evelyn Ableman
May 29, 2023
Kathleen “Kitty” Ableman of Winona, formerly of Pine City, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 34.
Kathleen Evelyn Ableman was born January 12, 1989 at the Rush City Hospital. She graduated from Pine City High School and went on to study at the Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps.
Kitty, as...
Priscilla Sue Peterson
May 26, 2023
Priscilla Peterson of Taylors Falls passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at the age of 47.
Priscilla Sue Kottom was born March 4, 1976 in Portland, Oregon.
Priscilla is survived by her daughter Jackie Anderson of North Branch; sisters Vicki (Al) Lindgren of Bloomington, Stacey Kottom of Minneapolis; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Bruce...
Ruby Lucille Heller
May 16, 2023
Ruby Heller passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida at the age of 89.
Ruby Lucille Heller was born November 23, 1933 to Fritiof and Nellie (Ankrum) Lundquist in Sandstone and lived most of her life in Pine City.
Ruby is survived by her sons Daniel (Ada) Heller of Geneva, Florida,...
Jon Harris Dahl
May 15, 2023
Jon Dahl of McGregor, formerly of Pine City passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his summer home in McGregor at the age of 80.
Jon Harris Dahl was born January 9, 1943 to Harris and Marian (Snigowski) Dahl in Canby, Minnesota.
Jon is survived by his wife Carole Dahl of 48 years; children Steve Dahl, Kelly...
Steve Odegard
May 15, 2023
Steven Wade Odegard (Odie), passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2023 at Regions hospital. He was only 70 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Steve was born on October 14, 1952.
Steve is survived by his wife Mary Odegard; his children Melissa Odegard, Jessica Miller spouse Nick, Joel Odegard spouse Nina, Kim Stumne spouse Andrew,...
Alvin "Al" Clarence Eskuri
May 11, 2023
Alvin "Al" Eskuri of Rush City passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home at the age of 86.
Alvin Clarence Eskuri was born April 25, 1937 to Walter and Martha (Hill) Eskuri in Moose Lake, Minnesota.
Al was an athlete in high school and played football, basketball and was a pole vaulter on the track team; graduating in...
Orville Loy Heinrich
May 9, 2023
Orville Heinrich of Rush City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Burnett Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin at the age of 94 with his wife Fran at his side.
Orville Loy Heinrich was born April 14, 1929 to Fred and Ida (Scharp) Heinrich on the family farm near the St. Croix River. He was the...
Deanna Gaye Schultz
May 2, 2023
Deanna Gaye Schultz passed away at her heavenly home on May 2, 2023 in Pine City at the age of 67 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Betty Schultz and her sister Carol Schultz and brother-in-law Richard Jenkins. She is survived by her son Alexander Kotchen; sister Linda (Bruce) Henning; nephew Nicholas (Maria Scremin) Henning...
Lyn Michael Sahr
Apr 30, 2023
Lynphord Michael Sahr went home to Jesus on April 30, 2023 at age of 74.
Lyn was born to Robert Sahr and Delores Flodin-Sahr on September 5,1948 in St. Paul, MN. For the first seven years of his life, he lived with his grandparents and attended Viola Lake Church near Siren, WI. His mother remarried, and Lyn lived with his...
Marsha May Johnston
Apr 29, 2023
Marsha Johnston passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana at the age of 35.
Marsha May Johnston was born May 11, 1987 to Mark and Nancy (Keil) Johnston in Rush City, Minnesota.
Marsha is survived by her father Mark (Elizabeth) Johnston of Rush City; mother Nancy Johnston of Rush City; siblings Crystal Rehbein of North Branch, Angie (Jesse)...
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