Obituaries
Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County
Janet Marie Moschkau
Dec 21, 2024
Janet Marie Moschkau, born April 20,1948 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 21, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota at the age of 76.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Moschkau and Edith (Hulbert) Glenna; stepfather, Milton "Mike" Glenna; siblings James, Richard, Douglas, Joanne; stepsister Cindy; brother-in-law Chuck;...
Omar Charles Magaard
Dec 19, 2024
Omar Magaard passed peacefully away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 91.
Omar Charles Magaard was born on January 6, 1933 to Hans and Marie (Dreixler) Magaard in Coon Rapids, Iowa.
Omar retired from being a driver's examiner for Pine City and the surrounding areas.
Omar married Sherry Johnson on May 22, 1987 and they...
Dianne Carol Cardinal
Dec 19, 2024
Dianne Carol Cardinal, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Rush City, Minnesota, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 79.
Dianne was born on January 20, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Leverne and Audrey Langston. She was raised in the Twin Cities alongside her younger sister, Jean, and graduated from...
John "Jay" Wood Huebscher
Dec 18, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John "Jay" Wood Huebscher of Rush City, beloved father and grandfather, who passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the age of 83.
Born on August 23, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jack and June (Wood) Huebscher, Jay spent his youth in Edina with friends who became lifelong companions....
Joseph Andrew Saumer
Dec 17, 2024
Joe Saumer passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home in Pine City after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 61.
Joseph Andrew Saumer was born July 6, 1963 to Andrew and Ella (Taylor) Saumer in Rush City, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm in Pine City, attended Pine City schools and graduated in 1981....
Russell "Russ" Ernest Thomas
Dec 16, 2024
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Russell "Russ" Thomas of Grasston passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his home at the age of 88.
Russell Ernest Thomas was born at home in Kanabec County, Minnesota on February 10, 1936 to Ernest "Ernie" and Pauline "Lena" (Saumer) Thomas. He was the youngest of five children and attended Henriette School.
As...
Candy Rae Stai
Dec 14, 2024
Candy Stai of Rush City passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her home at the age of 67.
Candy Rae Davis was born April 21, 1957 to Walter and Donna (Almquist) Davis, Jr. in Hudson, Wisconsin. She was number four of five girls and had one half-sister. She graduated from South High in Minneapolis in 1976. Candy spent...
DEBRA ELEANOR HOLMES
Dec 14, 2024
Debra Holmes of Pine City passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the age of 66.
Debra Eleanor Holmes was born on March 29, 1958 to LeRoy and Ruth (Teeters) Holmes in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was raised in Oakdale and attended Transfiguration Church and school.
Debi served in the United States Army Reserves from 1976 through 1988. She went on...
Timothy Jerome Ritter
Dec 11, 2024
Timothy Ritter passed away at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale on December 11, 2024 at the age of 68.
Timothy Jerome Ritter was born on April 5, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Frank and Kathleen (Cummings) Ritter. Growing up in Inver Grove Heights, Tim’s childhood was filled with hardworking adventures. From running a paper route his sister Monica would assist...
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...
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