Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Gladys Delia Lewellin

Gladys Delia Lewellin

Jun 15, 2011

Gladys Delia Lewellin was born in Henriette, Minnesota on April 12, 1927. She lived in Wisconsin and attended many different schools through the 8th grade. At the age of 13 she left home and worked various jobs for her room and board. These jobs included babysitting and house keeping. At a very young age she started working at a factory....

Leona Ruth Suko

Leona Ruth Suko

Jun 11, 2011

Leona Ruth Suko, age 93,of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away on June 11, 2011. Leona was a loving wife of 67 years, mother, and grandmother. She had many passions in life including fishing, gardening, playing cards, Bingo, crocheting, reading, and cooking. Leona and John loved to travel. Every summer they took a family vacation. They also...

Marian Linda Blanchard

Marian Linda Blanchard

Jun 11, 2011

Marian Linda Blanchard, age 69, passed away on June 11th at her home in Pine City. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Funeral and Cremation Service - Swanson Chapel

Kriemhilde Johnson

Kriemhilde Johnson

Jun 2, 2011

Hilde Johnson of Greeley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2011, at the age of 74. Hilde was born in Odernheim, Germany on May 1, 1937 to William and Klara Fey. Hilde learned how to speak English by watching television. She attended naturalization classes to become a United States citizen and accomplished...

Karen Jo Lundberg

Karen Jo Lundberg

May 29, 2011

Karen J. Lundberg, 66, of Rush City, MN was born on April 3, 1945 in St. Paul, MN and passed away on May 29, 2011 in Rush City, MN. She blessed her family with much love, laughter and an unbelievable amount of courage and strength. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Inez Westrom and her sister,...

Randy Kenneth Peil

Randy Kenneth Peil

May 28, 2011

Randy Kenneth Peil was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Kenneth and Delores (Ovik) Peil on July 26, 1956. He attended Johnson High school, but received his GED while serving with the United States Army in Dade County, Florida. While in the military he was sent to Vietnam and was injured. Following his honorable discharge, Randy married and had a...

Karl Robert Rogalla Sr.

Karl Robert Rogalla Sr.

May 22, 2011

Bob was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up on the east-side of the city. In 1943, at the age of sixteen, he attended St. Paul Technical School to learn the trade of watch-making. In May 1951, he married Marjorie Anne Beane, and they moved to Pine City in 1955. There he started his own jewelry and watch repair...

Rolland LeRoy Abrahamson

Rolland LeRoy Abrahamson

May 19, 2011

Rolland LeRoy Abrahamson died Thursday (5/19/11) at Lakeside Medical Center at the age of 87. Rolland is survived by his sister Bernice Jennings of Rush City, sister-in-law, Donna O’Keefe of LeCenter, MN, 18 nieces and nephews, many good neighbors and friends, and his companion dogs Maxine, Gilmore, and Claudia, otherwise known as “the boys”. Rolland is preceded in death by...

Reuben Willard Juntunen

Reuben Willard Juntunen

May 17, 2011

Reuben was born December 8, 1926, in French Lake Township, MN to Isaac and Lydia (Alapteri) Juntunen.  He passed away suddenly at his home in Pine City on Tuesday, May 17, at the age of 84.  Reuben attended country schools in Cokato and Annandale, and because his family only spoke Finnish at home, he had to learn to speak English...

Gerald Andrew Miller

Gerald Andrew Miller

May 16, 2011

Gerald “Jerry” Andrew Miller of Mora, Minnesota died Monday, May 16, 2011 at the age of 78 years. Gerald "Jerry" Andrew Miller was born to Henry and Helen Miller in Minneapolis, Minnesota, moved to Mound Minnesota and grew up as a "farm boy" and was always a "farm boy" at heart. He graduated from Mound High School and went on...

Joni Lynn Shearer

Joni Lynn Shearer

May 14, 2011

Joni Peterson Shearer of Townsend, Montana passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Richfield, Minnesota to Willis and Elaine Swanson Peterson on June 27, 1959. She was 51 years old. Joni attended schools in Richfield, Minnesota. She was the Past Honored Queen of Minnesota Bethel #1, Jobs...

Scott Louis Pariseau

Scott Louis Pariseau

May 12, 2011

Scott Pariseau of North Branch died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at his home in Kost Township at the age of 46 years. Scott is survived by his wife Lyn Pariseau, Children; Andrea, Diane and Sterling all at home. Father: Gerald “Jerry” Pariseau of Rush City, Siblings: Keith Pariseau from St. Paul, Janet and Alan DuFour from Cottage Grove, Michael Pariseau...

Lisa Jo Muller

Lisa Jo Muller

May 8, 2011

Lisa Jo Muller, 51, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at her home in Bella Vista. She was born on July 19, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John Loren Olson and Arlys Wanda Oswald Olson. She received her BS in Nursing from Mankato State University. She married Richard Muller on May 19, 1984 in White Bear...

Gerald Bernard Glomski

Gerald Bernard Glomski

May 8, 2011

Gerry was born in Pepin,WI on October 4, 1939. He passed away peacefully on May 8, 2011 at the age of 71. He grew up in Fountain City, WI and attended high school there where he was known as "Shayboy". After high school he joined the Army and was stationed for a year in Alaska, which he often described as...

Marlys Jean Walton

Marlys Jean Walton

May 8, 2011

Mrs. Marlys Walton of Pine City died  Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City, Minnesota at the age of 82 years.   Marlys Walton is survived by her daughters: Jean Martin of Apple Valley, Judy Walton of Blaine, Pam Sauter and husband Don of Pine City, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.         Chaplain Marlin...

James Wybren DeVore

James Wybren DeVore

May 7, 2011

James Wybren DeVore was born in Northfield MN, on July 27, 1949, to John and Dena (Bliss) DeVore. Jim graduated from Nevis High School in 1967 and later enlisted in the United States Navy. During his period of service to the United States, Jim was deployed to Vietnam where he was assigned to the Seabees. While serving overseas, Jim learned...

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr.

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr.

Apr 30, 2011

Dale Wesley Hegge Sr. passed away unexpectedly of natural causes due to diabetes and heart disease on April 30, 2011 in his home in rural Braham, Minnesota.  A memorial service was held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Wight, Comes & Sogn Funeral Chapel in Watertown, South Dakota.  Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown with military honors by...

Donald Eugene Haare

Donald Eugene Haare

Apr 29, 2011

Donald Eugene Haare was born January 15, 1964 in Golden Valley MN to Sharon (McRitchie) Haare and Robert Donald Haare, and was welcomed home by a sister, Deborah Mell. He was baptized in Enderlin, North Dakota. Donald spent his first years in Blaine, playing hockey. When he was 13, his mom and dad purchased a resort and moved the family...

Dena Peterson

Dena Peterson

Apr 27, 2011

The theme of Dena Peterson's life was faith, family, and friends. All three of these were important to her.  She enjoyed her life's journey of 88 years and knew for certain her final heavenly destination. Dena Droogsma was born on a farm south of Pease, MN on August 18, 1922 to Henry and Anna Droogsma.  When she was 5 years...

Milo Joseph Babolik

Milo Joseph Babolik

Apr 27, 2011

Milo “Mike” Babolik, age 92 of rural Pine City, died Wednesday, April 27th at his home. Milo is survived by his daughter Mary Babolik of Pine City, daughter-in-law Diane Babolik of Pine City, and 9 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011, at 10:30 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Pine City. A...