Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Sharon Marie Germain

Sharon Marie Germain

Mar 8, 2024

Sharon Germain passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 76.Sharon Marie Tuner was born April 26, 1947 to Robert and Mildred (Clark) Turner in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. She attended and was a proud graduate of the Mechanic Arts High School just blocks from the State Capitol.  She was employed at...

Martha S Martinson

Martha S Martinson

Mar 4, 2024

Marty Martinson of Pine City passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Welia Hospital in Mora at the age of 94.

Martha Irene Sappington was born April 26, 1929 in Severn, Maryland, the youngest of 7 children to Orem and Velma (Harmon) Sappington. As her mother died when she was 16 months old, she was raised by her father’s brother until...

Mark Steven Heath

Mark Steven Heath

Mar 23, 2024

Mark Steven (Spence) Heath of Rush City passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 while under the care of hospice at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, at the age of 61.

 

He was born November 30, 1962 to Claymond “Pappy” Heath and Ruby (Zornes) Davis while his mother was visiting relatives in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the youngest of nine...

Jeffrey Herbert Skinner

Jeffrey Herbert Skinner

Mar 23, 2024

Jeffrey H. Skinner of Pine City passed on Wednesday, March 23, 2024 at his home with his Elizabeth and dog Roscoe by his side at the age of 59.

Jeff was born October 17, 1964 in Saint Paul, Minnesota the oldest son to Neal and Claudia (Chisholm) Skinner.  He was raised and attended school in North St. Paul, graduating in 1982....

Margaret "Marge" Louise Lindgren

Margaret "Marge" Louise Lindgren

Mar 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Louise Lindgren of Fridley, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home at the age of 87.Marge was born on July 4, 1936 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Wilby and Zula (Lake) Arnold, and was a loving spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling,  and friend.Marge...

Angela Lynn Podolske

Angela Lynn Podolske

Mar 16, 2024

Angela Podolske of Pine City passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 47, after a valiant battle with aggressive gastric cancer.Angela Lynn White was born on August 13, 1976 to Edward and Lea (Teder) White in Miami, Florida. She was the youngest of three siblings.When Angela was one year old, her family moved to Charlotte, North...

John Raymond Mell

John Raymond Mell

Mar 15, 2024

John Mell of Rush City passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the age of 71. He had struggled with congestive heart failure for many years and fought stubbornly to live life on his terms until the end.John Raymond Mell was born on May 30, 1952 to Wendell and Aylee (Anderson) Mell...

Thomas Allen Welsh

Thomas Allen Welsh

Mar 13, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Welsh passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Northern Pines in Pine City, Minnesota with his wife present at the age of 69. 

Thomas Allen Welsh was born June 12, 1954 to William and Marcella (Steitz) Welsh in Salem, Ohio and grew up in nearby Lisbon, Ohio with his sisters and many friends. Tom was baptized at the Saint...

Cecilia "Ceil" Ann Shinler

Cecilia "Ceil" Ann Shinler

Mar 11, 2024

Ceil Shinler of Rush City passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home at the age of 85.Cecilia Ann Chalupnik was born May 13, 1938 to Henry and Helen (Mlady) Chalupnik in Verdigre, Nebraska.In 1940 the family moved to a farm 5 miles south of Hinckley. Cecilia attended K-12 school in Hinckley. She enjoyed school and activities, especially playing...

Avis Marlene Pangerl

Avis Marlene Pangerl

Mar 9, 2024

Avis Pangerl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Ecumen Senior Living in North Branch at the age of 86.Avis Marlene Pangerl was born on June 25, 1937 to Martin and Alma (Walberg) Falck at home in Edina, Minnesota.She attended elementary school in Edina and graduated from Rush City High School in 1955. Avis met...

Raymond Leo Bever

Raymond Leo Bever

Mar 5, 2024

Ray Bever passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home in Pine City at the age of 83.Raymond Leo Bever was born January 9, 1941 to George and Lucille (Strait) Bever in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Ray grew up in St. Paul with his sisters and brothers. In the early 70's Ray moved to Pine City with his wife...

Neal Eno Sederberg

Neal Eno Sederberg

Feb 20, 2024

Neal Eno Sederberg was born to Enoh and Olive (Nordin) Sederberg on October 3, 1939 in North Branch Township. He passed away at his home in Harris on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the age of 84. He had been at Cambridge Medical Center since February 2nd, and the last five days with hospice care in the home.

He attended Fish Lake School and North Branch Public Schools. He entered the U.S. Army in January 1959 and was honorably...

Bonnie Jean Vink

Bonnie Jean Vink

Feb 18, 2024

Bonnie J Vink of Pine City, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer. Bonnie Jean Benshoof was born on December 29, 1950 to Vernon and Vera (Gearman) Benshoof in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Harding High School.

On May 27, 1972 she married Rod Vink and they made their home with...

Terry Ray Ennen

Terry Ray Ennen

Feb 17, 2024

On the early morning of Saturday, February 17, 2024, Terry Ray Ennen, age 76, of Pine City, Minnesota passed away at his home, surrounded by the love of his family and his dog, Scotter.

Terry was born September 14,1947 to Curtis and Maxine (Brandt) Ennen in Milaca, Minnesota. He grew up in Cove Bay, Minnesota where he attended elementary school. He...

Charlene Marie Schwarz

Charlene Marie Schwarz

Feb 15, 2024

Charlene Schwarz passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Northern Pines Assisted Living at the age of 90.



Charlene Marie Schwarz was born on November 29, 1933 to Matthew and Emma (Johnson) Youngbauer in Braham, Minnesota. She attended the West Rock Country School and then graduated from the Pine City High School in 1950. Charlene married the love of...

Reggie Lee Garrett

Reggie Lee Garrett

Feb 12, 2024

Reggie L. Garrett, 74, of Pine City, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Monday, February 12, 2024, after a strong battle with cancer.

Reggie L. Garrett was born January 8, 1950 to Seth and Dorothy Garrett in Mobridge, South Dakota. Reggie grew up in Mound City, South Dakota, White Bear Lake and Hugo, Minnesota. Reggie married CindaSue,...

Marlin "Marly" Duane Olson

Marlin "Marly" Duane Olson

Feb 11, 2024

Marly Olson of Rock Creek passed away February 11, 2024, just 11 days before his 90th birthday. 

Marlin Duane “Marly” Olson was born February 22, 1934, the only child born to Milton and Martha (Dahlstrom) Olson on the farm East of Rock Creek. Marly attended Pine Grove Lincoln school through his grade school years and graduated from Pine City High School...

James "Jim" Kenneth Hjelm

James "Jim" Kenneth Hjelm

Feb 10, 2024

Jim Hjelm of Rush City passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Cambridge at the age of 76.

James Kenneth Hjelm was born February 20, 1947 to Kenneth and Lillian (Dahl) Hjelm in Rush City, Minnesota and grew up on the Hjelm farm near Rush Point and attended Rush City School. While a high school student he was active in...

Barbara Jean Lindstrom

Barbara Jean Lindstrom

Feb 10, 2024

Barbara Lindstrom, life-long resident of the Pine City area, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Northern Pines Assisted Living at the age of 86.

Barbara Jean France was born September 26, 1937 to George and Lillian (Carlson) France at her grandparent's farm in West Rock, Minnesota. She lived in Pine City with her parents and a dog, Spotty, until 1943...

Arnold Patzoldt

Arnold Patzoldt

Feb 9, 2024

Arnie Patzoldt passed away peacefully Friday, February 9, 2024 with his granddaughters holding his hands and his sons and daughter-in-law by his side at the age of 81.

Arnold Joseph Patzoldt was born July 5, 1942 to Arnold and Ella (Marquardt) Patzoldt in Pine City. He lived and worked most of his life on the family farm. For a short time...

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