Obituaries in North Branch, MN

Timothy “Tim” G. Penas age 61 of North Branch passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.Tim was born on October 29, 1965 in Brainerd to parents, Theodore and Joyce (Farr) Penas. The family moved to Bloomington when he was young and then eventually moving to ...

Barry Lee Grandy, 55, passed away on February 1, 2026.Barry was born September 19, 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he grew up there and in Bena Minnesota.Barry loved the outdoors in every form camping, canoeing, hiking, or simply sitting by a fire with good music. He was a cribbage enthusiast, a da...

Juli Hobson, age 61, of Taylors Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.Juli was born on June 24, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota, to Cecil and Beverly (Deist) Dahlgren. She graduated from Austin High School in 1984. On May 10, 1991, Juli married Donald ...

David Lee Hanson, age 80, of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born June 7th, 1945, in Red Wing, Minnesota. His parents were Cliff and Pearl (Plumley) Hanson. Siblings Ruby, Francis and Martin. David is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; two daughte...

Marietta Cecilia (Branstetter) Jacobs was born on December 6, 1931 to Melvin and Loretta Branstetter in Westphalia, Iowa. Marietta passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at the age of 94 in Woodbury, Minnesota surrounded by her loving family.Marietta married the love of her life, Gerald Jacobs ...

On February 2, Jesus called Marie home after a long, brave journey with dementia. Marie joins her husband Don, her sister Myra, her brothers Dale and Leslie, and her mom and dad, Henry and Pauline Krongard.Marie was a force of light throughout her life for all those who knew her. She was kind, she...

Steven W. Shoberg, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2026 at his home in North Branch.Steven was born on September 28, 1956 in Eau Clarie, Wisconsin to parents, Wayne and Majorie (McNerney) Shoberg. Growing up he attended several different schools before his family settled in B...

Clifford H. Schliecher, age 71, of North Branch, died January 27, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle against cancer.Cliff was born on March 4, 1954, to his parents, Russell H. Schliecher and Marlyne E. Wollschlager in St. Paul. He married his junior hig...

Shelby Jeanne Kuske, age 79, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Osceola Medical Center in Osceola.Shelby was born on August 19, 1946 to Lawrence and Ruth (Bergren) Anderson in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.Shelby is survived by her husband, Stuart; son Larry (Sylvia); gra...

I knew I could look forward to my first Christmas card of the season from Mary around Thanksgiving time. I will never forget her smile or laughter. She was a very simple lady who lived a simple life and was always happy and stayed positive. I will miss her dearly!

Gilbert C. Stenberg, age 86, of Amery, Wisconsin, was peacefully called home by God on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Christian Community Homes in Osceola, Wisconsin, with family by his side.Gilbert—known to many as Gib—was born on April 24, 1939, to Carl and Mabel (Thomas) Stenberg. He grew up and at...

James A. ConnorsAugust 15, 1961 – January 30, 2026James A. Connors, age 64, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away on January 30, 2026, leaving behind a community forever changed by his presence, his service, and his unwavering kindness.Born in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and raised in Osceola, James was d...