Photo courtesy of Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home - Moose Lake
Apr 15, 1972 - Oct 10, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss! She surely will be missed! She was so funny that's for sure! I really enjoyed working with her at Pine County. I looked up to her that's for sure. If I ever needed help I'd go to her and if she couldn't help me she would find someone who could.
Beth Webb
October 18, 2025 | Moose Lake, MN | Coworker
Oh my Mary Ramona. She was one of the funniest, sassiest, most sarcastic people I had the joy of working with at Big Doc's. She hated when we called her Hot Mary and Mary Ramona. But she in turn nicknamed me Heathen. No matter how stressful and busy it got she made it fun, she made us laugh. I will be forever grateful for her friendship. It's not goodbye my Mary Ramona, it's see you later ❣
Heather Paulson
October 17, 2025 | Askov, MN | Friend
So very sorry for your loss
Sandy Michog Berg
October 16, 2025 | Rutledge, MN
I’ll miss you Mar Bear, and your sense of humor that contagious laugh. Thoughts & Prayers
Bailey Waldhalm
October 15, 2025 | Sturgeon Lake, MN
Mary was an incredibly good human. Love and hugs to all who love her.
Chrissy Gamst (Cronin)
October 15, 2025
My deepest condolences to Mary's family and friends. Having worked with Mary at the county, I frequently saw her care and consideration for people in Pine County. Especially the children. From a dispatcher's perspective I admired her very much. She is now one of the Lords angels. Just as she was on earth working to help and protect those in need. She will be missed by many. Thank you Lord for bringing Mary into our lives. We were all blessed for it. Prayers and sympathy for all.
Monica Greiner
October 15, 2025 | Lumberton, MS | Coworker
So sorry to hear about your loss of Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with the Patterson family. Mary was a childhood friend and will never be forgotten. God bless you all.
Shelley Mach
October 15, 2025 | Moose Lake
I can not believe this you we one of my favorite people to work for the county I am in mental health treatment are I would be there I am sorry I can't be but I will be thinking about you and am sorry to your family for the loss rip mary
Keriann Darkow
October 14, 2025 | Sandstone, MN | Acquaintance
I met Mary through a mutual friend. I instantly knew, this girl had character, passion, a contagious laugh, sense of humor and a love for life. Twice a year, a group of woman who worked in law enforcement, law and social work would gather for the weekend. We would eat lots, laugh tons, and four wheel. It was our get away in the middle of the woods. As we grew older and life got busy we lost touch. The memories of these times will always be remembered and treasured. See you in the future...
Kelli Klein
October 14, 2025 | St. Paul, MN | Friend
Mary Patterson, 53, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Rutledge, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1972 in Moose Lake to David and Janet (Beehler) Patterson. Mary grew up in Rutledge and graduated from Willow River High School in 1990. While growing up, Mary babysat for many kids in the Rutledge area. This babysitting began a lifelong devotion of caring for people and led her into attaining her bachelor’s degree in social work at Moorhead State University. After college, Mary worked for 18 years as a Social Worker in Pine County. She continued caring for people of different generations through various other jobs and helped elderly neighbors with daily tasks. Mary had a huge heart and thought of others often while advocating for their needs. Mary loved to read and had a large personal library that increased her vocabulary exponentially. Nature allured Mary with her love of water, the sun, and gardening of flowers whether it be in her own flower beds or nearby neighbors. She had a passion for thrifting which led to gifting. Her sense of humor sassed with sarcasm, led to her uniqueness that will long be remembered.
Mary is preceded in death by her dad: David Patterson whom she missed dearly and her Grandma Pat.
She is survived by her mother: Janet Patterson; siblings: Allen (Michelle) Smith; September (Rick) Dunagan; twin brother: Marty (Kristy) Patterson; and Niser (Chuck) Anderson; nieces and nephew: Lauren (Cory) Jopp; Logan (Alex) Balstad; Cole Baran, and Iris Patterson; special friend: Rick Lewis; special friend: Carol Lewis; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from Noon until the 2 pm Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. A luncheon will follow the service in the funeral home social hall. Inurnment will be at 5 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Lakeview Cemetery, Rutledge.
Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
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