Mary Yvonne Nevala
Jul 16, 2022
Mary Nevala passed away peacefully at Golden Age Manor in Amery on Saturday evening, July 16, with her husband of 66 years at her side.
Mary Yvonne Nevala, age 89, was born on March 15, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin. Her parents were Patrick C. and Bernice (Devlin) Hanlon. Mary grew up in Superior and graduated in 1951...
Stacy Joe Swiontek
Jul 12, 2022
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved Stacy Swiontek, age 57, who passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2022 at his home in Amery.
Stacy was born on April 3, 1965 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Russel and Carol (Lehmann) Swiontek. He was a loving father, who loved spending time with his family, and was always...
Kenneth L. Oman
Jul 9, 2022
Kenneth (Ken/Kenny) L. Oman, age 88, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Riverbend Assisted Living in Amery.
Ken was born on October 28, 1933 on the farm southwest of Amery in Black Brook Township to parents Oscar and Ella Oman. He was baptized and confirmed at East Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Amery. He attended Pleasant...
Charlotte Mae Kostka
Jul 9, 2022
Charlotte (Erdmann) Kostka passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday July 9, 2022, at the age of 88.
Char was preceded in death by her parents, Karl & Gladys; brother, Ken; sister, Elaine; and husband, Joe Kostka, Jr. Survived by brother, Bill (Beth) Erdmann; son, Michael (Tom) Carlson; daughter, Patti (Joe) Ploehn; grandchildren, Brian (Tiffany) Ploehn, Stephanie (Brett) Williamson; and...
Joann M. Gehrman
Jul 9, 2022
On September 15, 1932 JoAnn M Gehrman was born in Garfield Township.
She was baptized on January 2, 1933 at Deronda Lutheran Church. She was confirmed on October 13, 1946 at Deronda Lutheran Church. JoAnn attended school in Amery, WI where she graduated in 1950. In 1946, while waitressing at the Corner Café' in Amery, she met her future husband Vernon....
Arlen "Arnie" Kent Peterson
Jul 6, 2022
I, Arlen Kent "Arnie" Peterson was born in the old Amery Hospital on April 15th , 1950. I was Clarence R and Lucille M Shortess Peterson's child #8 of 11. The family farm at that time was on County Road H in the Town of Lincoln which is where I was baptized by Pastor Olaf Braaseth in September of 1950....
Shirley Ann Johnson
Jul 3, 2022
Shirley A. Johnson, age 83 of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on September 30, 1938 to Fred and Amelia Maier. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters and brothers. Shirley is survived by her husband, Marvin; sons Murray (Heidi) Johnson and Gary...
Joann Edith Collins
Jun 17, 2022
JoAnn E. Collins, age 83, passed away peacefully in her Amery, WI home on June 17, 2022.
JoAnn was born on February 3, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN to Clancy and Norris Smyser. JoAnn had a passion for animals, and in her younger years she enjoyed raising and showing her prized boxers. Her next adventure was to raise and show Arabian...
Shawn M. Petersen
Jun 12, 2022
Shawn M. Petersen passed away unexpectedly the morning of June 12, 2022.
He was born on April 9, 1985 to Kenneth Petersen & Connie Hornstein in Burley, Idaho. Soon after Connie and Shawn moved back to Wisconsin. Although he lived in a few different towns as a child, he and his sister eventually settled with his grandparents, Floyd and Donna Hornstein,...
Donna Louise Arcand
May 31, 2022
Donna L. Arcand, age 88, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 surrounded by family at her home.
Donna was born on December 22, 1933 in St. Paul Park, Minnesota to parents Axel and Olga Bloomquist. She grew up in a rural homestead as one of four children. After graduating high school, Donna lived with her aunt...
Anna Marie Hanson
May 30, 2022
Anna Marie Hanson, age 87 of Amery, WI passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the Amery Hospital and Clinic.
Anna was born on March 26, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan to Lewis and Bessie (Thornbury) Johnson. At a young age, the family moved to Minnesota. Anna was united in marriage to Robert Shockency and the couple made their home in...
Dustin Chase Stitt
May 28, 2022
Dustin Stitt, age 21 of Deer Park, WI passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Deer Park.
Dustin was born on August 24, 2000 in Woodbury, MN to Crystal Stitt. Dustin enjoyed working on computers and playing his PlayStation. He liked designing things on the computer and also liked writing stories about real life and fantasy. Dustin enjoyed...
Keith Victor Bennett
May 18, 2022
Keith Victor Bennett, age 86, of River Falls and Blake Lake, WI passed May 18, 2022, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Keith was born January 25, 1936, in Clifton Township, WI to Sid and Irene (Holmquist) Bennett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Keith was united in marriage to Rita Ann Hauth on June...
Lawrence "Larry" Bedford
May 17, 2022
Lawrence "Larry" Bedford passed away on May 17, 2022, at the age of 84.
He was born on November 21, 1937 to William Hays and Violet (Herbig) Bedford in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He grew up in Grand Rapids, moving to Amery, Wisconsin, in 1967 to work at Belle Cheese, eventually transferring to the F & A Dairy when Belle Cheese...
Charles Edwin Alexson
May 12, 2022
Charles "Charlie" Alexson, 83, passed away on May 12, 2022, at the Amery Memory Care Center in Amery, Wisconsin, from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He was born on October 11, 1938, in Brule, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Elsie (Niemi) Alexson. Charlie attended UW-Stout and the University of Minnesota for three years. He met his wife, Patricia "Pat" Notham, in...
James Purfeerst
May 7, 2022
James Purfeerst passed away on May 7, 2022. He was born on February 3, 1941. He is survived by his family, Anne (Darryl) Stephens, Maria Traynor, Matthew Purfeerst (Kristy Lucksinger), Amy (Jeff) Janovec, Andrew Purfeerst, Megan Purfeerst; seventeen grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Donna (Howard) Swanson, nieces, and nephews as well as extended...
Phyllis Jeanette Glaubitz Yelle
May 2, 2022
Phyllis Jeanette Glaubitz Yelle was born in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin on March 6, 1925 the daughter of William and Agnes (Chelstrom) Armstrong. She grew up in Beaver Township of Polk County, Wisconsin. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School and went on to attend Polk County Normal where she received her teaching degree. She taught school at Range and Pipe...
Lawrence V Ploszay
Apr 29, 2022
Lawrence V. Ploszay was born in Amery, Wisconsin on July 29, 1931 the son of Ludwig and Mary (Wrzos) Ploszay. He was Baptized in the Catholic Faith and has been a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He attended elementary school at Beaver Brook School and then attended Amery High School graduating with the class of 1949. While in...
Clarence W. Muschik
Apr 28, 2022
Clarence Muschik, age 103, of Clayton, WI, passed away on April 28,2022, at Golden Age Manor, Amery. He was the husband of Arcenia (Moravitz) Muschik who preceded him in death on March 9, 2015. They were married for 74 years and had two children.
Clarence was born March 5, 1919 in Barron County, WI and was the youngest of five children...
Geneva Arlene Phelps
Apr 27, 2022
Geneva Arlene Phelps was born on May 12, 1935 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Ewald and Gladys Freitag. She was Baptized and Confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Geneva grew up on the family farm in rural Amery, walking to school each day at the Sucker Lake School. She completed her education in Amery, graduating as a proud member of...
