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Susan May Ness

Susan May Ness

Oct 22, 2021

Susanna May (Sue, Susan, Susie) Ness passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her husband and children on October 22, 2021 and is now at peace with the Lord.  Born September 4, 1941, to Jacob and Blanche Brown in St. Paul, Sue spent her early years with her family in Roseville and attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic...

Lawrence Paul Bazille Sr.

Lawrence Paul Bazille Sr.

Oct 20, 2021

Lawrence Paul Bazille Sr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 while at Golden Age Manor nursing home in Amery, WI.  Lawrence was born on September 25, 1934 in Cylon Township, WI and was the son of Oza and Mary Bazille.  He grew up in the Cylon Township area and was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic...

Russell Clarence Torgerson

Russell Clarence Torgerson

Oct 19, 2021

Torgerson, Russell Clarence of Amery, WI; born in Amery to Clarence and Doris (Jeska) Torgerson on June 4, 1946, died October 19, 2021, at the age of 75 years.  Survived by loving wife Julie Torgerson; daughter Sheila (Jeremy) Niemann; "special son" Terry (Diane) Peer; grandsons Justin (Taylor) Niemann and Jordan (Joni) Niemann; "special grandkids" Olivia Peer and Jeremiah Peer;...

Donald Willard Martinson

Donald Willard Martinson

Oct 17, 2021

Donald "Don" Willard Martinson, age 95, of St. Croix Falls, WI, formerly of Amery, died on Sunday October 17, 2021 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Donald was born on December 19, 1925 to the late Arthur & Olga (Walby) Martinson in Garfield Township, Polk County, WI.

Don proudly served in the United States...

Amy Marie Benson

Amy Marie Benson

Oct 15, 2021

Amy Benson

9/19/1978-10/15/2021

Amy Marie Benson, age 43, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and nurse, died as a result of a car accident on October 15th, 2021.

Amy graduated Clear Lake High School in 1997 and went on to become a Registered Nurse, spending the last 19 years at the Amery Hospital as...

Ralph Coor Hayden

Ralph Coor Hayden

Sep 27, 2021

Ralph Coor Hayden, age 85, of Onamia, MN passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home in Onamia with his daughter Debbie by his side.  Ralph was born on November 24, 1935 in Cornell, Wisconsin to Ralph and Cora (Martinson) Hayden.  He grew up in Amery, WI and was united in marriage to Barbara Schreck, and the...

Dorothy Roma Rasmussen

Dorothy Roma Rasmussen

Sep 24, 2021

Dorothy was born April 20, 1934 to John and Irene (Herrick) Holt, at her parent's home in Minneapolis, MN.  She was delivered by a certified midwife; attended by her aunt, Roma Harborn, of Marshfield, Wisconsin.  Dorothy's middle namesake came from this aunt.

On December 11, 1934, Dorothy's mother wrote in her baby book: "Our...

Donald Edward Olson Jr.

Donald Edward Olson Jr.

Sep 19, 2021

Donald Edward Olson Jr., age 75, of Andover, MN died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Don was born on April 6, 1946 to Donald and Virgina Olson in Minneapolis MN. Don served in the Army for three years after high school. He was a lifelong dog lover and enjoyed playing cards, bowling, spending...

Gerald W Newville

Gerald W Newville

Sep 19, 2021

Gerald Newville was born at home in Reeve Wisconsin on June 22, 1933 to Cassius and Clara (Abbuehl) Newville, the seventh of twelve children.  He passed away peacefully at home in Clear Lake on September 19, 2021, at the age of 88 years with his family by his side. Jerry married IlaMae Luke on February 6,...

Shirley Maxine Johnson

Shirley Maxine Johnson

Sep 14, 2021

Shirley Maxine Eidem was born August 15, 1928 to Alvin W Eidem and Katherine Bolin Eidem. She had 6 brothers and sisters:  Lorraine, Eileen, Eleanor, Gene, Alvin and Tracy.  She grew up in and around Maiden Rock and the Lake Pepin area. Shirley graduated from Ellsworth high school.  She met Howard Johnson as a freshman in high school and...

Stanley Allen Christenson

Stanley Allen Christenson

Sep 6, 2021

Stanley (Stan) Allen Christenson, 78, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on September 6 th , 2021, from complications of coronavirus.

Stan was born on December 29 th , 1942, to Sidney and Amelia (Hanson) Christenson in Wilkin County, MN. He was born and raised on the family farm in Doran,...

Joanne Marie Fowler

Joanne Marie Fowler

Sep 5, 2021

Joanne Marie Fowler, age 78, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, September 5th, 2021.

She was born Joanne Marie Huebner on January 24th, 1943, in Amery, Wisconsin. She lived in the vicinity of Amery her whole life and became a community fixture over her 78 years.

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Lee Allen Pearson

Lee Allen Pearson

Sep 4, 2021

Lee Allen Pearson, age 51 of Osceola, WI passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.  Lee was born in St. Paul, MN on January 4, 1970 to LaVerne and Lois Pearson.  He went to JHS in St. Paul, and was a longtime East Sider.  Lee moved to Amery, WI in 1996.  In 2001 Lee married his longtime sweetheart Tammy.  ...

Roy Ragnar Johnson

Roy Ragnar Johnson

Sep 3, 2021

Roy Ragnar Johnson, 89, was born January 23, 1932 in Chicago, Ill. and died Friday, September 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the son of Ragnar and Ann Johnson, both of whom emigrated from Sweden in the 1920's. The Johnsons moved to Amery in 1948 and Roy graduated from Amery High School in 1949. He attended Gustavus Adolphus...

Dennis Sigsworth

Dennis Sigsworth

Aug 31, 2021

Dennis Sigsworth, age 61 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, August 31st 2021 at Amery Hospital and Clinic after a brave battle with lung cancer. Dennis was born January 20, 1960 in Amery, WI, and was the seventh child of Lawrence and Mary (McKnite) Sigsworth. Dennis was raised on the family homestead and attended Amery Schools. After high...

Gayle E Knutson

Gayle E Knutson

Aug 31, 2021

Gayle E. Knutson, 87 died peacefully at Amery Hospital & Clinic on August 31, 2021. He was born on April 1, 1934, to Algot and Hildur (Carlson) Knutson. Gayle grew up in Amery and graduated from Amery High in 1952. He was married to Margaret Landahl on August 22, 1956, and they had four children, John, Jim, Judy,...

Dennis Allen Siler

Dennis Allen Siler

Aug 29, 2021

Dennis Allen Siler, age 88 of Boyceville, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Dennis was born on August 3, 1933, in Colfax, WI to Willis Henry and Clara Amelia Siler. When Dennis was about ten years old, the family moved to Connorsville, WI, and he later graduated from Boyceville High School. Dennis worked at the...

Orville John Hansel Wike

Orville John Hansel Wike

Aug 27, 2021

Orville Wike was born in a house on Harriman Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin on June 26, 1932 the son of Oscar and Idella (Rockne) Wike.  He was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery.  He attended the Amery Schools and was a member of the class of 1951.  When he was 20 years old Orville enlisted in...

James "Jim" M. Root

James "Jim" M. Root

Aug 25, 2021

James "Jim" Merle Root, age 60, of Range WI, passed away on August 25, 2021.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Merle and Dianne Root, Grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.  Jim was born on April 14, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from Richfield High School in 1980.  Jim is survived by daughter Debbie (Josh)...

Matthew James Thorud

Matthew James Thorud

Aug 16, 2021

Matthew James Thorud, age 31 of Centuria, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Matthew was born on March 6, 1990 in Amery, WI to Barry and Carrie Thorud.  Growing up Matt enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping or just walking through nature.  No matter...

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