Richard "Rat" Jackson
Aug 8, 2020
Richard Wayne (Rat) Jackson passed away on Saturday, August 8 th , 2020 at the Amery Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Rat was born in Munford, TN on July 10 th , 1949 to Marvel and Hollis (Holly) Jackson. Over the years, they resided in several locations due to Holly's military service. After Holly's retirement in 1964,...
Donald John Strobel
Aug 5, 2020
Donald John Strobel, age 66, passed away unexpected and far too soon on Aug 5, 2020. Don was born on Dec 13, 1953, to Richard L. Strobel and Carol E. Hutton in Hudson, WI. The family resided throughout his childhood in Mankato, MN. He spent many summers in Hudson with his grandparents and spoke frequently and fondly of these...
Joleen Ardis Clement
Aug 5, 2020
Joleen Ardis Clement, 64 of Sierra Vista, AZ passed away on August 5, 2020 at the Peppi's House in Tucson, AZ. She was born on August 24, 1955 to Herbert and Eleanor (Nickell) Jeska in Saint Paul, MN. She graduated high school from Concordia Academy in Roseville, MN. Joleen worked as a Customer Service Associate for Ace Hardware extending...
Duane "Chink" Lynn Fox
Jul 31, 2020
Duane L. Fox, age 76 of Balsam Lake, WI passed away tragically July 31st as the result of an automobile accident.
Duane was born September 17th, 1943 to Dorothy and Lester Fox of Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Duane spent his early years growing up on a farm outside Clear Lake and later moved to Amery, where he was...
Curtis Milton Gronhoy
Jul 31, 2020
Curtis Milton Gronhoy was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on November 12, 1945 the son of Selmer and Audrey (Mills) Gronhoy. He grew up in Brainerd and attended school there graduating from Brainerd High School. Curtis was united in marriage and had three daughters: Kari Anderson, Leslie Ann Hughes and Shanna Rae Hurtle. He spent six years serving in the...
Dorothy Marie Fredrick
Jul 27, 2020
Dorothy Marie Fredrick, age 81 of Amery, WI passed away peacefully at her home July 27, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Dorothy Marie Fredrick was born March 31, 1939 to Anton (Tony) and Cecilia (Komrey) Utecht in Cylon, WI. She attended and graduated from New Richmond School. In 1959 she was united in marriage to Robert Fredrick....
Roberta Lee Rutcosky
Jul 23, 2020
Roberta "Bobbi" Lee Rutcosky, a longtime resident of Amery, WI, passed away on July 23 rd , 2020.  Bobbi is survived by her two children, Nita Rutcosky-Deane and Bill Rutcosky; and her two grandchildren, Brandon Deane and Hunter Deane. Bobbi was born in Amery on March 17th, 1942, to William H. and Jeanne Burman. Bobbi always remained true to...
Dean Thomas Johnson
Jul 23, 2020
On August 25, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI Stanley and Nancy Johnson welcomed into this world a red-headed boy whom they named Dean Thomas Johnson. He was also known to his family by his nickname: Archie. (This was bestowed upon him by his older brother, because of his likeness to the red-haired and freckled comic book character.). He was an...
Mark Phillip Branco
Jul 20, 2020
Mark Phillip Branco, age 67 of Amery, WI, passed away on July 20, 2020 at his home in Amery.
Mark was born August 21, 1952 to Olaf Ringsby and Lola Branco (Lauritsen) in St. Louis Park, MN. He grew up in St. Louis Park, graduating from St. Louis Park Senior High School. He spent many years working...
George Huntley Wakefield
Jul 18, 2020
George Huntley Wakefield, age 73 of Balsam Lake, WI passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home in Balsam Lake. A private family service for George will be held at a later date.
Laverne Norman Hawkins
Jul 15, 2020
LaVerne Norman Hawkins passed away Wednesday, July 15 th 2020. Born December 5 th , 1942 in Clear Lake WI, to parents Norman and Georgia Hawkins where he was raised on the family farm and graduated in 1962. After high school he worked for local farmers until his enlistment into the Army in 1964 where he served as a...
Virginia Ruth Nelson
Jul 15, 2020
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Nelson, age 97, died on Wednesday, July 15 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI following complications from two strokes. She was born on October 14, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to George and Lydia (Satterlund) Croner. She grew up on a farm near Deer Park, WI. She attended high school in both New Richmond and...
Sharon Leona Maurer
Jul 14, 2020
Sharon Leona (Dobberschutz) Maurer, age 73, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020. Sharon was born on March 25, 1947 in Amery, WI, to Harry and Mildred Dobberschutz. She Married William Maurer on August 1st, 1970. They had two children, Kelly (Richard) Despiegelaire and Ginger (Kerry) Jensen. In addition, she had 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Dannielle...
Lucille Clarice Gust
Jul 12, 2020
Lucille (Warner) Gust, age 100, died on July 12, 2020 at Willow Ridge Health Care, Amery, Wisconsin. She was born in Black Brook Township, the daughter of Carl and Lena (Ellingson) Warner. She graduated from Amery High School in 1938. She worked at Miller Hospital, Emporium Store, and Northern Pacific Railroad in St. Paul and at Fabri-Tek and Golden...
Juanita Ruth Holin
Jul 9, 2020
Juanita Ruth Holin, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2020. Juanita was born at home to George and Olga Michaelson on August 7, 1932, in Georgetown Township, WI. She grew up on the farm with siblings David (Joan), Daniel (Ruthie) and Esther (Harry Haselius). After high school she left home to work and...
Garnett Alexia Westerberg
Jul 8, 2020
Garnett Alexia Westerberg, age 93 of Amery, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her home at Evergreen Village in Amery. Garnett was born on February 22, 1927 in Ubet, Wisconsin to Herbert and Lillie (Johnson) Eastland. She grew up in the Ubet area and attended and graduated from St. Croix Falls High School. After high school...
David Anselm Berglund
Jun 26, 2020
On June 26, 2020 David Anselm Berglund passed away to his heavenly home after a long battle with illness. David was born March 1, 1935 to Arvid and Ebba Berglund at their home near Balsam Branch between Amery and Balsam Lake, WI. David was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member at Balsam Lutheran Church where he helped in many...
Paulette Jean Braatz
Jun 25, 2020
Paulette Jean Braatz, age 71, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday June 25 th at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Paulette was born on May 19 th , 1949 in Winona, MN to Elaine and Oscar Steuernagel. After graduating from Lewiston High School, Paulette attended UW Stout and received her bachelors degree in Home Economics Education in...
Kathleen Ann Picotte
Jun 22, 2020
Kathleen Ann Picotte of Amery, WI passed away at the age of 73, on the evening of June 26, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1947 to Marvin and Thelma Erickson of Milwaukee, WI. On October 7, 1967 Kathleen was united in marriage to Robert Picotte and they were blessed with three children. Kathy enjoyed socializing (being sassy),...
Miriam "Mim" Constance Rischmiller
Jun 17, 2020
Miriam C. Rischmiller (nee Edwards) of Amery. WI (formerly of Edina, MN) passed away peacefully at age 91. Miriam, known as Mim, is survived by children John (Kris) of Chaska, MN and Sue (Steve) Stewart of Amery, WI. In addition, she has four grandchildren and a great grandchild: Andy & Brittany Stewart and daughter Zoey, Kelly Stewart, and Erik and...
