Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2025

Betty Marie Buck, age 77, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away on December 30, 2025.

Born to Cora and Marcellus and grew up in New Brighton, MN, Betty lived a life defined by steadiness, care, creativity, and devotion to those she loved. She was thoughtful and reserved by nature, finding contentment in meaningful moments and she expressed her...

Dec 25, 2025

JoAnn Leckas (Connolly), age 70, of Minneapolis, MN passed away on December 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; siblings, Tom, Michael, Marge Neumann, and Richard "Dick". She is survived by her daughter, Rena (David) Paulson; grandsons, Graham and Levi; nieces and nephews; and other loving friends and family.

Dec 24, 2025

Peg (Margaret) Bavin, age 79, passed away on December 24, 2025 surrounded by her children at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. She was born in Slayton, MN in 1946 to Frank and Rose (Heitmann) Radermacher and grew up in the small-town of Hardwick, MN. She graduated from Luverne High School in Luverne, MN in 1965. After...

Dec 24, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" White, age 80, of Amery, WI passed away on December 24, 2025 at Willow Ridge Healthcare.

Sandy was born on January 31, 1945 to Donald and Ruth (Goulee) Ellis in Rhinelander, WI. She attended elementary school on the west side at James Williams Junior High. As Sandy was growing up, she...

Dec 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marcus Catlin, who left us on December 22nd, 2025 at the age of 46. He was born on February 2nd, 1979, at St. John's Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. He touched the lives of many with kindness, wisdom, and unwavering support.

Marcus...

Dec 21, 2025

Kathleen (Kathy) Fox passed peacefully on December 21st after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Kathy loved to bake, garden, and play for hours with their dog Sadie. Kathy was always deeply involved with her church and community needs. She was happiest while in the company of family...

Dec 20, 2025

Joseph H. Ganter, 87, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away on December 18th, 2025, at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota. Joseph was born in Hugo, Minnesota to Joseph A. and Dorothy (Jerde) Ganter on October 2, 1938. He attended school in Lake Netta, Minnesota. His family moved to Lindstrom, Minnesota to a farm in 1946. He was confirmed at the...

Dec 20, 2025

LaMoine was a poet, a son, a brother, a Boy Scout, a student at Holy Cross Seminary, a graduate of UW-Eau Claire, a pioneer of non-traditional education, and a folk singer.

LaMoine was a poet, a devoted husband, a proud father and grandfather, a lifelong Wisconsinite, a resident of rural Clayton, a lover...

Dec 19, 2025

Don T. Stewart, 81, of St. Paul, MN formerly of Nashville, TN died on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Suite Living of Little Canada, MN.

Don will be buried in Amery Cemetery at a later date.

Dec 17, 2025

Orion Wicklund, 89, passed away on December 17th, 2025 in Amery, WI. He was born on April 1st, 1936, in Ashland, WI, the fourth of eight children born to Elwood Wicklund & Mable (Sundberg) Wicklund. The family lived in Mason, WI until 1941, when they moved to Superior WI, where Orion's father worked in the shipyard. When the shipyard...

Dec 16, 2025

Corrine "Cory" Schutte, age 98, of Amery, WI passed away at Willow Ridge Healthcare on December 16, 2025.

Corrine Marie Grams was born July 9, 1927 in the town of Cold Spring, Minnesota to George Joseph and Marie (Stuckel) Grams. Cory had a sister, Marjorie Long. Cory and her sister attended both grade...

Dec 8, 2025

Ida Viola Martinson, age 97, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Christian Community Home in Osceola, Wisconsin.

Born on December 6, 1928, in the Town of Alden to Hans and Carrie Bottolfson, Ida graduated from Amery High School in 1946. On October 4, 1947, she was united...

Dec 6, 2025

Robert "Bob" Axel Sorensen passed away surrounded by family at the age of 79 on December 6th, 2025. Bob was born on January 22nd, 1946 in Frederic, WI to Axel and Edna Sorensen (Wicklund). He attended school in Luck where he graduated in 1964. After graduating high school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal...

Nov 27, 2025

Henry Utecht, age 90, of Amery, WI passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Henry was born on October 22, 1935 to Emil and Jeanette (Clemmens) in Cylon Township, WI. He grew up and attended grade school in the Amery area. Afterwards, he joined the Army where he was stationed in Germany. One...

Nov 22, 2025

Eugene "Gene" George Pribnow, 98, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin.

Gene was born in Washington County, Minnesota to William and Florence (Rode) Pribnow on February 5, 1927. He attended school at Harding High in Minnesota and before graduation he enlisted as an 18-year-old into the...

Nov 18, 2025

Susanna Mary Ruth Wilson Witkowski, 49, of North Branch, passed away on November 18th, 2025.

Susanna was born on July 23rd, 1976 to Robert and Susan (Andrews) Wilson in Chisago City.  Susanna grew up in Lindstrom and attended Chisago Lakes High School, excelling in various activities; especially in music as a member of...

Nov 11, 2025

Mary Lou Porter, age 96, of Amery, WI passed away at the Amery Hospital on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia after a fall.

Mary Lou was born on March 26, 1929 to Merle and Sadie (Forbes) Cowley in Eureka, WI. She was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota by her...

Nov 10, 2025

Joseph R. Soltau, 79, of Amery died peacefully at the Golden Age Manor on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born November 3, 1946 to Arden and Marie (Klingelhoets) Soltau. Joe was raised in the Turtle Lake area and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1964. Shortly after he graduated, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy,...

Nov 9, 2025

Julie Ann Luchsinger, age 61, of Oakdale, MN, passed away on November 9, 2025.

Julie was born on May 9, 1964 in Amery, WI to Lawrence and Mary (McKnite) Sigsworth. She grew up in Amery and continued to live in the Amery and Clear Lake area while working retail, hospitality and home health...

Nov 9, 2025

Allen (Al) Hubred, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. Al was born in Bloomington, MN on April 29, 1961 to Chester and Evangeline (Moen) Hubred. Al was preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Jody Hubred; children, Jesse Hubred (Jennifer Hoverman), Jacob (Susen) Hubred, Travis...