Florence P Jurisch
Jun 3, 2017
On June 3, 2017, Florence P. Jurisch (93 years) turned off her sewing machine for the last time. She was born on February 2, 1924 at the Julius Knoll farm in rural Deer Park to Sabena (nee Knoll) and Stanley Washington Fouks. She attended school at Woodland (Forest Township) then at Clear Lake, graduating in 1941. On Flagday, June 14,...
Michael B. Cwayna
May 30, 2017
Michael Bernard, Mike, Cwayna was born March 16, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mike was the first child born to Michael Joseph and Clara Lucille (Gigowski) Cwayna. He moved with his family to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in 1938 and graduated from St. Dominic's Catholic School in 1946 and Sheboygan North High School in 1950. In high school, Mike was an avid...
Florian "Deacon Bud" H. Heiser
May 30, 2017
Deacon Florian H. (Bud) Heiser age 89, of Winsted, Minnesota formerly of Amery, Wisconsin died on Thursday, May 30, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center. He just completed his 29th year of his ordination to the permanent Deaconate for the Diocese of Superior the day he passed away. Deacon Bud as he was known as was born on October 1,...
Clifford Byron Wiita
May 25, 2017
Clifford B. Wiita, 87, of Park Falls, WI, died May 25, 2017. Cliff was born December 16, 1929, in Ironwood, Michigan, the son of Eino and Violet (Maddern) Wiita. He was raised in the Iron Belt area and graduated from Iron Belt High School in 1947. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1951 with a B.S. in...
Robert "Bob" John Williamson
May 24, 2017
Bob Williamson passed away at the Amery Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 89. Robert John, Bob, Williamson was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on February 19, 1928, the son of Raymond LeRoy, and Ethel Ella (Michaelson) Williamson. Bob was baptized at Milltown Lutheran Church and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Amery. As a young man...
Jean Goossen
May 17, 2017
Jean Goossen, age 74 of Amery, WI passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on May 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving husband, David and her children, Barb, Colleen, Deb and her grandchildren. A near life-long resident of Amery, Jean was born in St. Paul to parents Norman and Patricia Hansen. From the start, Jean was a born leader....
Cheryl Ann Dado
May 12, 2017
Cheryl Ann Dado, aged 72, died peacefully on May 12, 2017 at her home in Balsam Lake, after a long struggle with brain tumors. Cheryl was born in February 1945, in Eastport, Maine, and was adopted at birth by Joseph and Nedra Callahan. When World War II ended, the family returned to St. Paul, MN to resume civilian life. Cheryl...
Weir Beckon
May 9, 2017
Weir Beckon, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1938 to Emil and Helen Beckon of Deronda, Wisconsin. Weir had a successful career as a sales executive at Donaldson Corporation, and went on to create a company that manufactured air filters under his own brand. A prolific and creative inventor, he owned 13...
James "Jimmy" Brian Susi
May 9, 2017
James "Jimmy" Susi passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home in Amery, Wisconsin. James was born August 8th, 1966 to Joseph and Dolores Susi. He is survived by his father Joseph Susi of (Boston, MA), a son Brian Susi of Oklahoma. Best Friends Sharlie & Alyssa King of Chetek,WI. James was preceded in death by his...
Peter Norman Hill
Apr 29, 2017
Osceola, WI - Peter N. Hill, age 85 died at home Saturday, April 29, 2017. Peter was born on August 9, 1931 in Wakefield, Michigan and was the youngest of 7 children. Peter and Martha met as students at Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan. They were married August 6, 1955. MSGT Peter Hill retired from the United States Air Force...
Rose Inez Dowd
Apr 26, 2017
Rose Inez Dowd passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Rose Inez (Schmidt) Dowd was born on September 4, 1922 in Minnesota to August and Rose (Cote) Schmidt. After graduating from a parochial school at age 18 she moved to Georgetown Township in Polk County, Wisconsin. She met...
Griffert Edward Pfenning
Apr 23, 2017
Griffert Edward Pfenning, age 75, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at his home. Griffert was born on June 9, 1941, in Mercer County, North Dakota, to Edward and Erna (Kusmenko) Pfenning. Griffert graduated from Bismark High School in 1959. In 1960 he was united in marriage to Donna Schroedl. Griffert was a machinist by trade....
Leanna Lou Spanner
Apr 17, 2017
Leanna Lou Rutherford Spanner, 60, of Amery Wisconsin passed away April 17th in Eden Prairie Minnesota. Leanna was born in Indiana to Anita and Robert Rutherford on September 10, 1956. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1974, and went on to earn a degree as a legal secretary from Pine Technical Institute in 1986. She enjoyed working with her...
Robert "Bob" Lee Orton
Apr 13, 2017
Robert L. Orton of Glenwood City, Wisconsin was reunited with his wife Evelyn, on Thursday, April 13. He was blessed with 84 joyful years of life filled with love from family and friends who cherished him dearly before his departure. Robert was born on July 14th 1932 in Revillo, South Dakota to parents, Andrew and Veta (Rodgers) Orton. As a...
Roxanne "Roxy" D. Jacob
Apr 8, 2017
Roxy Jacob age 70, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at her home on April 8, 2017. Roxanne Dawn Murrell was born on November 30, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to her parents, Gerald and Clarice Murrell. She grew up in the Minneapolis area with her mother and stepfather, George Froehlich and graduated from Edison High School. She moved to Amery,...
Gary "Ells" Ellingsworth
Apr 5, 2017
Gary "Ells" Ellingsworth, age 63, passed away peacefully in his home of Stillwater, MN, in the early hours of April 5th, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Gary is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his three sons, Eric (Mollie), Tommy (Erin), Mitchell, and his adored grandson, Nathan. Gary is survived by his siblings, Carolyn Whitehead; Barbara Swager; Gail (Todd S.)...
Ava Ann Tuftin
Apr 5, 2017
Ava Ann Tuftin, infant daughter of Benjamin Tuftin and Alicia Olson passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her parents on April 5, 2017 after just three and a half short hours on earth. She was born at 2:30 a.m. on April 5, 2017 at United Children's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ava came into this world too soon...
Marion M. Majeske
Apr 3, 2017
Marion M. Majeske, age 90, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on April 3, 2017 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery, Wisconsin after most of her family was able to visit and say goodbye. Marion was born on November 4, 1926 at home in Apple River Township, Wisconsin to Luther and Sarah (Hopkins) Olsen. Marion attended Blake Grade School...
Matt Fall
Mar 31, 2017
Matt Fall, age 90, of Clayton, WI, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017, at Cumberland care & rehab in Cumberland, WI. He was born on October 26, 1926, on the family farm in Clayton, WI, Vance Creek Township, to Carl and Anna (Koruc) Fall. He attended rural Jones Creek Grade School and Clayton High School. How he enjoyed telling...
Leroy Andrew Kobs
Mar 29, 2017
Leroy Andrew Kobs, age 68, of Deer Park, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home. Leroy was born on August 29, 1948 in Amery, Wisconsin. He graduated from Unity High School and later went on to serve in the United States Army. After being discharged from the service he worked as a towing operator for...
