Caryn Lynn Columbus
Jun 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caryn Lynn Columbus, 53, after a prolonged illness. Caryn died on Friday, June 27th, 2025, in Amery, Wisconsin at home with her friend Andrew Gunter by her side.
Caryn was born on October 22, 1971, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She is survived by...
Robert "Bob" Allen Weber
Jun 21, 2025
Robert "Bob" Weber, age 81, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Born in Minot, North Dakota, Bob graduated from Minot Model High School and continued his education at Dunwoody College of Technology.
He dedicated 33 years to NSP / Xcel Energy, beginning as a lineman and retiring as a...
Ronald Duane Wilson
Jun 15, 2025
Ronald Duane Wilson, 74 years old, of New Richmond, WI, passed away on June 15, 2025 at his home after a challenging two year battle with cancer. Ron was born in Amery, WI to Gerald Wilson and Irene (Marquand) Wilson on May 3, 1951. Gerald passed away, and Irene then married Hub Anderson and Hub raised Ronnie...
Lawrence "Larry" Croes
Jun 15, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) William Croes was born on June 2, 1963, in New Richmond, WI, the son of Lawrence and Mavis (Severson) Croes. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI.
Larry grew up on the family farm in Deer Park, attended Deer Park Elementary, and graduated from...
Gary Joseph Blanski
Jun 6, 2025
Gary Joseph Blanksi, age 82, of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Gary was born to Walter and Inez (Berry) Blanski on October 22, 1942 in Minnesota. He joined the army at age 17 and later received his GED. At the age of 20, Gary started working at...
Michael Harry Cangemi
Jun 5, 2025
Michael H. Cangemi, beloved brother of Mark A. Cangemi, and sister Ann L. Cangemi quietly passed on June 5, 2025 at age 72 after a long and difficult illness.
Michael was a Commander United States Public Health Service and served as a doctor of dental medicine for the Federal Public Health Service until...
Marlene Holte
Jun 4, 2025
Florence Marlene (Hasbargen) Holte, age 74 of Pierce, Colorado, passed away peacefully at Amery Memory Care on June 4, 2025 in Amery, Wisconsin surrounded by her family.
Marlene was born on July 24, 1950 to the late Clarence and Florence (Kimball) Hasbargen. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church, Menahga, MN....
Beth Mares
Jun 1, 2025
Beth Mares passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 with family members at her side.
Beth was born in 1932 at home to her loving parents, Elmer and Helen Nelson, who lived in rural New Auburn, WI. Beth joined five other siblings, which eventually grew to an even dozen. At the age of...
Jonathan Alan Pankonien
May 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jon on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the age of 50 years. Jon is survived by his loving parents James and Pamela (Hatella) Pankonien, daughter Tashana Jo Pankonien (fiancé Josh), sister Jacquelyn (Pankonien) Votsis (husband David), niece Maddie Votsis and nephew Brandon Votsis. He leaves behind grandma Nancy Hatella,...
Tammy Jo Roos
May 26, 2025
Tammy Roos passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May 26th, 2025 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was diagnosed in February 2025 and faced it with the same strength and grace she brought to her everyday life.
Tammy (Heintz) Roos came into this world on June...
Bradley George Grasser
May 23, 2025
Bradley George Grasser was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on December 29, 1960, the son of Paul and Marlene (Kruse) Grasser. He grew up in Kenosha and attended Kenosha Public Schools. He entered the United States Army Reserve in June, 1978 and proudly served for six years. His life's work was as a carpenter, and he most enjoyed...
Charles "Chuck" Yoak
May 23, 2025
The Rev. Charles S. Yoak of Amery, Wisconsin, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 at Amery Memory Care where he has been residing for three years. Chuck was born November 21, 1937 in Kentucky, the son of the Rev. Robert N. D. Yoak and Louise S. Yoak. He grew up mostly in Iowa, attending high...
William "Bill" Maurer
May 21, 2025
William Ernest Maurer, lovingly known as Bill, was called to heaven in the early hours of May 21, 2025.
Born on October 27, 1943, to Galen and Dorothy Maurer, Bill was one of eight children—a blessing that made for many lively family celebrations and close-knit gatherings. He grew up in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin,...
Sharon Lee Rosenbush
May 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Lee Rosenbush neé Meintsma. Sharon passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 83, of natural causes in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 21, 1941.
Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley Meintsma and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Block
May 17, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Rudebeck) Block, 82, of Chisago City, MN, passed away May 17, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN.
Elizabeth (Betty) Rudebeck was born April 11, 1943 to Donald and Myrtle Rudebeck.
Betty graduated in 1962 from White Bear Lake High School. Later that year, on September...
John Howard Johnson
May 13, 2025
John H. Johnson, 63, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away after a battle with lung cancer, on May 13, 2025 in Stillwater, Minnesota.
John was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to James and Amy Johnson on January 7, 1962. He grew up in several cities throughout the country and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1980....
Dylan Thomas Schwerdtfeger
May 5, 2025
Dylan Thomas Schwerdtfeger, born on March 9, 2002 to Daniel and Karen Schwerdtfeger, passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 23. A 2020 graduate of the Clear Lake School District, Dylan showed early promise as a leader, taking on a leadership role in the Naval Sea Cadet program in Osceola during his high school years....
Carol Jean Bjornstad
May 3, 2025
Carol Cran Bjornstad, age 64, of Osceola, WI passed away on May 3, 2025 at home with her husband by her side. She fought a 10 month battle with cancer.
She was born on February 23, 1961 in Amery, WI to Ralph and Myrtle Cran. Carol grew up on the family farm in...
Arlene Margaret Felger
May 2, 2025
Arlene M. (Rose) Felger, 88, of Amery, WI passed away on May 2, 2025 at Willow Ridge Healthcare.
Arlene was born in Two Harbors, MN to Harry and Margaret Rose on June 8, 1936. She attended school in St. Paul, MN where she met Ted Felger at Faith Lutheran Church. Arlene and Ted...
John Thomas Roberts
Apr 29, 2025
John T. Roberts, age 75, of Clear Lake, WI passed away on April 29, 2025 in Vietnam. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will take place at the Amery Cemetery after the service.
