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Jane Sampe
Jul 26, 2025
Leona Jane Sampe, 87, passed away at Amery Willow Ridge Healthcare on July 26, 2025.
She was born to David and Grace (Reeves) McKinley in 1937, near Traer, IA. Surrounded by Irish family, Jane's early years were spent helping siblings and her many cousins, to read and write. She was THE born teacher as soon as she...
Trudy Hanson
Jul 25, 2025
Trudy Jean Hanson, age 71, of Clayton, WI, passed away on July 25, 2025 at Cumberland Memorial Hospital.
She was born on April 21, 1954 to Bill and Carol (Preble) Hanson. Trudy went to trade school to become a welder, and she put her skills to use making neon signs.
Trudy was preceded in death...
Corinne "Coco" Violet Ritt
Jul 25, 2025
"Sunshine, sand and a glass of wine in my hand. I'm in heaven!" ...CoCo
It is with great sadness that our family announces that Corinne Ritt, age 74 of Almena, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025 with her children by her side.
Corinne was an amazing...
Edwin Albert Wichelmann Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
Edwin Wichelmann Jr., 68, one of a kind man, that was kind, caring and willing to help anyone, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2025 after an awful battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by loved ones when he passed. He was the 2nd child of 6 born to Edwin Sr. and...
William George Wirth
Jul 20, 2025
William George Wirth, age 46, of Clear Lake, WI passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving friends and family, on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Will was born on October 14, 1978 in Sedalia, CO to David Wirth and Janice (Lynch) Wirth. He resided in Colorado with family until moving to Wisconsin in 2007...
Alan Dale Johnson
Jul 20, 2025
Alan Dale Johnson was born on June 28, 1935 in Apple River Township on the family farm. He was the seventh of eight children born to Martin and Emma Johnson. He started working on the family farm at a very young age, where he also attended Apple River Park school. He was needed on the family farm...
Martha Niesen Narnia
Jul 14, 2025
Martha, also known as Dots, Marti, and even Ravenna, at age 84, passed away peacefully in Amery Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, spiritual depth, and fierce maternal love.
Born in 1940 in Minnesota, she was the third of seven children. She attended finishing and secretarial school and was exceptionally proud of...
Sally Jane Sparages
Jul 8, 2025
Sally was born to Jack and Mary (Wilson) Carter on July 29, 1941 in St. Paul, MN. She spent her first year living in a cabin at the St. Croix Falls State Park. Her Dad worked for the National Park Service and was in charge of the building of the park. In 1942, the family moved to...
Joe Carnine
Jul 6, 2025
Allen "Joe" Carnine, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born April 19, 1942, in Sac City, Iowa, Joe moved to Osceola, Wisconsin at the age of 15 with his parents. He graduated from Osceola High School and later attended the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, where he earned...
Jaxon James-Ryat Ross
Jul 2, 2025
Jaxon James-Ryat Ross passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 2, 2025.
Jaxon is survived by his parents, Marissa Hernandez and Jonathan Ross; grandparents, Daniel (Agi) Swanson, Jessica Hernandez, and Billy (April Hackenmueller) Ross; godparents, Brian Ausen, Kaitlynn Binsfeld, and Jasmine Hase; and many aunts, uncles and other family.
Edwin "Ed" Flanum, Sr.
Jun 29, 2025
Edwin Clifford Flanum, Sr. was born on June 11, 1944 on the family farm in Deer Park, Wisconsin to Clifford and Hannah Flanum. He was the only son and middle of five children. After attending Amery High School for two years, he enlisted in the Army where he served from 1962-1965 in Germany, being honorably discharged to...
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,...
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