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Arvid Carl Myhrwold
Mar 31, 2014
"Relationships are not just important, they are Everything."
These were the guiding words of Reverend Arvid C. Myhrwold, 92, who passed away at St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, MN, on Monday, March 31, 2014.  He lived this mission throughout his life: as an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, as...
Lorraine Marie Oberli
Mar 29, 2014
Lorraine Marie (Heiser) Oberli was born on November 16, 1922 in Plain, Wisconsin to George and Catherine Heiser, and was one of five children. Her early years were spent at Plain where she attended grade and high school at St. Lukes. After graduation from high school, she worked as a nurse's aide at St. Mary's Hospital and later worked...
Helen Delores Magnuson
Mar 20, 2014
Helen Delores (Hanna) Magnuson, 97, died peacefully at Willow Ridge Nursing Home, Amery, WI on March 20, 2014. Helen was born in North Dakota and as a child their family moved to Clear Lake, WI. Helen graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1934. She attended the Cable Business School in St. Paul, Minnesota and her first job...
Ralph Keith Smith
Mar 18, 2014
Ralph Keith Smith, age 61, of Amery, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 after battling cancer.  He was born on June 1, 1952 in Webster, WI to Donald and Goldie Mae (LaGrew) Smith.  Ralph was a people person. He enjoyed time with family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand...
Muriel Elaine Pfeifer
Mar 18, 2014
Muriel Elaine Morgan Pfeifer, age 80, of Amery, WI went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Marvel Morgan, her sisters Wanda, Janet, and son, Charles. Born in Minneapolis and obtained her education degree at Saint Cloud State University, and later attended River Falls gaining advanced degrees....
Priscilla Jane Petersen
Mar 14, 2014
Priscilla Jane Petersen, age 80 of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Priscilla was born on March 1, 1934 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to George and Augusta (Voshage) Strenge. She attended school in Mt. Lake, Minnesota and graduated from high school in Windom, Minnesota. After high school, Priscilla worked at...
Adeline Swenson
Mar 13, 2014
Adeline Swenson passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin. Adeline was born on May 3, 1924 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Ingvald and Bertha Gunderson. She graduated from Spooner High school and attended Lake College in Waukegan, Illinois. She married Roy Swenson in Rice Lake on June 7, 1947. They moved to Stevens...
Marita "Rita" Rae Christensen
Mar 12, 2014
Marita Rae (Hermansen) Christensen, age 68 of Amery Wisconsin passed away suddenly on March 12, 2014 at Casa Grande Medical Center in Casa Grande, AZ.
Rita will be greatly missed by her companion Tom Butcher of Amery, WI; daughters Kari (Joe) Sattre of Amery, WI and Anna (Eric) Kirsling or Chaska, MN; grandchildren Kellen Kirsling and Olivia...
Lorene Marie Millermon
Mar 11, 2014
Lorene Marie Millermon was born in Adrian, Minnesota on December 27, 1915 the daughter of Wilbert and Clara (Schildt) Edler. She was Baptized on Feb. 6, 1916 in Adrian, Minnesota. In 1920 the family moved to a farm near East Farmington, Wisconsin. On August 25, 1929 she was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington by Pastor Louis...
Ruby Edith Springer
Mar 7, 2014
Ruby Edith Springer was born the daughter of Gilbert and Ella (nee:Johnson) Torgeson on February 17, 1924 in Clayton, Wisconsin. She grew up in Clayton and graduated from the Clayton High School in 1942. She was united in marriage on April 27, 1945 to Cleland Springer in Clayton and to this union three daughters were born. Ruby worked at Fabri-tek...
Myrtle Marion Bergstedt
Mar 7, 2014
Myrtle Marion Bergstedt was born on June 15, 1917 in Georgetown Township of Polk County, Wisconsin. She spent her early years in Georgetown. She has been a lifetime member of Elim Lutheran Church in Range. On July 24, 1937 she was united in marriage to LeRoy Bergstedt and together they raised three children. They made their home in Range for...
Larry Dean Voelker
Mar 5, 2014
Larry Dean Voelker was born on January 22, 1955 in Barron, WI the son of Jack and Maxine (Rae) Voelker. He graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1973. He went on to attend DeVry Institute of Electronics in Chicago graduating in 1976 and he pursued a career in electronics and mechanical repair work. Larry was a thoughtful, dedicated man...
Glendon Frederick Gummert
Mar 5, 2014
Glendon Gummert, age 82 died March 5, 2014 at Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery, WI. Glen was born in Mizpah, MN on March 4, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie (Peterson) Gummert, brother, Alan Gummert, sister, Marlene Emerson and his beloved wife, Delores (Bryant) Gummert. He is survived by his stepsons, Steve (Lynette)...
Loren Robert Pickard
Mar 4, 2014
Loren Robert Pickard was born on April 9, 1921 in Connorsville, Wisconsin the son of William and Ruth (nee: Fagenstrom) Pickard. He attended Downing High School in Downing, Wisconsin graduating in 1940. On August 16, 1950 he was united in marriage to Arlene Miller and to this union four children were born. Loren operated a dairy farm in New Richmond...
Mary Jane Prellwitz
Mar 1, 2014
Mary Jane (Forman) Prellwitz, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home in rural Amery. She was born on March 15, 1937 in Lebanon, Ohio to Maurice and Pauline (Cooper) Forman. She was raised on a farm a mile south of Red Lion, Ohio, where she developed her love for animals. Mary Jane was a Buckeye...
James "Jim" B. Utgard
Feb 28, 2014
James Bert Utgard age 82, of Amery, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. Jim was born in New Richmond, WI on August 9, 1931 to Bert and Mildred (Hansen) Utgard. He was raised in Alden Township. He graduated from Amery High School in 1949. From 1953 to 1955 Jim served in...
Marlin "Whitey" Gene Ostenson
Feb 27, 2014
Marlin "Whitey" Gene Ostenson, age 80, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery. He was born on January 13, 1934 in Clayton, Wisconsin, to Albert and Flossie (Marlowe) Ostenson. He was raised in the Clayton area and spent his life working on farms in the Clayton, Clear Lake and Turtle...
Dee Anna Louise Collier
Feb 24, 2014
Dee Anna Louise Collier was born on August 2, 1953 in Waterloo, Iowa. She was the daughter of Richard and Delores (nee:Swender) Buck. Even though her life started in Iowa she lived in several places as her father was in the Marine Corp. She graduated from high school in Iowa, and then moved to Kansas City where she worked at...
Evelyn Adeline Bale
Feb 21, 2014
Evelyn Adeline Bale was born in Milltown, Wisconsin on May 28, 1912 the daughter of Willie and Hannah Nelson. She was baptized at the Milltown Lutheran Church on June 16, 1912 and later confirmed on August 15, 1926. After completing high school she attended two years of Medical Technology and eventually became an LPN. She was married to Howard Bale...
Gregory Morris Tulgren
Feb 16, 2014
Gregory Morris Tulgren was born in Amery, Wisconsin on August 4, 1954 the son of Evan and Annabelle(nee: Haynes) Tulgren. He grew up in rural Amery and was a member of the Amery High School class of 1972. He was united in marriage to Debbie Hodoff and together they had four sons. He worked in the construction business, mostly in...
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