12A AMERY FREE PRESS DEATH NOTICES Leonard “Bud” Harris, 96, Amery, died Monday, March 13 at Golden Age Manor in Amery. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery. Burial will be in the Amery Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. A Celebration of Life for Archille “Archie” Cassavant Jr., will be held on Thursday, March 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation services in Amery. A private family interment will take place at the Wagon Landing Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.
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Hoyt Pederson Hoyt Pederson age 86 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 11, 2017. Hoyt Orville Pederson was born on June 3, 1930 in New Richmond, WI, the son of Peder and Elma Pederson. He grew up in New Richmond, WI and graduated in 1949. Hoyt was married in 1951 to Jacqueline Feuerpfeil. Together they made their home in New Richmond and raised 4 children, Bruce, Lee Ann, Kay and Karen. Hoyt worked for Citgo and Gulf oil distributor then moved on to work for the Washington County Government Center where he retired. After Jacqueline’s passing, Hoyt married Karen Christensen on July 7, 1990. Together they resided in Clear Lake, WI and spent winters in Florida. He was an accomplished golfer, winning many tournaments and club championships. Hoyt shared his love for the game with his entire family. He loved to visit with his many friends, watch Wisconsin sports especially Packers and his favorite game shows, play cards, go to the casino, attend Friday night fish frys, and travel. Hoyt was also an active member of Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. He lived life with a sense of adventure, humor and a positive attitude; he will be missed by family and friends.. He is preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Pederson; parents Peder and Elma Pederson; and his brothers, Parnell, Amos, and Earl Pederson. Survived by his wife, Karen Pederson of Clear Lake; son and daughters, Bruce Pederson of New Richmond, LeeAnn (Jerry) Bostrom of New Richmond, Kay (Dan) Speich of Bayport, MN, and Karen (Richard) Elmer of New Richmond; step children, Rhonda Schwartz of Oakdale, MN, Ramona Jones of Oakdale, MN, Dennis (Jolene) Christensen of Stillwater, MN and Rodney Christensen of Clear Lake; Grandchildren, Jessica Black (Jeremy Greer), Sarah (Chris) Melby, Derek Elmer, Justin Elmer, Ashley (Lee) Minnick, and Brittany (Brad) Howe , Krista Knowles, Kayla Huston, Nichole (Reno Randle) Christensen, Asha Christensen, Amelia (Ryan Pracy) Schwartz, and Henry (Lauren Zimitch) Schwartz; 13 Great Grandchildren; brotherin-law, David (Julie) Bauerfield of Reeve; many relatives, family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Moe Lutheran Church Clear Lake, WI on Thursday, March 16, 2017 Funeral at 1 p.m. with a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family encourages Hoyt’s friends and family to wear your favorite sports attire in honor of his love of sports. Interment on a later date at the New Richmond Cemetery in New Richmond, WI. Funeral arrangements handled by Scheuermann Funeral Home. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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Herbert F. Sorensen
Edward V. Lukes
Herbert F. Sorensen was born on October 18, 1920 to Miles C. Sorensen and Bergliot (Voss) Sorensen, the third of three children, near Osceola, WI. He liked to say he was “born in a barn, but not in a manger”. Herb spent his younger years on farms in the Osceola, Grantsburg and East Lincoln areas. In his midteens he worked on farms and eventually ended up in Milwaukee with his mother, where he worked as a chauffeur, and then at Cutler and Hammer where he met Katherine Dowhy at a Union meeting. They were married on January 24, 1942. He enlisted in the military and left for basic training in early January 1943. Shortly after he left for duty, his first son, Bruce, was born. He served in the 1128th Military Police in the South Pacific during WWII. He was very proud to be one of 300 handpicked men. His military service was important to him and affected his whole life. When he returned from the war he apprenticed to learn the brick laying trade in Milwaukee. In 1950 he and his growing family moved to rural Amery where he spent the rest of his life. He worked for George W. Olson Construction Company based in Stillwater, MN as their lead foreman. He could take you to the all the towns within a 75 mile radius and show you the churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and factories that they built, including the Amery Hospital, Golden Age Manor and part of the old Amery High School. He was very proud of his work. He and Katherine had seven children together. Herb loved his family and truly enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He liked to tell stories and embellishment made the stories “more interesting”. He enjoyed fishing, coached 4-H softball, enjoyed animals and loved music. Working hard and being physically strong were things he valued. After Katherine passed in 2009, television was a source of entertainment. He really enjoyed all the music talent shows and told many people they ought to try out for The Voice or America’s Got Talent, and if Dr. Phil or Oprah said something—it must be the truth! On March 7, 2017 Herb passed quietly at his home with his family by his side. He is survived by his children: Bruce, Miles, Kathleen, Dale, Janet, Cinthia and Jerome; grandchildren: Dawn, Scott, Kim, Larry, Chris, Zach, Aaron, Stacey, Kelly, Jael, Jessica, Roman, Cameron, Jacob, and Nick; great grandchildren: Bryan, Harley, Jade, Kristen, Jamie, Zachary, Riley, Maddox, Carter and one on the way; and is also survived by nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; sister, Edna Vaughn; wife, Katherine; sonin-law, Dan Lunderville; daughter-in-law, Martha Sorensen and grandson-in-law, Mike Braun. The world will not be the same without him. Funeral services were on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 4:00 pm at East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family interment will take place at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
Edward Victor Lukes, age 80 of New Richmond WI, died on Wednesday evening, March 8, 2017 at the Park View Home in Woodville. Ed was born in Tomahawk WI on July 10, 1936 to parents Victor J. and Helen E. (Miller) Lukes. Ed served his country in the United States Army. Ed would be united in marriage to Ann M Otto. Though the marriage would later dissolve, their union would be blessed with two children. Ed worked many jobs for many years, but loved his time spent working around the farm. Outside of farming, Ed worked at places such as Friday Canning, the Bass Lake Cheese Factory, Basel’s Dairy Farm, Ulrich’s Dairy Farm, Hopkins Cement Works, and in later years, the St. Croix Casino. Ed was a man of faith, who loved and adored time spent with family. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, and trying his luck at the casino. Ed will be missed by family and friends alike. Ed is survived by his daughter, Sally (Tom) Hopkins; his son, Vincent (Natalie) Lukes; his grandchildren, Michael, Miranda, Joshua, Ashley, Cayla (Al), Jordan, Connor, and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Addyson and Kaileea; and siblings, Marlene, Alice, and Donald. Ed was preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon L. Lukes; his parents; siblings Marian, Helen, Victor, Robert, and Clyde; former wife, Ann Otto; and significant other, Mary Frye. A Memorial Gathering honoring Edward Victor Lukes will be held from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at the First United Presbyterian Church, 1650 8th Avenue in Baldwin WI. Memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family. Cremation services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory of Baldwin WI. 715-684-3434
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Lillian Foth Dillon Lillian Foth Dillon, age 97 of Clayton, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home in Clayton. She was born on January 7, 1920 in Cushing, MN to Carl and Hannah Johnson. Lillian enjoyed dancing, going to the casino, selling Avon products and was a 500 card club member and active member of the Clear Lake VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Lillian was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Foth and Tom Dillon; sisters, Gladys, Ethel and Violet; a brother, Chester; sister-in-law Mary and brothers-in-law, Rudolph, Jeff and Clarence. She is survived by her children, Michael (Carol) Foth, Janet Sayles, Mardelle (Gary) Peper, and William Foth; seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, her nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. A visitation will be held the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A burial will be held at a later date in the spring at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.