Area Obituaries

Cheryl “Sherry” Ann Hansen, age 70 of Westfield (formerly of Turtle Lake, WI) passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. Sherry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on June 30, 1954 to Marvin and Bertha (Sawacke) Hansen. She graduated from Mahtomedi High School outside of the Twin Cities and married Larry…

Gregory Scott Forsell, age 67, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Greg was born on December 9, 1957, and spent his life surrounded by family, friends, and a deep love for the outdoors and the open road. Greg dedicated many years of his life working for the Village of Almena before transitioning to a…

Carol Frances Jepson, 78, of Williston, ND, and formerly of Cumberland, died Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Trinity Health Hospital in Minot, North Dakota. She was born December 26, 1946, in Cumberland, WI to Frances and Lola (Newville) Jepson, was raised near McKinley and graduated from Turtle Lake High School. She trained as an administrative…

Joy Ann Stevens, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away suddenly on June 13, 2025, at the age of 71, in Thorp. Joy was born on April 12, 1954, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley, to the late George and Pearl (Hodnett) Spaeth. She grew up near Stanley and graduated from Stanley-Boyd High…

William Ernest Maurer, lovingly known as Bill, was called to heaven in the early hours of May 21, 2025. William was 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,…

David Joseph DeLorenzo, 92, joined our Lord on April 24, 2025. He was with his beloved wife Peg when he passed and supported by the staff at Monroe Manor and St Croix Hospice. Dave was born on November 25, 1932, and grew up in Auburn, NY with his parents, Joe and Marie DeLorenzo. He married…

Ralph David Wycoff was born November 16,1953 in Amery Wisconsin. He grew up on a farm near Deronda Wisconsin. The creek that passed through the farm provided unlimited opportunities for Ralph to put his many genius ideas into play. Tarzan ropes were hung from the planks of the bridge; the slide from the swing set…

Gene George Pankonien, 77 of Warrens, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on February 27, 2025. Gene was born on September 17, 1947, in Amery, Wisconsin, to George and Muriel (Fredericks). In addition to his sister and three brothers, he had a multitude of cousins that he spent a great deal of time with while…

Robert L. “Yogi” Penberthy, Sr., age 89 of Prairie Farm, passed away on Friday, March 28 at his home. Robert was born on March 25, 1936 to Wilson and Cecilia Penberthy in Fennimore. He grew up and graduated from Prairie Farm. He spent four years in the Army and National Guard. In 1963, he met…