All Obituaries

Robert  D. Briesemeister, age 78 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on April 28, 2022 surrounded by his  family at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI.   Robert Davis Briesemeister was born on August 6, 1943 in Vance Creek Township, Barron County, WI the son of Arthur & Laura (Tronrud) Briesemeister.  Bob was baptized at Moon Lake Lutheran, confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and is a member of First Lutheran in Clear Lake.  He attended...

 Sarah Elizabeth Crook-Hassan was born May 27th, 1986 in Amery Wisconsin, and passed away April 9th, 2022, at age 35, in her home in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. A graveside internment was held April 16th, 2022 at the Clear Lake Cemetery.  Sarah was raised, and spent her life in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and furthered her education where she earned a degree that allowed her to help other women in their time of struggle. Her greatest joy was...

JoAnn R. James, age 55 of Oakdale, MN, formerly of Downing, WI, passed away on April 3, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN after an, 18-year battle with multiple myeloma.    JoAnn Renee James was born on January 16, 1967, in Madison, WI , the daughter of Donald & Juanita (Alleman) James.  She grew up in Downing, WI, was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church.  She attended Glenwood City High School, was in flag squad with the high...

Gary R. Peterson, age 83, of Clear Lake, WI, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Turtle Lake, WI after his battle with cancer.   Gary Raymond Peterson was born on April 27, 1938, to Frank and Mildred (Ritzaur) Peterson. He was born the 3rd of five children to the Peterson family. Gary was raised in the Turtle Lake, WI area and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1956.  After graduating, he joined the...

Ardys  J.  Whitmer,  age 89 of rural Clear Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery. WI.    Ardys Jane Whitmer was born on April 3, 1932 in Black Brook Township, the daughter of Vance & Nora  (Johnson) Whitmer.  She attended Oakview Elementary School and graduated from Clear Lake high School in 1950.   Ardys lived and farmed in Black Brook township all of her life.  In addition...

Rodney Wallace Westlund, 59, of Clear Lake, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on March 8, 2022.  Rod was born on May 31, 1962 to Wallace and Margaret Westlund in Amery, WI.   He attended school in Clayton, WI and lived the active outdoor life of a country kid.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling and helping his dad with the sewer business. As a young adult, he worked at various jobs close to home including Hartzel’s Manufacturing and...

Carole Green, age 78,  of Clear Lake, WI,  passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.   Carole Green was born on August 27, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Fred & Margaret (Sabala) Arana. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Loretto Catholic High School in 1961.  Carole was married to Jerome Newville on February 8, 1964, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Chicago and together they had two sons, Joseph and...

Renee A. Glowe, age 58 of Clayton, WI, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI after complications from treatment for Leukemia. Renee Ann Glowe was born on January 23, 1964 in Cumberland, WI the daughter of James & Caroline (Sinclair) Glowe. She grew up on the family farm in Clayton, WI, was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran there and graduated from Clayton High School in 1982. Renee worked for a time at Miracle Ear in...

Arthur R. Moore, age 87 of Clear Lake, WI died on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a battle with prostate cancer. Arthur Russell Moore was born on Sept. 26, 1934 in Ladysmith, WI the son of Stanley & Ellen (Benson) Moore. He grew up in Bruce, WI  and graduated from Bruce High School in 1952. Arthur then went on to the University of Wisconsin in Madison and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. On Sept. 23, 1961 he...

Lynn Frank Gale was born to Elmer G. (Bob) and Lillian (Deaver) Gale on June 17, 1941 and was the youngest of 5 children on the family farm in Dunn County, WI. He attended the Forest Grove Elementary School for 8 years and then 4 years at the Clear Lake High School, graduating in 1959. Lynn also graduated from the University of MN Theory of Flight and Basic Flight School and attended several courses at Dunwoody for Basic Electronics. Lynn worked at Fabritek in Amery for 6 years. He...