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Mary Ella Fern, age 90 of New Richmond, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1935 to David and Georgia Lamson in River Falls, WI. She attended grade school and high school in Roberts, WI. Mary was united in marriage to Kenneth Fern on April 4, 1954. They made their home on the Fern family farm where she and Kenny remained for most of their lives. They were blessed with five children: sons, Greg, Gary and Mike; and daughters, Julie and Joan. Mary was a life-long member of the Roberts United Church of Christ. Her family was always important to her and her greatest enjoyment was spending time with them. She is preceded in death by her parents, David Georgia Lamson; her beloved son, Mike; beloved grandson, Kyle Forsythe; special nephew, Dennis Peterson; brothers, David Lamson, Howard (Bev) Lamson, and Harold (Ginny) Lamson, and brother-in-law, Ted Koch. Mary is survived by her husband, Kenneth Fern; children, Greg (Donna) Fern, Gary (Brenda) Fern, Julie Bolder, Joan (Jeff) Forsythe; daughter-in-law, Jody Fern; grandchildren, Joshua (Angela) Fern, Jennifer Madsen, Kenneth Fern, Jason (Laura) Fern, Nathan Fern, Jeff (Kim) Fern, Jared (Shawna) Fern, Matt (Lisa) Hawkins, Tyler (Chelsea) Hawkins, Katelyn (Dan) Van Dyck, Kelley (Mike) Gleason; great-grandchildren, Emily Madsen, Nichola Madsen, Evan Madsen, Jack Fern, Audrey Fern, Hank Fern, Ben Fern, Weston Fern, Aubrey Fern, Emmett Fern, Arlo Fern, Aaron Hawkins, Arianna Hawkins, Makenna Hawkins, Gabriella Hawkins, Lyla Hawkins, Julia Hawkins, Nora Hawkins, Calvin Van Dyck, Quinten Van Dyck, Landon Gleason, Carson Gleason, Gavin Gleason; brother, Lynn (Kathy) Lamson; sisters, Joan Koch and Kay (Dave) Nelson; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 4 pm on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI. Visitation will also be on Friday from 2-4 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Warren Cemetery in Roberts, WI at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Ken and family- I’m so sorry and so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. I will miss seeing her come into the salon. We always had great conversation and lots of laughs!! I had prayed that she would battle this cancer. She was a great lady and did not look or act her age. She was so proud of her family. My deepest sympathy to you all!!
IS WAS THE BEST AUNT
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