Ashley N. Severson was born on November 27, 1990, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Jewel Severson. They have made their home in Deer Park, Wisconsin since 1993.
Ashley was a student at Amery High School and was active in school activities. She was in Choir, Dance Team, Color Guard, Volleyball and was a Cheerleader. She was the ultimate Hockey fan and enjoyed four wheeling, snowboarding and shopping.
Ashley died in an automobile accident in rural Amery on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the age of 16 years.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Severson.
Left to mourn are her parents, John and Jewel Severson; grandparents, Ruth Severson, Edward Jorgenson, Catherine Jorgenson; great grandmother, Shirley Jorgenson; as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 5, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran church with Pastor Terri Koca officiating.
Music was provided by Patricia Fouks and Jeanine Carlson and the Amery High School Choir. Organist was Becky Sunde.
Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park.
Casketbearers were Arlyn Severson, Greg Severson, Dan Severson, Brandon Severson, Mark Jorgenson and Mitchell Thompson.
The Williamson Funeral Home in Amery assisted the family with arrangements.
(Amery Free Press - Tuesday, March 6, 2007)
[Ashley Severson in 2003] [Area news accounts of the fatal crash]