Sheryl Lynn Mortensen, 74, of Shell Lake, Wisconsin, died Nov. 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1952, in Luck, Wisconsin, to Earle and Shirley (Hicken) Gingles.
Sheryl grew up riding and showing horses. She was married on Sept. 11, 1971, to Roger Mortensen. Together they were blessed with three children. Sheryl did her best to pass on the love of horses to each of them.
Sheryl was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She made every effort to help her children pursue their interests. Her family was her world; she cherished every moment with them. Her smile, laughter, and her loving eye rolls will be deeply missed.
She is survived by husband, Roger; son, Corey (Kimberly) Mortensen and their sons: Jaxon, Carson, William and Benjamin; daughter, Jennifer Mortensen and her children: Brielle, Aaliyah and Caden; sister, Linda (Rick) Hanson; brothers-in-law, Dale (Jane) Mortensen and Greg (Rebecca) Mortensen; sister-in-law, Janine (Eugene) Dent; nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Sheryl was preceded in death by son, Brady Mortensen; parents, Earle and Shirley Gingles; and parents-in-law, Lester and Ethel Mortensen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Shell Lake Full Gospel with Pastor Virgil Amundson officiating. Burial will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.
