Dorothy Mae Madson
Apr 18, 2026
Dorothy Mae Madson, 89, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1936 in Wild Rose to William and Lillian (Handschke) Nowak. Dorothy married John L. Madson on April 2, 1960 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Waupaca. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2003. Dorothy loved spending time with her family. She...
Mary Patricia Bilski
Apr 16, 2026
Mary Patricia Bilski, 72, of Scandinavia, passed away on Thursday April 16, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1954 in Kenosha to the late Arthur and Rose (Wall) Moeller. Mary married Paul Bilski on Dec 20, 1996 in Kenosha. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2015. Mary's greatest joy was spending time and playing...
Allegra A. Gullixon
Apr 9, 2026
Heaven welcomed a new angel on April 9th, 2026. Allegra Ann Gullixon, "Leggie", was welcomed into the kingdom by a grand assortment of friends and relatives that includes: her sister Connie (Larry) Jensen; her parents, Al and Jeane Beyersdorf; a baby sister, Sherry; aunts, uncles, and friends. Leggie has been assigned the special duties of watching over her loved ones...
Roger Kenneth Nassen
Mar 29, 2026
Roger K. Nassen age 90, lifelong resident of Iola, passed away surrounded by family March 29, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital Wausau.
He was born August 5, 1935, to the late Christian and Margaret (Nee Wendorf) Nassen. Roger was always known as a diligent worker, spending many years working on his family's farm and as a dedicated employee to the Waupaca...
Clarence L. Carlson
Mar 25, 2026
Clarence L. Carlson, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at the age of 92 years. He was born on December 11, 1933 in the town of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin to the late Clayton and Helen (Engum) Carlson. Clarence was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps.
He is survived by his children: Craig and Cari (Russ)...
Virginia Ruth Torgerson
Mar 16, 2026
Virginia Ruth Torgerson, 95, of Iola, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1930, in Brookfield, Wisconsin to the late Anton and Caroline (Dersch) Frank. Virginia married Forrest Torgerson on November 11, 1954, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2017.Virginia had a very deep...
Martha L. Cook
Mar 13, 2026
Martha L. Cook, Age 90, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on Sept 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Russell and Electa (Jole) Nygaard.
Martha is survived by her daughters: Dawn (Cort) Martin of Soquel, CA, Lori Gerard of Prineville, OR, and Gail Terry of Oshkosh, WI; grandchildren: Cortney Dueul, Roxanne Handzlik, Heather Terry, and Chloe Terry,...
Raymond Joseph Peotter
Mar 11, 2026
Raymond Joseph Peotter, 94, of Iola, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1931 in Seymour, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Margaret (Marnocha) Peotter. Raymond married Dorothy (Langdok) Peotter in 1952 in Michigan. Raymond served in the United States Marines from 1952-1954.
Ray and Dorothy had 73 years together with many adventures....
Rose Marie Gilbert
Mar 2, 2026
Rose Marie Gilbert (née Kucksdorf Morey)
age 94, passed away on March 2, 2026 peacefully while she slept in the thoughts of her family and loved ones.
She was born on January 12, 1932, near Wittenberg, to Floyd and Lillian Morey. When she was 12 years old they moved to Iola, and she attended school there and graduated in 1949 as her...
Barbara A. Sheets
Feb 11, 2026
Barbara A. Sheets of Iola, WI formerly of Batavia, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and Friend. Barb was born in Elgin, IL to Gert and Wally Hein on March 9, 1938. Barb married her life-long partner Robert Sheets on August 12, 1961, and raised 3 daughters in...
Darrell R. Hines
Feb 10, 2026
Darrell R. Hines, 64, of St. Germain, WI (formerly of Iola), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a life lived at full throttle. Though he fought a courageous battle with Parkinson's and dementia, Darrell's quick wit and adventurous heart remained his hallmarks until the end.
Born on...
Patricia L. Fischer
Feb 8, 2026
Patricia L. Fischer, 87, of Iola passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on November 16, 1938 in South Milwaukee. Patricia married George Fischer on October 26, 1957 in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2025
Pat was a devoted wife and mother. She came from a very close...
Janet V. Mehus
Feb 3, 2026
Janet Virginia Mehus (Olson) of Iola, WI, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on February 3, 2026, at The Willows in Iola, WI.
Janet was born on February 19, 1933, on a farm near Iola, WI, to parents Hanford and Alice (Johnson) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola and graduated...
Larry John Sederstrom
Jan 29, 2026
Larry John Sederstrom, 77, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1948, to the late Leonard and Betty (Rasmussen) Sederstrom. Larry married Sandra (Guyette) Sederstrom on August 17, 1972, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Larry was an avid fisherman, whether summer or winter. In years past, he enjoyed refurbishing sleighs and buggies,...
Dorothy Remington
Jan 22, 2026
Dorothy (Dot) Remington, beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully January 22nd, 2026 at the age of 97, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
She was born October 29th, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ida (Chmielewski) and Louis Golis. It was a chance meeting at a rollerskating rink during WWII that she met her husband, Donald (Don)...
Alan Young
Jan 4, 2026
Husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Alan Young passed peacefully in his New Hope home on January 4th, 2026.
Born October 18, 1935, in Alta Vista, California to Virginia Weidner Young and Keith Boyd Young, he spent his early years in southern California, Arkansas, and Missouri, where he developed an appreciation for rural living and the natural world. During high school in...
Janet Avis Hewitt (UPDATE)
Jan 3, 2026
UPDATE:Janet Avis Hewitt, age 81, passed away very unexpectedly on January 3, 2026, at her home in Iola, Wisconsin. She was born on December 16, 1944, in Racine, Wisconsin, to the late Arthur J. and Dorothy M. (Curtis) Hewitt and graduated from Waupaca High School in 1963.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Fountain DVM, on...
Morris "Leroy" Gilbertson
Dec 26, 2025
Morris Leroy Gilbertson, 98, of King, Wisconsin, formerly of Northland, Town of Harrison Waupaca County, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. He had been a resident of the Wisconsin Veterans Home for the last 13 months. Leroy was born on July 24, 1927 in Northland to the late Karl and Clara (Erickson) Gilbertson.Leroy served in the United States Army...
Doris Hansen
Dec 23, 2025
With heavy hearts we share that Doris Hansen (nee. Hanson) passed away peacefully December 23, 2025. We were fortunate to celebrate her 95th birthday with her in September. That day, like every day, she filled the room with her infectious smile and sparkle in her eyes. She maintained her quick wit and sassy personality even into her final days. As...
Dennis Erickson
Dec 19, 2025
Dennis W. Erickson, 86, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on December 19, 2025. He was born June 22, 1939, in the Town of Harrison, to Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson.
Dennis grew up in the Iola and Scandinavia area. He was the second oldest of four children, his sisters, Diane and Jane, and brother, Terry. He graduated in 1957 from Scandinavia High School,...
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