Richard Breitzke
Sep 4, 2025
Richard Allen Breitzke, 77, of Iola, formerly of Madison, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home. Rick was born on May 14, 1947 to Ed and Dorothy (Meier) Breitzke in Madison. He attended Schenek Middle School and graduated from Madison East in 1965.
He married Sharon (Holte) in 1967. She preceded him in death in 2012.
Rick was employed...
Gary "Groucho" Marx
Sep 2, 2025
Gary (Groucho) James Marx, 70, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1955, in Kewaskum to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Theusch) Marx. On November 14, 1981, Gary married the love of his life, Jane (Van Abel) Marx, in Hollandtown. They shared 43 years of marriage.
Gary and Jane first met...
James "Jim" John Martin Fiane Jr.
Aug 25, 2025
James "Jim" John Martin Fiane Jr., 84, of Appleton, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on August 25, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1940, in Iola to James and Evangeline (Toebass) Fiane Sr.
Jim graduated from Iola High School in 1958 and then went on to serve in the US Army. He worked on the family farm and loved...
John Czernicki
Aug 22, 2025
John Czernicki, 73, of Plover, Wisconsin, passed away on August 22, 2025. His journey with cancer came to an end, but his spirit of resilience and strength will be fondly remembered.He was a neighbor in the truest sense of the word, offering quiet gifts of kindness and steadfast support, often giving without recognition, but always with love.John spent years leaving...
Ann Trzebiatowski
Aug 14, 2025
Ann C. Trzebiatowski
February 17, 1929 - August 14, 2025
Ann Cecilia (Gilmeister) Trzebiatowski, 96, formerly of Rosholt, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She resided in Stevens Point the last few years at Dimensions Living Assistance. Ann was born on February 17, 1929 in the Town of Alban to John and Alexandra (Kieruczenko) Gilmeister. Ann married Frank...
Debra Cassel
Aug 13, 2025
Debra Joy Cassel, 68, of Ogdensburg, found peace on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
She is survived by her Daughter: Shawna Geller, of Ogdensburg,
A Private Graveside Service for Debra will be held at the Iola Riverside Community Cemetery with Rev. Dale Wilson officiating.
"She Loved As She Lived".
Gladys Brostrom
Aug 10, 2025
Gladys Rose Brostrom, a devoted mother, talented artist, and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born on June 11, 1928, in Madison, WI to Alex E. Nelson and Gladys (LaClair) Nelson, she grew up in What Cheer, Iowa, where she graduated from high school. She went on to attend Central College...
Frederic "Fritz" Schlicher
Aug 6, 2025
Frederic "Fritz" L. Schlicher, 94, of Iola, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1930, in Lake Geneva to Rudolph and Marian (Baldwin) Schlicher. Fred married Norma Schroeder on June 26, 1954, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on March 3, 1999. He later married Nancy (Latham) Schlicher...
Herbert Myers
Jul 24, 2025
Herbert Evan Myers, 70, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1955 in Tigerton to Robert and Anne (Jones) Myers and was baptized and confirmed at the Iola United Methodist Church. Herb married Ronda (Renly) Myers on October 8, 1999 in Waupaca.
Herb graduated from Marion High School and was very active in...
Robert Thompson
Jul 23, 2025
Thompson, Robert, age 81 of Iola, WI, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 after suffering from Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 20, 1943, son of the late Carl and Jane (MacEvoy) Thompson.
Bob graduated from Lakeland College in Sheboygan and received his master’s degree in computer education from Concordia College in Mequon. He married...
Jeanette Erickson
Jul 16, 2025
Jeanette Jean Erickson, 81, of Plover, formerly of the Town of New Hope, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point. She was born on June 14, 1944 in Amherst Jct., to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Keenlance) Meronek. Jeanette married Arnold Erickson. He preceded her in death.
Jeanette enjoyed going to the casino along with fishing, camping, and spending time...
Bonnie Beyer
Jul 2, 2025
Bonnie Jean Beyer, age 81, of Waupaca, formerly of Helvetia Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
She was born on February 16, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan, and spent her formative years in Trenary, Michigan. Bonnie married the love of her life, Jon Beyer, on February 24, 1962, in Trenary. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the outskirts...
Marilyn Riddell
Jun 26, 2025
Marilyn Doris Riddell, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Willows in Iola, where she had been a resident for the past 11 years.
Marilyn was born on May 23, 1936, in Rosholt, Wisconsin, to the late Dennis and Mabel (Budsberg) Halverson. After graduating from high school in 1954, she moved to Milwaukee, where she...
Elissa A. Krzywda
Jun 21, 2025
Elissa Ann Krzywda, 74, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She resided at the Manawa Community Living Center the last 4 years. She was born on October 9, 1950 in Chicago to the late Stanley and Ann (Soltis) Krzywda.
Elissa was raised in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Holy Name High School. After graduation she was employed at Aetna...
Betty G. Jones
Jun 6, 2025
Betty Gene Jones, 79 of Iola, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born January 27, 1946, to Marvin (Sonny) and Lorraine Whitney. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1964. On November 7, 1964, she married Jack Jones. Together they had five children: Tami (Scott) Fahser, Teresa (Doug) Nelson, Carla (Brian) Jager, Cheryl (Dominic) Charles, and Jack Jones (Hannah Heldt).
Grandchildren and...
Ruby C. Ehrenberg
Jun 6, 2025
Ruby Christine Ehrenberg, 80, of Scandinavia, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1945 in Iola, to Albert and Mauritta (Mork) Mortensen. Ruby married Norman Ehrenberg on October 20, 1962 Hitterdahl Lutheran Church in Iola.
She met Norman while working at Sinclair Restaurant in Waupaca as kitchen help. Later she was walking down the sidewalk,...
Jillane D. Fincher
May 11, 2025
Jillane Diane Fincher, age 75, Town of Peru, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1949, in Webster, New York, to the late Lewis "Lew" and Mabel "May" (Short) Fincher.
While living in upstate New York she was an avid downhill skier. A fond memory of Jillane's was sneaking out of the house at the...
Lyle G. Mork
May 7, 2025
Lyle G. Mork's courageous battle with cancer came to a close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. Born on April 4, 1939, outside of Iola, WI, Lyle was the ninth child of Oliver and Mabel Mork. He graduated from Iola High School in 1957 and went on to serve in the US Navy,...
Justin V. Cady
Apr 30, 2025
Justin Vernon Cady, age 36, of Iola, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born on August 26, 1988, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Vernon Cady and Jodey (Koss) Cady.
Justin grew up in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, where he made countless memories with his brother and sister, cousins, and lifelong friends. His childhood was filled with outdoor adventures, laughter,...
Lorretta Stull
Apr 27, 2025
Lorretta Jean Stull 84, of Iola (formerly of the Town of New Hope) Portage County, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She resided at The Willows, in Iola. She was born on April 17th 1941, in the Town of New Hope, to the late William and Olive (Nelson) Clark. Lorretta attended grade school and high...
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