Obituaries

Harold "Pete" Finch

Harold "Pete" Finch

Mar 28, 2021

Harold "Pete" Mark Finch, age 70, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 after a long fight with cancer. He was born on October 2, 1950 in Iola, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Jeanine (Akey) Finch. On February 26, 1970 he married Roberta "Lynn" Bloom in Milwaukee. They celebrated 51 years of marriage. After starting their life...

Rita M (Domask) Durrant

Rita M (Domask) Durrant

Mar 11, 2021

Video of Memorial Service for Rita

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Rita Marie (Bretl) (Domask) Durrant was born on December 13th, 1929 in Milladore, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of six children. She attended a one room schoolhouse until 8th grade and went on to graduate from Auburndale High. She worked at Hardware Mutual Insurance Company (now Sentry...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Moe

Patricia "Pat" Ann Moe

Mar 8, 2021

Video of Funeral Service Patricia Ann Moe, age 64, of Iola, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 22, 1957, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Joseph and Charlotte (Keenlance) Meronek. Pat is survived by her Son, Jeremy (Miranda) Moe; Daughter, Tammy (Joshua) Hadlock; significant other, Daniel Roberts of Iola,...

Dawn Audrey Wasrud

Dawn Audrey Wasrud

Feb 13, 2021

Video of Dawn Wasrud Funeral Service

Dawn Audrey Wasrud, a loved child of God, transitioned to her next life with her Savior on Saturday morning, February 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dawn was born February 02, 1935, to Arthur and Ermine Woltmann of Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Marshfield High School. Dawn served as...

Mary Ann Rice

Mary Ann Rice

Feb 11, 2021

Video of funeral service for Mary Ann Rice

Mary Ann Rice of Iola, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 11, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 77.

She was born Mary Ann Bergen on July 5, 1943 to Lionel and Elsie Bergen of...

Stephen J. Lehrer

Stephen J. Lehrer

Feb 9, 2021

**UPDATE** A Memorial Graveside Service for Steve will be held at the North New Hope Lutheran Cemetery in the Township of New Hope, Portage County, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM. The Reverend Michael Peuse will officate. Stephen (Steve) Lehrer died 2/09/21 in the hospital of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, due to complications of pancreatic cancer, aged 74. He...

Marian Ardyce Carlson

Marian Ardyce Carlson

Jan 29, 2021

Video of Marian’s funeral service Marian Ardyce Carlson, age 84, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  She was born on February 11, 1936 in Town of Harrison, Waupaca County Wisconsin to the late Julian and Margaret (Hoffman) Merde. Marian is survived by her son: Eric, Brother: Julian (Carole) Merde, Brother in law: Clarence (Carol) Carlson and sister...

Edward Joseph Moos

Edward Joseph Moos

Jan 27, 2021

Edward Joseph Moos, age 57, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1963 in Burlington, Wisconsin to Charles and Jeanette (Ochs) Moos. Edward attended Kansasville Grade School and Union Grove High School. He worked for J.W. Peters in Burlington for 26 years until the plant closed then moved to Iola and worked...

Carol L. Lashua

Carol L. Lashua

Jan 15, 2021

Funeral Service Video Graveside Video Carol Louise (Erickson) Lashua of Iola, age 90, passed away, January 15, 2021. Carol was born on December 30th, 1930 to Arthur and Agnes (Olson) Erickson in the township of Harrison. She attended Harrison Center Elementary, then Rosholt High School. Carol worked at the Crystal Café and then for Dr. Wilkes and Dr. Wiley in...

James Andrew Glodowski

James Andrew Glodowski

Jan 14, 2021

James Andrew Glodowski, age 67, of Rosholt, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He was born on May 12, 1953 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Jerome and Rosemary (Phillips) Glodowski.

Jim Graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in Stevens Point and entered the Army.   Jim worked in construction and later years as a laborer...

Howard Harold Bestul

Howard Harold Bestul

Jan 10, 2021

**UPDATE**

A Celebration of Life for Howard will be held this Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Iola Conservation Club in Iola.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Funeral Service Video

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Ida F. Olson

Ida F. Olson

Jan 10, 2021

Ida F. Olson, age 96, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on May 21, 1924 in Iola to the late Charles and Clara (Wendt) Hoppe. She married Marlyn Olson in Milwaukee.

Ida loved crocheting baby outfits, sweaters and blankets and donated them to Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola. Her sweater...

Mitchell Lee Taylor

Mitchell Lee Taylor

Jan 4, 2021

Mitchell Lee Taylor, age 64, of Iola, passed away peacefully Monday, January 4, 2021 with his family around him after a 20-year struggle with the genetic neurological disease, CADASIL.

Mitchell was born on September 4, 1956 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Marshall and Mae (Halvorsen) Taylor. His family later moved to West Allis where he graduated...

Sigfred "Sig" Malvik

Sigfred "Sig" Malvik

Dec 30, 2020

Sigfred (Sig) Malvik, 88 passed away peacefully on December 30, at his winter home in Arizona City, AZ. His wife Elaine and family members were at his side. Sig was born on January 14, 1932 in Trondheim, Norway to parents Sverre and Svandhild (Holum) Malvik. In 1948 the family immigrated to St Paul, MN. Sig graduated from St. Paul Central...

Lois A. Haroldson

Lois A. Haroldson

Dec 24, 2020

Lois A. Haroldson October 22, 1932-December 24, 2020 Lois A. Haroldson, age 88, of Rosholt, WI passed away December 24, 2020 at home with family. She was born in Big Falls, WI on October 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Lillian (Hedtke) Arndt and Louis C. Arndt. She attended Big Falls Grade School and Marion High School, graduating Valedictorian...

Eugene "Gene" Mancel

Eugene "Gene" Mancel

Dec 22, 2020

**UPDATE** A Celebration of Life will take place for Eugene "Geno" along for his good friend, Harry "the CAT" Wardesky" at the Rosholt Fair Park, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 12 Noon - 4:00 PM. Eugene (Geno) Frank Mancel, age 92, of Rosholt, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1928 in a...

Joann M Anderson

Joann M Anderson

Dec 20, 2020

JoAnn Marie Anderson, age 87, of Oak Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1933 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Arthur and Johanna (Kersten) Heisel. On December 26, 1953 she married Harlan Anderson in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 2001 JoAnn is survived by her HarlanSons, Durondee Anderson, Lonnie Andderson; Brook Anderson,...

Kenneth "Dick" Richard Dare

Kenneth "Dick" Richard Dare

Dec 3, 2020

Kenneth (Dick) Richard Dare, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at The Willows in Iola, WI. He was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Jensen) Dare born August 29, 1927 in Waukesha, WI one of two children. Dick married Patricia E. Eldredge on September 3, 1955 in Wales, WI. Pat passed in November 2018. Dick also...

Ralph W. Colrud

Ralph W. Colrud

Nov 27, 2020

Ralph W. Colrud, 93, Sun City West, AZ., passed away Nov. 27, 2020. He was born in Rosholt, WI., March 17, 1927 to Mynert and Othilda (Tillie) Colrud. He graduated from Rosholt High School and Luther College, Decorah, IA with a degree in business administration. His college years were interrupted by WWII where he served in the Navy as a...

Dianna Lou Macom

Dianna Lou Macom

Nov 23, 2020

Dianna Lou Macom, age 78, of the Town of St. Lawrence, Waupaca County passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born on July 6, 1942 to Edwin and Helena (Dain) Pagel in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. She married Billy Lee Macom in 1984. He preceded her in death on Dec 14, 2019. Dianna is survived by her Son: John Schoenrock,...