Obituaries

Jun 1, 2020

Betty J. Wasrud April 7, 1945 – June 1, 2020 Betty Jane Wasrud, 75, of Iola, died Monday June 1, 2020 at Theda Care Medical Center in Waupaca. Betty was born in Iola, Wisconsin on April 7, 1945, daughter of the late Gladys (Nassen) and Willard Johnson. Betty married Vernon Wasrud on June 5, 1965, he preceded her in death...

May 5, 2020

Frederick C. Reinhardt, age 92 peacefully entered into Jesus' presence and rejoined his bride on Tuesday May 5, 2020. Born in Oshkosh June 8, 1927, first son of the late Walter and Edith (Miller) Reinhardt. Frederick grew up working on the family farm. On March 15, 1952 he married Bernice Stenerson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, New Hope. They were...

Apr 9, 2020

Jean Marie Peterson, 78, of Iola, passed away Thursday, April 9th, at her residence.  Jean was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Lenora (Mohr) and Merle Cooper.

Jean enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, and watching birds. Her favorite flower was lily of the valley.  Jean always...

Apr 6, 2020

Deanna R. Summers, 72, of Iola, WI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on February 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Rose (Wall) and Arthur Moeller. Deanna married Charles W. Summers, he preceded her in death on March 28, 2009. Deanna worked as a nurse for 25 years at Brookside Nursing Home and...

Mar 4, 2020

Darrell D. Anderson, age 79, of Iola, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Ascension Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. Darrell was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on August 3, 1940, a son of the late Esther (Isaacson) and Andrew Anderson. Darrell married Diana Martin in Milwaukee on June 12, 1982. Darrell had worked as a salesman for Milwaukee Maytag, top...

Mar 2, 2020

Dorothy Jean Erickson Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Dorothy died peacefully with her family by her side on March 2, 2020. Dorothy was born January 30, 1926 to the late Burr and Loretta (Babe) Armon. She married her wonderful husband, the late Russell Erickson on March 24, 1945. Dorothy loved spending time with her family and friends...

Feb 23, 2020

Gloriette J. Rutz, age 87, of Rosholt, Wisconsin passed away February 23, 2020 at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Ainsworth Hall in King, Wisconsin. Gloriette was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Florence (Peterson) and Joseph Spoerl. She married Glen Rutz on December 29, 1951 at Hales Corners Lutheran Church. They shared over 68 years of...

Feb 22, 2020

John J. Hauke, age 72, of Green Bay, formerly of Iola, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Bellin Hospital, in Green Bay. John was born in Milwaukee on May 19, 1947, son of the late John and Rosemarie (Mohar) Hauke. He married Rosemarie Kretschmer on June 26, 1976 in Milwaukee. They later divorced. He was an US Army Vietnam...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert Ole Ellingson, 91, of the Town of New Hope, Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 .  Bob was born in Iola, Wisconsin on May 18, 1928, a son of the late Myrtle (Roe) and Maurice J Ellingson.   He married Beverly Jane Berg in 1950.   She preceded him in death on March 11th, 2018. Bob graduated from...

Feb 1, 2020

Andrew Charles Hartvig of Rosholt, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 36. Andy was born August 8, 1983 in Stevens Point to his loving parents Donald and Evett (Schramm) Hartvig. Andy attended Rosholt Schools, graduating in 2001. Andy furthered his education at UW-River Falls where he graduated with a business degree in 2006. He went...

Feb 1, 2020

Donald Keith Hartvig of Rosholt passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2020, along with his loving son, Andrew, who was his pride and joy and best friend. Donny was born December 16, 1955 in Stevens Point to the late Herbert and Elsie (Madson) Hartvig. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1974 and enjoyed working at Americold Logistics in...

Jan 17, 2020

Sarah J. Mohr, age 83, of Stevens Point, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Sarah was born in Iola, Wisconsin on December 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Elsie (Parks) and Edwin Weinmann. She married Roger Mohr on September 5, 1959 in Iola, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2010. Sarah raised...

Jan 3, 2020

Thomas L. Heschke, 52, of Ogdensburg, WI, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Tom was born in Iola, Wisconsin on December 13, 1967, a son of Margaret (King) and Ronald Heschke. He married Peggy Pierotti on August 16, 2003. Tom had a beef cattle farm in the town of St. Lawrence and had...

Dec 28, 2019

Robert Emmett Small, 88, of Scandinavia, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 of injuries from an accident on his property.  He successfully battled lung cancer after 15 months of treatment.  Robert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 19, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Schneider) and Emmett  Small.    His early years were spent on the family farm in New...

Dec 23, 2019

Matthew G. David On December 23, 2019, Matt lost his battle with addiction; he was 32. Matt was born on March 19, 1987 and lived most of his life in Waupaca, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Waupaca High School in 2005. Over the years Matt worked at the Waupaca Foundry and held a variety of positions in local restaurant...

Dec 16, 2019

William G. Mathis, 83, of Waupaca, WI, passed away Monday, December 16th, at his residence.  He was born in Palo, Iowa on September 1, 1936, a son of the late Irene (Lockhart) and Kenneth  Mathis.  Bill served in the United States Army from 1956-1959.  He worked at the Waupaca Foundry for 25 years.  Bill enjoyed going to flea markets each...

Dec 6, 2019

Claudette "Joji" Patricia Morrison, age 56, of Iola, passed away December 6, 2019 in Hospice Care, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Joji was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 14, 1963, a daughter of Karen (Holst) and the late Dr. Numeriano J. Hollero, Jr. She married Dennis Morrison on October 26, 1997...

Dec 1, 2019

Royal V. Wasrud Jr.  age 88, of Scandinavia, went peacefully at home to be with his Lord Jesus and reunited with his beloved wife, Eileen and Son, Randy on Sunday, December 1, 2019.   Royal was born on July 16, 1931, in Monticello, Wisconsin to Josephine Moser and Royal Wasrud Sr.  He was united in marriage to Eileen Erickson on June...

Nov 29, 2019

Shirley J. Abrahamson, age 90, of Waupaca, Wisconsin passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Park Vista The Legacy in Waupaca. Shirley was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin on May 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Hazel Myra (Simonson) and Arthur Christian Hansen. She was born at the homestead that her Simonson grandparents had built.   She married Harold "Bud" Abrahamson...

Nov 22, 2019

Eugene "Gene" Vernon Twetan, 72, of Iola, WI, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home. Gene was born in Iola, Wisconsin on October 2, 1947, a son of the late Ruby (Helgeson) and Harris Twetan.

Eugene graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in 1965. He attended Fox Valley Technical College for Tool...