Obituaries

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...

Nov 8, 2019

Agnes E. Thompson, age 95, of Waupaca, formerly of Iola, passed away Friday, November 8th, at Bethany Home. Agnes was born  on March 13, 1924, in Rosholt, a daughter of the late Rogna (Bergslien) Hansen and Paul Hansen.

She married Eugene "Tommy" Thompson in Edgar, Wisconsin.  He preceded her in death on Sept 30, 1984. ...

Oct 29, 2019

Mona L. Smith age 81, of Waupaca, passed away Tuesday, October 29th, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca.  Mona was born in Waupaca on October 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Katherine M. (Johnson) and Levi M. Hansen.  Mona graduated from Waupaca High School  in 1957.  She married Gerald "Snuffy" Smith on Sept. 5, 1959 in Waupaca.  Mona worked...

Oct 14, 2019

Warren was born on October 5, 1935 to the late Albert W. and Emily M. (Galewski) Zander in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Warren married Lois L. Latzel on April 23, 1960 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2003. He is survived by his Sister: Carol (Robert) Wenzel, Brothers-in-law: Robert Latzel and James Latzel. His Children: Allen and Janet...

Sep 14, 2019

Edwina E. Sopa, age 88, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 after a short illness at her residence. She was born in Amherst, Wisconsin on December 26, 1930, daughter of the late Peter and Johanna (Sommers) Mrochinski. She married Severine "Bud" Sopa on October 28, 1950 at St James Catholic Church in Amherst, Wisconsin. He preceded her...

Sep 9, 2019

Wilbur "Buddy"  Rice, 96, of Iola, passed away Monday, September 9th, at Ascension Saint Michael's Hospitalin  Stevens Point. Wilbur was born in Township of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on June 23, 1923, a son of the late Clara (Anderson) and Claude  Rice.  He  married Delores Kitzman on March 27, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois.   His love was to play in a...

Aug 31, 2019

  Helen Smith, age 96, of Scandinavia, WI, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence. Helen was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on February 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Alma (Nelson) and Frank Erickson. At her age of 8 months, she moved with he parents to Scandinavia, Wisconsin. She attended Helestad school for 4 years and...

Aug 22, 2019

Frank E. Ostrowski, Sr. age 79, of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Iola Living Assistance. Frank was born October 28, 1939 in Rosholt, Wisconsin a son of the late Frank and Pauline (Rekowski) Ostrowski. He married Kathryn Pagel in Rosholt on August 17, 1963. She preceded him in death on May 24, 2018. Frank had worked...

Aug 15, 2019

Alice May (Reinke) Schultz, age 84 of Waupaca, was called home into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca.  She was born on July 30, 1935 in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George & Antoinette (Coenen) Reinke.  She married the love of her life, Herman E. Schultz, on...

Jul 28, 2019

Clarence Buss, 82, of King, WI, passed away Sunday, July 28th, at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Ainsworth Hall. Clarence was born in Freedom Wisconsin on December 22, 1936, a son of the late Irene (Rosenthal) and Edwin Buss. He married Rozella Wildenberg on November 4, 1959 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She survives. Clarence served in the U.S. Army. He had been a machinist...

Jul 28, 2019

  Carol Jean Stull, 54, of Amherst Junction, passed away Sunday, July 28th, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. Carol was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on November 13, 1964, a daughter of Lorretta J (Clark) and the late Lowell T Stull. Carol was the secretary for her brother Bill at Kuzin's Kustom Body & Paint; and Personal Assistant...

Jul 27, 2019

Alf Syvertsen, 92, of Iola, passed away Saturday, July 27th, at Thedacare Medical Center in Waupaca, Wisconsin.  Alf was born in Lyngdal, Norway on April 11, 1927, a son of the late Olava (Stalsen) Syvertsen and Severn Ballestad Syvertsen.  He married Rosina "Rose" Luto on June 25, 1955 in Chicago.  She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2012.. Alf...

Jun 13, 2019

Evalie A. Trinrud, age 71, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away June 13, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wisconsin. Evalie was born in Winnebago County, Wisconsin on March 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Rachel (Otto) and Clyde  Jensen. She married Dale Trinrud. They later divorced.   Evalie had been a farmer, operating a dairy farm with her husband. She...

Jun 12, 2019

Pamela J. Mehn Lashua, age 59, of Iola, WI, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, after losing her battle with cancer.   Pamela was born in Berlin, Wisconsin on April 16, 1960, a daughter of the late Elaine (Dewhurst) and Willie  Mehn. She was married to Jack Lashua and had 2 sons, Robbie & Jordan Lashua. Pam & Jack later separated.   ...