Obituaries

Sep 2, 2018

Helen Kenney Brockway passed away peacefully in her sleep at 94 years of age on Sunday September 2, 2018 in Iola, WI. She was born in Litchfield, Connecticut on December 8, 1923. Helen graduated from Middlebury College in 1944 and received her MA in Library Science from the University of Chicago. She married Carl B. Brockway on September 19, 1947...

Aug 14, 2018

Nancy Ann (Schnackel) Fagerburg of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin, at the age of 64. Nancy was born at the US Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois, on March 30, 1954, the first-born child of the late Pearl (Vance) and Clarence W. Schnackel. Nancy and the man she adored...

Aug 12, 2018

Nettie A. Creech, 77, of Iola , passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Ascension Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Nettie was born in St. Francisville, Illinois on April 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Bertha ( Weber) and Fred Buchanan. She married Thomas Creech on May 29, 1959 at the Presbyterian Church in Olney, Illinois. He...

Aug 4, 2018

George Severson, Jr. (age 86), of Ogdensburg, passed away on August 4, 2018, at Crossroads Care Center of Weyauwega.

George Stanley Severson was born July 17, 1932, to George S. and Mabel (Gilbertson) Severson on the family farm at Ogdensburg. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola. He graduated from Iola High...

Jul 23, 2018

Doris Jeanette Loken, age 92, of Butler, WI passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Bethany Home in Waupaca, WI. Doris was born in the Town of New Hope, Wisconsin on January 12, 1926 a daughter of the late George and Belma (Nelson) Strand. She married the love of her life, Floyd Loken, on March 17, 1945 at North New...

Jul 4, 2018

Donna Eileen Swenson of Scandinavia, Wisconsin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 4, 2018. She was born on July 6, 1928 in Scandinavia, Wisconsin to Herbert and Bertha (Helgeson) Jenson. On February 25, 1950 she married James R. Swenson in Evanston, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2014Donna attended the Wrolstad...

Jun 9, 2018

Vernon A. Amundson, age 78, of Iola, , passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Iola Living Assistance. Vernon was born in Iola, Wisconsin on January 28, 1940, a son of the late Alfred and Aleda (Anderson) Amundson. He married Jerilyn Joubert on January 24, 1959. Vern had worked as a mink rancher. He also ran a game farm and...

May 28, 2018

Daniel Gerald Holz of Iola, Wisconsin, age 49, died unexpectedly May 28, 2018 from physical health and mental health complications. A private family memorial gathering is planned for Friday, June 8. Dan was born in Milwaukee, Wis. Sept 17, 1968. He is survived by: Sons Anthony and Kenneth Holz, of Iola; ex-wife Megumi Tomizawa of Japan. Parents: Gerald J. and...

May 26, 2018

Ruth Eleanore Buchholz, 98, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, May 26th, at Iola Living Assistance. Ruth was born in Iola, Wisconsin on November 10, 1919, daughter of the late Josephine (Dobbe) and Oscar C. Olson.  Ruth married Elroy Olson in November of 1943.  He died serving his country and received a Purple Heart...

May 24, 2018

Kathryn Ann Ostrowski, 72, of Ogdensburg, passed away Thursday, May 24th at her residence.  Kathryn was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on June 7, 1945, a daughter of the late Helen (Dain) and Edwin "Dick" Pagel.  She married Frank Ostrowski on Aug 17, 1963 in Rosholt.  Kathryn enjoyed playing bingo, cards and games along with gardening and traveling. She is survived...

May 15, 2018

Mark A. Helgeson, age 66, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15th, at U-W Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark was born in Iola on November 3, 1951, a son of the late Gunda "Bonnie" (Halverson) and Floyd H. Helgeson. Mark graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in 1969. He worked as a salesman for Point Sporting Goods in...

May 12, 2018

Margaret J. Wall, age 89, of Iola, WI, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Iola Living Assistance. Marge was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on January 9, 1929, a daughter of the late Lillian (Anderson) and Frederick Carl Mueller, Sr. She married Kenneth H. Wall. on September 25, 1948 in Bensenville, Illinois. he preceded her in death on July 3,...

Apr 30, 2018

Audrey C. Kirchhoff, 74, of Iola, WI, passed away Monday, April 30th, at Ascension St. Michael's Hospital, in Stevens Point. Audrey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 7, 1943, a daughter of the late Lucille (Kampen) and Vernon Timmins. She married Richard Kirchhoff on May 26, 1962 in Milwaukee. Audrey had worked as a school photographer for Camera Art...

Apr 24, 2018

Kim E. Knutson, 62, of Scandinavia, WI, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her home. Kim was born in Port Hueneme, California on December 27, 1955, a daughter of the late Betty (McVay) and Richard Kirkman.She married Eugene L. Knutson on April 19, 1987 in Las Vegas.Kim was an excellent cook. She enjoyed her pets. She also enjoyed crocheting...

Apr 22, 2018

Chester " Chet" Ray Pedersen, 88, of Iola, WI, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Thedacare Medical Center in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Chester was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 7, 1930, a son of the late Erna (Moeller) and Hans Pedersen. He married Vera Kasmariak, she preceded him in death in 1999. Chet later married Gennie Miskanis on May...

Apr 9, 2018

Gordon 'Gordy' Schumacher, 79 of Scandinavia, Wi passed away Monday, April 9th, at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega. He was born in Elgin, Illinois on May 14th, 1938, a son of the late Loretta (Feabrantz)  and Arthur Schumacher. Gordy graduated from Burlington High School in Burlington, Illinois in 1956. He married Sandra Orban on June 4th, 1960 in Elgin,...

Mar 21, 2018

Harold Dean (Harry) Becker went to his heavenly home on March 21, 2018 at Iola Living Assistance. He was born August 7,1929 in Wonewoc, Wisconsin to Frederick (Fritz) and Hilda (Klinge) Becker. Harry grew up in the Wonewoc area. He attended a rural one room country school before graduating from the Wonewoc High School in 1947. Harry attended the University...

Mar 21, 2018

Doris (M. Lien) L. Dunn, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Care Partners in Stevens Point, WI. Doris was born in Galloway, Wisconsin to the late Jorgen K. and Selma M.(Klope)Lien, baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Christ Evangelical Church, Rosholt. She was the 6th of seven children all of whom preceded her in death....

Mar 18, 2018

Catherine Ann Stone, 70, of Iola, WI, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness while in the care of the TLC Ward and vascular unit at UW-Hospital in Madison on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Catherine was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 18, 1947, a daughter of the late Catherine (Korn) and Warren Odgers. She loved gardening, cooking, working...

Mar 12, 2018

Denise D. Moericke, 50, of Iola, passed away very unexpectedly on Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin on April 25, 1967, a daughter of the late Donald & Marlene (Prahl) Moericke. Denise's pride and joy was spending time with her children and precious grandchildren. She enjoyed walking, reading and working around the house. She is survived...