Obituaries

Ralph H. Arndt

Ralph H. Arndt

Jul 3, 2013

Ralph H. Arndt, a gentle man - an exciting life! Ralph began a nine year hitch in the U. S. Navy at age eighteen. A product of the Great Lakes Naval Training School, he served on many different kinds of ships. Though never in combat, he found himself in many dangerous situations. At one point the was on a destroyer...

James P. Achten

James P. Achten

Jun 19, 2013

James P. Achten, age 94, of King, WI. formerly of Scandinavia and Kaukauna died Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. James was born in West DePere, Wisconsin on April 14, 1919, the son of the late Jake and Eva (Hibbard ) Achten. On October 8, 1942, he married the former Laura Green. She preceded him...

Martin H. Eckhardt Jr.

Martin H. Eckhardt Jr.

Jun 17, 2013

Martin H. Eckhardt, Jr, age 68, of Iola died Monday, June 17th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Martin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 26, 1944, the son of the late Herman and Lydia (Lau) Eckhardt. Marty married Ellen Stoltenberg on June 28, 1969 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola. He graduated from Iola Scandinavia...

Robert M. Klein, Sr.

Robert M. Klein, Sr.

Jun 15, 2013

Robert M. Klein, Sr., age 91, of Iola died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Robert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 24, 1921, the son of the late Matthew and Eleanor (Knoblauch) Klein. Bob married Marcella "Sally" Erickson on September 20, 1947 at the Alban Lutheran Church She preceded him in death on January 20, 2011....

Kenneth Barikmo

Kenneth Barikmo

Jun 11, 2013

Kenneth Orin Jerome Barikmo, age 82, of Iola, died Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at St. Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point with his family at his side. Ken was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on August 6, 1930, the son of the late Otto and Alice (Boe) Barikmo. Ken graduated from Rosholt High School 1949. Ken married Wanetta Griffey his wife of...

Lillian H. Erickson

Lillian H. Erickson

Jun 9, 2013

Mrs. Lillian Harriet Erickson, age 84, of Weyauwega, formerly of New London died Sunday, June 9, 2013 Lillian was born in Town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin on November 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Norman and Clara (Bestul) Budsberg. She married Robert E. Erickson on November 1, 1947 in Iola. He preceded her in death on Jan...

Dorothy Kalpinski

Dorothy Kalpinski

Jun 9, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Maud Kalpinski, 94, of Iola, died Sunday, June 9th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born in Iola, Wisconsin on October 26, 1918, the daughter of the late Palmer Marvin and Ella Mae (Morey) Gunderson. Dorothy was a member of the Iola United Methodist Church. She is survived by Two Sons: Walter (Sherry) Kalpinski...

Leonel (Lee) M. Bestul

Leonel (Lee) M. Bestul

Jun 6, 2013

Leonel (Lee) Monroe Bestul, age 86, of Iola, passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on June 6, 2013 with his loving family at his side. Lee was born in the Town of Helevtia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on November 18, 1926, the son of the late Rueben and Inga (Moen) Bestul. He was confirmed and married at Our Savior's Lutheran...

Frank N. Trzebiatowski

Frank N. Trzebiatowski

May 29, 2013

Frank N. Trzebiatowski, age 93, of Rosholt, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Frank was born in the Town of Alban, Wisconsin on September 22, 1919, the son of the late John and Rosie (Augustyniak) Trzebiatowski, Sr.. Frank married Ann Gilmeister on September 10, 1949 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Rosholt. He served in the...

Christopher D. Thomas

Christopher D. Thomas

May 25, 2013

Christopher “Chris” D. Thomas passed from this earth on May 25th, 2013 with family at his side. He put up a strong fight against cancer after being diagnosed in November 2012. Chris was born on July 1, 1964 to the late Carl Thomas and Diana (Dan) Ecke. Chris was gifted with his father’s mechanical aptitude and loved to figure out...

Joseph W. Keller

Joseph W. Keller

Apr 22, 2013

Joseph "Joe" W. Keller, age 83, of Iola, was born into eternal life Monday, April 22, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 27, 1929, the son of the late Joseph F. and Leona (Blumenberg) Scherr. Joseph served in the United States Army at Fort Bragg, NC serving as an MP. He...

Donald E. Erickson

Donald E. Erickson

Apr 18, 2013

Donald E. Erickson, 81, of Plover, WI. formerly of the Waupaca area and Amherst, died Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. Donald was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin on September 10, 1931, the son of the late Clarence and Stella (Mork) Erickson. He married Ella May Bucher on June 27,1955 in Durand, Wisconsin. Donald was a carpenter for all...

Thomas "Tom" M. Theige

Thomas "Tom" M. Theige

Apr 1, 2013

Thomas "Tom" M. Theige Tom M. Theige, 83, of Iola passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013. He was born on March 28, 1930, the eldest of three children to the late Hjalmar and Margaret (Sorenson) Theige of Westby, WI. He graduated from Westby High School in 1948 and from Luther College in 1955. Tom served in the U.S....

Richard K. (Dickie) Olson

Richard K. (Dickie) Olson

Apr 1, 2013

Richard K. (Dickie) Olson, age 81, of Iola, died Monday, April 1st, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. He was born in Iola, Wisconsin on September 24, 1931, the son of the late Orrie and Palma Luella (Lind) Olson. Dickie used to make scale model cars and collect car pictures. He also collected pencils and key chains. He used to run...

Irene M. Garbe

Irene M. Garbe

Mar 22, 2013

Mrs. Irene Mary Garbe, 87, of Iola, died Friday, March 22nd, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center, Waupaca, Wisconsin. Irene was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 16, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Weller) Fritz. Irene married Wilmer Garbe on May 11, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2009. Irene enjoyed...

Irene E. Tanner

Irene E. Tanner

Mar 20, 2013

Mrs. Irene Eleanor Tanner, age 105, of Waupaca, formerly of Ogdensburg, died Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at Whistling Pines where she had been a resident for 12 years. Irene was born in Town of St. Lawrence, Wisconsin on March 22, 1907, the daughter of the late William and Ella (Lenz) Suhs. Irene married Clyde Steinke on Sept 30, 1930 in...

Thomas L. Thorn

Thomas L. Thorn

Mar 16, 2013

Thomas L. Thorn, age 77, of Iola, died Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at his residence. Thomas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 26, 1936, the son of the late Walter and Alice (Gunsten) Thorn. Tom married Judith Helene Olson on April 14th, 1969 at the Hitterdahl Lutheran Church Parsonage. She preceded him in death on Sept 16, 2008. Tom...

Henry Knaub

Henry Knaub

Mar 3, 2013

Henry Knaub, age 84, of Iola, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Crystal River Nursing & Rehab Center in Waupaca. Hank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 29, 1929, the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Rien) Knaub. He married Patricia Johnston on December 13, 1952 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church rectory in Milwaukee. They were married...

Floyd H. Loken

Floyd H. Loken

Feb 21, 2013

Floyd H. Loken, called home to the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2013, age 89. Beloved husband of Doris for 68 years. Loving father of Jeffrey (Jill), Brian (Darlene) and the late Scott. Proud grandpa of Natasha (Nathan) Siebert, Tamara, Tessa, Jacob, Erik and Brandon (Hannah). Great-grandpa of Talya, Loken, Jonas, Channing, Esten and Dane. Brothers: Merlin (Rande) Loken of...

Lawrence A. Camber

Lawrence A. Camber

Feb 11, 2013

Lawrence A. Camber, age 72, of Iola, died on Monday, February 11th, 2013 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1940, the son of the late Albert and Anna (Jerlinga). He grew up in the Pulaski area. Larry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and attained his Master of Science...