James R. Swenson
Jan 20, 2014
James R. Swenson “Big Jim” of Scandinavia, WI went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20, 2014. He was born on January 9, 1929 in Iola, Wisconsin to James and Esther (Anderson) Swenson. On February 25, 1950 he married Donna Jenson in Evanston, Illinois. As early as 14 Jim drove cattle truck to Milwaukee, and...
Darlene K. Gunderson
Jan 19, 2014
Darlene K. Gunderson, age 56, of Iola, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Darlene was born in Iola, Wisconsin on September 8, 1957, the daughter of the Betty (Jones) Gunderson and the late Laverne "Pete" Gunderson. She was a self employed painter, did yard work, cleaning, and...
Mary "June" Weinmann
Jan 10, 2014
Mary "June" Weinmann, age 81, of Iola, died Friday, January 10th, 2014 at Iola Living Assistance. June was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (O'Donnell) Schinner. She married Clarence " Buster" Weinmann on Aug 19, 1950 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1997. June's house was...
Roger W. Peterson
Jan 1, 2014
Roger W. Peterson, 83, of Iola, died Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Iola, Wisconsin on July 29, 1930, the son of the late Anton and Margaret (Wrolstad) Peterson. Roger married Sharon L. Schmidt on Oct 25, 1958 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Falls. Roger graduated from Rosholt High School in 1948....
Gladys S. Rineck
Jan 1, 2014
Gladys S. Rineck Gladys (Wesley) Rineck, age 99, of Iola, WI. passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Iola Living Assistance in Iola, WI. She was born on January 14, 1914 to Christian and Bendikka (Hanson) Wesley in Iola, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Iola and was a 1931 graduate of Iola...
Elayne M. Durgin
Dec 3, 2013
Elayne M. Durgin, age 90, of Waupaca, formerly Scandinavia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Crystal River Nursing & Rehab Center in Waupaca. Elayne was born in the Town of Scandinavia, on December 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Harvey and Hilda (Rierson) Mork. Elayne had worked as a nurses aide at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King for...
Ramona E. Russ
Nov 15, 2013
Ramona E. Russ, age 64, of Waupaca died Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Crystal River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Waupaca. Ramona was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on January 20, 1949, the daughter of the late Robert Harold and Danelda Josephine (Dalgren) Rank. She had worked as a CNA for Waupaca Elder Care and most recently as a caretaker...
Eleanor "Ellie" Ertl
Nov 2, 2013
Eleanor "Ellie" Ertl, age 71, of Iola, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Eleanor was born in Auburndale, Wisconsin on August 16, 1942, the daughter of the late Anton and Alma C. (Schiferl) Grossbier. Ellie and her husband Ron Ertl, high school sweethearts from Auburndale, WI., were married on June 30, 1962 in Auburndale and made Iola...
Darlene "Jill" L. Apker
Oct 29, 2013
Darlene "Jill" L. Apker, age 69, of Iola, died Tuesday, October 29,2013 at her residence. Darlene was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 1943, the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Bilek) Pokorny. She married Tom Apker on February 10, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. They were married for over 51 years. Jill had worked for K-mart in Waupaca...
Lettie M. Aker
Oct 27, 2013
LETTIE M. AKER LETTIE M. AKER DIED IN HER DAUGHTER AND CARE GIVER'S (CATHERINE) HOME ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2013. SHE WAS BORN ON AUGUST 14, 1926 THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE WILLIAM H. AND PHILOMENA M. (GALLO) SHIPMAN. SHE ATTENDED SCHOOLS IN PUEBLO, COLORADO BEFORE HER FAMILY MOVED TO KENOSHA, WISCONSIN IN 1942. IN 1944 LETTIE MARRIED CHARLES D...
Robert H. "Gundy" Gunderson
Oct 26, 2013
Robert H. "Gundy" Gunderson 75, of Iola, died Saturday, October 26th, 2013. Gundy was born in Iola, Wisconsin on October 25, 1938, the son of the late Robert Ogren and Maude Rena (Berg) Gunderson. He married Carolyn Sorenson on Aug 20, 1960 in Iola. Gundy graduated from Iola High School in 1957. He served in the the National Guard and...
Gary A. Vanden Berg
Oct 22, 2013
Gary A. Vanden Berg, 63, of Appleton, formerly of Iola, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Gary was born February 14, 1950, in Appleton, the son of the late Alvin and Loretta (Blair) Vanden Berg. Gary was united in marriage to Bonnie E. Krenzke on June 3, 1972, in Poy Sippi, and they were blessed with two children, Jason...
Gary R. Sonnenberg
Oct 18, 2013
Gary Sonnenberg, 66, of Iola WI, died Friday October 18, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. Celebration of Life will be held November 2, 2013 at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church in Scandinavia, WI from 1 to 4 pm. Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 pm with Pastor Mark Sabin Officiating. Mr. Sonnenberg was born March 21, 1947...
Amy L. (Lastofka) Gross
Oct 17, 2013
Amy Lynn (LaStofka) Gross, 34, of Iola, died Thursday, October 17, 2013. Amy was born in Waupaca on August 18, 1979, the daughter of Steven LaStofka and Pamela (Mai) Pinon. She married Tobias David Gross on Sept 21, 2013. Amy graduated in the class of ’97 from the New London school system. Over her lifetime, she lived in New London,...
Richard F. Thompson
Oct 9, 2013
Richard F. Thompson Richard F. Thompson, age 81, of Iola, died Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at his residence. Richard was born in Cambridge, Minnesota on October 18, 1931, the son of the late Floyd and Floretta (Day) Thompson. He married Isabelle (Morey) Thompson on July 18, 1959 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola. Richard served in the US Air...
Alice M. Somers
Sep 10, 2013
Alice Marie Somers, age 86, of Waupaca, was peacefully called to eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Alice was born in Franklinville, New York on November 14, 1926, the youngest daughter of the late Lars and Mary (Miller) Larson. The family moved to a Medford Wisconsin farm where Alice and her siblings were raised....
Margery C. Larson
Sep 2, 2013
Margery C. Larson, age 93, of Rosholt, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at Portage County Health Care Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Margery was born in the Town of Alban, Wisconsin on June 26, 1920, the daughter of the late Fred and Inga (Aanonsen) Dahlen. She married Allen Larson on November 14, 1942 at the Alban Lutheran Church. They later...
Shirley L. Smith
Aug 24, 2013
Shirley Louise Smith, age 58 of Rosholt, died Saturday, August 24th, 2013. Shirley was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on April 3, 1955, the daughter of the late Harold and Elaine (Freund) Pritchard. Shirley married Gene Smith on September 15, 1973 in Beaver Dam. Shirley worked at McCain Foods for over 30 years. She enjoyed making quilts for family members,...
Rose M. Hansen
Aug 23, 2013
Rose M. Hansen Rose M. Hansen, age 88, of Waupaca, died Friday, August 23, 2013 at Bethany Home. Rose was born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin on June 18, 1925, daughter of the late Nells Peter and Olga (Christensen) Johnson. She married Gordon L. Hansen on November 13, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Parsonage in Waupaca. He preceded her in death on April...
Magne M. Moi
Aug 20, 2013
Magne M. Moi, age 88, of Iola, died Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at Sylvan Crossing in Stevens Point. Magne was born in Norway on March 15, 1925, the son of the late Tonnes and Martha (Dugan) Moi. Magne married Ingeborg Motland on July 9, 1943 in Norway. He is survived by his wife of 70 years; Ingeborg Moi of Iola;...
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