Obituaries

Richard L. Opperman

Richard L. Opperman

Aug 24, 2012

Richard L. Opperman, 62, of Iola, died Friday, August 24, 2012 in the Town of Wyoming, WI. Richard was born in Iola, Wisconsin on June 29, 1950, the son of the late William and Blanche (Bailey) Opperman, Sr. He married Diane Reierson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rio, WI. on June 29, 1974. She survives. Richard had a degree from...

Wanda M. Coffing

Wanda M. Coffing

Aug 22, 2012

Wanda Milton Coffing, age 89, of Iola died Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home-Mac Arthur Hall in King, Wisconsin. Wanda was born in Crowley, Louisiana on April 8, 1923, the daughter of the late Herbert and May (Clark) Milton. Wanda married Courtney L. Coffing on July 12, 1946 in Crowley, Louisiana. She graduated from the Univ. of...

Leonard A. Merz

Leonard A. Merz

Aug 15, 2012

Leonard Alfred Merz, 87, of Iola, died Wednesday, August 15th, 2012. at Iola Living Assistance. Leonard was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin on January 27, 1925, the son of the late Alexander and Anna "Tillie" (Mertz) Merz. He married Maria Bachmaier on June 4, 1960 in Shorewood, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on Sept 1, 2006. Leonard served in the...

Joanne E Hansen

Joanne E Hansen

Jul 24, 2012

Joanne Eleanor Hansen, age 77, of Janesville, formerly of Iola, died Tuesday, July 24th, 2012. She was born in Iola, Wisconsin on September 9, 1934, the daughter of the late Selmer and Bernice (Loberg) Voie. Joanne married Leland D. Hansen on April 11, 1953 in Iola. He preceded her in death on Dec 13, 2000. She was a member of...

Jules J. Cresson

Jules J. Cresson

Jul 24, 2012

Jules J. Cresson, age 59, of Scandinavia, died Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point surrounded by his family. Jules was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 25, 1952, the son of the late Jules and Elaine (Ballou) Cresson. He married Mary Trzebiatowski on Dec 5, 2003 in Scandinavia. Jules worked as a foreman for the...

Dylan J. Thorne

Dylan J. Thorne

Jul 19, 2012

Dylan J. Thorne, 18, of Iola, passed away Thursday, July 19th, 2012 as a result of an auto accident in the Town St. Lawrence. Dylan was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on February 10, 1994, the son of Timothy and Elizabeth (Feltz) Thorne. Dylan was working this summer at Sturm Foods in Manawa and planned to go to college this...

Burton (Burt) Arnold Raymond Baerenwald

Burton (Burt) Arnold Raymond Baerenwald

Jul 16, 2012

Burton (Burt) Arnold Raymond Baerenwald, age 68 of Iola Wisconsin passed away in his home on Monday July 16th, 2012 after many years of health issues. Burt was born in Appleton Wisconsin on March 4th,1944 and was the only child of Verna and Oscar Baerenwald. He attended Appleton schools until Freshman year when he moved to Dale and later graduated...

Mary Lucille Rayburn

Mary Lucille Rayburn

Jun 30, 2012

Mary Lou Rayburn, age 75, of Iola, died Saturday, June 30th, 2012. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1936, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Doody. Mary married James Rayburn in Waupaca and he preceded her in death. She enjoyed crocheting, making blankets, reading and spending time with her family . Mary is survived by...

Vivian A. Jacobson

Vivian A. Jacobson

Jun 27, 2012

Vivian Adeline Jacobson, age 97, of Iola, died Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 at the Iola Living Assistance. She was born in the Town of Scandinavia on March 6, 1915, the daughter of the late Martin and Emma (Kjendalen) Larson. Vivian married Rudolph "Rudy" Jacobson on June 27, 1936 at the Hitterdahl Lutheran Church Parsonage. He preceded her in death on...

James M. Fulton

James M. Fulton

Jun 17, 2012

James M. Fulton, 89, of King, WI., formerly of Iola, died Sunday, June 17th, 2012 at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Olson Hall, King, Wisconsin. James was born in Neffs, Ohio on June 26, 1922, the son of the late Alonzo and Eunice (Colley) Fulton. Jim married Sue Mellott on May 27, 1950 in Neffs, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March...

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson

Jun 5, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" F. Johnson, age 60, of Iola, died Tuesday, June 5th, 2012. Jerry was born in Iola, Wisconsin on October 29, 1951, the son of Willard Johnson and the late Bonnie (Schmidt) Hoffman. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the United States Army from 1970-1972. He was a member of the Sheveland-Taylor Post #14 of Iola for...

Donald R. Wesley

Donald R. Wesley

May 21, 2012

Donald R. Wesley Donald R. Wesley, 89, of King, WI., died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Stordock Hall, in King. Donald was born in Town of Helvetia, Wisconsin on June 26, 1922, the son of the late Palmer and Luella (Hanson) Wesley. He married Ilean Thompson, she preceded him in death in 1988. Don then married Dolores Press,...

Leroy M. Hagen

Leroy M. Hagen

Apr 27, 2012

Leroy M. Hagen, 82, of Iola, died Friday, April 27th, 2012 at Iola Living Assistance. Leroy was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on July 28, 1929, the son of the late Alfred and Cora (Hole) Hagen. He married Donna Madson on July 11, 1953 at the Iola United Methodist Church. Leroy worked as a foreman for SNE; formerly known as...

Della I. Windsor

Della I. Windsor

Apr 21, 2012

Della I. Windsor, 80, of the Town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin; died Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at West Allis Memorial Hospital. Della was born in Superior, Wisconsin on December 6, 1931, daughter of the late Raymond and Irene (Strout) Lawrence. She married Julius M. Windsor. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2006. She is survived by...

Myra M. Zirnhelt

Myra M. Zirnhelt

Apr 14, 2012

Myra Mae Zirnhelt, age 87, of Oshkosh, formerly of Waupaca, died Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at Harbor House in Oshkosh. Myra was born in Caroline, Wisconsin on May 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Reinhold and Anna (Pranke) Pesch. Myra married Charles G. Zirnhelt on Feb 5, 1955 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1995....

Denise H. Trinkner

Denise H. Trinkner

Mar 17, 2012

Denise H. Trinkner In the memory of our beloved Denise Helen (Melum) Trinkner. She was born in Milwaukee, WI. on August 15, 1963, the daughter of the late Maynard and Joan (Holicek) Melum and passed away on March 17, 2012 at 48 years of age. She had been employed in food service at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. Denise...

Steven E. Schmidt

Steven E. Schmidt

Mar 12, 2012

Steven E. Schmidt, age 54, of Iola, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Steven was born in Waukegan, Illinois on July 3, 1957, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Schinka) Schmidt. He married Delores Ducak on March 19, 1977 in Round Lake, Illinois. Steve enjoyed golfing, fishing, motorcycling, target shooting, woodworking, scuba...

Alina Jade Ramirez

Alina Jade Ramirez

Feb 22, 2012

Alina Jade Ramirez stillborn daughter of Tiffanie Van Patten & Agustin Ramirez of Stevens Point died Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at St. Michaels Hospital. In addition to her parents she is survived by Grandparents: Debra & Kenneth Axelson of Stevens Point. John Van Patten of Elderon. Pablo Andrade of Mexico. Agustina Ramirez of Mexico. Sister: Alicia Ramirez. Also survived by...

Sharon L. Breitzke

Sharon L. Breitzke

Feb 18, 2012

Sharon Lynn Breitzke, age 63, of Iola, died Saturday, February 18th, 2012. Sharon was born in Madison, Wisconsin on November 20, 1948, the daughter of Trenton and Velma (Baker) Holte. She married Richard Breitzke on Sept 23, 1967 in Madison. Sharon graduated from Madison LaFollette High School in 1967. She suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for over 35 years. Sharon and...

Rosina E. Syvertsen

Rosina E. Syvertsen

Feb 10, 2012

Rosina Eve (Rose) Syvertsen, age 83, of Iola, died Friday, February 10th, 2012. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Phillip and Helen (Casper) Luto. Rose married Alf Syvertsen on June 25, 1955 in Chicago. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Rose will always be remembered for her wonderful home-cooked...