Obituaries

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...

Elsie Anderson

Elsie Anderson

Feb 5, 2013

Elsie Anderson, age 88, of Rosholt, died Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Elsie was born in the Town of New Hope, on September 27, 1924, daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche (Halverson) Stoltenberg. She married Harold A. Anderson on June 21, 1947 at North New Hope Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on January...

Vernon J. Hoyord

Vernon J. Hoyord

Jan 27, 2013

Vernon J. Hoyord, age 94, of Scandinavia, died Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance in Iola. Vernon was born in Iola on November 7, 1918, the son of the late Edwin and Clara (Nelson) Hoyord. Vernon was a dairy farmer for all of his life. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking. He loved his dog VJ and his horse...

Edna E. Tschurwald

Edna E. Tschurwald

Jan 25, 2013

Edna E. Tschurwald Edna E.Tschurwald, 97, Iola, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Edna was born in Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on September 25, 1915, the daughter of the late Harry and Hattie (Bucholtz) Helgeson. She married Lester Tschurwald on November 14, 1934 at the Hitterdahl-Northland parsonage. He preceded her in death on May 28,...

Laura J. Achten

Laura J. Achten

Jan 19, 2013

Mrs. Laura J. Achten, age 89, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, formerly of Scandinavia and Kaukauna died Saturday, January 19, 2013. Laura was born in Freedom, Wisconsin on December 29, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ardene (Van Hoof) Green. Laura married James P. Achten on Oct 8, 1942 at St. Nicholas Church in Freedom. In her...

John "Jack" C. Munson

John "Jack" C. Munson

Jan 18, 2013

John "Jack" C. Munson, age 80, of Iola, died Friday, January 18th, 2013. John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 25, 1932, the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Mrozack) Munson. John married Shirley House on Aug 25, 1956 in St. Paul. He graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul. Jack served in the United States...

Sandra H. Hanson

Sandra H. Hanson

Jan 18, 2013

Sandra H. (Olson) Hanson, of Iola, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died on Jan 18th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. Sandy was born in Iola on May 6, 1943 to the late Selvin and Josie (Bekhus) Olson. She married her devoted husband, Rodger L. Hanson, on April 20th, 1963 at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church where she was also baptized and...

Aldo H. Danielson

Aldo H. Danielson

Jan 14, 2013

Aldo Harris Danielson, 94, Iola, died Monday, January 14th, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Aldo was born March 30, 1918 to Oscar and Helga (Peterson) Danielson. He was born at his parent's farm home in Navarino, Wisconsin. Aldo's mother passed away when he was four years old. He made his home in various places until he was through high school....

Lonnie Kay Jenson

Lonnie Kay Jenson

Dec 31, 2012

Mrs. Lonnie K. Jenson, age 68, of Iola, died unexpectedly Monday, December 31st, 2012. Lonnie was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 19, 1944, the daughter of the late Milan and June (Wery) Nikolich. Lonnie married James Jenson on June 3, 1977 in Waukegan, Illinois. Lonnie enjoyed listening to Neil Diamond, doing crosswords, working on her computer, cross stitching, bowling,...

Mary Ann M. Helgeson-Twetan

Mary Ann M. Helgeson-Twetan

Dec 8, 2012

Mrs. Mary Ann M. Helgeson-Twetan, age 83, of Stevens Point, formerly of Iola, died Saturday, December 8th, 2012 at Oakridge Senior Living in Stevens Point. Mary Ann was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on May 25, 1929, the daughter of the late August and Anna (Lemke) Winter and attended schools in Neenah, Symco and Tigerton. She married Charles Helgeson on June...

Russell Alphonse Rulau

Russell Alphonse Rulau

Nov 12, 2012

Russell Alphonse Rulau, age 86, of Iola, died Monday, November 12th, 2012 at his residence. Born Sept. 21, 1926 at Chicago, Ill., and raised during the Depression in Milwaukee, Wis., he graduated with honors from Bay View High School in Jan. 1944. Being 17 and desirous of joining the Army, he took a job at a Cicero, IL defense plant...

Ronald L. Wandel

Ronald L. Wandel

Oct 21, 2012

Ronald Lee Wandel, age 58, of Iola, died Sunday, October 21st, 2012 at his residence. Ronald was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 9, 1954, the son of the late Robert Lee and Jean (Peterson) Wandel. He married Nancy Heisler on November 18, 1972 in Elmbrook, Wisconsin. Ron worked as a machinist for Milwaukee Electric Tool and International in Waukesha....