Obituaries

Sandra L. Stigen

Sandra L. Stigen

Feb 4, 2010

Sandra L. Stigen, 60, of Waupaca, formerly of Iola, died Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at Crystal River Nursing & Rehab Center in Waupaca. Sandra was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 3, 1949, the daughter of the late Alvin and Marie (Gubitz) Sass. She married Wes Stigen on October 17, 1970 in Chicago, IL. He survives. She loved spending time...

Ann G. Moerke

Ann G. Moerke

Feb 2, 2010

Ann G. Moerke, age 93, went to heaven on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010. Ann was born in Marengo, Wisconsin on April 14, 1916, to the late Ambrose and Genevieve (Mandel) Starkman. She married Henry Moerke on July 13, 1932 in Ashland. He preceded her in death in 1961. Ann was a successful business woman owning the Crystal Cafe in Iola....

Dennis W. Dague

Dennis W. Dague

Jan 17, 2010

Dennis Wayne Dague, age 50, of Iola, Wisconsin died on Sunday morning, January 17th, 2010, at the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca, Wisconsin, after battling lung cancer. Agnes Mai, his companion and best friend, was with him throughout his long battle with cancer. Dennis was born in Huron, South Dakota on August 28, 1959. Dennis was the ninth child born...

Milton S. Krause

Milton S. Krause

Jan 14, 2010

Milton S. Krause, age 90, of Iola, formerly of Ogdensburg, Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at Iola Living Assistance. Milton was born in Iola, Wisconsin on April 15, 1919, the son of the late Fred and Golla M. (Olson) Krause. He was United in Marriage to Vivian Jones on Oct 30, 1943. She preceded him in death on April 28, 1947....

Robert E. Erickson

Robert E. Erickson

Jan 11, 2010

Robert E. Erickson, 82, of New London, died Monday, January 11th, 2010 at New London Family Medical Center. He was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin on August 12, 1927, the son of the late Clarence and Stella (Mork) Erickson. Robert married Lillian Budsberg on November 1, 1947 in Iola. They had been married for over 62 years. He worked for Stark...

Elizabeth M. Pedersen

Elizabeth M. Pedersen

Jan 9, 2010

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Pedersen, age 86, of Iola, died Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at Iola Living Assistance. Elizabeth was born in the Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on June 14, 1923, the daughter of the late Christ and Emma (Erickson) Christensen. Elizabeth married Gordon Erickson on Oct 1, 1945 in Troy Kansas. He preceded her in death on Jan...

Keith A Roe

Keith A Roe

Dec 25, 2009

Mr. Keith A. Roe, age 77, of Waupaca, died Friday, December 25th, 2009 at Appleton Medical Center. Keith was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on January 20, 1932, the son of the late Lorend and Julia (Simonis) Roe. Keith married Georgia Wilhelm on Feb 7, 1953 at Northland Lutheran Church in Iola. She preceded him in death on July 12,...

Duane C. Willkom

Duane C. Willkom

Dec 21, 2009

Duane C. Willkom, age 77, of Iola, died Monday, December 21st, 2009 at his residence. Duane was born in Boyd, Wisconsin on October 15, 1932, the son of the late Roman and Hedwig (Seidl) Willkom. Duane married Mary Ellen Seidling on June 13, 1953, in Washington DC. She preceded him in death on Jan 31, 2001. Duane served in the...

Gloria Thompson

Gloria Thompson

Dec 21, 2009

Mrs. Gloria Thompson, age 80 of Iola, died Monday, December 21st 2009 at her residence. Gloria was born in Iola, Wisconsin on February 20, 1929, daughter of the late Martin & Gusta (Loberg) Engebretson. Gloria married Rex A. Larson on Sept 20, 1947. He preceded her in death on Dec 11, 1989. Gloria later married William "Bill" Thompson on June...

Robert "Bob" Treschak

Robert "Bob" Treschak

Dec 19, 2009

Robert “Bob” Treschak, 71, of Iola WI., formerly of Streator, IL., died in his home of natural causes on December 19, 2009 . A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Iola at the Voie Funeral Home. Bob was born on August 28, 1938, in Streator, IL. to Andrew and Evelyn Treschak. He attended...

Viola Grenlie

Viola Grenlie

Nov 30, 2009

Miss Viola I. Grenlie, age 94, Waupaca, formerly of Scandinavia passed away Monday, November 30th, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center. Viola was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin on August 11, 1915, the daughter of the late Otto Hendrick and Inga (Nottleson) Grenlie. Viola attended grade school at Peterson Mill and graduated from the Scandinavia Academy. She was a member of Scandinavia...

Harold G. Peterson

Harold G. Peterson

Nov 24, 2009

Harold G. Peterson, age 80, of Iola, died Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. Harold was born in the Town of Harrison on December 26, 1928, the son of the late Anton and Margaret (Wrolstad) Peterson. He married Nola Loken on March 31, 1951 at Fort Riley, Kansas. Harold served in the United States Army during...

Devin L. Wilhelm

Devin L. Wilhelm

Nov 23, 2009

Devin L. Wilhelm Age 18, New London formerly of Iola, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2009. Devin was born on September 14, 1991 in New London. He was a student at New London Senior High School. He was an avid hunter, especially, deer and turkey. Devin enjoyed snowmobiling, snow boarding, wake boarding, trap shooting, dirt bike riding, 4X4...

James S. Olson

James S. Olson

Nov 18, 2009

Mr. James S. Olson, age 61, of Little Chute, formerly of Rosholt, passed away Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. James was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on October 16, 1948, the son of the late Seymour M. and Caroline (Gutho) Olson. James married Margaret Borchardt on April 10, 1975 in Wittenberg, Wisconsin. She preceded him...

Vickie Sue Randles

Vickie Sue Randles

Nov 11, 2009

Vickie S. Randles, 38, of the Town of Sharon, died Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on May 5, 1971, the daughter of Verlyn and Shirley (Krause) Hanson. She married Arthur Randles on December 19, 2007 in Wood County. She was employed thru Kelly Services at RR Donnelley in Plover. She was a...

Irving R. Williams

Irving R. Williams

Oct 31, 2009

Mr. Irving R. Williams, age 84, of Iola, passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at Iola Living Assistance surrounded by his family. Irving was born in Lake Linden, Michigan on January 6, 1925, the son of the late Richard and Minnie (Uren) Williams. Irving married Luella Harris on Dec 9, 1950 in Port Huron, Michigan. She preceded him in death...

Lavern R. Loken

Lavern R. Loken

Oct 12, 2009

LaVern R. Loken, 79, of Iola died Monday, October 12th, 2009 at his residence. He was born in the Town of Harrison, Wisconsin on March 20, 1930, the son of the late Helmer and Florence (Dobbe) Loken. LaVern married Susan March on April 13, 1963 in Oshkosh, WI. She survives. He was a member of the American Legion-Post 14 of...

Daniel J. Mortensen

Daniel J. Mortensen

Oct 11, 2009

Daniel James Mortensen, age 47, of Iola, passed away Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at his residence after fighting a long and couragous battle with cancer. Daniel was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on December 26, 1961, the son of James Mortensen and Dixie (Brown) Gray. Daniel married Dawn Paul on June 19, 1993 at First Lutheran Church in Ogdensburg. Daniel was...

Palmer Otto Myhra

Palmer Otto Myhra

Sep 28, 2009

Palmer Otto Myhra, 87, of Iola, died on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Iola Living Assistance in Iola. He was born on Dec. 19, 1921, in the town of Amherst, son of Otto and Amanda Myhra. He graduated in 1940 from Rosholt High School in Rosholt. He was with the Civilian Conservation Corps, working at Rib Mountain from 1940-41, and...

Elsie M. Gjertson

Elsie M. Gjertson

Sep 19, 2009

Elsie Marleah Gjertson died peacefully September 19, 2009, at Bethany Home of Waupaca with the love of her family surrounding her. Born Elsie Cooper May 28, 1916, youngest sister to Emma, Elizabeth, and Firman. Elsie was married to Orin Selmer Gjertson from June 27, 1931 until his death February 11, 1977. Elsie’s love and devotion to her family will never...