Obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Alice (Lindner) Nielsen of Iola, WI went to be at home with Jesus, at the age of 80. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after an eleven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Alice was born November 6, 1943, to John and Loriena (Humke) Lindner of Greenwood WI. Alice graduated from Greenwood...

Jan 9, 2024

Norma Lea (Kirkpatrick) Larson Age 100 Norma died on January 9, 2024. She celebrated her 100th birthday with family just six weeks prior. Norma was born on November 23, 1923 at home in Oakland , Minnesota. Her parents were William and Hattie (Lea) Kirkpatrick. Her older brother was Robert and younger sister was Marjorie. Oakland was a small prairie town...

Jan 5, 2024

Valerie Kathleen Thoe, 93, of Iola passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. She resided at Iola Living Oaks the last few years. She was born on September 7, 1930, to Melvin and Clara (Torgerson) Forseth. Valerie married Dr. Edmund Thoe. He preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by her Son: Lyndon Thoe, of Iola along with...

Dec 24, 2023

UPDATED 12/26/2023 Sheri Lynn Seubert, 59, of Weyauwega, formerly of Scandinavia, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. She was born Aug. 19, 1964, in Elgin, Illinois, to Sandra (Orban) Schumacher and the late Gordon Schumacher. Sheri moved with her parents and two brothers from Elgin to a farm near Scandinavia in 1976. She graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in...

Nov 28, 2023

Patrick S. Miller, a beloved father, grandfather, and owner of a successful painting and chimney sweep business, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 28th, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on May 4th, 1950, in Green Bay, WI, son to the late Sidney and Lillian (Roeser) Miller. Pat dedicated his life to his craft, starting his own...

Nov 27, 2023

Janace L. Lee, 95, of Milwaukee passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Elderon, Wisconsin to the late to Zander and Evelyn (Matson) Bricko. Janace married Marshall Lee on March 27, 1948 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2017. Janace was an avid quilter and made over 100...

Nov 26, 2023

Valerie B Thompson, 92, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday November 26, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1931 in Polonia to the late Frank and Pauline (Rekowski) Ostrowski. Following her fathers death, her family moved to several different farms in the area. Valerie and her mother operated the farms along with the other siblings. In 1965, Valerie...

Nov 24, 2023

David G. Hanna passed away peacefully Friday, November 24,2023 at his home, Northcrest Assisted Living Facility, Stevens Point where he had resided the past four years. Mr. Hanna was born in 1946 and lived in Rosholt WI until relocating to Stevens Point in 2000. Following the completion of his early education, he worked briefly as a Library Aide for the...

Nov 17, 2023

Margaret M. Larson, 90, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 at Living Oaks Assisted Living, Iola WI. Margaret was born in Marion, Wisconsin on August 6, 1933 to Otto and Emma (Lembke) Beyersdorf. She married LaVern H. Knaup on July 24, 1954 at St. Peters Church in Big Falls Wisconsin. LaVern preceded Margaret in death on...

Nov 16, 2023

Video Tribute Sylvia "Syl", "Sly" C. Thoe, 77, of Waupaca, passed away at home on Thursday, November 16, 2023 due to an aneurysm. She was born on January 21,1946 in Chicago, moved to Waupaca in 1973 and spent winters in Lake Havasu, AZ after retirement. Sylvia worked at the First National Bank in Waupaca for 32 years. She leaves behind...

Nov 8, 2023

Mary Adele Adams was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 109. She was born on September 30, 1914, in Chicago, daughter of the late Cyril "Joe" and Caroline DeCoster. On February 15, 1941, she was united in marriage to Louis Adams in Chicago. In 1947, they were led back to Louis' hometown...

Oct 21, 2023

VIDEO TRIBUTE Dr. Karen A. Hayes, a member of the Iola and Waupaca community and a respected veterinarian, peacefully passed away at the age of 59 on Saturday October 21, 2023. Born on February 19, 1964, in the city of Chicago, IL. Karen brought joy and compassion into the lives of those around her. Karen graduated from John F. Kennedy...

Oct 19, 2023

Edward Arnold Jolin left this world peacefully with assistance from Promedica hospice and the angels at Eldercare Waupaca. He had struggled with breathing issues for many years. He was born in Rhinelander, WI to Vernon and Annis (Jackson) Jolin on Sept 6, 1952. He joined the Army after high school and was stationed in Germany. He had many memories and...

Oct 4, 2023

IRENE RUTH LASTOFKA Irene Ruth (Larson) LaStofka, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023 at her daughter Karen's home in Appleton, WI, with her daughters Linda & Karen by her side. Irene was born March 11, 1928 to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson at their home in rural Scandinavia and was the fourth of five children. She attended...

Sep 13, 2023

William "Billy" Roy Czerwinski, Milwaukee, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 61 in Waupaca.  Born on November 1, 1961, to Jeanette (Trzebiatowski) Czerwinski-Young and the late Walter Czerwinski. Raised in Milwaukee, William always had a passion for service and enlisted in the United States Marines,...

Sep 4, 2023

Thomas Henry Young, 94, of Waupaca went to his heavenly home on September 4, 2023. He resided at Bethany Home for several years. He was born on November 25, 1928 in Milwaukee, to the late George and Marie (Brenner) Young.

Tom served his country during WWII from 1945-47. When he returned home from...

Aug 31, 2023

Wendell Arleigh Krogwold, age 96, of Amherst Jct., WI passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  He was born on March 24th, 1927 to Russell Krogwold and Hazel Kussman Krogwold, on the farm his great grandfather homesteaded in 1857.  He grew up skiing in the woods around the Portage County farm with his surviving sister, Pauline Krogwold Velton of...

Aug 24, 2023

John A. Gunnell

John A. Gunnell, 75, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  He was born on November 14, 1947 in Staten Island, New York to the late Albert and Cecelia (Morrison) Gunnell.

John graduated from Richmond College (New York) with a Bachelors of Art...

Jul 17, 2023

Daniel Edward Panzer, 84 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on July 17,2023. He was born November 13, 1938 in Kewaskum, Wisconsin to the late Herman Sr. and Vera (Koepke) Panzer. Dan married the love of his life, Diana (Zarske) Panzer on June 6, 1959 in West Allis Wisconsin. Dan graduated from UW Platteville in 1960, with a...

Jul 14, 2023

Richard James Shaver, 86, of Iola, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on July 14, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Ralph and Genevieve (Barrette) Shaver. He attended Marinette High School where he joined the Navy Seabees and after graduation became a proud member of the United States Marine Corp....