Obituaries

Apr 10, 2022

Jacky "Jack" Franklin Sweeney, age 86, of Waupaca, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022.  He was born on January 10, 1936 in Menomonee, Wisconsin to Myron and Hazel (McIntrye) Sweeney.  Jack married Janice Thompson on Sept 13, 1958, in Milwaukee.  She preceded him in death on July 17, 2000.  He later married Juanita L. Robertson on...

Apr 7, 2022

Ruth E. Gundersen, age 86, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Care Partners in Hortonville, where she had been a resident for a short time. She was born on September 24, 1935 in Iola, Wisconsin to Rudolph and Lillian (Anderson) Gunderson. Ruth is survived by nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Interment of cremains will...

Mar 31, 2022

Donald J. Peterson, age 86, of Scandinavia, died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home on the farm on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Don was born on the family farm to Clarence and Ruth (Blehovde) Peterson.

He graduated from Peterson Mill School, a one-room schoolhouse just across Peterson...

Mar 27, 2022

Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. age 58, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1964, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Kathryn Pagel and Frank Ostrowski Sr. Frank attended Iola-Scandinavia High School, where he enjoyed participating in FFA activities. After graduating from high school, he worked seasonally for local farmers...

Mar 23, 2022

Susan Lynn Kopecky age 37 of Iola passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1984, in Stevens Point, to Jennifer and David Kopecky.

The following is a message to Susan from her mother:

Dear Susan,

It has only been a short time, but I miss you already....

Mar 7, 2022

Carol Sue Schultz (93) of Boulder Junction died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s (Mary Jo (Jack) Lashua) home in Iola on March 7, 2022.  Carol was born July 22, 1928 in Oconomowoc to Leila (Rhadans) and Rudolph Lange  She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1946.  She worked as a telephone operator. She met the love of...

Feb 16, 2022

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Ronald Edward Winkler Sr., age 82, of Iola, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton WI. Ron was born on April 18, 1939, in Plymouth, Wisconsin to the late William and Olga (Grams) Winkler....

Feb 15, 2022

David L. “Dave” Longman, 74, formerly of Janesville, died at his home north of

Iola after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 15th. Per David’s wishes, a simple cremation will take place and there will be no funeral services. Burial of his remains will take place at Emerald Grove Cemetery in Emerald...

Feb 8, 2022

Anthony "Tony" J. Cisewski, age 70, of Iola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Joseph & Laura (Simonis) Cisewski. On March 4, 2000, he married Diana Cain in Waupaca. Tony is survived by his wife, Diana, daughters Dawn (Robert) Coen and Julie (Aaron) Holbrook,...

Jan 27, 2022

Harvey M. Colrue Jr. was called home on January 27, 2022. He was born August 19, 1931 to Harvey M. Sr. and Pearl (Nagreen) Colrue in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. He grew up on the Colrue farm on Colrue Road moving to his Uncle Walter's farm in Iola in 1976 after Uncle Walter's passing. Harvey was born to the Lord and returned...

Jan 25, 2022

Lois A. Webie, age 82, of Scandinavia, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1940 in Iola, Wisconsin to Alvin and Esther (Gregerson) Melby. On April 22, 1961, she married Jack Webie at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Lois was the pianist for the Church Choir. She was active at the church for many years...

Jan 16, 2022

Lynn Darlene Harrington, age 80, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin to William and Mildred (Richardson) Harrington. Lynn enjoyed socializing with people.  She liked to playing bingo and watching her beloved Chicago Cubs.  She enjoyed life and had a very positive attitude.  Lynn is survived by her...

Jan 11, 2022

Carol Trudell, age 91, Born on November 14, 1930, in Marshfield, WI. died peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Opelousas, LA. She was widowed in 1953. In 1961 she married Howard Trudell. She was widowed again in 2008. She retired after working years as a medical secretary. She lived many years in Wisconsin, before settling with...

Jan 8, 2022

Mildred Lorraine Loken of Iola, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Iola Living Oaks. She was born to Emil & Ida Schulke on August 14, 1931 in the Town of Almond in Portage County. Mildred married Harlan Loken on Aug. 20, 1949. Together they had two sons; David and Daniel.

Mildred spent her...

Jan 8, 2022

Alta B. Sannes, age 97, of Iola, formerly of Scandinavia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.  She was born on December 30, 1924, in the Town of Buena Vista, Portage County, Wisconsin to the late Benjamin and Selma (Schmidt) Boelter.  On May 6, 1950, she married Norman Sannes in Amherst. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 7, 2022

Rosalie Elizabeth Hermsen Miller born April 21,1924 was the 7th child born to George and Anna (Gloudemans) Hermsen in Little Chute, WI.

As a young girl, she worked at her family's grocery store in Little Chute, WI.

As a young teenager she enjoyed babysitting. One of...

Jan 6, 2022

Amber Marie Kleditz (Joers) On January 6, 2022, at 2:29 am, the light and warmth that was Amber Marie Kleditz (Joers) extinguished after complications with covid-19. She joins her soulmate Collin Kleditz who left this planet on July 26, 2017. Although she left us far too soon, it’s a testament to Amber’s strength as she shone brightly throughout the challenges...

Dec 27, 2021

Video of Memorial Service

Albert (Al) Marchetti, age 85, of Iola, died on Monday, December 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Al was born in Jeansville, Pennsylvania on May 25,1936, the son of the late Albino and Anna (Marcinko) Marchetti. He grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania, joining the Air...

Dec 15, 2021

John R. Clementson, age 67, of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1954 in Iola, Wisconsin to the late Maynard Clementson and Evelyn (Mork) Clementson John is survived by his Siblings: Walter Knutson of Gurnee, Ill., Sharon Bushnell of Duluth, MN Wilford "Billy" Clementson of Duluth, MN and Keith Knutson of Minneapolis,...

Dec 14, 2021

Virginia Lynn. Adams, age 69, of Amherst, formerly of Iola passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1952 to Byron and Charlotte (Stone)Adams. She loved her daughter and grandson with her whole heart. She loved watching the Brewers, Bucks and Packers. Her cats were very special to her. She loved to buy and fix...