Obituaries

Apr 20, 2021

Kristine Jean Grimm, age 52, of Waupaca, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1968 in Clintonville to James and Nancy (Dahl) Grimm. In 1997 Kristine married Mark Thoe at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Kristine worked in the Foundry industry for over 15 years. She enjoyed spending time on the Waupaca Chain...

Apr 6, 2021

Nash Lane Schachtschneider, age 2, joined his parental grandparents on Tuesday April 6th, 2021. Lil Nashy took his first breathe on March 8th, 2019 at the Theda Children’s Hospital in Neenah, WI. We were so proud of Nash when he graduated from the NICU and could come home to officially join our crazy beautiful family. He loved...

Apr 2, 2021

James (Jim) Helgeson was born June 6, 1941 to Leona Satre Helgeson and Joe Helgeson of Appleton, Wisconsin. The family soon moved to Marion, Wisconsin and then to Northland, Wisconsin. Jim attended first through eighth grade at Northland Country School. Jim loved telling stories about his childhood and the one room school house at Northland. Jim graduated from Iola High...

Mar 30, 2021

Raymond A. Michalski, age 83, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.  He was born on December 19, 1937 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Chester and Lottie (Mackowiak) Michalski.

Ray spent more years in retirement than working over 25 years for the East Chicago, Indiana Fire Department.  Originally from East Chicago,...

Mar 28, 2021

Harold "Pete" Mark Finch, age 70, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 after a long fight with cancer. He was born on October 2, 1950 in Iola, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Jeanine (Akey) Finch. On February 26, 1970 he married Roberta "Lynn" Bloom in Milwaukee. They celebrated 51 years of marriage. After starting their life...

Mar 11, 2021

Video of Memorial Service for Rita

Video Tribute

Rita Marie (Bretl) (Domask) Durrant was born on December 13th, 1929 in Milladore, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of six children. She attended a one room schoolhouse until 8th grade and went on to graduate from Auburndale High. She worked at Hardware Mutual Insurance Company (now Sentry...

Mar 8, 2021

Video of Funeral Service Patricia Ann Moe, age 64, of Iola, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 22, 1957, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Joseph and Charlotte (Keenlance) Meronek. Pat is survived by her Son, Jeremy (Miranda) Moe; Daughter, Tammy (Joshua) Hadlock; significant other, Daniel Roberts of Iola,...

Feb 13, 2021

Video of Dawn Wasrud Funeral Service

Dawn Audrey Wasrud, a loved child of God, transitioned to her next life with her Savior on Saturday morning, February 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dawn was born February 02, 1935, to Arthur and Ermine Woltmann of Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Marshfield High School. Dawn served as...

Feb 11, 2021

Video of funeral service for Mary Ann Rice

Mary Ann Rice of Iola, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 11, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 77.

She was born Mary Ann Bergen on July 5, 1943 to Lionel and Elsie Bergen of...

Feb 9, 2021

**UPDATE** A Memorial Graveside Service for Steve will be held at the North New Hope Lutheran Cemetery in the Township of New Hope, Portage County, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM. The Reverend Michael Peuse will officate. Stephen (Steve) Lehrer died 2/09/21 in the hospital of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, due to complications of pancreatic cancer, aged 74. He...

Jan 29, 2021

Video of Marian’s funeral service Marian Ardyce Carlson, age 84, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  She was born on February 11, 1936 in Town of Harrison, Waupaca County Wisconsin to the late Julian and Margaret (Hoffman) Merde. Marian is survived by her son: Eric, Brother: Julian (Carole) Merde, Brother in law: Clarence (Carol) Carlson and sister...

Jan 27, 2021

Edward Joseph Moos, age 57, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1963 in Burlington, Wisconsin to Charles and Jeanette (Ochs) Moos. Edward attended Kansasville Grade School and Union Grove High School. He worked for J.W. Peters in Burlington for 26 years until the plant closed then moved to Iola and worked...

Jan 15, 2021

Funeral Service Video Graveside Video Carol Louise (Erickson) Lashua of Iola, age 90, passed away, January 15, 2021. Carol was born on December 30th, 1930 to Arthur and Agnes (Olson) Erickson in the township of Harrison. She attended Harrison Center Elementary, then Rosholt High School. Carol worked at the Crystal Café and then for Dr. Wilkes and Dr. Wiley in...

Jan 14, 2021

James Andrew Glodowski, age 67, of Rosholt, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  He was born on May 12, 1953 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Jerome and Rosemary (Phillips) Glodowski.

Jim Graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in Stevens Point and entered the Army.   Jim worked in construction and later years as a laborer...

Jan 10, 2021

Ida F. Olson, age 96, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on May 21, 1924 in Iola to the late Charles and Clara (Wendt) Hoppe. She married Marlyn Olson in Milwaukee.

Ida loved crocheting baby outfits, sweaters and blankets and donated them to Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola. Her sweater...

Jan 10, 2021

**UPDATE**

A Celebration of Life for Howard will be held this Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Iola Conservation Club in Iola.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Funeral Service Video

Howard Harold Bestul...