Obituaries

May 27, 2021

Jody Elaine Pagel age 69, of Menasha Wisconsin passed away Thursday May 27th, 2021. She was born on February 18th, 1952 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Harold F. and Delores D. (Velies) Pogrant. Jody was able to save at least one person with an organ donation. She is survived by her brothers, Daniel G. Pogrant and Michael J. Pogrant....

May 19, 2021

Mary Lou Moriarity age 72, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1948 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Carl and Lucille Woodrich. Mary Lou is survived by her Husband: Tom Moriarity of Iola along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Interment of Cremains will be in...

May 7, 2021

Vincent William Cutaia, age 60, of Iola, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on November 30, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Vincent L and Dorothy (Bombeck) Cutaia. On August 1, 2009 he married Pamela Sullivan in Chicago. Vince worked at the O'Hare Intl. Airport in Chicago for 33 years and retired in 2020. He...

May 4, 2021

George Lawrence Kriewaldt, age 78, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Iola to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Adams) Kriewaldt. George was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola, where he was a life-long member. He graduated in 1961 from Iola High School and later from...

Apr 29, 2021

James Henry Wink, age 81, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late John & Lorraine (Barth) Wink. Jim was a great lover and connoisseur of automobiles. He was a salesman at various Milwaukee Car dealerships in the 60's, 70's and 80's. From 1998-2006 he worked...

Apr 25, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Diestler, age 61, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1960 in Illinois. On June 17, 1978 she married Ronald Diestler in Iola. Cheryl enjoyed shooting pool, golfing, watching TV, working at home and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Cheryl enjoyed helping people and was always there in a...

Apr 24, 2021

Steve “Coach” Fleckenstein Steve Fleckenstein, 89, of Iola, passed away at home on April 24, 2021. Born in Milwaukee on Oct. 21, 1931, he is the son of the late Stephan and Katherine Fleckenstein. Steve graduated from Custer High School in January of 1950 and he later attended La Crosse State College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical...

Apr 23, 2021

Linda Dobbe, age 51, passed away on April 23rd, 2021 after a challenging battle with cancer. She felt a lot of love and support through prayers from family, many friends, and people she never met. She knew God listened and gave her time with family before walking her to His Eternal Home. Linda was a Halloween baby born to Ronald...

Apr 23, 2021

Esther Marjorie Wilhelm age 100 of Iola, passed away Friday, April 23rd at the Manawa Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for a short time. Esther was born May 27, 1920 in the town of Lessor, Shawano County Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Lawrence & Rebecca (Severson) Olson. Esther was baptized & confirmed at Welhaven Lutheran Church....

Apr 21, 2021

Arthur James Wendorf, age 82,of Rosholt, passed away on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021. He was born on December 12th, 1939 to the late Arthur & Bernadine (Druar) Wendorf.

Arthur married Sandra Strike on June 22nd, 1963 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Galloway, WI. She survives.  Art served in the United States Army. After that, he worked...

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...