Obituaries

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 4, 2021

Mitchell Lee Taylor, age 64, of Iola, passed away peacefully Monday, January 4, 2021 with his family around him after a 20-year struggle with the genetic neurological disease, CADASIL.

Mitchell was born on September 4, 1956 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Marshall and Mae (Halvorsen) Taylor. His family later moved to West Allis where he graduated...

Dec 30, 2020

Sigfred (Sig) Malvik, 88 passed away peacefully on December 30, at his winter home in Arizona City, AZ. His wife Elaine and family members were at his side. Sig was born on January 14, 1932 in Trondheim, Norway to parents Sverre and Svandhild (Holum) Malvik. In 1948 the family immigrated to St Paul, MN. Sig graduated from St. Paul Central...

Dec 24, 2020

Lois A. Haroldson October 22, 1932-December 24, 2020 Lois A. Haroldson, age 88, of Rosholt, WI passed away December 24, 2020 at home with family. She was born in Big Falls, WI on October 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Lillian (Hedtke) Arndt and Louis C. Arndt. She attended Big Falls Grade School and Marion High School, graduating Valedictorian...

Dec 22, 2020

**UPDATE** A Celebration of Life will take place for Eugene "Geno" along for his good friend, Harry "the CAT" Wardesky" at the Rosholt Fair Park, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 12 Noon - 4:00 PM. Eugene (Geno) Frank Mancel, age 92, of Rosholt, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1928 in a...

Dec 20, 2020

JoAnn Marie Anderson, age 87, of Oak Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born on February 25, 1933 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Arthur and Johanna (Kersten) Heisel. On December 26, 1953 she married Harlan Anderson in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 2001 JoAnn is survived by her HarlanSons, Durondee Anderson, Lonnie Andderson; Brook Anderson,...

Dec 3, 2020

Kenneth (Dick) Richard Dare, 93, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at The Willows in Iola, WI. He was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Jensen) Dare born August 29, 1927 in Waukesha, WI one of two children. Dick married Patricia E. Eldredge on September 3, 1955 in Wales, WI. Pat passed in November 2018. Dick also...

Nov 27, 2020

Ralph W. Colrud, 93, Sun City West, AZ., passed away Nov. 27, 2020. He was born in Rosholt, WI., March 17, 1927 to Mynert and Othilda (Tillie) Colrud. He graduated from Rosholt High School and Luther College, Decorah, IA with a degree in business administration. His college years were interrupted by WWII where he served in the Navy as a...

Nov 23, 2020

Dianna Lou Macom, age 78, of the Town of St. Lawrence, Waupaca County passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born on July 6, 1942 to Edwin and Helena (Dain) Pagel in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. She married Billy Lee Macom in 1984. He preceded her in death on Dec 14, 2019. Dianna is survived by her Son: John Schoenrock,...

Nov 22, 2020

Donald Harold Carlson, of Milwaukee, formerly of Iola, passed away peacefully on Nov, 22 2020 at the age of 89 years. He was born on Feb 1, 1931 in the town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin to the late Clayton and Helen (Engum) Carlson. Donald served in the Army during the Korean war. He was as...

Nov 14, 2020

Marsha Lee Sparks, 72, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born on December 23, 1947 to the late Marshall and Virginia (Verdenberg) Servis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Michael Sparks, he preceded her in death. Marsha is survived by Mike's Cousin: David (Debbie) Sparks of Rhinelander, along with other relatives and friends. No services will...

Nov 10, 2020

**UPDATE** A Celebration of Life will take place for Harry along for his good friend, Eugene "Geno" Mancel at the Rosholt Fair Park, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 12 Noon - 4:00 PM. Harold Anthony (the CAT) Wardesky, 83, of Rosholt, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born on November 27, 1936 to the late Azof...

Nov 8, 2020

Video of Funeral Service Wayne Milo Olson, age 69, of Appleton, WI, died the 8th, November, 2020. Wayne was born on August 8th, 1951, son of the late Evelyn (Twetan-Olson-Danielson) and Milo Olson in Iola WI. Wayne graduated from Iola Scandinavia High School. He was known among family and peers for being kind, honest and of good intention. He obtained...

Nov 7, 2020

Kevin Thomas Schmoldt was finally at peace in his wife’s arms on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Kevin was born on January 25th, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of the late Ronald and Betty Ann Schmoldt, Kevin was the youngest of seven children. He is survived by his brothers Robert, Ronald (Susan), James, Steve (Terri), and his...

Oct 29, 2020

Arlene Wagner, 86 of Rosholt, Wi passed away October 29, 2020 peacefully at Manawa Community Living center. After a brief illness of Covid-19. Arlene was born October 19,1934 to the late Julius and Alpha Berge. She grew up on a farm and attended a one room school house in the township of Alban. Going on to graduate from Rosholt High...