Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Janette (“Janet”) A. Griffith Janet A. Griffith, age 81, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. Janet was born in New London, Wisconsin on September 23, 1938; the daughter of the late Arthur and Regina Fischer. Janet was a graduate...

Jul 19, 2020

Lewis Alfred “Tim” Schroeder

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Tim Schroeder of Waupaca, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton, WI. He was born on May 16, 1936 in the village of Rural, just south of Waupaca; the son of...

Jun 23, 2020

James E. Bing, 91, of Iola, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at The Willows in Iola. He was born in Iola, on November 11, 1928, a son of the late Dora (Severson) and Herman Bing. James married Nancy Caldwell on May 2, 1963 in Waupaca. She preceded him in death on Feb 23, 2019. Jim was a hard...

Jun 4, 2020

Kevin Kenneth Johnson, 58, of Iola, WI, passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2020. He was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on October 31, 1961, son of Delores and Ken Johnson. Kevin married Cathleen M. Reinert on October 4, 1986 at Northland Lutheran Church in Iola.

Kevin was a kind hearted person who enjoyed spending time with our family...

Jun 1, 2020

Betty J. Wasrud April 7, 1945 – June 1, 2020 Betty Jane Wasrud, 75, of Iola, died Monday June 1, 2020 at Theda Care Medical Center in Waupaca. Betty was born in Iola, Wisconsin on April 7, 1945, daughter of the late Gladys (Nassen) and Willard Johnson. Betty married Vernon Wasrud on June 5, 1965, he preceded her in death...

May 5, 2020

Frederick C. Reinhardt, age 92 peacefully entered into Jesus' presence and rejoined his bride on Tuesday May 5, 2020. Born in Oshkosh June 8, 1927, first son of the late Walter and Edith (Miller) Reinhardt. Frederick grew up working on the family farm. On March 15, 1952 he married Bernice Stenerson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, New Hope. They were...

Apr 9, 2020

Jean Marie Peterson, 78, of Iola, passed away Thursday, April 9th, at her residence.  Jean was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Lenora (Mohr) and Merle Cooper.

Jean enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, and watching birds. Her favorite flower was lily of the valley.  Jean always...

Apr 6, 2020

Deanna R. Summers, 72, of Iola, WI, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on February 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Rose (Wall) and Arthur Moeller. Deanna married Charles W. Summers, he preceded her in death on March 28, 2009. Deanna worked as a nurse for 25 years at Brookside Nursing Home and...

Mar 4, 2020

Darrell D. Anderson, age 79, of Iola, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Ascension Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. Darrell was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on August 3, 1940, a son of the late Esther (Isaacson) and Andrew Anderson. Darrell married Diana Martin in Milwaukee on June 12, 1982. Darrell had worked as a salesman for Milwaukee Maytag, top...

Mar 2, 2020

Dorothy Jean Erickson Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Dorothy died peacefully with her family by her side on March 2, 2020. Dorothy was born January 30, 1926 to the late Burr and Loretta (Babe) Armon. She married her wonderful husband, the late Russell Erickson on March 24, 1945. Dorothy loved spending time with her family and friends...

Feb 23, 2020

Gloriette J. Rutz, age 87, of Rosholt, Wisconsin passed away February 23, 2020 at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Ainsworth Hall in King, Wisconsin. Gloriette was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Florence (Peterson) and Joseph Spoerl. She married Glen Rutz on December 29, 1951 at Hales Corners Lutheran Church. They shared over 68 years of...

Feb 22, 2020

John J. Hauke, age 72, of Green Bay, formerly of Iola, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Bellin Hospital, in Green Bay. John was born in Milwaukee on May 19, 1947, son of the late John and Rosemarie (Mohar) Hauke. He married Rosemarie Kretschmer on June 26, 1976 in Milwaukee. They later divorced. He was an US Army Vietnam...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert Ole Ellingson, 91, of the Town of New Hope, Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 .  Bob was born in Iola, Wisconsin on May 18, 1928, a son of the late Myrtle (Roe) and Maurice J Ellingson.   He married Beverly Jane Berg in 1950.   She preceded him in death on March 11th, 2018. Bob graduated from...

Feb 1, 2020

Donald Keith Hartvig of Rosholt passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2020, along with his loving son, Andrew, who was his pride and joy and best friend. Donny was born December 16, 1955 in Stevens Point to the late Herbert and Elsie (Madson) Hartvig. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1974 and enjoyed working at Americold Logistics in...

Feb 1, 2020

Andrew Charles Hartvig of Rosholt, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 36. Andy was born August 8, 1983 in Stevens Point to his loving parents Donald and Evett (Schramm) Hartvig. Andy attended Rosholt Schools, graduating in 2001. Andy furthered his education at UW-River Falls where he graduated with a business degree in 2006. He went...

Jan 17, 2020

Sarah J. Mohr, age 83, of Stevens Point, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Sarah was born in Iola, Wisconsin on December 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Elsie (Parks) and Edwin Weinmann. She married Roger Mohr on September 5, 1959 in Iola, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2010. Sarah raised...

Jan 3, 2020

Thomas L. Heschke, 52, of Ogdensburg, WI, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Tom was born in Iola, Wisconsin on December 13, 1967, a son of Margaret (King) and Ronald Heschke. He married Peggy Pierotti on August 16, 2003. Tom had a beef cattle farm in the town of St. Lawrence and had...

Dec 28, 2019

Robert Emmett Small, 88, of Scandinavia, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 of injuries from an accident on his property.  He successfully battled lung cancer after 15 months of treatment.  Robert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 19, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Schneider) and Emmett  Small.    His early years were spent on the family farm in New...

Dec 23, 2019

Matthew G. David On December 23, 2019, Matt lost his battle with addiction; he was 32. Matt was born on March 19, 1987 and lived most of his life in Waupaca, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Waupaca High School in 2005. Over the years Matt worked at the Waupaca Foundry and held a variety of positions in local restaurant...

Dec 16, 2019

William G. Mathis, 83, of Waupaca, WI, passed away Monday, December 16th, at his residence.  He was born in Palo, Iowa on September 1, 1936, a son of the late Irene (Lockhart) and Kenneth  Mathis.  Bill served in the United States Army from 1956-1959.  He worked at the Waupaca Foundry for 25 years.  Bill enjoyed going to flea markets each...