Obituaries

Nov 24, 2024

Andrea I. Driscoll-Bruley, 82, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids to Arnold and Janet (Swanson) Driscoll. She graduated from John Edwards High School in Port Edwards, WI.  Andrea married Melvin Bruley on June 10, 1989 in Eagle River, WI.  He preceded her...

Nov 23, 2024

Sharyn A. Medrow, 81, of Iola, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born in Franklin on October 11, 1943, to Clarence and Delores Nitz. Sharyn married Dennis Medrow the love of her life, on April 25, 1964, in Franklin. In 1965, Dennis and Sharyn purchased a cottage in the village of Helvetia, where they retired and...

Nov 21, 2024

Diana Panzer, 88 of Scandinavia, Wi went to her heavenly home with family at her side, on November 21, 2024. She was born July 17, 1936 in Slinger, Wi to the late Eleanor (Nischke) and Rollin Zarske. Diana married the love of her life, Daniel Panzer on June 6, 1959. Diana had several jobs in her life but it was...

Nov 19, 2024

Rozelle Elizabeth Janke, 91, passed away peacefully at The Willows Assisted Living in Iola WI on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Rose was born on May 22, 1933 to Daniel and Eva (Miller) Keller in the Town of Royalton, Waupaca County WI. On February 17, 1951, she was united in marriage to Leo R. Janke at St. Paul Lutheran Church parsonage...

Nov 19, 2024

Phyllis Joan Olson, 89, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Waupaca Elder Care, where she had been a resident for  5 years.  She was born on July 24, 1935 in Norske in the Town of Harrison in northern Waupaca County, to Walter and Thelma (Johnson) Nerdahl.

She attended...

Nov 2, 2024

Karen Marie Frailing passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, following a short illness. Karen was born on October 5, 1937, in Brillion, WI, to Robert and Lydia Goldschmidt. In her early days, Karen was a bit of a social butterfly and elite baton twirler; this may have caught the eye of many a beau, but, happily, she landed in the...

Oct 13, 2024

Phillip Kenneth Johnsrud, 74, of Iola, who loved his family, the outdoors and serving his community, died on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born April 1, 1950, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, to Kenneth Johnsrud and Marilyn (Munson) Johnsrud Berner. He graduated from Fennimore High School in 1968 and from UW-Platteville in 1976. Phil moved to Iola in 1976 to teach industrial arts...

Oct 11, 2024

Carolyn A. Gunderson, 84, of Iola, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on December 4, 1939 in Iola to Arling and Gladys (Helgeson) Sorenson. Carolyn married Robert Gunderson on August 20, 1960 in Iola. Carolyn graduated from Iola High School in 1957. After graduating, Carolyn received her Beauticians license. She worked at...

Oct 1, 2024

Sandra L. Schumacher, 84, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on October 1, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1940 in Illinois to Louis and Evelyn (Mock) Orban. Sandy married Gordon Schumacher on June 4th, 1960 in Elgin, Illinois.

Sandy and Gordy found a 60 acre farm in Scandinavia and...

Sep 29, 2024

Julianne Adeline Firkus, 91, of Rosholt, passed away on Sunday September 29, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1933 in Kiel to the late Harry and Frieda (Rautmann) Karsteadt. Julianne married Richard A. Grube on Jan 20, 1952.  He preceded her in death in 1981.  She later married Myron Firkus on Nov 10, 1984.  He preceded her in...

Sep 29, 2024

Randy Byron Rosenberger, 78, of Iola, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born to the late Andrew Rosenberger and Hattie (Rhoades) Rosenberger in Black River Falls, WI on July 2, 1946. Growing up, attended school in New Lisbon, Wi alongside his brother Terry Nanstad. He dedicated 8 years to the Army Reserves. He started teaching in Iola-Scandinavia...

Sep 14, 2024

Charles Wayne Stiles age 92 of Iola, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Stevens Point Health Services in Stevens Point, WI. He was born on January 21, 1932, in Flagstaff, Arizona to the late James & Nellie (Parke) Stiles. After his mother passed, he was raised by his Aunt Maude. Charlie, as he was well known...

Sep 12, 2024

Roy Kolak, 89, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Iola, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born on July 20, 1935 in Chicago to Mike and Magdelina (Vrovsky) Kolak. Roy married Marlene Probst on Dec 1, 1965. She preceded him in death on Jan 1, 2011. Roy was a Police Officer for...

Sep 2, 2024

Thomas (Tommy) James Boyle, 54, of Iola went to be with his loving Savior on September 2, 2024 at ThedaCare Appleton with his family and close friends by his side. Tommy was born on November 2, 1969 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin to Thomas Boyle and Carol (Olson) Boyle. Tommy married Heather (Shanklin) Boyle on August 11, 1990...

Jul 20, 2024

Donald Edward Wasrud, age 87, passed away at The Willows on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on December 05, 1936 to Royal V. Wasrud, Sr. and Josephine M. (Moser) Wasrud.

He is a graduate of Iola High School and went into military service with the U.S. Navy as a machinist mate...

Jun 29, 2024

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Mary Ann Zilz, 83, of Iola, went to her heavenly home on June 29, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1941 in Mondovi, Wisconsin to the late Harlan and Stella (Severson) Haunschild. Mary Ann married David Zilz on April 16, 1966 in Greenwood, Wisconsin.

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Jun 28, 2024

Bryan "Buford" Mark Beyersdorf, 61, of Iola, died Friday June 28, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1963, in Waupaca to Martin "Booty" and Lola (Wohlrabe) Beyersdorf. Bryan married Sarah Kaminski on June 4, 2011, at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Rosholt. Bryan loved spending time with his family. He was the best dad ever to his youngest girls...

Jun 22, 2024

Marlin Robert Hines, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He resided at The Willows in Iola where he was known as "the gentleman." He was born on December 18, 1932 in Marne, Michigan to George and Mary Esther (Robinson) Hines. Marlin married Kathryn Dangerfield in 1956 and they later divorced.

Jun 12, 2024

Clara Mae (Nerdahl) Knutson, 95, of Rosholt, passed away Wednesday June 12th at House of the Dove in Marshfield.  Clara Mae was born on March 31,1929 in Norske, the firstborn child of Walter and Thelma (Johnson) Nerdahl. She lived most of her childhood on the family farm on Nerdahl Road.  She attended Brown and Lakeview elementary school...

May 29, 2024

Judy A. (Loken) Biedermann passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a long battle with a progressive neuromuscular disease. Judy was 77 years old, and passed away at Green Tree Nursing Home in Clintonville where she lived briefly after a decline in her health. She was born on December 24, 1946, in Clintonville, daughter of the late Theodore...