Obituaries

Dorothy Kalpinski

Dorothy Kalpinski

Jun 9, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy Maud Kalpinski, 94, of Iola, died Sunday, June 9th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born in Iola, Wisconsin on October 26, 1918, the daughter of the late Palmer Marvin and Ella Mae (Morey) Gunderson. Dorothy was a member of the Iola United Methodist Church. She is survived by Two Sons: Walter (Sherry) Kalpinski...

Leonel (Lee) M. Bestul

Leonel (Lee) M. Bestul

Jun 6, 2013

Leonel (Lee) Monroe Bestul, age 86, of Iola, passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on June 6, 2013 with his loving family at his side. Lee was born in the Town of Helevtia, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on November 18, 1926, the son of the late Rueben and Inga (Moen) Bestul. He was confirmed and married at Our Savior's Lutheran...

Frank N. Trzebiatowski

Frank N. Trzebiatowski

May 29, 2013

Frank N. Trzebiatowski, age 93, of Rosholt, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Frank was born in the Town of Alban, Wisconsin on September 22, 1919, the son of the late John and Rosie (Augustyniak) Trzebiatowski, Sr.. Frank married Ann Gilmeister on September 10, 1949 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Rosholt. He served in the...

Christopher D. Thomas

Christopher D. Thomas

May 25, 2013

Christopher “Chris” D. Thomas passed from this earth on May 25th, 2013 with family at his side. He put up a strong fight against cancer after being diagnosed in November 2012. Chris was born on July 1, 1964 to the late Carl Thomas and Diana (Dan) Ecke. Chris was gifted with his father’s mechanical aptitude and loved to figure out...

Joseph W. Keller

Joseph W. Keller

Apr 22, 2013

Joseph "Joe" W. Keller, age 83, of Iola, was born into eternal life Monday, April 22, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 27, 1929, the son of the late Joseph F. and Leona (Blumenberg) Scherr. Joseph served in the United States Army at Fort Bragg, NC serving as an MP. He...

Donald E. Erickson

Donald E. Erickson

Apr 18, 2013

Donald E. Erickson, 81, of Plover, WI. formerly of the Waupaca area and Amherst, died Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. Donald was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin on September 10, 1931, the son of the late Clarence and Stella (Mork) Erickson. He married Ella May Bucher on June 27,1955 in Durand, Wisconsin. Donald was a carpenter for all...

Thomas "Tom" M. Theige

Thomas "Tom" M. Theige

Apr 1, 2013

Thomas "Tom" M. Theige Tom M. Theige, 83, of Iola passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013. He was born on March 28, 1930, the eldest of three children to the late Hjalmar and Margaret (Sorenson) Theige of Westby, WI. He graduated from Westby High School in 1948 and from Luther College in 1955. Tom served in the U.S....

Richard K. (Dickie) Olson

Richard K. (Dickie) Olson

Apr 1, 2013

Richard K. (Dickie) Olson, age 81, of Iola, died Monday, April 1st, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. He was born in Iola, Wisconsin on September 24, 1931, the son of the late Orrie and Palma Luella (Lind) Olson. Dickie used to make scale model cars and collect car pictures. He also collected pencils and key chains. He used to run...

Irene M. Garbe

Irene M. Garbe

Mar 22, 2013

Mrs. Irene Mary Garbe, 87, of Iola, died Friday, March 22nd, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center, Waupaca, Wisconsin. Irene was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 16, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Weller) Fritz. Irene married Wilmer Garbe on May 11, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2009. Irene enjoyed...

Irene E. Tanner

Irene E. Tanner

Mar 20, 2013

Mrs. Irene Eleanor Tanner, age 105, of Waupaca, formerly of Ogdensburg, died Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at Whistling Pines where she had been a resident for 12 years. Irene was born in Town of St. Lawrence, Wisconsin on March 22, 1907, the daughter of the late William and Ella (Lenz) Suhs. Irene married Clyde Steinke on Sept 30, 1930 in...

Thomas L. Thorn

Thomas L. Thorn

Mar 16, 2013

Thomas L. Thorn, age 77, of Iola, died Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at his residence. Thomas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 26, 1936, the son of the late Walter and Alice (Gunsten) Thorn. Tom married Judith Helene Olson on April 14th, 1969 at the Hitterdahl Lutheran Church Parsonage. She preceded him in death on Sept 16, 2008. Tom...

Henry Knaub

Henry Knaub

Mar 3, 2013

Henry Knaub, age 84, of Iola, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Crystal River Nursing & Rehab Center in Waupaca. Hank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 29, 1929, the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Rien) Knaub. He married Patricia Johnston on December 13, 1952 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church rectory in Milwaukee. They were married...

Floyd H. Loken

Floyd H. Loken

Feb 21, 2013

Floyd H. Loken, called home to the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2013, age 89. Beloved husband of Doris for 68 years. Loving father of Jeffrey (Jill), Brian (Darlene) and the late Scott. Proud grandpa of Natasha (Nathan) Siebert, Tamara, Tessa, Jacob, Erik and Brandon (Hannah). Great-grandpa of Talya, Loken, Jonas, Channing, Esten and Dane. Brothers: Merlin (Rande) Loken of...

Lawrence A. Camber

Lawrence A. Camber

Feb 11, 2013

Lawrence A. Camber, age 72, of Iola, died on Monday, February 11th, 2013 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point. Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1940, the son of the late Albert and Anna (Jerlinga). He grew up in the Pulaski area. Larry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and attained his Master of Science...

Elsie Anderson

Elsie Anderson

Feb 5, 2013

Elsie Anderson, age 88, of Rosholt, died Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Elsie was born in the Town of New Hope, on September 27, 1924, daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche (Halverson) Stoltenberg. She married Harold A. Anderson on June 21, 1947 at North New Hope Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on January...

Vernon J. Hoyord

Vernon J. Hoyord

Jan 27, 2013

Vernon J. Hoyord, age 94, of Scandinavia, died Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance in Iola. Vernon was born in Iola on November 7, 1918, the son of the late Edwin and Clara (Nelson) Hoyord. Vernon was a dairy farmer for all of his life. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking. He loved his dog VJ and his horse...

Edna E. Tschurwald

Edna E. Tschurwald

Jan 25, 2013

Edna E. Tschurwald Edna E.Tschurwald, 97, Iola, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at Iola Living Assistance. Edna was born in Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on September 25, 1915, the daughter of the late Harry and Hattie (Bucholtz) Helgeson. She married Lester Tschurwald on November 14, 1934 at the Hitterdahl-Northland parsonage. He preceded her in death on May 28,...

Laura J. Achten

Laura J. Achten

Jan 19, 2013

Mrs. Laura J. Achten, age 89, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, formerly of Scandinavia and Kaukauna died Saturday, January 19, 2013. Laura was born in Freedom, Wisconsin on December 29, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ardene (Van Hoof) Green. Laura married James P. Achten on Oct 8, 1942 at St. Nicholas Church in Freedom. In her...

John "Jack" C. Munson

John "Jack" C. Munson

Jan 18, 2013

John "Jack" C. Munson, age 80, of Iola, died Friday, January 18th, 2013. John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 25, 1932, the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Mrozack) Munson. John married Shirley House on Aug 25, 1956 in St. Paul. He graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul. Jack served in the United States...

Sandra H. Hanson

Sandra H. Hanson

Jan 18, 2013

Sandra H. (Olson) Hanson, of Iola, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died on Jan 18th, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. Sandy was born in Iola on May 6, 1943 to the late Selvin and Josie (Bekhus) Olson. She married her devoted husband, Rodger L. Hanson, on April 20th, 1963 at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church where she was also baptized and...