Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Nancy Gayle Wandel (Heisler), age 69, of Iola, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Tuesday May 21st, 2024. After enduring a long painful road, Nancy decided she was ready to be reunited with Ronnie; and was surrounded by her family when she made her journey. Nancy was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 26,1954, the daughter of the...

May 19, 2024

David Barger, age 61, of Stevens Point, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, after a life-long battle with Type 1 diabetes. David was born on March 17, 1963, in Berwyn, Illinois, son of Patricia and Jerry Barger. The family moved to Iola in 1966 and his father passed in 1977.

May 10, 2024

Sandra JoAnn Danielson, born on August 25th, 1951, Rosholt, Wisconsin passed away May 10th at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. She is leaving behind a legacy of love and genuine kindness. Sandra, known to her loved ones as "Sandi," was the beloved daughter of Betty Birkeland, Arlen Birkeland, and father Charlie Danielson. She is survived by her devoted partner of...

May 7, 2024

Thomas A. Hoyord, 82, of Scandinavia went to his heavenly home on Tuesday May 7, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Iola to Lenwick and Glenna (Taylor) Hoyord. Tom married the girl next door, Ann Sorenson on September 23, 1961 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Amherst Jct. Tom graduated from Iola Scandinavia High School, Bethany Lutheran...

Apr 25, 2024

Eugene S. Voie, 83, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Bethany Home in Waupaca. He was born on August 3, 1940, in Iola to the late Selmer and Bernice Mildred Louise (Loberg) Voie. Eugene graduated from Iola High School in 1958. He attended Central Wisconsin College in Stevens Point and graduated from the Wisconsin Institute of...

Apr 14, 2024

Carmen E. Peskie, 96, of Waupaca, died Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1927 in Oshkosh to Clarence and Meta (Lemke) Barton. Carmen married Gerard Riley Peskie on November 30, 1946 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1994. Carmen graduated from Waupaca High School in 1945....

Apr 12, 2024

VIDEO TRIBUTE Terrence "Terry" L. Oligney, 88, of Iola, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1935 in Stevens Point to the late Ellsworth "Bing" and Florence (Wrolstad) Oligney. Terry married Sandie Bonikowske on August 19,2005 in Waupaca. Terry worked for the Soo Line Railroad for 35 years. He is a longtime and faithful...

Apr 11, 2024

Raymond C. Staral, 80, of Iola, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on April 11, 2024. with his family by his side. He was born on May 15, 1943, in Chicago to the late Frank and Dorothy (Ducak) Staral. Raymond married Mary (Matthews) Staral on October 14, 1967, in Waukegan, Illinois. Ray was a hard worker all his life. He...

Apr 5, 2024

In loving memory of Alberta Wavruk 85 of Iola formerly of Waupaca, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated nurse, who passed away peacefully on Friday April 5, 2024, with her family at her side.  She was born on June 29, 1938, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Joseph and Eva Pecka. Alberta married Raymond Wavruk on October 8, 1960....

Mar 30, 2024

William Marshall Myers Sr., age 83, of Iola, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson's, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Theda Care in Appleton. He was born on September 14, 1940, in the Town of Wyoming, Waupaca County, son of the late Lee and Jeanette (Thoe) Myers. Bill graduated from Iola High School in 1958....

Mar 26, 2024

Reuben Duane Jenson, 86, of Waupaca, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 26, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1937, in the town of Scandinavia, WI to Herbert and Bertha (Helgeson) Jenson. He graduated from Scandinavia Union Free High School in 1955. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He...

Mar 22, 2024

Esther J. Jacobson of Oswego Illinois, formerly of Iola, passed away on March 22, 2024. A Graveside service will be held at the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery on Sunday August 18 at 1:00 PM.

Mar 20, 2024

Lorraine J. Clark, 82, of Iola (formerly of the Town of New Hope) Portage County, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. She resided at The Willows, in Iola. She was born on April 17th 1941, in the Town of New Hope, to the late William and Olive (Nelson) Clark. Lorraine attended grade school and high...

Mar 7, 2024

Shirley A. Erickson, 83, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on March 10, 1940 to the late Chester and Lois (Beck) Snell. Shirley grew up on her family’s farm, in Poy Sippi, WI; she was the youngest of six children, four sisters and one brother. She graduated from Berlin High...

Feb 28, 2024

Alton Duane Forseth, 94, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on February 28, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1930 in Iola to the late Erling and Julia (Norby) Forseth. Alton married Mabel (Hansen) Forseth on August 1, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI.

Alton attended grade school in a one room...

Feb 24, 2024

VIDEO TRIBUTE Kenneth Roy Prell, 71, passed away Saturday February 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born May 5, 1952 to the late Elmer and Sylvia (Kangas) Prell in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After graduation from Tremper High School he was employed by American Motors/Chrysler Corporation. There he met his future wife Lynn Elaine Anderson. They...

Feb 21, 2024

Julian R. Merde, 90, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1933 in the Town of Harrison to Julian and Margaret (Hoffman) Merde. Julian married Carole Ferg on December 16, 1961 at Northland Lutheran Church. Julian served in the United States Army with two tours in Korea. He was employed as...

Feb 13, 2024

Rita A. Field, 86, of Iola, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on February 13, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1937 in Elroy, Wisconsin to Daniel and Mary (Kalbain) Shaker. Rita married Donald Field and he preceded her in death in Dec 12, 2021. Rita began her healthcare career as a candy striper at the Hillsboro Hospital her...

Feb 12, 2024

James Randall Crosslin, 88, of Iola, passed away on Monday February 12, 2024. He resided at the Willows in Iola. James was born on September 3, 1935, in Royal Oak, Michigan to the late George and Virginia (Oakland) Crosslin. He married Mary Enerson on January 3, 1960. She preceded him in death in 2010. James is survived by his Daughter:...

Feb 4, 2024

Allan (Al) Keith Swenson born Nov.25th, 1952 in Iola, WI to the late Lucille (Larson) and Merlin Swenson.

He passed away suddenly on Feb.4th,2024 at his home. Growing up, special times were had at the family cottage on the lake up north. He graduated from Iola High school in 1972. He made his career as a Fisheries...