Obituaries

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...

Jan 28, 2024

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Alice (Lindner) Nielsen of Iola, WI went to be at home with Jesus, at the age of 80. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after an eleven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Alice was born November 6, 1943, to John and Loriena (Humke) Lindner of Greenwood WI. Alice graduated from Greenwood...

Jan 9, 2024

Norma Lea (Kirkpatrick) Larson Age 100 Norma died on January 9, 2024. She celebrated her 100th birthday with family just six weeks prior. Norma was born on November 23, 1923 at home in Oakland , Minnesota. Her parents were William and Hattie (Lea) Kirkpatrick. Her older brother was Robert and younger sister was Marjorie. Oakland was a small prairie town...

Jan 5, 2024

Valerie Kathleen Thoe, 93, of Iola passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. She resided at Iola Living Oaks the last few years. She was born on September 7, 1930, to Melvin and Clara (Torgerson) Forseth. Valerie married Dr. Edmund Thoe. He preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by her Son: Lyndon Thoe, of Iola along with...

Dec 24, 2023

UPDATED 12/26/2023 Sheri Lynn Seubert, 59, of Weyauwega, formerly of Scandinavia, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. She was born Aug. 19, 1964, in Elgin, Illinois, to Sandra (Orban) Schumacher and the late Gordon Schumacher. Sheri moved with her parents and two brothers from Elgin to a farm near Scandinavia in 1976. She graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in...

Nov 28, 2023

Patrick S. Miller, a beloved father, grandfather, and owner of a successful painting and chimney sweep business, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 28th, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on May 4th, 1950, in Green Bay, WI, son to the late Sidney and Lillian (Roeser) Miller. Pat dedicated his life to his craft, starting his own...

Nov 27, 2023

Janace L. Lee, 95, of Milwaukee passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Elderon, Wisconsin to the late to Zander and Evelyn (Matson) Bricko. Janace married Marshall Lee on March 27, 1948 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2017. Janace was an avid quilter and made over 100...

Nov 26, 2023

Valerie B Thompson, 92, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday November 26, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1931 in Polonia to the late Frank and Pauline (Rekowski) Ostrowski. Following her fathers death, her family moved to several different farms in the area. Valerie and her mother operated the farms along with the other siblings. In 1965, Valerie...

Nov 24, 2023

David G. Hanna passed away peacefully Friday, November 24,2023 at his home, Northcrest Assisted Living Facility, Stevens Point where he had resided the past four years. Mr. Hanna was born in 1946 and lived in Rosholt WI until relocating to Stevens Point in 2000. Following the completion of his early education, he worked briefly as a Library Aide for the...

Nov 17, 2023

Margaret M. Larson, 90, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 at Living Oaks Assisted Living, Iola WI. Margaret was born in Marion, Wisconsin on August 6, 1933 to Otto and Emma (Lembke) Beyersdorf. She married LaVern H. Knaup on July 24, 1954 at St. Peters Church in Big Falls Wisconsin. LaVern preceded Margaret in death on...

Nov 16, 2023

Video Tribute Sylvia "Syl", "Sly" C. Thoe, 77, of Waupaca, passed away at home on Thursday, November 16, 2023 due to an aneurysm. She was born on January 21,1946 in Chicago, moved to Waupaca in 1973 and spent winters in Lake Havasu, AZ after retirement. Sylvia worked at the First National Bank in Waupaca for 32 years. She leaves behind...