Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

Mary Adele Adams was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 109. She was born on September 30, 1914, in Chicago, daughter of the late Cyril "Joe" and Caroline DeCoster. On February 15, 1941, she was united in marriage to Louis Adams in Chicago. In 1947, they were led back to Louis' hometown...

Oct 21, 2023

VIDEO TRIBUTE Dr. Karen A. Hayes, a member of the Iola and Waupaca community and a respected veterinarian, peacefully passed away at the age of 59 on Saturday October 21, 2023. Born on February 19, 1964, in the city of Chicago, IL. Karen brought joy and compassion into the lives of those around her. Karen graduated from John F. Kennedy...

Oct 19, 2023

Edward Arnold Jolin left this world peacefully with assistance from Promedica hospice and the angels at Eldercare Waupaca. He had struggled with breathing issues for many years. He was born in Rhinelander, WI to Vernon and Annis (Jackson) Jolin on Sept 6, 1952. He joined the Army after high school and was stationed in Germany. He had many memories and...

Oct 4, 2023

IRENE RUTH LASTOFKA Irene Ruth (Larson) LaStofka, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023 at her daughter Karen's home in Appleton, WI, with her daughters Linda & Karen by her side. Irene was born March 11, 1928 to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson at their home in rural Scandinavia and was the fourth of five children. She attended...

Sep 13, 2023

William "Billy" Roy Czerwinski, Milwaukee, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 61 in Waupaca.  Born on November 1, 1961, to Jeanette (Trzebiatowski) Czerwinski-Young and the late Walter Czerwinski. Raised in Milwaukee, William always had a passion for service and enlisted in the United States Marines,...

Sep 4, 2023

Thomas Henry Young, 94, of Waupaca went to his heavenly home on September 4, 2023. He resided at Bethany Home for several years. He was born on November 25, 1928 in Milwaukee, to the late George and Marie (Brenner) Young.

Tom served his country during WWII from 1945-47. When he returned home from...

Aug 31, 2023

Wendell Arleigh Krogwold, age 96, of Amherst Jct., WI passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  He was born on March 24th, 1927 to Russell Krogwold and Hazel Kussman Krogwold, on the farm his great grandfather homesteaded in 1857.  He grew up skiing in the woods around the Portage County farm with his surviving sister, Pauline Krogwold Velton of...

Aug 24, 2023

John A. Gunnell

John A. Gunnell, 75, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  He was born on November 14, 1947 in Staten Island, New York to the late Albert and Cecelia (Morrison) Gunnell.

John graduated from Richmond College (New York) with a Bachelors of Art...

Jul 17, 2023

Daniel Edward Panzer, 84 of Scandinavia, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on July 17,2023. He was born November 13, 1938 in Kewaskum, Wisconsin to the late Herman Sr. and Vera (Koepke) Panzer. Dan married the love of his life, Diana (Zarske) Panzer on June 6, 1959 in West Allis Wisconsin. Dan graduated from UW Platteville in 1960, with a...

Jul 14, 2023

Richard James Shaver, 86, of Iola, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on July 14, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Ralph and Genevieve (Barrette) Shaver. He attended Marinette High School where he joined the Navy Seabees and after graduation became a proud member of the United States Marine Corp....

Jul 2, 2023

David J. Groenier, 83, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away on July 2, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1940 in Darlington, Wisconsin, Son of the late John C. Groenier and Dorothea G (Schloesser) Groenier. David married Nancy C. Rades on July 10, 1965. She preceded him in death on November 11, 1987. He married Joan Olson on June 24,...

Jun 18, 2023

Brian A. Wolberg, 74, of Wild Rose, formerly of Scandinavia, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1948 in Iola to the late Harlan and Margaret (Aldridge) Wolberg. Brian was a graduate of Iola-Scandinavia High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Some of Brian's fondest memories were of...

Jun 12, 2023

Cyrilla Riese Deschler, 2, of Iola, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on June 12, 2023. She was born on May 19, 2021 in Appleton to Emily and Cody Deschler.

Cyrilla was the light of everyone around her, with her infectious smile and dimples to her laugh that would fill any room. She...

Jun 5, 2023

Delbert (Butch) Bude, 84, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1939 to the late Delbert  and Genevieve (Budsberg) Bude. Delbert married his wife Sharon of 58 years, August of 1965 .

Del served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-64 during the Vietnam war....

Jun 2, 2023

Ronald W. Rosenthal, 80, of Scandinavia passed away on June 2, 2023.  He was born on October 16, 1942 in Shawano, to the late William and Cecelia (Singer) Rosenthal. Ron married Jo Ann Poppy on September 24, 1966 in Scandinavia.

Ron graduated from Iola High School where he was active in baseball and...

May 30, 2023

Sharon Louise Peterson (84) of Iola, WI passed away on May 30, 2023 of natural causes. She was born in Iola to Frank and Margaret Schmidt. She grew up at Schmidt's Corners where her Uncle Vern owned the garage across the street, her Aunt Mae owned Schmidt's Snack Shack and her parents owned the tavern.

May 20, 2023

Donna M. Wacek Brandt (Schuch) passed away on May 20, 2023, at the age of 85 in Iola, WI. Donna was born in Kewaunee, WI, on June 4, 1937, to Adolph and Sylvia (Ramesh) Schuch. Donna graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1955. She was a standout cheerleader for 3 years and a member of many clubs, including the Debate...

May 6, 2023

On Saturday May 6, 2023 a wonderful soul was added to heaven. Dean Ellsworth Odekirk, 70, of Iola, WI passed away at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He was Born in Fond du Lac, WI to Lowell and Betty (Schallog) Odekirk on August 11, 1952. He completed grade school at Redeemer Lutheran Church & School (WELS), was a...

Apr 29, 2023

Mary Lee Larson, 80, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on April 29, 2023. She was born on November 3, 1942 in Iola to DeLyle and Mary Irene (Stanley) Omholt. Mary married Gary Larson on June 8, 1963 in Manawa.

Mary was a registered nurse, but worked in oncology for a larger part of her...

Apr 15, 2023

Craig William Pestka, 53, of Iola, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday April 15, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 6, 1969 in Ontonagon, Michigan to the late Ronald and Violet (Marks) Pestka. Craig loved to hunt and fish, Ride 4 wheelers and just spending time in the outdoors. Also loved being out at camp with family and...