Obituaries

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...

Mar 22, 2023

Thomas M. Finch, 70, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side after battling cancer for over 2-1/2 years. He was born on September 11, 1952 in Iola, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Jeanine (Akey) Finch. Tom was a private, loving, family man. He is survived...

Mar 18, 2023

Delores Margaret (Kitzman) Rice, 94, of Iola passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. at the Manawa Community Living Center, where she had been a resident for the past 3 years. She was born on November 16, 1928 in Town of Wyoming to the late Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Schivie) Kitzman. Delores married Wilbur "Buddy" Rice on March 27, 1948...

Mar 15, 2023

Carole Marie Merde, 82, of Iola, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1940 in the Town of Oak Grove to Edward and Wilma (Longseth) Ferg. Carole married Julian Merde on December 16, 1961 in Northland Lutheran Church. In her early years, Carole worked at Zwicker's knitting mill in Waupaca. For...

Mar 14, 2023

Clydene M. Stedman-Rohloff, 93, of Waupaca, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  She was born on May 27, 1929 in the Town of St. Lawrence to the late Raymond and Gladys (Hebbblewhite) Kealiher.  Clydene married Gaylord V. Stedman on August 19, 1946.  He preceded her in death on November 8, 1969. She later married Paul W....

Mar 4, 2023

Todd S. Fleckenstein November 5, 1965 – March 4, 2023 Todd S. Fleckenstein, 57, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 4. He graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in 1984 and later attended Tulsa Welding School. Todd lived life on his terms and was not afraid to tell you that. In his spare time, he loved to play pool....

Feb 12, 2023

Beverly Roxanne Rybicki age 84 of Amherst, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1939 in Milwaukee. Beverly married Alois J. Rybicki on November 22, 1958 in Rudolph, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2020. She is survived by her two daughters Pamela Uher of Amherst, WI and Cynthia (Curtis) Corners...

Feb 9, 2023

VIDEO TRIBUTE Richard A Hansen, age 70, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, February 9,2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on March 14,1952 in Chicago Illinois to the late George and Edna (Carlson) Hansen. Richard Married Cindy Schuppe on September 27,1986 in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Richard graduated from Northern Illinois University with degrees in Business and Finance. In...

Feb 3, 2023

Lucille E. Swenson,89,of Iola, passed peacefully on Friday February 3,2023 at her home. She was born on April,20,1933 in Iola to Lorin & Lenore(Jones) Larson. Lucille married Merlin Swenson on April 20,1952 at our savior’s Lutheran church in Iola. He preceded her in death on October 10,2010. Lucille was an ambitious worker starting at the Iola hospital at a young...

Jan 28, 2023

Jean H. Morey, ended her earthly journey eight days short of her 95th birthday on January 28, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born on February 5, 1928 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the daughter of Howard and Myrtle (Lyons) Hathaway. Along with her sister, Patricia, the family moved to Vancouver, Washington, finally settling in Astoria, Oregon. Jean shared...

Jan 26, 2023

Kermit H. Peterson, 102, of King, Wisconsin formerly of Scandinavia passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1920 in Scandinavia to Frank Peterson and Maddie Christenson. Kermit married Marjorie Rowe on May, 1946 at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2011. Kermit served in the United States Navy...