Obituaries

Apr 28, 2022

Roger Duane Melum, age 85, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born on May 15, 1936 son of the late Irvin & Alma (Rivrud) Melum. He married Angeline Nowak on Oct 15, 1960. She preceded him in death on February 8, 1990. Roger later married Marilyn Jansen in 1993. Roger was a truck driver for...

Apr 26, 2022

Marlene J. Reek, age 87, of Kaukauna, formerly of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  She was born on August 10, 1934 in Nebraska, daughter of the late John and Helen Riley.  On April 14, 1962 she married William Reek in Villa Grove, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2004.

Marlene embraced...

Apr 25, 2022

Loving Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma, Twila Kay Wohlrabe, age 77, of Waupaca, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born on November 10, 1944 in Waupaca to the late Orin and Janet (Sauby) Bockin. She married Jim Wohlrabe and later divorced. Twila worked at the former Kings Table Restaurant and then at Piggly Wiggly and Kwik Trip...

Apr 10, 2022

Dorothy Anna Kernen, age 97, of Tigerton, passed away on the evening of April 10th 2022 at the Homme Home in Wittenberg. Voie Funeral home assisted the family. Dorothy Anna Kernen was born January 5th 1925 in the town of Harrison to the late Arthur and Edith (Helgeson) Gutho. On April 21st, 1948 she was united in marriage to Harvey...

Apr 10, 2022

Jacky "Jack" Franklin Sweeney, age 86, of Waupaca, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022.  He was born on January 10, 1936 in Menomonee, Wisconsin to Myron and Hazel (McIntrye) Sweeney.  Jack married Janice Thompson on Sept 13, 1958, in Milwaukee.  She preceded him in death on July 17, 2000.  He later married Juanita L. Robertson on...

Apr 7, 2022

Ruth E. Gundersen, age 86, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Care Partners in Hortonville, where she had been a resident for a short time. She was born on September 24, 1935 in Iola, Wisconsin to Rudolph and Lillian (Anderson) Gunderson. Ruth is survived by nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Interment of cremains will...

Mar 31, 2022

Donald J. Peterson, age 86, of Scandinavia, died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home on the farm on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Don was born on the family farm to Clarence and Ruth (Blehovde) Peterson.

He graduated from Peterson Mill School, a one-room schoolhouse just across Peterson...

Mar 27, 2022

Frank P. Ostrowski, Jr. age 58, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1964, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late Kathryn Pagel and Frank Ostrowski Sr. Frank attended Iola-Scandinavia High School, where he enjoyed participating in FFA activities. After graduating from high school, he worked seasonally for local farmers...

Mar 23, 2022

Susan Lynn Kopecky age 37 of Iola passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1984, in Stevens Point, to Jennifer and David Kopecky.

The following is a message to Susan from her mother:

Dear Susan,

It has only been a short time, but I miss you already....

Mar 7, 2022

Carol Sue Schultz (93) of Boulder Junction died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s (Mary Jo (Jack) Lashua) home in Iola on March 7, 2022.  Carol was born July 22, 1928 in Oconomowoc to Leila (Rhadans) and Rudolph Lange  She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1946.  She worked as a telephone operator. She met the love of...

Feb 16, 2022

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Ronald Edward Winkler Sr., age 82, of Iola, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton WI. Ron was born on April 18, 1939, in Plymouth, Wisconsin to the late William and Olga (Grams) Winkler....

Feb 15, 2022

David L. “Dave” Longman, 74, formerly of Janesville, died at his home north of

Iola after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 15th. Per David’s wishes, a simple cremation will take place and there will be no funeral services. Burial of his remains will take place at Emerald Grove Cemetery in Emerald...

Feb 8, 2022

Anthony "Tony" J. Cisewski, age 70, of Iola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Joseph & Laura (Simonis) Cisewski. On March 4, 2000, he married Diana Cain in Waupaca. Tony is survived by his wife, Diana, daughters Dawn (Robert) Coen and Julie (Aaron) Holbrook,...

Jan 27, 2022

Harvey M. Colrue Jr. was called home on January 27, 2022. He was born August 19, 1931 to Harvey M. Sr. and Pearl (Nagreen) Colrue in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. He grew up on the Colrue farm on Colrue Road moving to his Uncle Walter's farm in Iola in 1976 after Uncle Walter's passing. Harvey was born to the Lord and returned...

Jan 25, 2022

Lois A. Webie, age 82, of Scandinavia, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1940 in Iola, Wisconsin to Alvin and Esther (Gregerson) Melby. On April 22, 1961, she married Jack Webie at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Lois was the pianist for the Church Choir. She was active at the church for many years...

Jan 16, 2022

Lynn Darlene Harrington, age 80, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin to William and Mildred (Richardson) Harrington. Lynn enjoyed socializing with people.  She liked to playing bingo and watching her beloved Chicago Cubs.  She enjoyed life and had a very positive attitude.  Lynn is survived by her...

Jan 11, 2022

Carol Trudell, age 91, Born on November 14, 1930, in Marshfield, WI. died peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Opelousas, LA. She was widowed in 1953. In 1961 she married Howard Trudell. She was widowed again in 2008. She retired after working years as a medical secretary. She lived many years in Wisconsin, before settling with...

Jan 8, 2022

Alta B. Sannes, age 97, of Iola, formerly of Scandinavia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.  She was born on December 30, 1924, in the Town of Buena Vista, Portage County, Wisconsin to the late Benjamin and Selma (Schmidt) Boelter.  On May 6, 1950, she married Norman Sannes in Amherst. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 8, 2022

Mildred Lorraine Loken of Iola, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Iola Living Oaks. She was born to Emil & Ida Schulke on August 14, 1931 in the Town of Almond in Portage County. Mildred married Harlan Loken on Aug. 20, 1949. Together they had two sons; David and Daniel.

Mildred spent her...

Jan 7, 2022

Rosalie Elizabeth Hermsen Miller born April 21,1924 was the 7th child born to George and Anna (Gloudemans) Hermsen in Little Chute, WI.

As a young girl, she worked at her family's grocery store in Little Chute, WI.

As a young teenager she enjoyed babysitting. One of...