Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

Stephen Kay Gregg, age 74, of Iola, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born on February 27, 1947 in Ohio to the late Edsel and C. Pauline (Cress) Gregg. Steve married Carol McDonald on June 25, 1988 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2014. He is survived by numerous family members and friends....

Aug 7, 2021

Kenneth John Axelson (Ken) was born May 16th, 1967, in Milwaukee. In 1984 Ken quit Custer high school to enlist in the United States Army. Ken was an avid outdoors man, loving camping, fishing, and hunting. He worked hard all his life in construction, he was really a jack of all trades. Ken really enjoyed every moment he spent with...

Aug 5, 2021

Mark L. Beske, age 50, of Iola, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was born on June 29, 1971 in Elgin, Illinois. On March 18, 1995 he married Megan Aasen at The First Church of Lombard, in Lombard, Illinois. Mark is survived by his wife Megan of 26 years, his daughter Taylor (Alan Christensen) and son Kyle...

Aug 1, 2021

Video Tribute David Allen LaStofka, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home in Iola, WI. David was born March 3, 1923 to Ben and Bertina (Severson) LaStofka at his grandparents' home in rural Ogdensburg and was the oldest of 3 children. He attended rural grade school at Dow Corners, followed by high school in...

Jul 28, 2021

Video Tribute James D. Cady, age 60, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born on May 31, 1961 in Iola, Wisconsin to Lowell and Gwendolin (Dain) Cady. Jim's life was full of laughter and love. His love for his sons and helping people was seen in everything that he did. He adopted his oldest son...

Jul 27, 2021

Joel Thomas Edler passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 at the age of 79 years. He was Born on August 19, 1941 in Freeport, Illinois to Russel and Margaret (Smith) Edler, Joel attended Northern Illinois University, where he studied business and played center for the NIU Huskies. Joel was an avid numismatist and Chicago Bears fan. His interests in...

Jun 17, 2021

Robert H. Williams, age 96, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021.  He was born on April 29, 1925 in Cudahy, Wisconsin to the late William and Anna (Goli) Williams of Iola. Bob married Stella Knutson in October of 1950 in Ogdensburg.  She preceded him in death on March 11, 2018.

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Jun 12, 2021

Betty Jo Stull, 87, of Clintonville, formerly of Iola, entered into eternal life on June 12, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Betty was born to Crusoe and Ella Baker in Typo, Kentucky and was fourth of eight children. She married Walter Stull on September 5th, 1952 and together they had 5 children.

Jun 4, 2021

Augusta "Betty" E. Brown, age 90, of Manawa, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021.  She was born on March 3, 1931 in Iola, to the late Gustav & Myrtle (Peterson) Gilbertson. Augusta married Theodore R. Brown  He preceded her in death in 1965 while living in Wyoming. Betty enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, doing crosswords, shaking dice, and loved...

Jun 1, 2021

Mary Higley Seefelt, age 101, died at her home on June 1, 2021, surrounded by her immediate family and her wonderful caregivers. She was born on February 15, 1920, in Frankfort, Michigan, to Enos James and Susan Jane Higley (neé Smith). She was the youngest of four children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Edward Robert...

May 27, 2021

Jody Elaine Pagel age 69, of Menasha Wisconsin passed away Thursday May 27th, 2021. She was born on February 18th, 1952 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Harold F. and Delores D. (Velies) Pogrant. Jody was able to save at least one person with an organ donation. She is survived by her brothers, Daniel G. Pogrant and Michael J. Pogrant....

May 19, 2021

Mary Lou Moriarity age 72, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1948 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Carl and Lucille Woodrich. Mary Lou is survived by her Husband: Tom Moriarity of Iola along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Interment of Cremains will be in...

May 7, 2021

Vincent William Cutaia, age 60, of Iola, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on November 30, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Vincent L and Dorothy (Bombeck) Cutaia. On August 1, 2009 he married Pamela Sullivan in Chicago. Vince worked at the O'Hare Intl. Airport in Chicago for 33 years and retired in 2020. He...

May 4, 2021

George Lawrence Kriewaldt, age 78, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Iola to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Adams) Kriewaldt. George was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola, where he was a life-long member. He graduated in 1961 from Iola High School and later from...

Apr 29, 2021

James Henry Wink, age 81, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late John & Lorraine (Barth) Wink. Jim was a great lover and connoisseur of automobiles. He was a salesman at various Milwaukee Car dealerships in the 60's, 70's and 80's. From 1998-2006 he worked...

Apr 25, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Diestler, age 61, of Iola, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1960 in Illinois. On June 17, 1978 she married Ronald Diestler in Iola. Cheryl enjoyed shooting pool, golfing, watching TV, working at home and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Cheryl enjoyed helping people and was always there in a...

Apr 24, 2021

Steve “Coach” Fleckenstein Steve Fleckenstein, 89, of Iola, passed away at home on April 24, 2021. Born in Milwaukee on Oct. 21, 1931, he is the son of the late Stephan and Katherine Fleckenstein. Steve graduated from Custer High School in January of 1950 and he later attended La Crosse State College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical...

Apr 23, 2021

Esther Marjorie Wilhelm age 100 of Iola, passed away Friday, April 23rd at the Manawa Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for a short time. Esther was born May 27, 1920 in the town of Lessor, Shawano County Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Lawrence & Rebecca (Severson) Olson. Esther was baptized & confirmed at Welhaven Lutheran Church....

Apr 23, 2021

Linda Dobbe, age 51, passed away on April 23rd, 2021 after a challenging battle with cancer. She felt a lot of love and support through prayers from family, many friends, and people she never met. She knew God listened and gave her time with family before walking her to His Eternal Home. Linda was a Halloween baby born to Ronald...

Apr 21, 2021

Arthur James Wendorf, age 82,of Rosholt, passed away on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021. He was born on December 12th, 1939 to the late Arthur & Bernadine (Druar) Wendorf.

Arthur married Sandra Strike on June 22nd, 1963 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Galloway, WI. She survives.  Art served in the United States Army. After that, he worked...