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Dona May Gjertson May 7, 1924 – December 4, 2021 Dona May Gjertson, age 97, of Iola, Wisconsin, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield, Wisconsin, while under the care of Heartland Hospice. Dona was born on May 7, 1924, in the Town St. Lawrence, daughter of the late […]
Gwendolyn Kay Gauerke March 21, 1964 – November 26, 2021 Gwendolyn Kay Gauerke, 57, of Iola, Wisconsin,with family by her side, entered the loving arms of her Savior on Nov. 26, 2021, after a courageous battle with ALS. Gwen was born on March 21, 1964, in Iola, to Thomas and Ann (Sorenson) Hoyord. She was […]
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Iola on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. Masks are required. It will be held at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center, 445 South Jackson Street. The Blood Drive is co-sponsored by the Iola Lions. The need for blood is great. All donors […]
The Chester L. Krause Legacy Park is slated for completion in the Fall of 2022 and donations are now being solicited. “This is a great way to give tribute to a man who gave so much in so many ways to the people and communities of Iola-Scandinavia and beyond,” stated Trey Foerster, former publisher of […]
Below is an update on what the Iola Historical has been doing over the past several months. Both the 1912 Sears car and the Bestul car were shown in the building at the Car Show this year. Limestone fines for our new pathways have been obtained. Young Historian membership category for those who are high […]
Janet L. Lehrer February 7, 1942 – November 26, 2021 Janet L. Lehrer, age 79, of Iola, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born on February 7, 1942, in to Clintonville, Wisconsin, Lee and Lavina (Daniels) Shingler. Janet was in the Sisters of Franciscan Convent in Manitowoc for 15 years. She later […]
Merlin J. Mayer April 22, 12925 – November 22, 2021 Merlin J. Mayer, 96, Iola, WI passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1925, in Lomira, Wisconsin, to John and Loretta (Ries) Mayer. Merlin was trained to be a Journeyman meat cutter and opened his own business, Mayer’s Meat Market […]
James (Jim) Helgeson June 6, 1941 – April 2, 2021 James (Jim) Helgeson passed away peacefully, as he lived his life, on April 2, 2021, in his wife’s Marcia’s arms with the family by his side at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Friday, Nov. […]
Historic Iola Marker #19 was unveiled on Saturday, Nov. 20, on the Iola Historical Society campus on Depot Street. The marker cites “One-Room Rural Schoolhouses – 1850s-1960s”. The marker reads: The establishment of rural schools in Waupaca County, primarily one-room frame structures, dates from the 1850s; the last of the nearly 130 that once served […]
The Iola Lions will hold their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4. Please note, this year’s parade will have a new start time – 4:30 p.m. Kids, come see Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed building after the parade. While parents are welcome to take photos, for health safety […]
