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Shirley Jean Bergen MADISON – Shirley Jean Bergen, 88, died in hospice care on Dec. 9, 2020. Shirley grew up on a farm near Iola, Wisconsin. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, graduating as class valedictorian and continued her education at River Falls State Teachers College for two years, where she met her first husband, Wayne […]
The unveiling of Historical Marker 17 for the Helvetia Town Hall was made on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. on the Iola Historical Society (IHS) campus in Iola. Officiating at the event was IHS President Cliff Mishler, who spoke about the history of the structure and it having been built by Carl Krause, father […]
Kenneth “Dick” Robert Dare August 29, 1927 – December 03, 2020 Kenneth (Dick) Richard Dare, 93, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at The Willows in Iola, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Jensen) Dare born Aug. 29, 1927, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, one of two children. Dick married Patricia […]
Arne V. Larson February 26, 1921 – November 30, 2020 Arne V. Larson, age 99 of Clintonville, Wisconsin, passed peacefully away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at ThedaCare Medical Center in New London, Wisconsin, from natural causes. Arne Vernon Larson was born Feb. 26, 1921, to Clarence and Ruth (Hoy) Larson in rural Waupaca, Wisconsin. […]
Donald H. Carlson February 1, 1931 – November 22, 2020 Donald Harold Carlson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2020 at the age of 89 years. He was born on Feb. 1, 1931, in the town of New Hope, Portage County, Wisconsin, to the late Clayton and Helen […]
Marsha L. Sparks December 23, 1947 – November 14, 2020 Marsha Lee Sparks, 72, of Iola, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. She was born on Dec. 23, 1947, to the late Marshall and Virginia (Verdenberg) Servis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Michael Sparks, he preceded her in death. Marsha is survived by Mike’s […]
By Central Wisconsin Electric Coop The 2020 CWEC Toys for Tots Drive is officially underway and we are in need of your help. Due to COVID-19, we are expecting a greater need for toy donations this year. If you want to donate a toy, please see the list of donation drop-off sites below. Drop-ff locations […]
Feel good about giving back: Donate blood By the Iola Lions Club Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of money or time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. Feel good about giving back: Donate […]
Kevin Thomas Schmoldt January 25, 1964 – November 7, 2020 Kevin Thomas Schmoldt was finally at peace in his wife’s arms on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Kevin was born on Jan. 25, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of the late Ronald and Betty Ann Schmoldt, Kevin was the youngest of seven children. He is […]
