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Donald G. Williams September 17, 1951 – September 9, 2025 Donald G. Williams, 73, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sept. 17, 1951, to Donald Williams and Joan (Martin) Gunderson. Don loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior. His passions were playing […]
Around Town PLANE CRASH FINDINGS: A fatal plane crash in Iola was likely caused by pilot error, according to a federal report released Sept. 11. The Piper J5A crash occurred on Aug. 19, 2023, shortly after Bruce Flannery, 78, of Gladstone, Mich., took off from Central County Airport. Around the State AGENCY-DRIVEN TAXATION: State agencies […]
Arlette Gale Peterson May 28, 1938 – September 12, 2025 Arlette Gale Peterson, 87, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Sept. 12, 2025. The last few years, she was living at The Willows in Iola and the Manawa Community Nursing Center, Manawa, Wisconsin. She was born on May 28, 1938, in Iola […]
Around Town BLOOD DRIVE: The Iola Lions Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from noon-5 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center. Make your appointment at www.redcross.org or call 800-733-2767. LOCAL RUNNING CLUB: Iola-Scandinavia has had a local running club for years. Now research shows that more people are joining running […]
Cherie Jean “Pronovost” Stevens June 6, 1947 – September 5, 2025 Cherie Jean Stevens of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.Born June 16, 1947, in Missoula, Montana, to Jean and Beulah Pronovost, Cherie was the oldest of nine […]
The Iola Lions Club and the American Red Cross will bring the community together for a life-saving cause on Wednesday, Sept. 17, when they co-sponsor a blood drive at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Donors are encouraged […]
Around Town LOCAL LORE: Mark the last thunderstorm in September because six weeks after that will be the first snowfall! NOMINATE HOMETOWN HERO: Do you know someone who should be First Responder of the Year? These brave heroes deserve recognition, and every year, the members of the Wisconsin Assembly honor one of the first responders […]
Richard Allen Breitzke May 14, 1947 – September 4, 2025 Richard Allen Breitzke, 77, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at his home. Rick was born on May 14, 1947, to Ed and Dorothy (Meier) Breitzke in Madison. He attended Schenek Middle School and graduated from Madison East in 1965. He married Sharon (Holte) […]
Gary (Groucho) James Marx February 4, 1955 – September 2, 2025 Gary (Groucho) James Marx, 70, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. He was born on Feb. 4, 1955, in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Theusch) Marx. On Nov. 14, 1981, Gary married the love of his […]
Around Town BOOK CLUB: The Scandinavia Public Library Book Group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 3:40 p.m. for Fika and to discuss “The Teacher” by Freida McFadden. Pick up a copy of the book of put it on hold through Infosoup here. SAVE THE DATE: The Ice Age Trail / Portage/Waupaca County Chapter […]