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Sharon Louise Peterson August 19, 1938 – May 30, 2023 Sharon Louise Peterson (84) of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on May 30, 2023, of natural causes. She was born in Iola to Frank and Margaret Schmidt. She grew up at Schmidt’s Corners where her Uncle Vern owned the garage across the street, her Aunt Mae […]
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William “Bill” Lund will speak before the Iola Historical Society on Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m., in thew Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. He will display radio-controlled model boats and talk about the famed World War II era U.S. ships they represent. The IHSD board will meet at 5:30 p.m. and the membership […]
David Allen Dean David Allen Dean passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at age 92. He was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, and graduated from Scandinavia High School Class of 1948. He attended Luther College for two years. Dave then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was a photographer with top security clearance, […]
Memorial Day Activities: Old Bridge west of Ellison Park in Scandinavia, 10 a.m.; Iola parade, 11 a.m. followed by ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park with keynote speaker Dan Naylor. Following Iola ceremonies, free lunch for veterans at Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed.
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Donna M. Wacek-Brandt June 4, 1937 – May 20, 2023 Donna M Wacek Brandt (Schuch) passed away on May 20, 2023, at the age of 85, in Iola, Wisconsin. Donna was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on June 4, 1937, to Adolph and Sylvia (Ramesh) Schuch. Donna graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1955. Donna was […]
Several Iola-Scandinavia High School track athletes won All-Conference recognition. These athletes include: Ian Koss – Conference Champ, long jump 20 feet 6.5 inches; Conference Champ, triple jump 41 feet 7.25 inches. Charlie Vater – Conference Champion, 1600m 4:23.62 time; Conference Champion, 3200m 9:30.44 time; Second Team, 8700m 1:59.19 time. Ben Beck, Will Meier, Jacob Lashua, […]
Yvonne Mae Bergan April 30, 1930 – May 18, 2023 Yvonne Mae Bergan, 93, passed away gently surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and loving caregivers on May 18, 2023, at the Aspire Assisted Living. Yvonne was born on April 30, 1930, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, daughter of Ivar and Alice (Nygaard) Ekquist. She grew up in […]
