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Steve Fleckenstein wasn’t just a terrific football coach, he was a terrific person who truly cared about you especially if you were a student, a friend or a neighbor. It wasn’t often that you’d encounter him without his broad smile. Visitation will be on Friday, April 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & […]
By John Bertelson, IHS Secretary Cliff opened the Iola Historical Society membership meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:31 p.m. Seventeen people were present. Sharon Peterson motioned to accept the October 2020 meeting minutes, Sarah Abramson second, passed. Tom gave the financial report, covering the same items as in the board meeting. Sue Halverson […]
Cheryl Lynn Diestler March 14, 1960 – April 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 […]
Steve “Coach” Fleckenstein October 21, 1931 – April 24, 2021 Steve Fleckenstein, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, 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 later attended […]
Esther Marjorie Wilhelm May 27, 1920 – April 23, 2021 Esther Marjorie Wilhelm, age 100, of Iola passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, 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 Count,y Wisconsin, the daughter of […]
Kristine Jean Grimm June 30, 1968 – April 20, 2021 Kristine Jean Grimm, age 52, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1968 in Clintonville to James and Nancy (Dahl) Grimm. In 1997 Kristine married Mark Thoe at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Kristine worked in […]
Arthur James Wendorf December 12, 1939 – April 21, 2021 Arthur James Wendorf, age 82, of Rosholt, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on December 12th, 1939 to the late Arthur & Bernadine (Druar) Wendorf. Arthur married Sandra Strike on June 22, 1963, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Galloway, Wisconsin. […]
The Iola Historical Society will hold board and membership meetings on Monday, April 26, at the Machine Shed, 222 Depot Street. It has been announced that the Memorial Day Pork Roast t salute military veterans has been cancelled. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. It will be followed with the membership meeting at 6:30 […]
Raymond A. Michalski December 19, 1937 – March 30, 2021 Raymond A. Michalski, age 83, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born on Dec. 19, 1937, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Chester and Lottie (Mackowiak) Michalski. Ray served in the United States Army and was a fire fighter […]
