OSL Youth brat fry May 22

Our Saviors Youth will have a brat fry on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 395 Iola Street. Proceeds go towards sending youth to Bible Camp. Available will be brats, hot dogs, chips, desserts, and drinks.

William Vincent Cutaia obituary

Vincent William Cutaia November 30, 1960 – May 7, 2021 Vincent William Cutaia, age 60, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on Nov. 30, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Vincent L. and Dorothy (Bombeck) Cutaia. On Aug. 1, 2009, he married Pamela Sullivan in Chicago. Vince […]

Jim Wink obituary

Jim Wink October 9, 1939 – April 29, 2021 James Henry Wink, age 81, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on Oct. 9, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John and Lorraine (Barth) Wink. Jim was a great lover and connoisseur of automobiles. He was a salesman at various […]

George Lawrence Kriewaldt obituary

George Lawrence Kriewaldt August 31, 1942 – May 4, 2021 George Lawrence Kriewaldt, age 78, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born on Aug. 31, 1942 in Iola to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Adams) Kriewaldt. George was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola, where he […]

Tribute to Coach Fleckenstein

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 & […]

IHS March 29 meeting minutes

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 obituary

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 Fleckenstein obituary

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 obituary

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 obituary

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 […]