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Vernon Glenn Guilliams September 4, 1937 – July 14, 2020 Vernon Glenn Guilliams, age 82, of Farragut, Tennessee, formerly of Union Grove, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday evening, July 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Vernon retired as General Manager of Asian Operations from J.I. Case International after 30 years of service. He […]
Iola’s Dan Bestul is recovering from a recent serious motorcycle accident. There is currently a fundraiser for bathroom renovations for his home. Currently, $2000 of the $3000 has been raised. Donations are being accepted for the Dan Bestul Benefit at Waupaca Dental Excellence and Community First Credit Union. Donations can also be mailed to Amy […]
James E. Bing November 11, 1928 – June 23, 2020 James E. Bing, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at The Willows in Iola. He was born in Iola, on Nov. 11, 1928, a son of the late Dora (Severson) and Herman Bing. James married Nancy Caldwell on May 2, 1963, in […]
The annual Woodtick Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Schmidt’s Corners. Action starts at 8 a.m. Looking for teams to sign up. The first seven teams that pay their registration fee of $75 are in. This tournament is coed friendly! The deadline to sign up is Aug. 10.
Eleanor June (Simonson) Eckhardt June 3, 1953 – June 11, 2020 Eleanor June (Simonson) Eckhardt, 85, went to our Lord peacefully, with family by her side in Lisbon, Maine, on June 11, 2020. She died as she had lived: Trusting Jesus. Eleanor was born on June 3, 1935, at her family farm in Scandinavia, Wisconsin. […]
Ruth G. Gilbertson Strand April 13, 1926 – June 5, 2020 Ruth G. Gilbertson Strand, age 94, passed away Friday June 5, 2020 at Dove Healthcare in Osseo Wisconsin. Ruth was born on April 13, 1926 in Iola, Wisconsin, the daughter of Osborne and Amy (Benson) Stamstad. She attended Iola public schools, graduating with the […]
Kevin Kenneth Johnson October 31, 1961 – June 4, 2020 Kevin Kenneth Johnson, 58, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2020. He was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, on Oct. 31, 1961, son of Delores and Ken Johnson. Kevin married Cathleen M. Reinert on Oct. 4, 1986, at Northland Lutheran Church in Iola. Kevin […]
Betty J. Wasrud April 7, 1945 – June 1, 2020 Betty Jane Wasrud, 75, of Iola, died Monday June 1, 2020, at Theda Care Medical Center in Waupaca. Betty was born in Iola, Wisconsin, on April 7, 1945, daughter of the late Gladys (Nassen) and Willard Johnson. Betty married Vernon Wasrud on June 5, 1965, […]
Donald “Don” Marrell Westley May 19, 1931 – May 22, 2020 Donald “Don” Marrell Westley, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Nelsonville, Wisconsin, on May 19, 1931, to Marrell and Alma (Lutz) Westley. Don served our country […]
