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Barbara A. Sheets March 9, 1938–February 11, 2026 Barbara A. Sheets of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Batavia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Barb was born in Elgin, Illinois, to Gert and Wally Hein on March 9, 1938. Barb married her […]
George Paul Klimowicz April 20, 1933–February 9, 2026 George Paul Klimowicz, 92, passed with grace and strength on Feb. 9, 2026, in Iola, Wisconsin. Born at home on Strongs Ave in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on April 20, 1933, he was the celebrated son of Catherine and Henry Klimowicz. George lived his life guided by a […]
Darrell R. Hines July 5, 1961 – February 10, 2026 Darrell R. Hines, 64, of St. Germain, Wisconsin (formerly of Iola, Wisconsin), passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Feb. 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a life lived at full throttle. Though he fought a courageous battle with […]
Patricia L. Fischer November 16, 1938 – February 8, 2026 Patricia L. Fischer, 87, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 16, 1938, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patricia married George Fischer on Oct. 26, 1957, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He preceded her […]
Janet Virginia Mehus February 19, 1933 — February 3, 2026 Janet Virginia Mehus (Olson) of Iola, Wisconsin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Feb. 3, 2026, at The Willows in Iola. Janet was born on Feb. 19, 1933, on a farm near Iola, to Hanford and Alice (Johnson) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s […]
Larry John Sederstrom December 7, 1948 — January 29, 2026 Larry John Sederstrom, 77, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. He was born on Dec. 7, 1948, to the late Leonard and Betty (Rasmussen) Sederstrom. Larry married Sandra (Guyette) Sederstrom on Aug. 17, 1972, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Larry was an avid […]
Dorothy (Dot) Remington October 29, 1928 – January 22, 2025 Dorothy (Dot) Remington, beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 97, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born Oct. 29th, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ida (Chmielewski) and Louis Golis. It […]
Morris Leroy Gilbertson July 24, 1927 — December 26, 2025 Morris Leroy Gilbertson, 98, of King, Wisconsin, formerly of Northland, Town of Harrison, Waupaca County, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. He had been a resident of the Wisconsin Veterans Home for the last 13 months. Leroy was born on July 24, 1927, […]
Doris Hansen September 14, 1930 — December 23, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Doris Hansen (nee. Hanson) passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2025. We were fortunate to celebrate her 95th birthday with her in September. That day, like every day, she filled the room with her infectious smile and sparkle in […]
Dennis W. Erickson June 22, 1939 — December 19, 2025 Dennis W. Erickson, 86, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on Dec. 19, 2025. He was born June 22, 1939, in the Town of Harrison, to Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Dennis grew up in the Iola and Scandinavia area. He was the second oldest of […]
