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Roger K. Nassen August 5, 1935 – March 29, 2026 Roger K. Nassen, age 90, lifelong resident of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born August 5, 1935, to the late Christian and Margaret (Nee Wendorf) Nassen. Roger was always known as a […]
Virginia Ruth Torgerson November 23, 1930 – March 16, 2026 Virginia Ruth Torgerson, 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on Nov. 23, 1930, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Caroline (Dersch) Frank. Virginia married Forrest Torgerson on Nov. 11, 1954, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church […]
Martha L. Cook September 27, 1935 – March 13, 2026 Martha L. Cook, Age 90, passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on Sept 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Russell and Electa (Jole) Nygaard. Martha is survived by her daughters, Dawn (Cort) Martin of Soquel, California, Lori Gerard of Prineville, Oregon, and Gail […]
Raymond Joseph Peotter July 27, 1931 – May 11, 2026 Raymond Joseph Peotter, 94, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1931, in Seymour, Wisconsin, to the late Frank and Margaret (Marnocha) Peotter. Raymond married Dorothy (Langdok) Peotter in 1952 in Michigan. Raymond […]
Rose Marie Gilbert (née Kucksdorf Morey) January 12, 1932 – March 2, 2026 Rose Marie Gilbert (née Kucksdorf Morey) age 94, passed away on March 2, 2026, peacefully while she slept in the thoughts of her family and loved ones. She was born on Jan. 12, 1932, near Wittenberg, Wisconsin, to Floyd and Lillian Morey. […]
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 […]
