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Diane Shirley Jacobson March 13, 1938 – September 19, 2026 Diane Shirley Jacobson, 88, of Scandinavia, entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1938, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Diane married Neal Peterson on Aug. 5, 1955, at […]
Victor W. Anthony Jr. August 27, 1940 – September 14, 2026 A humble potato farmer with a big heart, Victor Anthony spent his life quietly giving more to the world than he ever asked from it. Born to Jessie and Victor Anthony Sr. on Aug. 27, 1940, in a farmhouse in Lind Center, Wisconsin, Victor […]
Carsen Ann Elwing obituary November 25, 1944 – September 6, 2026 Carsen Ann Elwing (Schuelke), also known as Carrie, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1944, in Manawa, Wisconsin, to the late Frederick and Lucille (Knaup) Schuelke. Carsen married the […]
Virginia A. Fogelberg 1923 – July 25, 2026 Virginia Adeline Fogelberg, nee Toebaas, passed away peacefully at age 102 on July 25, 2026, in Corpus Christi, Texas. “Ginny” was born in 1923 to Oviatt and Othelia “Tilly” Toebaas and raised on the Toebaas farm outside of Iola, Wisconsin. After graduation from Iola High in 1941, […]
James “Jim” R. Erickson March 25, 1949 – August 19, 2026 James “Jim” R. Erickson, age 77, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.Jim was born on March 25, 1949, in Iola, Wisconsin, to the late Russell and Dorothy (Armon) Erickson. After graduating from high school, Jim proudly enlisted in the […]
Jerald (Jerry) Jude Gadamus September 7, 1947 – August 16, 2026 Jerald (Jerry) Jude Gadamus, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 16. He was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He developed an early love for the natural world that would shape both his life and art. Jerry’s military service […]
Holly Jean (Kratzke) Gray November 25, 1975 – August 14, 2026 Holly Jean (Kratzke) Gray, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Aug. 14, 2026, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. Born on Nov. 25, 1975, at Clintonville Community Hospital, Holly grew up in a loving family and attended St. Martin […]
Bertram J. Siegel October 4, 1945 – July 17. 2026 Bertram J. Siegel, 80, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. He was born on Oct. 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Barney and Agnes (Caspers) Siegel. Bert married Kathleen Groya on Dec 10, 1966, in Chicago. He was self-employed at […]
Jeanette C. Peterson November 3, 1936 – July 21, 2026 Jeanette C. Peterson, 89, of Iola, Wisconsin, formerly of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Living Oaks Assisted Living in Iola. She was born on Nov. 3, 1936, in Amherst Junction to Almer and Lettie (Kolden) Peterson. Jeanette graduated from Amherst High […]
Kenneth Herbert Blanchard August 31, 1952 – July 21, 2026 Kenneth Herbert Blanchard, 73, of Iola, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on July 21, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1952, in Blaine, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Betty (Kittle) Blanchard. Ken married Judy Lindsey on Oct. 21, 1978, in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She […]
