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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 […]
Lenore Victoria Sprangers January 2, 1931 – July 18, 2026 Lenore Victoria Sprangers (Konkel), age 95, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on July 18, 2026, at Manawa Community Living Center. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness, all provided by her inherent need to quietly take care of those she loved most. Lenore was born on […]
John Carl Schwartz John Carl Schwartz, 67, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026. John’s life was defined by his love for his family, his commitment to his community, and the countless relationships he built over his 67 years. Although Frontotemporal Degeneration changed the final years of his life, it could […]
Kathleen J. Theige Kathleen “Kathy” J. Theige, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born on Feb. 20, 1935, the eldest of three children to the late Gerhard and Mary (Oberkirsch) Anderson of Nelsonville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Amherst High School in 1952 and from Luther College in 1956. Kathy married Thomas Theige on Dec. […]
Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman September 6, 1955 – June 6, 2026 Rachelle “Shelly” M. Kunzman, age 70, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born on September 6, 1955, in Iola to Malcolm and Gladys (Olson) Lien, Shelly was a beloved daughter, dedicated mother, grandmother, cherished sister, and member of her community. Shelly lived […]
Thomas P. Lubinski Mary 11, 1960 – May 4, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that Jeremy Lubinski and Audrey Lubinski announce the passing of our father and husband, Thomas P. Lubinski of Waupaca, Wisconsin, on May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Tom truly enjoyed his pets, gardening, friends, and Harley rides. He will […]
Marianne Helgeson Gjertson December 30, 1933 – April 25, 2026 Marianne was born Dec. 30, 1933, in Friendship, Wisconsin, to Lizette L. Krenz and Herbert A. Helgeson and died April 25, 2026. She grew up in Omro and Iola, Wisconsin, graduating from Iola High School in 1951. After attending Wisconsin State University – Oshkosh for […]
Melane M. Zietlow May 25, 1927 — April 25, 2026 Melane M. Zietlow, 98, of the Town of Alban, Wisconsin, passed peacefully into Eternal Rest at St. Claire’s Hospital, Weston, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Melane was born May 25, 1927, in Rosholt, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late […]
