Voie Funeral Home and Cremation Care

04/11/2026

Allegra A. Gullixon

Heaven welcomed a new angel on April 9th, 2026. Allegra Ann Gullixon, "Leggie", was welcomed into the kingdom by a grand assortment of friends and relatives that includes: her sister Connie (Larry) Jensen; her parents, Al and Jeane Beyersdorf; a baby sister, Sherry; aunts, uncles, and friends. Leggie has been assigned the special duties of watching over her loved ones left on Earth: her husband David, with whom she shared nearly 64 wonderful years; her son Eric (Ann) Gullixon; her daughter Julie (Shawn) Greaves; grandchildren Elizabeth and Matthew Gullixon; Linnea and Leif Greaves, and bonus grandson Asher Thompson; her brother Bruce (Barb) Beyersdorf; many amazing nieces and nephews, some very special friends and a plethora of surrogate children she treated as her own.

In heaven, Leggie's other duties will include tending the gardens of heaven, decorating the kingdom, playing beautiful piano music, featuring her #1 hit Silver Bells, and making all the angels' gowns look like new.

A Celebration of Leggie's appointment to angel status will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 11 AM on Thursday, April 16th, with a visitation starting at 9:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support a memorial.

Special thanks to all the angels among us who helped take care of Leggie, including family at home and the compassionate and loving caregivers at ThedaCare in Waupaca.

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04/10/2026

I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, everyone, for the birthday wishes, and it truly made my special day extraordinary.

04/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mark!

Today we’re celebrating Mark Olson, one of our dedicated funeral directors.

Mark brings compassion, professionalism, and a calm presence to every family he serves. We are grateful to have him as part of our team and for the care he shows to the families in our communities.

Please join us in wishing Mark a very happy birthday today! 🎂

04/05/2026

Happy Easter blessings, from our families to yours. ✝️🙏🌺

03/31/2026

🌿 End of Month Thought:
Healing isn’t linear — and it doesn’t have a deadline. Today, give yourself compassion.

03/27/2026

Clarence L. Carlson

Clarence L. Carlson, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at the age of 92 years. He was born on December 11, 1933 in the town of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin to the late Clayton and Helen (Engum) Carlson. Clarence was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by his children: Craig and Cari (Russ) Delury; grandchildren: Marissa, Steven, Maddy and Abbey; great-grandchildren: Seiya and Lucy; his sister, Janet Olson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, his parents, 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

The Funeral Service for Clarence will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola with the Rev. Bill Stukenberg officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Northland Lutheran Cemetery.

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03/27/2026

💬 Question for the weekend:
What’s a place that reminds you of someone special?

It might be a lake, a favorite restaurant, a church, or even a chair at the kitchen table. 🌺

03/25/2026

🐾 The comfort of a pet can speak louder than words.

In hospice settings, therapy animals often bring moments of calm, connection, and even joy to patients and their families. The simple act of petting an animal can help reduce stress and anxiety, encourage conversation, and create meaningful moments of comfort during difficult times.

This thoughtful article explores the many ways pet therapy can support hospice patients and their loved ones.

📖 Read more here:
https://www.funeralbasics.org/benefits-pet-therapy-hospice/

💬 Question for you: Have you ever experienced the comfort of a pet during a difficult time?

Pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy (AAT), offers hospice patients companionship by creating opportunities for connection and comfort.

03/23/2026

💛 Thank you, Iola community! Your trust and support allow us to serve families with dignity. We appreciate each one of you.

03/21/2026

Virginia Ruth Torgerson

Virginia Ruth Torgerson, 95, of Iola, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1930, in Brookfield, Wisconsin to the late Anton and Caroline (Dersch) Frank. Virginia married Forrest Torgerson on November 11, 1954, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2017.

Virginia had a very deep and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and was very active in her church serving on the altar guild for many years. She would always be found cooking and serving at every church potluck supper. Most of all she was a loving wife and mother. Family was always very important to her.

Virginia was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, crocheting, counted cross stitch, sewing, spinning on her spinning wheel, and rosemaling. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making lefse with her husband and would cook a full Norwegian dinner every Christmas.

She is survived by her son, Steve, and daughter, Nancy Graf. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Karina; son-in-law, Dale Graf, and all her brothers and sisters.

The Funeral Service for Virginia will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Iola with Reverend Gail Kenny, Pastor, officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at church from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery.

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03/20/2026

🌼 Welcome, Spring.
A season of renewal, remembrance, and gentle hope.
May the days ahead bring warmth to your heart and comfort in cherished memories.

03/19/2026

Many families find that planning ahead can bring peace of mind — both for themselves and for the people they love. Taking time to think about your wishes now can help ease decisions for your family in the future.

This helpful article offers a simple introduction to funeral preplanning and what it involves.

📖 Read more here:
https://www.funeralbasics.org/get-started-with-preplanning/

💬 Have you ever had conversations with your family about your wishes? These discussions can be one of the most meaningful ways we care for the people we love.

Planning your funeral ahead of time can help your family in several ways. Plus, planning ahead can save you and your family money!