All Obituaries

There will be a private mass and a celebration of life at a later date.

Randall N. Ahles, 55, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Aurora House. A Celebration-of-Life will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Mausoleum.  Randall was born on June 26, 1966 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Betty Lou (Pankratz) Ahles, Jr.  He enjoyed being outside in the sun, and listening to various types...

Shirley A. Karberg, age 87, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Port Edwards, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Arborview Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Burial will be at Port Edwards Municipal Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. Shirley was born May 14, 1935 in Wisconsin Rapids to Harry and Ann...

Sandra Y. Johnson, 84, of Fitchburg, Wisconsin passed away on May 12, 2022, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Services for Sandy will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.  Rev. Lucas Proeber will officiate.  Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery following the...

John "Jack" R. Metzger, age 91, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2022 from natural causes. A Celebration-of-Life will be held on June 4, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Jack was born to Richard and Hazel Metzger on November 20th, 1930 in Elgin, IL.  He was married to Carol "Tilly" Metzger on March 8th, 1952 and the two celebrated 70 beautiful years of marriage.  Jack served in the US Army during the...

Beatrice A. Miller, 85, of Wisconsin Rapids entered eternal rest on May 12, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was born on September 18, 1936 in Prentice, Wisconsin to Oscar and Otilla (Nelson) Nelson.  She married Frances (Gene) Miller on September 22, 1956 in Prentice.  Gene passed away on November 3, 2007. When Beatrice graduated from high school she worked for the telephone company as a switchboard operator in Prentice WI.  After marrying her...

Dawn Wenzel, 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on May 11, 2022 at Arborwood Lodge in Wisconsin Rapids. To honor Dawn’s wishes, there will be a private service and celebration of life at a later date. Dawn was born on August 30, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids to William “Bill” and Gail (Saeger) Michalsen.  She was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School and in the same year, started working at Consoweld until 1993. While she raised her daughter, she was a...

Gary N. Stone, 77, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on May 9, 2022 at his residence. Services for Gary will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  A visitation for family and friends will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday until the time of service at the funeral home. Gary was born on November 15, 1944 in Wisconsin Rapids to Norman and Helen Stone.  He was a machinist at Wisconsin Motors during his...

Arleigh LaBarge, age 76, passed away on Monday May 9, 2022, at Aspirus-Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.  Arleigh was born on July 28, 1945, in Wisconsin Rapids to Wilma (Miller) and Henry Weigel.  She was united in marriage to William LaBarge in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.  Arleigh worked many years and devoted her time and skills as a cook at Ebbe’s Lake Aire.  Arleigh had a great love for her family and friends.  Her passion was collecting butterflies,...

  Larry L. Clark, 83, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin passed away on May 4, 2022 at his residence. Per his request, there will be no services. Larry was born on May 17, 1938 in La Crosse, WI to Ed and Lora (Shaker) Clark.  He married Marilyn A. Clark on September 14, 2000.  He was an inspector in the automotive industry. He was a member of the Silver Lake (Wisconsin) Recuse Squad, a flagman at Wilmot Speedway, a member of the Silver Lake Village Board, and a volunteer for the...