All Obituaries

Peter J. Urban, age 59, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at his residence following a brief battle with cancer. Peter was born June 5, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Eldon “Buzz” and Judith (Otto) Urban.  He graduated from UWSP with a degree in Wildlife Management, fitting with his lifelong love of nature, the outdoors, and animals of all types.  Soon after graduating, he was stationed as an Army officer in Bad Kissingen, Germany.  While...

Howard J. Reber, age 77, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. Howard was born July 1, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids to Ernest and Stella (Southern) Reber. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1961.  He married Renda Vicker and they were blessed with two children, Mike and Paul.  He married Karen Peterson and they were blessed with two children, Dan and Dawn.  He married Trudy (Langfeldt) Taves on June 13,...

Nancy L. Brandon, age 82, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Marilyn Ann Becker will officiate.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. Nancy was born October 31, 1938 in Oshkosh, WI to Daniel and Eva (Fuller)...

Thomas L. Punzel, age 68, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. Services will be at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Kevin Ader will officiate.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 4:00 P.M. until the time of services on Thursday at the funeral home. Tom was born July 23, 1952 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Frank and Elaine...

Dr. Arden Fenander, age 84, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away from pneumonia Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Arden was born June 22, 1936 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to Axel and Vivian Fenander.  After graduating from Ladysmith High School, he attended Saint Olaf College and then UW-Eau Claire before deciding to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a Doctor of Chiropractic.  He graduated from Logan Chiropractic College in 1959. He was...

Jon L. Grover, age 77, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Sylvan Crossings in Stevens Point, WI. Services will be at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home.  A time of visitation for relatives and friends will precede the service from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Jon was born May 2, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids to Phillip and Florence (Roth) Grover.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Dorothy Mae Hladilek, age 91, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home under the care of Heartland Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.  Rev. Valentine Joseph will officiate.  Burial will be at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Vesper.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday at the...

Lillian Margaret Marie Morrison, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 when she passed away at the home of her daughter, Joni. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Christian Life Fellowship in Port Edwards.  Rev. Dean Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  A time of visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 4 at...

On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, Ricky Roehl, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 61 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, joining his mother Lily Roehl in Heaven. Ricky was born January 18, 1959 at Wild Rose Hospital in Wild Rose, WI to Don and Lily (King) Roehl. Ricky had a passion for his truck, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, fishing and an even bigger adoration for his friends and family. He was a joy to be around with his infectious laugh, along with...

Rodney T. Ruder, age 74, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his residence. Graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Rev. Timothy Wenger will officiate. Rod was born August 13, 1946 in Wisconsin Rapids to Donald and Elmira (Miller) Ruder.  His marriage to Mary Bodette ended in divorce, although they remained good friends. Rod was a self employed drywaller and owned and operated Ruder’s Sheet...