All Obituaries

Laura J. Norman-Nelson, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital surrounded by her family.  Laura was born on January 16, 1969 in Oak Park, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Carl and Nancylee (Gross) Nelson and graduated from Assumption High School in 1989. Greetings and salutations from Wisconsin was how Laura would often start her social media videos, which she took great pride in.  Laura endured many trials and tribulations in...

TavaMae R. Zimmerman, age 16½, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Timothy Ritter will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 4 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Thursday at the church. TavaMae was born March...

Thomas Seth O’Day, age 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his children.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:00 p.m. at River Cities Christian Church, 869 WI-73, Wisconsin Rapids with Pastor Scott Kaczorowski presiding. Burial will be on Wednesday October, 4, 2023 at Calvary Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Thomas...

Doreen L. Cook, age 89, of Wisconsin Rapids (Town of Grant), went to meet her Lord and Savior when she passed away at her residence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 2, 2023 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Kellner.  Rev. Matthew Lorfeld will officiate.  Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Parish Cemetery in the Town of Grant.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1 at...

Bill Whitrock, age 88, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away peacefully on Friday September 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation, memorial service and luncheon will be held at the Herman Taylor Funeral home, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids on Friday September 29, 2023.  Visitation for family and friends will begin at 9 am until the time of service at 11am. Pastor Preston Tippen of North Ridge Church, Marshfield, will be presiding over the service. Luncheon will be...

Susan J. Wiater, age 67, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids with her family by her side. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 27 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Fr. Daniel Williams will preside. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the church.  Interment will be at a later date at...

Marvin R. Mason, age 68, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center.  He was born on January 10, 1955. Marvin is survived by his "greatest love" Renee Bernauer; his daughters, Monica Mason and Michelle Mason; grandchildren, Josh (Samantha Goretski) and Willow; 4 great grandchildren, Natalie, Aleah, Lydia, Delilah; brothers, Johnny (Jeani) Mason, Fred Mason, Larry (Debbie) Mason, Mark (Gina Poole) Mason and by his sister Marie Koehler. Funeral...

Marjorie A. Ryskiewicz, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Hilltop Grand Village. She was born on June 15, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Marjorie married Ralph Sorenson on March 14, 1953. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1999. On May 11, 2002, she married John Ryskiewicz, he preceded her in death on January 23, 2018. Majorie was an avid baker, she loved the holidays, always preparing lots of baked goodies for her family and friends, her specialties were her...

Alexander "Al" S. Rutta, age 72, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away September 15, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.  He was born on April 12, 1951 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Stanley and Christine (Ciesielski) Rutta.  Al grew up in Stevens Point and eventually settled in Wisconsin Rapids in 1985.  Al graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1969 where he was a gifted athlete and excelled especially in football and baseball.  After high school Al...

There’s a new voice singing in the choirs of Heaven.  Betty (Higgins) Csoma, 86, who passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 always asked God to make her worthy to sing for Him and His Mother Mary. A Funeral Mass will be held beginning at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Fr. Daniel Williams will preside.  Visitation for family and friends will be held at 9 a.m. until the time of services Thursday...