All Obituaries

Paul N. Hendren, age 85, passed away on January 29, 2023 at Cranberry Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Services for Paul are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Liberty Bible Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Leon Wolf will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.  Inurnment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Rapids, WI at a later date. Paul was born on March 7, 1937 to...

Walter C. von der Ehe age 71 of Wisconsin Rapids. It is with great sadness that the family of Walter von der Ehe announces his passing into eternal life.  Walter began his earthly life in Woodstock, Illinois to parents Carl and Frances von der Ehe, he graduated from high school in Wisconsin Rapids. After graduation, Walter spent most of his career at GE Medical Systems, retiring after 32 years.  He married Laura Himebauch in Fairchild, Wisconsin. They were married for 24 years....

Alice M. Kohlman, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 22, 2023. Per Alice’s request, a private family funeral will be held at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home. The former Alice Plasky was united in marriage to Russell Kohlman on October 16, 1965 and they had 54 ½ years together at the time of his passing. Alice was a kind, compassionate woman who gave of her time easily.  She was a nurse for over 28 years at Riverview Manor in Wisconsin...

Merle Edwin Ross, age 100, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Our House in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Funeral services for Merle will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Matthew Bergstresser will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. Friday until the time of services at the funeral home.  Entombment will follow at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Merle was born on September 9, 1922 to...

Anita M. Yeager, 74, of Nekoosa, passed away Friday, January 20th 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her children. Anita was born June 10th, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Arthur “Kelly” and Zada Marie (Magee) Oberbeck. She graduated from Lincoln High School as a member of the Class of 1966. Anita met her loving husband and soulmate, Sam, in junior high school in 1961, and they never parted, marrying on April 5th, 1967. Anita began her working career at Consolidated Papers,...

Louella M. “Lou” Neumann age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023.  She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on March 3, 1935, the daughter of Samuel and Stella (Luchinski) Kingston. Lou worked as a hairstylist in Wisconsin Rapids most of her life. She also had her own business “Flowers by Louella” and she worked caring for the elderly.   In her spare time, she enjoyed many different crafts and hobbies.  But most of all she...

Charles H. “Chuck” Lohman, age 78, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1944 in Iola, Wisconsin, the son of Carl “Happy” and Harriet (Pheifer) Lohman.  Chuck served his country in the National Guard. In his younger years, he was an avid powerlifter, competing in many tournaments all over the United States.  His nickname was “Dr. Deadlift”.  He also enjoyed car shows and his 1967 Mustang which he later...

John C. McDonald, age 93 of Wisconsin Rapids, went to be with his wife Therese on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Waterford in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of services at the funeral home. Private burial with military honors will be at Arlington Cemetery in Milwaukee, WI at a later date. John was born October 18, 1929, in Milwaukee to Charles and Evelyn (Goetz)...

    Joyce Evelyn Fehrman (née Sautner), 98, died peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 following a short stay at Edenbrook, Wisconsin Rapids.  Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Donald Fehrman; siblings and many other friends and family members.  She is survived by her four children: Kathleen (Doug) Kopelke, Wisconsin Rapids; Gary (Dianne) Fehrman, Urbandale, IA; Debra Fehrman, Sturgeon Bay, WI; and Jon (Carol) Fehrman, Wrightwood,...

Larry O. Oleson, beloved father, brother, and son, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, with family by his side. Born to Olaf and Mildred Oleson on October 30, 1937, Larry grew up near Wisconsin Rapids. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S Air Force, proudly serving his country for twenty years. After retiring from the military, Larry settled with his family in his hometown, and began a new career working in home construction. In his spare time, Larry...