All Obituaries

  Ralph Roginski, Jr., age 78, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his residence. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ralph was born January 23, 1943 in Marshfield, WI to Ralph and Anna (Wiatrok)...

Todd J. Korslin, age 63, of The Town of Rudolph passed away on Friday October 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a battle with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7. He always had a smile on his face and never complained about the pain. Todd was born on October 2, 1958 in Wisconsin Rapids to Roman and Germaine Korslin and attended Lincoln High School. He married the love of his life Janet Bikowski on September 3, 1983 at St. Bartholomew Church in Mill Creek. Living...

    Joyce F. Higgins, of Wis. Rapids, went to her heavenly home, October 20, 2021 at the Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids. Her homecoming celebration will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the Baker Street Wesleyan Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Milt Van Natta will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 until time of service on Tuesday at the church. Joyce was born, August 20, 1928 in Wis. Rapids, to Charles and Evelyn (Fahl) Stein. She married Maurice Higgins, November...

Gene Arthur Austin, age 86, Town of Grand Rapids, joined the Lord peacefully January 22, 2021 when he passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Pioneer Cemetery with military honors provided by Joseph White American Legion Post 442. Gene Arthur Austin, age 86, Town of Grand Rapids, joined the Lord peacefully January 22, 2021 when he passed away at Aspirus Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services...

Cheri A. Schlachter, age 57, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Father Jerome Patric will officiate.  Burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery in the town of Saratoga.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, October 25 at Herman-Taylor Funeral...

Frederic (Fritz) Merle Vollert, age 85 of Wisconsin Rapids, WI passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021 at his residence. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-5 pm at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids with a service at 5 pm and a dinner to follow at the funeral home. Fritz was born June 26, 1936 to Carl and Frances (Luth) Vollert in Wisconsin Rapids. He attended the Bean School and Lincoln High School and then joined the United States Marine Corps. Fritz...

Glenn “Gus” N. Erickson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2021, in Sparta, WI. Gus lived a very long & healthy 90 years. He was born on April 25, 1931, in the Town of Sigel to Alfred and Ebba (Larson) Erickson. Gus was a truly patriotic young man enlisting in the US Army and then later joining the US Coast Guard. He often spoke about his adventures in the military. Gus was honored and proud to be a part of the American Legion Post 485 in Rudolph...

Amy L. Blanchard, age 47, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital due to complications of colon/liver cancer. Private family services will be held at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. A public celebration of Amy’s Life will also be held next spring. Amy was born March 8, 1974 in Marshfield, WI to Dennis and Betty (Kubes) Turnquist. She graduated Pittsville High School in 1992. She attended MSTC in Marshfield receiving her Medical Assistant...

James D. DeWitt Jr., age 56, passed away on Monday October 11, 2021 at his residence. Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday October 22, 2021 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Dan Deroche will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. James was born on October 13, 1964 to James and Margaret (Dachel) DeWitt Sr. in Wisconsin Rapids. James worked as an insurance agent for many years. James enjoyed...

Joye L. Dimka, age 78, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Jack Austin will officiate.  Burial will be at New Rome Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 15 and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the church....