All Obituaries

Richard D. Giese, age 56, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.  He was born on January 10, 1967, in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Chester and Bernice (Brahmstead) Giese.  Richard worked for Infinity Foods and currently Ida’s Bar and Grill.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, shooting pool, dancing, and grilling out with family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his nephew Ken Erdman working on many different mechanical...

Robert R. Venckunas, age 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Arborview Court in Wisconsin Rapids. Services are being planned for a later date. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family. A complete obituary will be posted when available.  

Heather J. Liebenstein, age 50, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A Celebration of Heather’s Life will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Heather was born May 3, 1973 in Wisconsin Rapids to Dennis and Jane (Ratelle) Liebenstein.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1992.  Heather was a bartender at Anchor Bay where she spent over a decade...

  Elaine C. Getzloff, age 89, of Plover, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 peacefully in her sleep. Services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Deacon Richard Rozumalski will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Elaine was born on April 4, 1934 in Plover to Theodore and Kinga (Herman) Lepinski. She graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School....

Matthew J. Noeldner, age 30, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 in Wisconsin Rapids following a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Pastor Cale Erickson will officiate.  Burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Matthew was born November 2, 1993 in...

Carol Jean (Mras) Adams passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Her faith and trust in God was unwavering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 17, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids; Fr. Janusz Kowalski will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, November 16 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids and from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Friday at St....

Kathleen (Kathy) Kay Gaul, age 63, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, passed away on November 11, 2023. Kathy was born May 18, 1960 in LaCrosse, WI to Ambrose and Donna (Fox) Gaul.  She led a colorful life, spending many years in California before moving back to her home state of Wisconsin.  She enjoyed writing poems, songs and playing guitar, and had a beautiful voice.  She was also a gifted seamstress.  She studied Nurse training at Modesto Junior College and Allied Health at...

Walter S. McCaughna, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Walter was born on July, 9 1944 to Walter and Rosemary (Killen) McCaughna in Brooklyn, NY.   A graduate of Indianapolis Cathedral High School class of 1967, Walter had an insatiable curiosity that made him a lifelong learner. This passion translated into his love for travel. He delighted in visiting prominent historical sites such as Mount Rushmore, the Statue of...

LeRoy D. Bidgood, age 91, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  His beloved wife Verna J. Bidgood, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.  LeRoy was born January 26, 1932, in Wahpeton, North Dakota to Benjamin and Vada (Needham) Bidgood.  He was a graduate of Adams Friendship High School.  Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War from 1951-1955.  After his service in the Navy,...

Charlotte (Shirley) Betty Groshek, at age 81, peacefully passed away early in the morning on November 5th, 2023. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, with the Reverend Cheryl Davis presiding.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of the services at the funeral home. Shirley was born in Stevens Point on October 14th, 1942, to Gregory & Laverne Korbal. At the age of 16 she married the love of...