All Obituaries

Brian E. Molepske, also known as “Ske” and “Digger”, age 50, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Fr. Nathan will officiate.  Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral...

Donald R. Flick, age 79, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. Don was born July 20, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids to Roy and Viola (Helke) Flick. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1966. He married Diane Krumrei on May 31, 1969 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. He worked at Consolidated Paper Inc. for 32 plus years retiring as the Superintendent in 1998. Donald had many...

Ivan White, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.  He was born on August 20, 1966, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Charles White and Charlotte Tipton.  Ivan worked for Kent’s Stone Products & Designs, he loved to play guitar, play disc golf, he had a great sense of humor, he was quite the comic. He was also a jack of all trades working on many projects. Ivan is survived by his mother Charlotte Tipton; his son, Shawn White, his...

Ronald Phillip Larsen, 81, died at home in Wisconsin Rapids on May 30, 2023. Born October 11, 1941 to Phillip and Dorothy (Solie) Larsen, "Captain Ron" sailed the world with the US Navy from 1960 to 1963. From 1971 to 1998, he enjoyed a 27-year career as a firefighter and EMT with the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department. He spent much of his retirement organizing biennial reunions for his Navy shipmates and serving as secretary/treasurer of the Tri-Norse Ski Club. He was frequently...

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Barbara Jeanne Carroll, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly. She was 90 years old. Barb was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 14, 1932 to Mildred Mary (DeDecker) Oudenhoven and Theodore ‘Dick’ Cornelius Oudenhoven. Barb graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1950 where she was head drum majorette for the marching band Freshman through Senior years. She also won the state title each year for her remarkable baton twirling...

Gary A. Hanneman, age 64, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at home. Gary was born and raised in central Wisconsin, growing up in Nekoosa and graduating from Nekoosa high school. He played baseball, football, and golf in high school. He went on to college at Midstate Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids and earned an associate degree in mechanical engineering. He started working at Consolidated Papers in Wisconsin Rapids in 1980 and retired after 41 years. He was passionate about golf...

James L. Odegard, age 73, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Service will be at 2pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Jack Austin will officiate.  James was born May 9, 1950 in Luana, Iowa to Lawrence and Ethel (Cowel) Odegard. He graduated from Westby High School in 1969 and went on to welding school. He enjoyed a long career as a welder, retiring from Toro,...

Edward Simon Worlund, 80 years old, of Vesper, WI passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Edward was born November 15, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids to Leonard and Inez Worlund. He attended school at the Red Brick School House and Rudolph High School. He was confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Sigel. He joined the...

Mistie Rose Griffith age, 55, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center. Mistie was a caring sister, friend and community member, Mistie Rose was truly a flower in the garden of our hearts.  She was the beloved sister of Robin Ireland and Tracie Griffith.  She was “dog mom” to her beloved Charlie and Henry. Mistie was an optician and longtime Shopko employee. She was an active volunteer at the South Wood County Humane Society. Mistie and...

Margaret B. Lockman, Kee-wad-no-qweh,  affectionately known as Marge, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short battle with a glioblastoma on May 19, 2023, in her hometown of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23 and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...