Recent Obituaries
Dennis J. Lake of Friendship
Service: 2025-09-20
Dennis J. Lake, age 71, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Wisconsin Rapids Health Services, following complications from a stroke suffered in November 2024. Dennis was born on September 19th, 1953, in Rockford, Illinois, to …
David Carl La Mar of Michigan City, IN
Service: 2025-09-20
David Carl La Mar (better known as Dave to many friends and family members), 62, formerly of Michigan City, IN passed away on July 17, 2025 in Adams Wisconsin with his family and loved ones. Dave was born to Robert …
Wayne Edward Lensert of Friendship
Service: 2025-09-18
Wayne Edward Lensert, 82, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on September 18, 1942, in Racine, Wisconsin, and lived a life full of hard work, humor, and love. …
Ronald L. Beeman Sr. of Adams
Service: 2025-09-13
Ronald L. Beeman Sr., age 83, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Gary Beeman …
Jean E. (Birch) Kissinger of Arkdale
Service: 2025-09-13
Jean E. (Birch) Kissinger, age 84, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by her family under the loving and heartfelt care of the medical staff of Wisconsin Rapids Riverview Hospital. Born on September 15, 1940, …
Bernie Ramsden of Arkdale
Service: 2025-09-06
Bernard “Bernie” Eugene Ramsden was the kind of person whose presence made life feel a little steadier. He didn’t need fanfare – he led with quiet confidence, deep loyalty, and an open heart. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Bernie passed …Mark A. Massen of Adams
Service: 2025-08-17
Mark A. Massen, age 76, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A celebration of life will be from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Cedar Shack …
Ken Kollaszar of Grand Marsh
Service: 2025-08-10
Ken Kollaszar passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, age 70, at home with his family. Ken was born on August 18, 1954, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI and he was the youngest of 10 children. He spent …
Betty Meinhardt of Friendship
Service: 2025-08-10
Betty Meinhardt, age 73, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 …
John C. Valore of Adams
Service: 2025-08-10
John C. Valore, age 55, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A celebration of John’s life will be held Sunday, August 10th, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Friendship …
Lynn Yvonne Kershner of Milwaukee
Service: 2025-08-08
Lynn Yvonne Kershner, age 73, of Milwaukee WI, passed away on July 6, 2025 after a 5 year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Lynn Kershner was born on September 8, 1951 to her parents Leona and John Hatfield in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. …Kathleen “Kathie” J. Hall of Adams
Kathleen “Kathie” J. Hall, 87, of Adams, WI passed away August 5, 2025 at Villa Pines Assisted Living in Friendship, WI. She was born to John and Bertha Berka on February 19,1938 and raised in Phillips, WI. Kathie lived most …
Raymond George Wilk of Grand Marsh (formerly of Baraboo)
In loving memory of Raymond George Wilk, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born on June 26, 1942 in Wausau, Wi and raised by his grandparents, Valentine and Veronica (Drozdowski) Wilk. Raymond attended Schofield School …