Obituaries
October 2026
Robert “Bob” Leonard Ruppert of Wisconsin Rapids
Died: 2026-10-20
Service: 2026-10-26
Robert “Bob” Leonard Ruppert, 97, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2026, surrounded by family Bob was born April 4, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to John Leonard and Chelo Thelma Daubs (Ruppert). At 18, he … Read Full Obituary
Harold E. “Herb” Babcock of Wisconsin Dells
Died: 2026-10-18
Service: 2026-11-01
Harold E. “Herb” Babcock, age 87, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. … Read Full Obituary
Lyle E. Kluge of Portage
Died: 2026-10-15
Lyle E. Kluge, age 86, of Portage, Wisconsin, went to Heaven on Thursday, October 15, 2026. No services are planned at this time. Lyle was born March 3, 1940, the son of Clifford and Anita (Kluge) Kleist. He worked at … Read Full Obituary
Anthony Allen Hyde (Tony Sleeman) of Friendship
Died: 2026-10-15
In Loving Memory of Anthony Allen Hyde (Tony Sleeman) January 12, 1965 – October 15, 2026 Forever Loved. Never Forgotten. Forever Our Dad. Anthony Allen Hyde, known to some family and friends as Tony Sleeman, passed away on October 15, … Read Full Obituary
Lawrence O. Stomprude of Arkdale
Died: 2026-10-12
Lawrence O. Stomprude, 82, of Arkdale, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 12th, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born in Osseo, Wisconsin, Lawrence lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and … Read Full Obituary
Douglas Alan Drake of Wisconsin Dells
Died: 2026-10-12
Douglas Alan Drake, age 78, the last of the original Drake brothers, was called home on Monday, October 12, 2026. Doug was born in 1948 to Ben and Ethel Drake. He attended East High School and graduated in 1967 and … Read Full Obituary
Glenn R. Frozene of Adams
Died: 2026-10-11
Service: 2026-10-30
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, a great man safely crossed home plate and was greeted by the ultimate umpire, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Glenn R. Frozene, age 100, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away at Rosebrooke Assisted Living in … Read Full Obituary
Anne Elaine Gasienica of Friendship
Died: 2026-10-11
Service: 2026-10-16
Anne Elaine Gasienica, age 95, of Friendship, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Arborview Court Memory Care in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with dementia. Mass of Christian Burial will be … Read Full Obituary
Ritamae Jane Kluth of Pardeeville
Died: 2026-10-11
In Loving Memory of Ritamae Jane “Rita” Kluth (Zerbel) October 30, 1937 – October 11, 2026 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ritamae Jane Kluth, lovingly known as Rita, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at the age of … Read Full Obituary
Mary E. York of Arkdale
Died: 2026-10-10
Service: 2026-10-31
Mary E. York, age 90, of Arkdale, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment … Read Full Obituary