How do I find a local obituary?

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites . These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in Wisconsin?

Recent obituaries from the current year can be viewed, many without images, at the Wisconsin State Journal web site. Obituaries before the current year can be obtained by browsing the newspaper microfilm or can be requested (with a two-week date range) by phone, mail, or email.

Is there an app for local obituaries?

MyObits: Obituary Listings on the App Store .

How do I find if someone died in California?

The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains birth, death, fetal death/still birth, marriage, and divorce records for California . Services provided by CDPH-VR include issuing certified copies of California vital records and registering and amending vital records as authorized by law.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in New York?

New York Public Library subscribes to many databases that can help researchers locate obituaries and death notices . The most useful are our newspaper databases. Oftentimes obituaries can be located by entering a person's name and week of death into the newspapers databases.

Obituaries in Wausau, WI | Wausau Daily Herald (2024)

Thursday, April 04, 2024

Lester BarteltAge 95Schofield, WILester Allen Bartelt passed away on March 19, 2024, at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield, Wisconsin, at the age of 95. He was born on...Lester Allen Bartelt passed away on March 19, 2024, at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield, Wisconsin, at the age of 95. He was born on October 17, 1928, in Cascade, Wisconsin. He married Ruth Wiebe...Brainard Funeral Home

Daine "Di" FelchAge 78Diane was called home to glory on March 19th in Muskego, WI. She always led with love, kindness and optimism. She will be greatly missed.Diane...Diane was called home to glory on March 19th in Muskego, WI. She always led with love, kindness and optimism. She will be greatly missed.Diane was born on November 20, 1945 and grew up in...Brainard Funeral Home

Calvan MillerAge 85Weston, WICalvan Miller, age 85, passed away on March 30, 2024. Calvan was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Carl Miller and Dellie Miller. Calvan...Calvan Miller, age 85, passed away on March 30, 2024. Calvan was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Carl Miller and Dellie Miller. Calvan married Rita Margaret Miller of Weston, Wisconsin on September 2,...Helke Funeral Home

Dorothy M. SteberMarathon, WI90, died April 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon. Services on Apr 12, 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. St. Mary's...90, died April 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon. Services on Apr 12, 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. St. Mary's Cemetery, Marathon.Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon

Dorothy M. SteberAge 90Marathon, WIDorothy M. Steber, 90, Marathon, passed away peacefully at home during the night of April 3, 2024.Dorothy Mae Steber was born on January 13, 1934...Dorothy M. Steber, 90, Marathon, passed away peacefully at home during the night of April 3, 2024.Dorothy Mae Steber was born on January 13, 1934 in Marshfield, WI, daughter of the late Frank and Anna...Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon

Kurt Umnus Jr.Age 94Town of Wien, WIKurt Umnus Jr., 94, town of Wien passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.He was born July 28, 1929...Kurt Umnus Jr., 94, town of Wien passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.He was born July 28, 1929 in Edgar, son of the late Kurt and Evelyn (Warosh)...Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home

Darold E. WegnerAge 88Lac Du Flambeau, FLDarold E. Wegner, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2024, at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was 88 years old. Darold was preceded...Darold E. Wegner, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2024, at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was 88 years old. Darold was preceded in death by his twin brother Dean Wegner and his...

Janice ZiebellAge 82Janice "Jan" Ziebell, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.Jan was born December 5, 1941, to parents Alwin...Janice "Jan" Ziebell, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, with her loving family by her side.Jan was born December 5, 1941, to parents Alwin and Adeline Ziebell. She worked for 43 years at First...Helke Funeral Home

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

James Durkee Jr.Age 54Edgar, WIJames J. “Durk” Durkee Jr, 54, of the town of Cassel, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.A memorial...James J. “Durk” Durkee Jr, 54, of the town of Cassel, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April...Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home

Jane M. Knaufa*ge 62Sun Prairie, WIJane Marie Knauf, Sun Prairie, formerly of Marathon, a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age...Jane Marie Knauf, Sun Prairie, formerly of Marathon, a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 62. In 1981, Jane moved to Madison, WI where...Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

Carole De BaucheAge 91Schofield, WICarole De Bauche, 91, of Schofield, WI died at home on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Carole was born to the late Jacob and Caroline Slatky...Carole De Bauche, 91, of Schofield, WI died at home on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Carole was born to the late Jacob and Caroline Slatky on January 22, 1933 in Stangelville, Wisconsin. She graduated high...Brainard Funeral Home

Arden A. GraveenAge 84Wausau, WIArden A. Graveen, 84, Wausau, passed away at the Tomah VA Medical Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024.A Memorial Service will be held at 11am...Arden A. Graveen, 84, Wausau, passed away at the Tomah VA Medical Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024.A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 13th at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau, where...Rembs Funeral Home

Dorethy PorterWausau, WI97, died April 1, 2024. Arrangements provided by Helke Funeral Home . Services on Apr 08, 12:00pm at Thrive Church .97, died April 1, 2024. Arrangements provided by Helke Funeral Home . Services on Apr 08, 12:00pm at Thrive Church .Helke Funeral Home

Alice RassAge 87Mosinee, WIAlice Marie Rass of Mosinee, Wisconsin, died March 28, 2024, with her family at her side.Alice was born July 17, 1936, to the late Fabian...Alice Marie Rass of Mosinee, Wisconsin, died March 28, 2024, with her family at her side.Alice was born July 17, 1936, to the late Fabian and Mary Kollross in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She graduated from...Beste Funeral Home

Monday, April 01, 2024

Geraldine FilipiakSchofield, WI89, died March 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Brainard Funeral Home. Services on Apr 08, 11:00am at St. Agnes Church. St. Agnes Church Cemetery.89, died March 22, 2024. Arrangements provided by Brainard Funeral Home. Services on Apr 08, 11:00am at St. Agnes Church. St. Agnes Church Cemetery.Brainard Funeral Home

Kathleen GehrkeAge 77Stevens Point, WIKathleen M. Gehrke, 77, Stevens Point, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at Dimensions Living, Stevens Point, surrounded by her family. She was born...Kathleen M. Gehrke, 77, Stevens Point, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at Dimensions Living, Stevens Point, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1947, in Wausau, WI, daughter of the...Beste Funeral Home

Advice and guidance

Step-by-step guide to planning a funeral

Coping with grief when a traditional funeral isn't possible

How to write an obituary

Obituary Daily Digest

Place an obituaryTell their storyWe'll guide you through writing your loved one's newspaper obituary and building an online memorial to remember them.Get Started

We're always working to improve your experience.Let us know what you think.