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Find Shuda Funeral Home Recent Obituaries and Verify Service Details
Looking for a Shuda Funeral Home obituary? Start with Shuda’s official obituary listing, open the individual memorial, and confirm the person before relying on visitation, funeral, cemetery, flowers or tribute information. This guide also covers both Shuda locations, Portage County death certificates, local newspaper archives, veteran benefits and Wisconsin funeral assistance.
Quick Answer: Start With Shuda’s Official Obituary Listing
Recent obituary
Use Shuda’s official obituary page and open the individual memorial.
Service details
Confirm visitation, funeral, church, burial and memorial information on the full notice.
Certified record
Use Portage County or Wisconsin Vital Records for a legal death certificate.
Older obituary
Use Portage County Public Library newspaper and genealogy resources.
How to Check Shuda Funeral Home Recent Obituaries
Shuda maintains individual memorial pages for families it serves. A memorial can include biographical information, visitation and funeral details, burial information, tribute messages, flowers and event updates.
No Obituary Found? Try These Search Fixes
Search surname only
Useful when the first name, nickname or middle-name format is uncertain.
Try maiden or previous name
Especially useful for older notices and family-history searches.
Add Stevens Point WI
Helps separate the correct Shuda Funeral Home from unrelated search results.
Add Plover WI
The family may have used the Plover location even if the person lived in Stevens Point.
Search Portage County
Try Amherst, Rosholt, Junction City and other county communities when needed.
Move to historical sources
If the death is old, use newspaper archives and genealogy indexes instead of only recent-obituary pages.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Compare | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Separates people with similar local surnames. | Middle, maiden or previous name conflicts. |
| Age / birth year | Distinguishes same-name people. | The age is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Family names are strong identity clues. | No close relatives match. |
| Community | Confirms Stevens Point, Plover or another local connection. | The notice belongs to an unrelated region. |
| Funeral location | Helps distinguish the Stevens Point and Plover locations. | The address does not match Shuda’s locations or the named church. |
| Dates | Prevents confusion with old obituaries. | The notice belongs to another year. |
Shuda Funeral Home Addresses and Phone Number
Shuda Funeral Chapel
3200 Stanley Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-344-2113
Use this address when the individual memorial specifically lists Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point.
Plover Funeral Home
2400 Plover Road
Plover, WI 54467
Phone: 715-344-2113
Use this address when the obituary or Shuda staff identifies the Plover location for the service.
Before Attending a Shuda Funeral or Memorial Service
Time
Check visitation and funeral times separately. A church service may follow a funeral-home gathering.
Address
The gathering, church service and burial can each use a different address.
Private burial
Some Shuda obituaries specifically state that burial is private. Respect the family’s wording.
Cemetery
Copy the exact cemetery name and town before travelling.
Flowers / memorials
Follow the instructions on the individual family memorial instead of using generic flower links.
Changes
If arrangements are pending or conflicting, call 715-344-2113 before travelling.
Shuda Veteran Services and Wisconsin Burial Benefits
Shuda states that it helps families complete paperwork related to military and burial benefits.
Shuda can help with
- Burial flag.
- Government headstone or marker.
- National or state veterans cemetery burial.
- Presidential Memorial Certificate.
Wisconsin cemetery pre-registration
Wisconsin Veterans Affairs lets a qualifying Veteran, spouse or dependent child establish cemetery eligibility in advance.
Wisconsin currently says cemetery pre-registration is free and does not obligate the person to use the selected state veterans cemetery.
What to find early
- DD-214 or other discharge document.
- Death certificate when available.
- Marriage or dependent documentation when relevant.
- Funeral and burial receipts when applying for eligible benefits.
Shuda Preplanning and Prepayment: What to Check
Shuda offers advance planning and says families can document wishes online or meet with staff. Its current site also describes prepaid arrangements.
Plan without guessing
Write down burial or cremation preference, service type, music, readings, cemetery choice, military wishes and the person who should make decisions.
Ask for the written terms
If money is being paid in advance, review exactly what is guaranteed, where the money is held, transfer rules and what costs can still change.
How to Get a Portage County Death Certificate
Portage County Register of Deeds provides certified Wisconsin death records and is the local office in Stevens Point.
Portage County Register of Deeds
1516 Church Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-346-1428
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Certified vital-record issuance: 7:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Current certificate fees
| Portage County record | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| First death certificate | $20 | Certified copy. |
| Additional same record | $3 each | Ordered at the same time. |
| Statewide issuance | Sept. 1, 2013-present | Portage County can issue qualifying Wisconsin death records from this date range even when the death occurred elsewhere in Wisconsin. |
In-person request
- Complete the current death-certificate application.
- Bring valid identification.
- Portage County currently accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order for in-person vital-record requests.
- Credit/debit cards and personal checks are not accepted at the county counter.
Mail request
- Completed application.
- Photocopy of valid identification.
- Correct fee.
- Self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Cashier’s check or money order payable to Portage County Register of Deeds.
Wisconsin Death Certificate Fees and Processing
The Wisconsin Vital Records Office maintains Wisconsin death records from October 1907 to the present.
| Wisconsin service | Current information | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First copy | $20 | State mail-order fee. |
| Additional same record | $3 each | Ordered at the same time. |
| Mail processing | About 10 business days | Does not include mailing time. |
| Online / phone | About 5 business days | VitalChek charges an additional service fee. |
| Phone order | 877-885-2981 | VitalChek phone ordering. |
Find Older Stevens Point and Plover Obituaries
Portage County Public Library provides several useful local-history databases and indexes that can find notices not visible in a normal web search.
Stevens Point Journal archives
The library’s U.S. Newsstream access includes the Stevens Point Journal from 2003 to the present.
Historic Stevens Point Journal
Newspapers.com Library Edition includes Stevens Point Journal weekly material from 1885–1888.
Portage County Gazette
The Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers includes the Portage County Gazette and other Wisconsin newspapers.
Central Wisconsin Genealogy Index
UW–Stevens Point’s index includes citations for Portage County obituaries, naturalizations and historic census records.
Early Portage County obituaries
The library points researchers to obituary material from The Wisconsin Pinery (1853–1890) and Plover Times (1866–1881).
Cemetery index
The library lists a searchable Cemeteries of the Portage County Wisconsin Area index by name and cemetery.
Better historical-search steps
- Start with surname and approximate year.
- Try spouse, parent or child when the surname is common.
- Search “death,” “funeral,” “burial,” “interment” and “services,” not only “obituary.”
- Use the Central Wisconsin Genealogy Index to find a citation.
- Check newspaper databases for the cited date.
- Use the cemetery index when the burial place is known.
Portage County Genealogy Records in Person
The Portage County Register of Deeds also permits genealogy research by appointment.
Current genealogy hours
Monday–Thursday by advance appointment:
9:00–11:30 a.m.
1:00–3:30 p.m.
Records available
The office maintains historical death, birth, marriage, property, deed, mortgage, plat and related records subject to Wisconsin access rules.
If a Death Is Under Medical Examiner Review
The Portage County Medical Examiner investigates certain deaths and certifies cause and manner of death. The department explains that some investigations can continue for weeks, months or longer.
Do not speculate publicly about cause or manner of death while an investigation remains incomplete.
Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program
Wisconsin’s Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program (WFCAP) can help cover eligible funeral, cemetery or crematory costs that are not fully paid by the estate, family or other resources.
| Current WFCAP assistance | Maximum | How payment works |
|---|---|---|
| Unmet funeral expenses | Up to $1,500 | Paid directly to an eligible service provider. |
| Unmet cemetery / crematory expenses | Up to $1,000 | Available for qualifying decedents and provider claims. |
Current qualifying-program examples include certain BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, Family Care, Wisconsin Works and related benefit categories.
What the family should do
- Tell Shuda if the deceased received Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, Family Care or another qualifying Wisconsin benefit.
- Ask whether WFCAP eligibility should be checked.
- Provide requested estate and resource information.
- Ask what funeral, cemetery or crematory amount remains after any program payment.
- Do not assume approval until the provider confirms it.
Verify a Wisconsin Funeral Home or File a Complaint
Wisconsin funeral establishments and funeral directors are regulated through the Department of Safety and Professional Services and the Funeral Directors Examining Board.
Verify a credential
Use Wisconsin’s LicensE credential lookup to check a funeral establishment or funeral director.
File a complaint
DSPS accepts online or mailed complaints against credential holders when a regulated professional issue cannot be resolved directly.
Microsteps for license verification
- Open Wisconsin LicensE.
- Choose public credential lookup.
- Search the funeral establishment or funeral director name.
- Compare the location and credential status.
- Use DSPS complaint guidance if a serious regulated issue remains unresolved.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Wisconsin’s Funeral Directors Examining Board points consumers to the federal FTC Funeral Rule when comparing funeral providers.
Ask for prices by phone
A funeral provider must give price information by phone when you ask.
Ask for the General Price List
When you begin discussing funeral goods or services in person, request the written itemized price list.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to select individual goods and services instead of an unwanted package.
Separate third-party charges
Ask which charges come from the funeral home and which come from cemeteries, clergy, newspapers, florists or other providers.
Flowers, Tribute Walls and Memorial Safety
Flowers
Use the correct individual memorial and verify the person before ordering.
Tribute wall
Assume posted memories and photos may be public. Avoid private addresses, account information and sensitive medical details.
Donations
If a memorial names a charity, open that organization’s official website before entering payment information.
Obituary Correction vs. Wisconsin Death Record Correction
Contact Shuda
If a Shuda obituary has the wrong spelling, service time or approved biographical detail, contact the funeral home that controls the memorial.
Use Wisconsin Vital Records
Changing the public memorial does not change the legal death certificate. Wisconsin has a separate amendment process.
After You Find the Obituary: Practical Next Steps
Death certificates
Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually require.
Social Security
Ask whether the funeral director reported the death. Contact SSA if reporting is not confirmed.
Veteran benefits
Collect discharge records, death certificate and invoices when military service applies.
Property
If a deceased spouse remains on a Portage County deed, the county explains that a termination-of-interest form and certified death certificate may be needed.
Estate questions
Separate funeral arrangements from probate and estate administration. Legal advice may be useful for complex estates.
Keep records together
Save receipts, certificate orders, benefit applications, names, phone numbers and confirmation codes.
Common Shuda Obituary Search Mistakes
Checking only Stevens Point
The service may be connected with Shuda’s Plover location or another Portage County community.
Assuming every memorial is complete
Some pages appear while arrangements are still pending.
Using publication date as death date
The obituary can be posted later than the actual death.
Driving to the funeral home automatically
The service may instead be at a church, cemetery or other venue.
Ordering a death certificate from the Medical Examiner
Portage County directs certificate requests to the Register of Deeds.
Ignoring assistance eligibility
Ask about WFCAP early when the deceased received qualifying Wisconsin benefits.
Official and Primary Sources Used
Shuda Funeral Home — Obituaries Official memorial listings and individual obituary pages. Shuda Funeral Chapel — Stevens Point Official Stevens Point location information. Shuda — Plover Funeral Home Official Plover location information. Shuda — Specialty and Veteran Services Military benefits, memorial and specialty service information. Portage County Register of Deeds — Vital Records Current death-certificate fees, ID requirements, hours and request methods. Wisconsin DHS — Vital Records State death-record coverage, fees, processing and order methods. Portage County Public Library — Genealogy & Local History Obituary indexes, historical newspapers, cemetery records and genealogy databases. Portage County Medical Examiner Death-investigation role and certificate referral guidance. Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program Current funeral, cemetery and crematory assistance for qualifying decedents. Wisconsin DSPS — Funeral Establishments Licensing and credential information. Wisconsin DSPS — File a Complaint Complaint process for regulated credential holders.Shuda Funeral Home Obituary FAQs
Where can I find Shuda Funeral Home recent obituaries?
Use the official Shuda Funeral Home obituary listing. Open the individual memorial to confirm the correct person and current service information.
What is Shuda Funeral Home’s phone number?
Both Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point and Plover Funeral Home currently list 715-344-2113.
Where is Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point?
Shuda Funeral Chapel is at 3200 Stanley Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481.
Where is Shuda’s Plover Funeral Home?
Plover Funeral Home is at 2400 Plover Road, Plover, Wisconsin 54467.
Why does a Shuda obituary sometimes say arrangements are pending?
An obituary page can be created before the family has finalized every service detail. Check the memorial again later or call Shuda when arrangements are still pending.
How do I get a Portage County death certificate?
Use the Portage County Register of Deeds at 1516 Church Street in Stevens Point. In-person, mail and expedited online options are available under the county’s current instructions.
How much is a Portage County death certificate?
Portage County currently charges $20 for the first certified death certificate and $3 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Can Portage County issue a death certificate from another Wisconsin county?
For qualifying death records from September 1, 2013 to the present, Portage County participates in Wisconsin statewide issuance and can provide records even when the death occurred elsewhere in Wisconsin.
How much is a Wisconsin state death certificate?
Wisconsin currently charges $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. VitalChek online or telephone ordering adds a service fee.
Where can I find old Stevens Point obituaries?
Use Portage County Public Library genealogy and newspaper resources. Useful tools include the Central Wisconsin Genealogy Index, historical Stevens Point Journal issues, early Portage County newspaper obituaries and cemetery indexes.
Does Shuda help Veteran families?
Yes. Shuda says it can help with paperwork for burial flags, headstones or markers, state or national veterans cemetery burial and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Does Wisconsin offer funeral-cost assistance?
Wisconsin’s Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program can currently provide up to $1,500 toward unmet funeral expenses and up to $1,000 toward qualifying cemetery or crematory expenses for certain eligible decedents.
Who applies for Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids?
The funeral, cemetery or crematory service provider submits the WFCAP application. Families should tell the provider when the deceased received a potentially qualifying Wisconsin benefit.
How can I verify a Wisconsin funeral-home license?
Use Wisconsin’s LicensE public credential lookup. Funeral establishments and funeral directors are regulated through the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Where do I file a complaint about a Wisconsin funeral professional?
Wisconsin DSPS provides an online complaint process for credential holders. Include useful supporting records and follow the department’s current complaint instructions.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Start with Shuda’s official obituary listing.
- Confirm the correct person using several identity details.
- Check whether the service is in Stevens Point, Plover, a church or another venue.
- Recheck arrangements when the obituary says they are pending.
- Use Portage County or Wisconsin government sources for certified death records.
- Use Portage County Public Library for older obituary research.
- Ask about WFCAP early when the deceased received qualifying Wisconsin benefits.
- Use Wisconsin DSPS for funeral credential verification and complaints.
- Check Wisconsin Veteran benefits when military service applies.
- Do not post private medical, financial or family information on public tribute pages.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Shuda Funeral Home, Portage County, Wisconsin DHS, Wisconsin DSPS, Portage County Public Library or Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Confirm final service, payment, record and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.