Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville and Junction City, WI

James R. Gibson

James R. Gibson

Nov 5, 2026

James Robert Gibson, 67, of Marshfield passed peacefully at home surrounded by the warmth of his family just over 3 weeks shy of his 68th birthday. A Celebration of Life for James will be held privately for his immediate family.

James was born November 28, 1958 in Onamia, Minnesota to Dr. Charles and Elizabeth "Betty" (Leander) Gibson. He attended the University...

Marlene Ann Steinbach

Marlene Ann Steinbach

Nov 4, 2026

Marlene Ann Steinbach, 84, Pittsville, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

A memorial service will be held at 11am Tuesday, November 10th at the Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home with Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. The family welcomes relatives and friends for visitation from 9am until time of service.

Marlene was born August 20, 1942 in Milwaukee to Edward and Dorothy...

Linda L. Beranek

Linda L. Beranek

Nov 3, 2026

Linda L. Beranek, 68, Milladore, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at her home.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Martens/Rembs Funeral Home, Junction City.

Linda was born on August 21, 1958 in McHenry County, Illinois to Edward and Marcella (Renner) Groskinsky. She was united in marriage to Daniel Beranek...

Jerry Burlingame

Jerry Burlingame

Nov 2, 2026

Jerry Burlingame, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home November 2, 2026. He was a private man who loved Jesus, his family, and business. When asked how he wanted to be remembered he said, “Just Jerry”.

A Memorial Service for Jerry will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 21st at the Rembs Funeral Home with Pastor Preston Tippen officiating....

Harvey Howard

Harvey Howard

Nov 1, 2026

Harvey Howard, formerly of Pittsville, passed away Sunday, November 1st, 2026, at the age of 84.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Pastor Mary Wright will officiate. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery, Pittsville.

Harvey was born in Wisconsin...

David Paul Fischer

David Paul Fischer

Oct 31, 2026

David P. "Crabby Dave" Fischer, 72, of Marshfield passed away the morning of Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2027 at the American Legion Hall in Marshfield.

Dave was born March 10, 1954 in Marshfield, WI to Jerome and Eleanor (Degner) Fischer. He was the 3rd...

Beverly Hope Thiemke

Beverly Hope Thiemke

Oct 30, 2026

Beverly H. Thiemke, 89, of Marshfield passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of Friday, October 30, 2026 at Stoney River Assisted Living where she and her husband had been residents.

Per her request there will be no public services.

Beverly was born August 3, 1937 on the family farm in the town of Cary to Berlie and Reba (Dickson) McDonald and was raised...

Allen H. Empey

Allen H. Empey

Oct 28, 2026

Allen H. Empey, age 82, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Stoney River Memory Care.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Andrew Belt will officiate. A livestream will be available on Allen’s obituary...

Duane R. Baker

Duane R. Baker

Oct 22, 2026

Duane R. Baker, 95, Pittsville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Joachim Cemetery, Pittsville at a later date.

Duane was born on July 20,...

Ronald J. Steltenpohl

Ronald J. Steltenpohl

Oct 19, 2026

Ronald J. Steltenpohl, 81, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Three Oaks Health Services, Marshfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Marshfield with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Marshfield. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Ron...

Georgiane C. Bentzler

Georgiane C. Bentzler

Oct 18, 2026

Georgiane Cecelia (Koenigs) Bentzler, 99, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Marshfield Health Services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 13, 2026 at St. John's Catholic Church in Marshfield with a PCCW rosary at 10:00 am followed by visitation until the time of service. Father Dan Thelen will officiate. Burial...

Margaret "Marge" M. Norwick

Margaret "Marge" M. Norwick

Oct 18, 2026

Margaret Mary Norwick (née Gill)Margaret "Marge" Mary Norwick, born August 26, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.On July 24, 1987, Marge married Stephen "Steve" James Norwick. Together, they built a life centered on family and perseverance. Their marriage endured until Steve's...

Katherine Agnes (Juncer) Maidment

Katherine Agnes (Juncer) Maidment

Oct 16, 2026

Katherine Agnes (Juncer) Maidment passed away on October 16, 2026. Services will be at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home in Camarillo, CA, on Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 pm and at Rembs Celebration Center in Marshfield, WI, on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 pm, with visitation beginning at noon.  

Kat was born April 7, 1974 in Nuremberg, Germany, while her father...

Gerald "Jerry" Mikkelson

Gerald "Jerry" Mikkelson

Oct 12, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Mikkelson, 80, Pittsville, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Clark County Rehab and Living Center, Owen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion...

Terrance “Tex” Kaiser

Terrance “Tex” Kaiser

Oct 12, 2026

Terrance “Tex” Kaiser, 85, of Stratford, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. A livestream will be available on Tex’s obituary page at the time of service. Sauter/Rembs...

Dean W. Manecke

Dean W. Manecke

Oct 11, 2026

Dean W. Manecke, 67, Fenwood, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care after his long battle with Mesothelioma.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, 120500 County Road N, Edgar, with visitation from 9:00 am until...

Sandra L. Schlagenhaft

Sandra L. Schlagenhaft

Oct 10, 2026

Sandra L. “Sandy” Schlagenhaft, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Marshfield on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on February 25, 1947, to Edwin and Dorothy Bauch. She graduated from high school in 1965 and went on to work in the Sales Department at Weyerhaeuser, where she met the love of her...

Virginia M. (Schneider) Johnson

Virginia M. (Schneider) Johnson

Oct 8, 2026

Virginia M. (Schneider) Johnson, 85, of Marshfield, died on October 8, 2026, at North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Hewitt, with Rev. Angisamy Irudayaraj and Rev. Al Burkhardt co-officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m....

Lynda B. Oemig

Lynda B. Oemig

Oct 8, 2026

Lynda B. Oemig, 80, Marshfield, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Serenity Living.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Marshfield with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Revs. Wayne Oblender and Jon Guenther will officiate. Burial will follow...

Gwendolyn Faith Guralski

Gwendolyn Faith Guralski

Oct 7, 2026

Gwendolyn F. Guralski, 85, of Marshfield passed away early the morning of Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center following a brief illness.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 11am, Wednesday, October 14th at the Rembs Celebration Center followed by a reception. Relatives and friends are welcome starting at 10:00 Wednesday morning. Interment will be later...

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