Obituaries

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

John  H. "Jack" Hackman

John H. "Jack" Hackman

Jul 10, 2018

John H. "Jack" Hackman Sr., age 85, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He had a long career in radio broadcasting and served as a community leader in Marshfield for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the...

Gail P.  Forrest

Gail P. Forrest

Jul 8, 2018

*Today's service for Gail Forrest is being delayed by one hour. The service will now start at 12:30 pm.* Gail Patrick Forrest, 95, Stratford, died peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Three Oaks Health Services, Marshfield Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford,...

Brent E. Minor

Brent E. Minor

Jul 5, 2018

Brent E. Minor, 47, Pittsville, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. A private family memorial service will be held. Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family. Brent was born on April 27, 1971 in Wisconsin Rapids to Patrick and Marlene (Emmerick) Minor. He enjoyed fishing and working on small engines. Brent is survived by his...

John D.  Huebl

John D. Huebl

Jul 5, 2018

John D. Huebl Sr., 71, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. John was born on July 12, 1946 in Marshfield, to John M. and Betty (George) Huebl and was a graduate of...

Leon A.  Reckner

Leon A. Reckner

Jul 4, 2018

Leon A. Reckner, 91, Town of Eau Pleine, Marathon County, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Country Terrace Assisted Living, Stratford. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, March Rapids, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am until service time. Rev. Philip Wilde...

Robert C.  Scherr

Robert C. Scherr

Jun 29, 2018

Robert C. Scherr, 82, Marshfield, passed away early on Friday, June 29, 2018 in the Emergency Room of Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Samuel Martin...

Merlyn  R.  Wesenberg

Merlyn R. Wesenberg

Jun 29, 2018

Merlyn "Sam" Wesenberg, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on June 29, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville, with Rev. James Logan and Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. Burial will take place in the parish...

Diane L. Kramer

Diane L. Kramer

Jun 24, 2018

Diane L. Kramer, 69, Pittsville, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at her home in the Town of Wood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Crossroads Church, Pittsville, with Rev. David Bratlie officiating. Burial will take place in Brooklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Town of Richfield, Wood County, and the honor of...

Catherine  L.  Kaiser

Catherine L. Kaiser

Jun 21, 2018

Catherine L. Kaiser, 91, Stratford, died on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in the Emergency Room of Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam will officiate. Burial will take place in...

James P. Wegner

James P. Wegner

Jun 20, 2018

James Paul Wegner Feb 3, 1985 - June 20, 2018 Our loving son Jimmy was taken from us far too early at the age of only 33, as yet another casualty of the opioid crisis that is consuming families and loved ones across this state. Dates, statistics, numbers, one tends to become immune until it happens to someone dear. Some...

Lamyra L. Weinfurtner

Lamyra L. Weinfurtner

Jun 10, 2018

LaMyra L. Weinfurtner, 93, Marshfield, died on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Samuel Martin officiating. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm...

Ronald E. Nikolai

Ronald E. Nikolai

Jun 8, 2018

Ronald E. Nikolai, 76, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. Per his request, there will be no public funeral service. Ronald was born on June 12, 1941 in Milladore, to Ben and Sophie (Leick) Nikolai. He married Dolores Martin and they later divorced. Ron had been employed at Rollohome, Marshfield Homes and Wisconsin...

Joan B. Yrios

Joan B. Yrios

Jun 7, 2018

Joan B. Yrios, 68, Marshfield, died on June 7, 2018 at Wells Nature View after a courageous battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 13 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield. The Rev. Samuel Martin will officiate. Music will be provided by St. John's Funeral Choir with Cindy Penker, organist. Visitation...

Dawn E.  (Maurer) Randles

Dawn E. (Maurer) Randles

Jun 7, 2018

Dawn E. (Maurer) Randles, Marshfield, died unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 74 on June 7, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Dawn Elizabeth Randles was born November 29, 1943 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Al and Lottie (Lessard) Mauer. She attended Sacred Heart parochial school and Purdy High School, both in Marshfield. She will be remembered for...

Elaine C.  Fink

Elaine C. Fink

Jun 7, 2018

Elaine C. Fink, 78, gained her angel wings at her home on June 7, 2018, surrounded by her family she loved so dearly. Elaine fought a long and courageous battle with cancer until the end. Elaine was born on February 23, 1940, to the late Melvin and Thelma Borkenhagen (Engebretson). Elaine grow up on her parents' dairy farm, and she...

Geraldine  M. "Geri"  Wry

Geraldine M. "Geri" Wry

Jun 6, 2018

Geraldine M. "Geri" Wry, 90, Marshfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Savarimuthu Selvaraj officiating. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm...

Lorraine M.  Sternweis

Lorraine M. Sternweis

Jun 6, 2018

Lorraine M. Sternweis, Marshfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Daniel Sedlacek officiating. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm...

Donald A.  Lee

Donald A. Lee

Jun 4, 2018

Donald A. Lee, 90, Vesper, died at his home on Monday June 4, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, with Lyle Ott officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2018 and from 9:00 am until the time of...

Donald R. Wienke

Donald R. Wienke

Jun 2, 2018

Donald "Don the Barber" Wienke, 74, Arpin, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Marshfield Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Don was born on January 27, 1944 in Waukegan, Illinois to Wesley and Esther (Grulich) Wienke. He married Charlene...

Charles G. Reno Sr.

Charles G. Reno Sr.

Jun 2, 2018

Charles G. Reno Sr., 77, Stratford, died on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, with Rev. Mark Krueger officiating. The visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 pm on Wednesday and from 12:00 pm until service time on Thursday at...

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