Obituaries

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

Richard J. Weister

Richard J. Weister

Nov 5, 2017

Richard John Weister, 84, Marshfield, died on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 2:00 pm on Friday until service time. Rev. Dan Behnke will officiate. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family....

Aloysius  A. Becher

Aloysius A. Becher

Nov 4, 2017

Aloysius A. Becher, 93, Stratford, died on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home in the Town of Cleveland, Marathon County. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford, with Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam officiating. Military rites will be conducted at St. Joseph's Church by the Veterans...

Cathleen J.  Wingert

Cathleen J. Wingert

Nov 3, 2017

Cathleen "Cathy" J. Wingert, 57, Marshfield, went in peace on Friday, November 3, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home. Cathy was born on March 6, 1960 in Marshfield, WI to Lynn and Jane (Rickman) Winch. She was united in marriage to Patrick C. Wingert on February 4, 1984 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield. Cathy was fond...

Jerald  J. "Jerry"  Knetter

Jerald J. "Jerry" Knetter

Nov 2, 2017

Jerald J. "Jerry" Knetter, 64, Marshfield, died on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 8:30 am on Tuesday until service time. Rev. Samuel Martin will officiate and burial will take place...

Kenneth  A. Bjorkman

Kenneth A. Bjorkman

Oct 31, 2017

Kenneth Albert Bjorkman, 73, died on October 31, 2017, in his home in Marshfield, WI. He was a significant other, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and dear friend to all. Some of you may call him Ken, Kenny or uncle Kenny but his children were lucky to call him dad. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November...

James R. Gallatin

James R. Gallatin

Oct 28, 2017

James R. Gallatin, 81, Marshfield, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in the emergency room of Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Jon Guenther officiating. Burial will take place in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00...

Diane E. Klinke

Diane E. Klinke

Oct 21, 2017

Diane Eileen (Volovsek) Klinke, age 66, of Marshfield, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, on Saturday, October 21, at the House of the Dove, with her family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1951, in Marshfield, to William and Bernice (Schnitzler) Volovsek. She spent her youth in Willard, WI, two years of high school...

Genevieve P. Wayerski

Genevieve P. Wayerski

Oct 20, 2017

Genevieve P. "Jean" Wayerski, age 102, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at The Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Junction City, where the visitation will be on from 10:00 am on Wednesday until service time. Rev. John...

Ruby M. Stargardt

Ruby M. Stargardt

Oct 20, 2017

Marshfield lost one of its oldest residents, Ruby Mary Stargardt, 94. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Atrium Post Acute Care in Marshfield on October 20, 2017. Ruby was born August 28, 1923 in the town of Marshfield to Lee Glenn and Lucy Ann (Martin) Hartnett and was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School. She outlived mother...

Marie C. Kelly

Marie C. Kelly

Oct 20, 2017

Marie C. Kelly, 87, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Bethel Center in Arpin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am on Tuesday until service time. Rev. Samuel Martin will officiate....

Robert F.  Brandt

Robert F. Brandt

Oct 17, 2017

Robert F. Brandt, 69, Arpin, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the Emergency Room of Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pittsville, with Rev. Gary Markworth officiating. Burial will take place in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Town of Hansen, Wood County, where military...

Dorothy L. Wenzel

Dorothy L. Wenzel

Oct 16, 2017

Dorothy E. Wenzel, 104, formerly of Stratford, died on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Wells Nature View Assisted Living, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday at Sauter / Rembs Funeral Home,...

Bernice N. Krall

Bernice N. Krall

Oct 14, 2017

Bernice N. Krall, 101, Auburndale, passed away on October 14, 2017 at The Waterford Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. Bernice was born on January 24, 1916 in Richfield, Wisconsin, the youngest of 9 children to Edward and Emma (Pohl) Mielke. She graduated from Long School in Richfield, then worked in a cheese factory for several years. She married Peter Krall...

Shirley M. Lawrence

Shirley M. Lawrence

Oct 11, 2017

Shirley M. Lawrence, 76, Vesper, died on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her home. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Buchanan / Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Shirley was born on February 27, 1941 in Stevens Point, to Henry...

Herbert C Weber

Herbert C Weber

Oct 10, 2017

Herbert C. Weber, 86, Marshfield, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Three Oaks Health Services. A private Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family. Herb was born in Marshfield on May 15, 1931...

Marlene K.  Freedlund

Marlene K. Freedlund

Oct 8, 2017

Marlene K. Freedlund left this earth for an eternal life on October 8, 2017. She was born on October 6, 1950 to the late Norman and Donna (Davis) Freedlund. She graduated from Pittsville High School and then furthered her education at Manpower. She then began employment at Consolidated Papers, later becoming Stores System Administrator at StoraEnso, and then finishing her...

Gladys L.  Wanta

Gladys L. Wanta

Oct 4, 2017

Gladys (Glady) L. Wanta, 90, Junction City, WI, died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017 at Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point, where she had resided for the past two months. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Junction City with Rev. Dr. Timothy Roser officiating....

William L. Shanks Sr.

William L. Shanks Sr.

Sep 30, 2017

William L. Shanks Sr., 66, Stratford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017 with family by his side at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am on Saturday until service time. Rev. Sue Eidahl will officiate and...

Rembs Funeral Home Obituaries

Rembs Funeral Home’s obituaries offer a heartfelt tribute to the lives we honor, ensuring each story is shared with dignity and respect. Serving the communities of Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville, and Junction City, our obituary listings provide a meaningful way to celebrate loved ones with reflection and connection. With compassion and attention to detail, we help families create lasting tributes that capture the essence of their loved ones.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.