Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville and Junction City, WI
Arnold Polege
Oct 30, 2025
Arnold Polege, 88, of Stratford died on October 30, 2025.
A visitation will be held at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford on Monday, November 3 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and at Zion Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m until service time. The service will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran...
Thomas H. Henseler
Oct 29, 2025
Thomas H. Henseler, 71, Marshfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center.
A private family service will be held at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Tom was born November 1, 1953 in Marshfield to Harold and Eloise (Hansen) Henseler. He attended grade school...
Rev. Richard L. Pankratz
Oct 25, 2025
Father Richard (Dick) L. Pankratz, 78, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Dawn Hill Rehabilitation Center in Bristol, RI.
The second of nine children, Fr. Dick was born on March 7, 1947, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Raymond J. and Margaret M. (Fischer) Pankratz. He answered God's call early, entering the seminary before high school and studying...
Urban M. Bargender
Oct 24, 2025
Urban M. Bargender, 94, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Vita Care Living Center, Stratford.
He was born Sept. 5, 1931, in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Joseph and Marie (Ellenbecker) Bargender. He married Arlene Bobert on Oct. 5, 1954, at St. John's, Wuertzburg. She passed away July 13, 2010.
"Urbie" worked...
Harvey F. Pierce
Oct 21, 2025
Harvey F. Pierce, age 91, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time. Rev. Peter Plagenz will officiate....
Gerald E. Krall
Oct 20, 2025
Gerald E. Krall, 81, of Marshfield passed away peacefully on October 20th with his loving wife by his side at House of the Dove.
He was born on February 15, 1944 at the family farm in Edgar, WI to Ed and Ida (Alt) Krall. After his marriage to Patricia Severson in 1972, they owned and operated both...
Julie Ann Haas
Oct 16, 2025
Julie A. Haas, 71, of Marshfield died peacefully Thursday, October 16th at the Marshfield Medical Center in the presence of her family.
A Funeral Service for Julie will be held 10am Wednesday, October 22 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor Katie Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Riplinger. The family invites relatives...
Ludwina "Lu" Scherman
Oct 14, 2025
Ludwina “Lu” Rose Scherman, 97, passed away, Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Lu was born in the town of Day, Marathon County, Wisconsin, to John and Elizabeth Theurer.
She married John Scherman and resided in Wausau, Wisconsin for about 25 years. Later moving to Tucson, AZ and operating El Sahuaro Motel with John. After retiring they did many cross country road trips in...
Peter J. Trudeau
Oct 14, 2025
Peter J. Trudeau, 77, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with Rev. Charles Stoetzel officiating. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield with military honors conducted by American Legion Post...
Jacqulyn R. Jung
Oct 13, 2025
Jacqulyn "Jackie" R. Jung, 71, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Bedrock Health Care in Abbotsford.
Jackie was born on May 4, 1954 in Marshfield, WI. She is the daughter of Myron and Patricia (Curtin) Wacynski. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and later received her associates degree from MSTC in Marshfield.
Jackie enjoyed working with...
Cindy R. Sweney
Oct 11, 2025
Cindy Rae Sweney (Stickland) passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after a long, courageous battle against numerous illnesses and injuries. Cindy married Jay Sweney in 2003 and moved from Racine to Eau Claire, where they spent their time together happily married.
Cindy loved bowling, visiting the casino, and watching all the wildlife around their cottage and...
Joan C. Rapp
Oct 11, 2025
Joan C. Rapp, 83, Pittsville, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville with visitation from 11:30 am until the time of service.
Joan was born on January 19, 1942 in Flatlick, Kentucky to...
Arthur G. Schneider
Oct 4, 2025
Arthur G. "Art" Schneider of rural Auburndale passed peacefully the morning of Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the House of the Dove Hospice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 am on Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hewitt, with Art's nephews: Father Al Burkhardt and Deacon Ervin Burkhardt officiating. Music for...
Jennifer "Jenny" Moroskie
Oct 4, 2025
With profound love and deep faith, we celebrate the homegoing of Jennifer "Jenny" Moroskie, who was called into the eternal peace of Jesus on October 4th, 2025.
Born in Pennsylvania on October 30th, 1956, Jenny lived a life of warmth and encouragement for others. She walked closely with God and poured His love into people she encountered...
James R. Haupt
Oct 3, 2025
James R. Haupt, age 75, Milladore, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Three Oaks Health Service, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milladore, where the visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time. Father Biju will officiate. Burial will...
James “Jim” W. Ness
Sep 30, 2025
James "Jim" W. Ness, 90, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Norwood Health Services in Marshfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield where military honors will be conducted by VFW...
John J. Borchardt
Sep 27, 2025
John J. Borchardt, 81, Stratford, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
John was born on December 25, 1943 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Louis and Eleanor (Hornung) Borchardt. He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Edgar and graduated from Stratford High School in 1962. John went on to serve in the...
Arthur "Uncle Art" J. Reigel
Sep 26, 2025
Arthur "Uncle Art" J. Reigel, 96, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids with family by his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of...
Robert F Nowaczyk
Sep 25, 2025
Robert F. Nowaczyk, 74, Marshfield, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hewitt, where the visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time. Father Douglas Robertson will officiate. Burial will take place in...
Arlene J. Regner
Sep 25, 2025
Arlene J. Regner, age 89, of Marshfield, passed away on September 25 at Wells Nature View under the care of Heartland Hospice.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield. Family and friends may call that morning from 9:30 am until the time of service...
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