Obituaries

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

Urban A. Pecher

Urban A. Pecher

Aug 18, 2013

Urban A. Pecher 76 of Marshfield died on Sunday evening August 18, 2013 with his family at his side at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Church with Fr. Jesse Burish officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Military rites will...

Robert L. Konig

Robert L. Konig

Aug 16, 2013

Robert L. Konig, age 97 of Stevens Point, died on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Oakridge Living Center in Stevens Point where he had resided for the past 4 years. Funeral services will be held at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013 with Pastor Gail Sowell officiating. Family and friends may call one hour...

Carolee Ruhnke

Carolee Ruhnke

Aug 15, 2013

Carolee Ruhnke (nee Kellogg), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at her Marshfield home, surrounded by her family, on Aug. 15. 2013, following a brief battle with cancer. Carolee was born Oct. 28, 1942 to Arthur and Alicemae Kellogg in Sheboygan, where she was raised along with her younger brother John (Jack). She attended Sheboygan South High School...

Paul G. Spatz

Paul G. Spatz

Aug 11, 2013

Paul G. Spatz Paul G. Spatz, 87, of Auburndale, died peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2013, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Auburndale with the Rev. Barnabas Kyeah officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nieces and nephews Lucille Schill,...

Ella L. Rapp

Ella L. Rapp

Aug 11, 2013

Ella L. Rapp, 88, Marshfield, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Chris Schwanz officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from...

Ernesto 'Ernie' Leal, Jr.

Ernesto 'Ernie' Leal, Jr.

Aug 10, 2013

Ernesto "Ernie" Leal Jr., born October 26, 1932 in Eagle Pass Texas, passed away at his home in Dexterville Wisconsin, with his loving wife Barbara and son Ted at his side. Ernesto married Barbara Diehlmann Steffen on September 23, 1978. Ernesto proudly served in the 101st Airborne Military division. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal; the United...

Marcella J. 'Sally' Hill

Marcella J. 'Sally' Hill

Aug 10, 2013

Marcella "Sally" J. Hill, 101, Marshfield, died peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Spencer, with Rev. Samuel Martin officiating. Burial will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery and grandsons will serve...

Stephan J. 'Steve' Barrett

Stephan J. 'Steve' Barrett

Aug 9, 2013

Stephan J. "Steve" Barrett, 66, Marshfield, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, August 9, 2013 at his home. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield. Rev. Samuel Martin will officiate and music will be provided by St. John's Church Funeral...

Ellen M. Karloske

Ellen M. Karloske

Aug 7, 2013

Ellen Mary (Urban) Karloske, age 86, of Vesper died August 7, 2013 at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Ellen was born on July 30, 1927 to Joseph and Louise Urban in Veedum, WI. She graduated from Pittsville High School in 1944. Ellen was joined in marriage to Robert John Karloske on November 29, 1952.They celebrated their 60th anniversary November 2012. Ellen...

Lahoma M. Franklin

Lahoma M. Franklin

Aug 7, 2013

LaHoma M. Franklin, 80, Marshfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 10 at Rembs Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Jones officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at Rembs Funeral Home on Saturday from 2:00 pm...

Jacob T. Navarro

Jacob T. Navarro

Aug 6, 2013

Jacob (Jake) Tanner Navarro, age 25, of La Crosse and formerly of Marshfield, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Jacob Tanner Navarro was born on November 6, 1987 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Max and Paula (Vogel) Navarro. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 2006, and moved to La Crosse...

Gertrude M. Becker

Gertrude M. Becker

Aug 5, 2013

Gertrude M. Becker, 90, Junction City, died on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Portage County Health Care Center. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 16, 2013 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Junction City, with Rev. John Ofori-Domah officiating. Gertrude was born on February 18, 1923 in Saxon, Wisconsin, to Joseph and...

Madelyn J. Weber

Madelyn J. Weber

Aug 4, 2013

Madelyn J. Weber, 99 of Stratford died on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Marshfield Care Center. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stratford with Fr. John Robert Alphonse officiating. St. Joseph's Resurrection Choir will provide the music for the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery...

Jerald A. Schaefer

Jerald A. Schaefer

Aug 1, 2013

Jerald A. Schaefer, 72 died on Thursday evening, August 1, 2013 at Brown's Maple Inn in Arpin. Funeral services will be 7:30pm Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Rembs Funeral Home with Fr. Sam Martin officiating. Burial will be at St. Andrew's Cemetery in Rozellville. Visitations will be from 5pm Tuesday, August 6th until time of service at Rembs Funeral Home....

Helen C. Leitner

Helen C. Leitner

Jul 28, 2013

Helen C. Leitner, 92, Marshfield, died on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Three Oaks, in Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. Rev. Sebastian Venni and Rev. Peter Manickam will officiate and music will be provided by Sacred Heart Church Funeral...

Randall R. Pierce

Randall R. Pierce

Jul 27, 2013

Randall Ray "Sambo" Pierce, 51, Pittsville, died early Saturday morning, July 27, 2013 at his home. The family will receive relatives and friends at Buchanan / Rembs Funeral Home on Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A private family memorial service will be held on Tuesday. Randy was born on August 5, 1961 in Wisconsin Rapids, to Clarence and...

James Mildenberger

James Mildenberger

Jul 27, 2013

James Mildenberger, 81, Marshfield, died on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Palliative Care, Marshfield. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family. James was born on May 28, 1932 in Chicago, IL to William and Mary (Mossley) Mildenberger. He married Joan E. Barfell in August of...

Alberta M. Burt

Alberta M. Burt

Jul 24, 2013

Alberta M. Burt, 79 of Marshfield died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be 11am Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with Rev. Mark A. Krueger officiating. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in the town of Richfield, Wood County. Visitations will be from 10am Monday until time of...

Douglas T. O'Donnell

Douglas T. O'Donnell

Jul 23, 2013

Douglas T. O'Donnell, 86, Marshfield, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Ministry St. Joseph's Palliative Care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield with Rev. Eric Berns officiating. The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly will form a guard of honor at...

Margarette L. Kleifgen

Margarette L. Kleifgen

Jul 22, 2013

Margarette L. "Marge" Kleifgen, 66, Pittsville, died on Monday, July 22, 2013 with family and friends by her side at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Buchanan / Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, with Pastor Wanda Veldman officiating. Burial will take place in City Point Cemetery. The...

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