Obituaries

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

Elizabeth J. Bornbach

Elizabeth J. Bornbach

Jul 18, 2025

Elizabeth J. Bornbach, age 90, of Stratford peacefully passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Elizabeth "Bette" was born on February 23, 1935, the daughter of Albert & Irene (Aschebrock) Riehle of Stratford, WI. The seventh of ten children. She grew up in Stratford until her marriage to Alvin Bornbach. They worked on a dairy farm together....

Mark D. Pelzer

Mark D. Pelzer

Jul 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mark Douglas Pelzer, age 68, of Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Mark passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14th, 1956, in Iowa City, Iowa to Max O. Pelzer, and Bonnie M. (Krueger) Pelzer. He graduated from...

Douglas  J. Baltus

Douglas J. Baltus

Jul 15, 2025

Douglas J. Baltus, age 62, Chili, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home in the Town of Fremont, Clark County.

Private family memorial services will be held at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Douglas was born on November 30, 1962, in Marshfield, to Sylvester and Bernadine (Gessert) Baltus and...

Arlene M. Wenzel

Arlene M. Wenzel

Jul 14, 2025

Arlene M. Wenzel, age 94, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence.

There will be no public funeral service. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.

Arlene was born on June 7, 1931, in Marshfield, to Joseph and Agnes (Greenwald) Wenzel. She attended Marshfield schools and had been employed...

Jesse L Wittman

Jesse L Wittman

Jul 13, 2025

Jesse L. Wittman, 44, of Marshfield died at his residence the evening of Sunday, July 13, 2025.

A Celebration of his life will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Rembs Celebration Center – 250 South Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449

Jesse was born in Marshfield September 14,...

Eleanor A Moeller

Eleanor A Moeller

Jul 11, 2025

Eleanor A. Moeller, 97, of Marshfield, passed away the morning of Friday, July 11, 2025 at Three Oaks Health Services with her family at her side.

A Memorial Service for Eleanor will take place 4pm on Friday, July 25th at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with Pastor Mark Krueger officiating. The family invites relatives and friends...

Robert C. "Bob" Gauerke

Robert C. "Bob" Gauerke

Jul 10, 2025

Robert C. "Bob" Gauerke, age 79, Marshfield, lost his battle with bladder cancer due to Agent Orange from the Vietnam War, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at House of the Dove, Marshfield.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where a gathering for family and...

Mike Halvorson

Mike Halvorson

Jul 8, 2025

Mike Halvorson, 70, of Stoddard, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home.

He was born January 25, 1955 in Wauwatosa, WI to the late Martin (Marty) and Lucille (Lu) Halvorson.

Mike was a millwright for Weyerhauser/Marshfield Door for 43 years. It was here where he developed many long-lasting friendships with co-workers,...

Janice M Kiefer

Janice M Kiefer

Jul 6, 2025

Janice (Jan) M. Kiefer/Weigel, 75, Stratford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2025 at the House of the Dove.

A Celebration of Jan's life will be held 1-4pm Sunday, August 17th 2025 at Klemme Reserve: 119450 North Street, Stratford, WI 54484

Jan was born April 8, 1950 in Marshfield to Victor...

Berdeen "Berdee" M. Stroetz

Berdeen "Berdee" M. Stroetz

Jul 4, 2025

During the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Berdeen "Berdee" M. Stroetz, 99, passed away peacefully at Wells Nature View where she had resided for over four years.

A funeral service for Berdee will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in the town...

Joseph Strong Jr.

Joseph Strong Jr.

Jul 2, 2025

Joseph Strong Jr., 62, of Marshfield, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in the care of Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 11, 2025 at East Gate Alliance Church, Marshfield. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Joe was born February 19, 1963 in Blue Island, Illinois...

Michael A. Goodman

Michael A. Goodman

Jul 1, 2025

Michael A. Goodman, 59, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at House of the Dove, Marshfield.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service. Rev. Todd Mlsna will officiate. Entombment will take place at...

David G. Baltus

David G. Baltus

Jun 30, 2025

David G. Baltus, 78, Auburndale, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 7, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Auburndale with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Father Angi will officiate. The service...

Larry A  "Butch" Huebl

Larry A "Butch" Huebl

Jun 29, 2025

Larry A "Butch" Huebl, age 76, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at The Waterford at Colby.

Private family graveside services will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.

Butch was born on April 6, 1949, in Marshfield, to John M. and Betty M. (George) Huebl. He attended Marshfield Schools and was a...

Meredith L. Peterson

Meredith L. Peterson

Jun 28, 2025

Meredith L. Peterson, 97, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on January 20, 1928, Meredith Louise Barkley was the daughter of the late Paul and Irene (Blake) Barkley. Upon graduation from Holy Angels Academy in 1945, she worked for 8 years as a government...

Thomas E. Vesely

Thomas E. Vesely

Jun 25, 2025

Thomas E. Vesely, 89, Marshfield passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at House of Dove, Marshfield.

Private funeral services will be at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Thomas was born on January 15, 1936 in Cicero, Illinois to John and Ella (Doubek) Vesely. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Marine...

Troy R. Beining

Troy R. Beining

Jun 22, 2025

Troy R. Beining, age 52, Stratford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home in the Town of Cleveland, Marathon County.

Troy was born on November 23, 1972, in Marshfield, to Richard and Laurell (Rose) Beining. He was a 1991 graduate of Stratford High School. He married Lynnette Hoeg and they...

Frances I. Rasmussen

Frances I. Rasmussen

Jun 20, 2025

Frances "Frannie" I. Rasmussen, 92, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Three Oaks Health Services, Marshfield.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 30, 2025 at United Church of Christ in Arpin with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Chaplain Virgil Voight will officiate. Burial will...

Larry E. Feltz

Larry E. Feltz

Jun 18, 2025

Larry E. Feltz, 69, Stratford, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.

A celebration of Larry's life will be held from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Stratford Heritage Barn, 208268 State Hwy 97, Stratford. Dress is casual and food/drinks will be provided.

Larry was born...

Phyllis C. Doll

Phyllis C. Doll

Jun 14, 2025

Phyllis C. Doll, 90, Stratford, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.

Per her request there will be no public service.

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