Obituaries

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

Rita M. Pavelski

Rita M. Pavelski

Nov 24, 2024

Rita Margaret (Kizewski) Pavelski, 87, was called to her heavenly Father on November 24, 2024 after struggling with kidney failure for many years. With her children by her side, she passed peacefully.

Rita was born January 17, 1937 to Benedict and Mary (Waldoch) Kizewski in the town of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She grew up attending local schools...

William "Bill" Brueggen

William "Bill" Brueggen

Nov 23, 2024

William "Bill" Brueggen, age 66, passed away on November 23, 2024, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hewitt, Wisconsin, with Father Angi officiating. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the...

Kurt "Murf" D. Murphy

Kurt "Murf" D. Murphy

Nov 22, 2024

Kurt Daniel Murphy, 60, of Marshfield, WI, passed away on November 22, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1964, in Park Falls, WI, to Donald and Carol (Setterman) Murphy. Kurt attended elementary school in Park Falls before the family relocated to Spencer in 1973, where he attended Spencer Schools and developed a lifelong connection to the area.

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Michael J. Young

Michael J. Young

Nov 21, 2024

Michael J. Young passed away on November 21, 2024 at Wells Nature View surrounded by his family. The visitation will be from 9:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am on Monday, December 2, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield with Rev. Daniel Thelen officiating. The service will be streamed online...

Leo M. Hoffman

Leo M. Hoffman

Nov 20, 2024

Leo M. Hoffman passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. Leo served in the United States Navy for 20 years which led him to meet his wife (Yaeko Nakamura) while serving overseas in Japan. They were married on December 3, 1958, until her passing in 1999.

After retiring from the US Navy, Leo worked for the Marshfield...

Gerald "Jerry" Schlagenhaft

Gerald "Jerry" Schlagenhaft

Nov 20, 2024

Gerald J. "Jerry" Schlagenhaft, age 75, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Thelen officiating. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial...

Sally Ann Becker

Sally Ann Becker

Nov 18, 2024

Sally Ann Becker, age 75, Stratford, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hewitt, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 10:00 am until service time....

Robert  E. Aschenbrenner

Robert E. Aschenbrenner

Nov 15, 2024

Robert "Bob" Elmo Aschenbrenner, 82, of Stratford, died November 15, 2024, at Stoney River Memory Care, Marshfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford, with Rev. Amy Heinz officiating. Burial will take place in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Stratford, where military rights will be conducted by the...

Theda Marie Kasner

Theda Marie Kasner

Nov 15, 2024

Theda Marie Kasner, aged 86, of Marshfield, WI, passed away on November 15, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 22, 1937, in Oquawka, IL, to Charles and Beulah (Clark) Hall, Theda was the eldest of five siblings. She graduated from Broadview Academy in La Fox, IL, in 1955 and attended Emmanuel Missionary College in Berrien...

Paul F. Blemings

Paul F. Blemings

Nov 14, 2024

Paul F. Blemings, 87, Town of Richfield, passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center as the music therapist sang Amazing Grace.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, with Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until the...

Violet A. Weiler

Violet A. Weiler

Nov 11, 2024

Violet A. Weiler, 93, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Aster Assisted Living of Marshfield.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Deacon Ray Draeger will officiate. Burial will take place at...

William "Billy" L. Trierweiler

William "Billy" L. Trierweiler

Nov 11, 2024

William L. "Billy" Trierweiler, age 66, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, under loving care at Browns Living Center in Wausau.

Private family graveside services and burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, with Rev. Daniel Thelen officiating. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Billy was born on December 17, 1957, in...

David J. Lemley

David J. Lemley

Nov 10, 2024

David J. Lemley, 49, Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. A luncheon will follow at Eagles Club in Marshfield.

Born to Kathy Jo and David Gene Lemley...

Albin "Al" F. Brandt, Jr.

Albin "Al" F. Brandt, Jr.

Nov 10, 2024

Albin F. "Al" Brandt, Jr. age 64, Pittsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Arborview Court, Wisconsin Rapids, following a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Buchanan / Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 12:00...

Dr. Hong Mo Chen

Dr. Hong Mo Chen

Nov 8, 2024

Dr. Hong Mo Chen, 93, passed away on November 8, 2024 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Dr. Chen was born on April 11, 1931, in Xingang Township, Taiwan. He graduated from National Taiwan University Medical School in 1958. In 1964, he immigrated to New York City to complete his orthopaedic surgery training and married Hsi Mei Chen.

Dr. Chen...

John "Johnnie" Uelmen

John "Johnnie" Uelmen

Nov 7, 2024

John "Johnnie" Uelmen, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI. He was born on August 1, 1949 to John & Dora Uelmen of Eden, WI.

He graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1967.

Whether it be on 2, 4, or 18 wheels, Johnnie had a...

Lyle R. Miller

Lyle R. Miller

Nov 7, 2024

Lyle R. Miller, 81, of Marshfield, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Born on December 2, 1942 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Lyle was a 1960 graduate of Chippewa Falls High School. He was married to Glenda Powell on March 14, 1964 in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

A lifelong lover of music, Lyle was a member of the...

Brian K. Heggelund

Brian K. Heggelund

Nov 5, 2024

Brian K. Heggelund, age 67, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital, Madison.

A gathering for family and friends will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the family will celebrate Brian's life and cherished memories. A Mass of Christian...

Gary  D. Ewald

Gary D. Ewald

Nov 5, 2024

Gary D. Ewald, 89, of Marshfield, passed away on November 5, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Hansen officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until the...

Roman J. Schaefer Jr.

Roman J. Schaefer Jr.

Nov 4, 2024

Roman J. Schaefer Jr., 89, passed away at home on Monday, November 4, 2024, after a short illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 15th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Marshfield, with Rev. Dan Thelen officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, Nov. 14th...

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