Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville and Junction City, WI
Paul J. Kolb
Jun 13, 2025
Paul Joseph Kolb of Stratford, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 9:00 am...
Duane "Jim" A. Schwarz
Jun 13, 2025
Duane A. "Jim" Schwarz, age 90, passed away after a battle with colon cancer on Friday, June 13, 2025.
He was born in Chicago, Ill. on April 17, 1935, to Gertrude and Lester Schwarz who preceded him in death. Dua ne grew up in Perkinstown, WI. He spent three years in the army at the Missile base...
Hans C. Lind
Jun 12, 2025
Hans C. Lind, age 70, Stevens Point, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
Hans was born on December 12, 1954, in Stevens Point, to Orville and Enid (Dew) Lind. He was employed at Consolidated Papers River Division, Stevens Point, where he met his future wife, and where he retired after...
Paul J. Schlagenhaft
Jun 9, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Father, Paul J. Schlagenhaft of Marshfield, who passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at House of the Dove at the age of 72.
Paul was born on July 13, 1952 in Marshfield to Herman and Dorothy (Pfahning) Schlagenhaft. He attended...
Mary E. Ignatowski
Jun 8, 2025
Mary E. Ignatowski, 93, of Pittsville died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Three Oaks Health Services, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Pittsville with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Father Nathan will officiate. Burial to follow...
David M. Schultz
Jun 8, 2025
David M. Schultz, 58, Arpin, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Horsin' Around Saloon in Pittsville.
David was born on September 26, 1966 in Marshfield to Harold and Geraldine (Singer) Schultz and graduated from Pittsville...
David D. Bender
Jun 8, 2025
David "Hoot" Duane Bender, age 86, of Arpin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in Marshfield with family at his side. A beloved father, grandfather, outdoorsman, and storyteller, Dave lived a life rich in curiosity, craftsmanship, and connection to nature and family.
A service to honor Dave's life will be held at 11 a.m. on...
James E. Lang
Jun 8, 2025
James E. Lang, 84, left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father early on the morning of June 8, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Monsignor Jeffery Burrill officiating. The service will be streamed online at...
William D. "Bill" Kieffer
Jun 7, 2025
William D. "Bill" Kieffer, of Auburndale, entered into Eternal Life on June 7, 2025 at the age of 86 years. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and under the gentle care of Heartland Hospice.
Bill was born on November 6,1938 in Auburndale WI to James H. and Rachel (Corey) Kieffer. He was...
John W. Aitken
Jun 6, 2025
John W. Aitken, 78, formerly of Kenosha, died Friday, June 6, 2025 in the company of
his friends in rural Granton.
Per his wishes there will be no formal services.
John was born December 17, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter & Margaret (Stuart) Aitken
who predecease him.
John...
Lorraine Jean Schwanebeck
Jun 4, 2025
Jean Schwanebeck, 91, died at home in the town of Sherwood, Clark County on June 4, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1933 to Joseph and Louisa (Patek) Urban and joined six siblings on the home farm in Veedum. She graduated from Pittsville High School in 1951. After high school, she worked as a secretary at Preway until...
John E. Nelson
Jun 2, 2025
John E. Nelson, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI.
John was a man of boundless curiosity and endless knowledge. He was a trusted counsel to friends, peers, and family, who valued his wit and high moral character. His kindness, generosity, and positive attitude made the...
Cletus M. Rogney
Jun 1, 2025
Cletus M. Rogney, 86, Auburndale, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Wells Nature View, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 6, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Auburndale, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00 am until service time. Father Angi will officiate....
John "Jack" O'Donnell
May 31, 2025
Jack O'Donnell, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at home in Stevens Point on May 31, 2025. He was loved by all who knew him.
Jack was born on July 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Helen (Engeln) O'Donnell and was the youngest of five children.
He went to St. Brendan's grammar...
Kenneth A. Mallory
May 31, 2025
Kenneth A. Mallory, 61, Granton, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center with loving family members in attendance.
Ken was born on August 11, 1963 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Marvin and Theresa (Moeller) Mallory. He graduated from Byon High School, Byron, Illinois. Ken attended Rock Valley College in Rockford, lllinois, where he...
Fred D. Hjalmer
May 31, 2025
Fred D. Hjalmer, 77, Pittsville, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Deacon Ray Draeger will...
Charles J. Cherney
May 30, 2025
Charles J. Cherney, 82, Marshfield, passed away with family by his side on May 30, 2025 at Serenity Living in Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, with visitation from 9:30 am until the time of service. Rev. Todd Mlsna will...
Roger A. Guldan
May 29, 2025
Roger A. Guldan, "Papa Roger/Big Kahuna," 87, of Marshfield, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Wells Nature View.
A memorial service will be held at Rembs Funeral Home on Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Chaplain Randy Mantik will officiate....
Lorraine R. Ellis
May 27, 2025
Lorraine R. Ellis, 82, City Point, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.
Lorraine was born on July 15, 1942 in Townsville, Australia to Adolph and Muriel (Stein) Borufka. Lorraine and her mom came to the United States when she was 4. Her mom was a war bride. She lived and went to...
Harold W. Finke
May 27, 2025
Harold William Finke died on May 27, 2025, peacefully in the presence of family at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
A gathering for family and friends will be held from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford.
He was born on September 7, 1948, in Minneapolis,...
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