Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville and Junction City, WI
Cheryl L. Darr
Jan 29, 2026
Cheryl L. Darr, 74, Pittsville, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 6, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pittsville with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Rev. Gary Markworth will officiate. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery, Pittsville....
Frances M. Pete
Jan 24, 2026
Frances M. "Fran" Pete, 75, of Port Edwards died the evening of Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center.
She will be interred with her parents at St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery in Rozellville where a private committal will be held at a later date. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Fran was...
Dennis J. Beyer
Jan 24, 2026
Dennis Jerome Beyer was called home to heaven on January 24, 2026 with his wife and children by his side. Dennis was the 2nd of 7 children born to William and Evelyn (Engel) Beyer on the Engel family farm in the Clark Co town of Mayville on December 27, 1939.
Visitation will be held at Rembs Funeral...
Daniel A. Schecklman
Jan 23, 2026
Daniel Anthony Schecklman, was known to many as Dan, Red, or Shaky. More proudly, he was known as Dad, Grandpa, and Husband. On January 23rd, he passed away surrounded by love – holding the hand of the love of his life.
Dan was raised in Loyal, built a life in Marshfield, and spent his happiest years in...
Geoffrey P. Weinfurtner
Jan 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Geoffrey Peter Weinfurtner on January 23, 2026, surrounded by so many loved ones.
Geoff was born in Indianapolis on April 10th to Peter and Jalayne (Witte) Weinfurtner and lived there and Minneapolis until the family moved back to Marshfield. He attended grade school at St. John's,...
Karen Y. Sersch
Jan 20, 2026
Karen Y. Sersch, 87, of Marshfield, died Tuesday morning January 20th 2026 at her home with her family at her side.
A Celebration of Karen's Life will be held at a later date. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Karen was born February 1, 1938, to Joan & John Gilbert in Reno Nevada. Shortly...
Donald A. Tritz
Jan 20, 2026
Donald A. Tritz, 94 of Arpin, passed away peacefully the evening of Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards under the care of Compassus Hospice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Pittsville with Father Leo Raphael...
Colleen E. Belongia
Jan 20, 2026
Colleen E. Belongia, 87, formerly of Blenker, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at The Waterford in Wisconsin Rapids.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Rev. Jim Johnston will officiate. The service will be...
Kenneth D. Heeg
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth D. Heeg, 79, of the town of Richfield died the morning of Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Per his request there will be no public services. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Ken was born November 1, 1946 in Marshfield to Lawrence and Irene (Arends) Heeg. The...
Melvin R. Tyrolt
Jan 18, 2026
Melvin R. Tyrolt, 94, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church, Marshfield with Rev. Heather Brown officiating. The service will be streamed online at https://www.youtube.com/@faithlutheranchurchmarshfield. Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Andres, Doug Andres, Dan...
Mara Lee Searing
Jan 17, 2026
Mara Lee Searing, 74, Pittsville, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at United Church of Christ, Pittsville with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Pastor Asafa will officiate. Burial will take place at Mound Cemetery...
David A. Herman
Jan 15, 2026
David Allan Herman, 79, of Marshfield passed away at Abbotsford Healthcare Center on Thursday, January 15, 2026 under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for David at 11am Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father Douglas Robertson will officiate, music will be...
Doris A. Weber
Jan 14, 2026
Doris Ann (Dix) Weber, 96, Stratford, passed away January 14, 2026 at Three Oaks Health Services, Marshfield, WI.
A visitation will be held Tues., January 20, from 6-8 PM at the Sauter-Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford and services on Wed., January 21 at Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford at 11 AM with Rev. Amy Heinz officiating, Marge...
Alison T. Kain
Jan 14, 2026
Alison T. Kain, 61, of Marshfield passed away Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at the Marshfield Medical Center.
Per her wishes there will be no public service.
Alison was born March 21, 1964 in Williston, North Dakota to Joseph and Carol (Larson) Kain. In 1965 her family moved to Marshfield, WI where she grew up. She...
Violet Pralle
Jan 13, 2026
Violet Pralle, 92, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026 at Edgewater Haven where she was residing for the last 1½ years.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service. Pastor Bruce Naugle will officiate. Burial will...
James Eugene Biechler
Jan 13, 2026
James E. Biechler, 96, formerly of Madison, passed away at Wells Nature View Assisted Living on Adams in Marshfield on January 13, 2026.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Marshfield with Father Douglas Robertson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am...
Willard "Bill" J. Dieringer
Jan 12, 2026
Willard "Bill" J. Dieringer, 92, of Marshfield, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 16th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Marshfield, with Father Douglas Robertson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service...
Janice M. Schmitt
Jan 12, 2026
Janice M. Schmitt of Marshfield, WI, Town of Lincoln, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was 78 years old.
Jan was born to parents Warren and Gladys (Quigley) Thompson on Nov. 11, 1947. She was born and raised in Duluth, MN and was a graduate of Central High School. She also obtained a degree in elementary...
Judge John A. Kruse
Jan 12, 2026
Judge John Adam Kruse, age 70, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
John was born to Dr. Francis Kruse Jr. and Charlotte Kruse and grew up in Marshfield, a community that remained the anchor of his life. He...
Sally K. Ackerman
Jan 9, 2026
Sally K. Ackerman, 69, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Wells Nature View in Marshfield surrounded by family.
Sally was born on January 29, 1956 in Wisconsin Rapids to Henry R. Jr. and Mary (Levers) Ebsen. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids and went on to receive her lab technician certification...
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