Obituaries

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

William "Bill" M.  Severt

William "Bill" M. Severt

Feb 5, 2024

William M. Severt, age 76, Hewitt, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hewitt, with Rev. Murali Anand Rayappan and Rev. Barry Saylor officiating. Burial will be in...

Peter S. Hamus

Peter S. Hamus

Feb 3, 2024

Peter S. Hamus, 55, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville with visitation from 10:00 am until service time. Deacon Ray Draeger will officiate.

Peter was born on March 6, 1968 to Raymond and...

Francis Bardwell

Francis Bardwell

Feb 2, 2024

Francis Bardwell, 85, of Marshfield, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Wells Nature View in Marshfield.

Frank was born on May 24, 1938, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, to William Joseph and Mary Loretta (McFarland) Bardwell. He graduated from St Mel's High School and formed lasting friendships in Austin, particularly with members of the...

Heidi E. Mcghee

Heidi E. Mcghee

Feb 1, 2024

Heidi E. McGhee, age 64, Withee, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Born October 13, 1959, Heidi was raised in the Waukesha area by Kenneth and Caroline (Amidon) Jorgensen. Following her schooling she found work as a Certified...

Russell P. David

Russell P. David

Feb 1, 2024

Russell P. David, age 88, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Complex.

A visitation for friends and family will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10 AM until 12 PM at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield where full military honors will be performed by American Legion Post 54. A...

Michael L Phelps

Michael L Phelps

Jan 31, 2024

Michael L. Phelps, age 49, Marshfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home.

Michael was born on May 26, 1974, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Keith and Lois (Pauls) Phelps and was a 1993 graduate of Lincoln High School, Wisconsin Rapids.

He is survived by his mother, Lois Phelps and a brother, Mark...

John "Jack" P. Kirchner

John "Jack" P. Kirchner

Jan 29, 2024

John P. "Jack" Kirchner, 83, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Stoney River Memory Care.

Jack was born on October 24, 1940, in Keokuk, Iowa to Edwin and Gertrude (Breheny) Kirchner. He graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in 1959. Following high school Jack joined the Navy in 1960, where his aptitude for learning...

Margaret M. Roherty

Margaret M. Roherty

Jan 28, 2024

Margaret Mary Roherty, 96, of Marshfield, passed away January 28, 2024, at the House of the Dove hospice care center after a brief illness.

Born May 20, 1927, in Mellen, Wis., to Mark and Della (Boley) Ferando, Margaret grew up in Edgerton, graduating in 1945 from Edgerton High School and attended Edgewood College and the University of...

Mark P. Willfahrt

Mark P. Willfahrt

Jan 27, 2024

Mark P. Willfahrt, 57, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, February 5, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Auburndale with Rev. Murali Anand Rayappan officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery and serving...

Rae Joanne T. Bryant

Rae Joanne T. Bryant

Jan 25, 2024

Rae Joanne Theresa (Wolff) Bryant, Pittsville WI, formally of Marshfield WI, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 25, 2024 with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Marshfield, WI with Rev. Daniel Naumann officiating. The service will...

Gregory A. Kopelke

Gregory A. Kopelke

Jan 25, 2024

Gregory A. Kopelke, age 64, of Wisconsin Rapids, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of Greg's life will be held on February 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm at his home.

Greg was born on May 10, 1959, in Wisconsin Rapids. He was a graduate...

Patrick J. Thill

Patrick J. Thill

Jan 25, 2024

Patrick James Thill, age 66, residing at 2211 West Fifth Street Marshfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in the ICU at Marshfield Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. A visitation...

Justin Reading

Justin Reading

Jan 21, 2024

Justin Reading, 45, of Marshfield, WI, passed away in his home on January 21st, 2024.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time. Pastor Preston Tippen will officiate. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield...

Arlene P. Cormican

Arlene P. Cormican

Jan 19, 2024

In Memory of Arlene Pearl Cormican (March 6, 1959 - January 19, 2024)

Arlene Pearl Cormican, a kind-hearted baker, passed away on January 19th, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center, surrounded by her close family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 6, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Lawrence and Evelyn (Hemphill) Richardson, Arlene...

Carol J. Taber

Carol J. Taber

Jan 19, 2024

Carol Jean Taber, age 76, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, on January 19, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milladore, with Father Jerome Patric officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and continue...

Steve J. Schallock

Steve J. Schallock

Jan 18, 2024

Steve J. Schallock, 59, Town of Eau Pleine, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his home.

A private service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 24th at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Town of Eau Pleine, Marathon County followed by a gathering of...

Mary Ann Dunomes

Mary Ann Dunomes

Jan 14, 2024

Mary Ann Dunomes born 09/21/47, peacefully gained her wings on January 14th, 2024, at the age of 76.

She was born in Milwaukee WI, and attended North Division Highschool where she sang in the well-known Gospel Choir. She worked hard all of her life and retired from Marshfield Furniture in 2023 where she was loved my many....

John S. Eckes

John S. Eckes

Jan 12, 2024

John S. Eckes, age 77, of Marshfield, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 10:00 am until service time. Deacon Ray Draeger will officiate....

Kenneth "Ken" J. Lemke

Kenneth "Ken" J. Lemke

Jan 12, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" J. Lemke, 82, Plover, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home.

Ken was born on March 26, 1941 in Wisconsin Rapids to Ernest and Marion (Jefferson) Lemke. He graduated from Pittsville High School in 1959. Ken served in the United States Navy from 1959-61 and the reserves until 1965. He was united...

Dennis N. Stephens

Dennis N. Stephens

Jan 9, 2024

Dennis N. Stephens, 63, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Dennis was born on August 2, 1960 in Marshfield to Clifford and Dorothy (Neuenfeldt) Stephens. He graduated from Marshfield High School.

Dennis enjoyed collecting coins, helping his...

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