Obituaries

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

Frederick "Fritz" A. Mancl

Frederick "Fritz" A. Mancl

Nov 20, 2023

Frederick A. "Fritz" Mancl, 89, Sherry, passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Marshfield Health Services.

A memorial service for Fritz will be 11:00 am on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield. There will be visitation from 9am until the time of service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in...

Catherine V. Sazama

Catherine V. Sazama

Nov 20, 2023

Catherine V. Sazama, age 81, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford with Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Town...

Sandra "Sandy" J. Zelms

Sandra "Sandy" J. Zelms

Nov 19, 2023

We are saddened to our core to announce the passing Sandy Zelms of Marshfield WI. Sandy passed away at home at the age of 71. Sandy was born March 05, 1952, to parents Edward and Gladis White in Illinois. Where she spent most of her life and where she met the love of her life Harold Zelms Jr. They...

Gloria June Mckellar

Gloria June Mckellar

Nov 17, 2023

Gloria June Sandley (Lima) McKellar, age 92, of Greenwood, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield, WI, with a beloved granddaughter by her side.

Celebration of life ceremonies will be held at Zion Lutheran Church MO Synod in Granton, WI, this Thursday, November 30, 1:00pm with Pastor Dan...

Clara A. Hartl

Clara A. Hartl

Nov 17, 2023

Clara Ann Hartl, age 87, Auburndale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, November 17, 2023, at House of the Dove, Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Auburndale, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev....

Carey L. Sanders

Carey L. Sanders

Nov 17, 2023

Carey Lee Sanders was born to Howard E. Sanders and Frances (Vinney) Sanders on February 17, 1958 at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, WI.

Carey grew up in Humbird, WI and it was indeed a very good place to grow up and play.

He attended Humbird Elementary School grades 1-6. He then attended Lincoln...

Dorothy E. Bohman

Dorothy E. Bohman

Nov 16, 2023

Dorothy E. Bohman, age 86, passed away with family at her side on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home in the Town of Frankfort, Marathon County.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until...

Norbert J. Specht

Norbert J. Specht

Nov 16, 2023

Norbert J. Specht, 96, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at St. John's Catholic Church in Marshfield with visitation from 9:30 am until service time. Rev. Dan Thelen will officiate. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial...

Charles Edmund "Ned" Brasington

Charles Edmund "Ned" Brasington

Nov 15, 2023

Charles Edmund Brasington, also known as Ned, passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, at 40 years old on November 15, 2023.

An accomplished lawyer, Ned served the Alaskan government as Assistant Attorney General. Previous to this role, Ned supervised the Solicitor's Division of the Office of the Attorney General in the Northern Marianas Islands.

Born in...

Rita E. Imhoff

Rita E. Imhoff

Nov 15, 2023

Rita Emma Imhoff, age 93, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on November 15, 2023 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield, at 11am on Friday December 1, 2023 with Rev. Arturo Vigueras officiating. Family and friends are invited...

Anthony "Tony" Hoffman

Anthony "Tony" Hoffman

Nov 13, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Hoffman, 84, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Safe Haven Senior Care in Marshfield.

Tony was born on November 19, 1938 in Marshfield to Frank Sr. and Martha (Kundinger) Hoffman. He enjoyed Country/Western music and clothing and celebrating with family and friends on the weekends. He often would ride his bicycle to...

Archie A. Schwantes

Archie A. Schwantes

Nov 11, 2023

Archie Aaron Schwantes, 75, of Marshfield, Wisconsin died peacefully in the presence of his wife and children on November 11, 2023. He was deeply loved, touched many lives, and will be sorely missed.

Archie was born the son of Arthur and Elsie Schwantes on February 22, 1948 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was raised on the family farm...

Lance John Batchelor

Lance John Batchelor

Nov 9, 2023

Lance John Batchelor, 68 of Butternut, WI, passed away Thursday, November 9th, surrounded by his family. Born May 16th, 1955, to the late Melvin and Joan Batchelor.

Lance graduated from Beloit High School in 1973. After graduating, he worked in a machine shop. He spent the majority of his working career with General Motors before retiring in...

Mary D. Leick

Mary D. Leick

Nov 8, 2023

Mary D. Leick, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Stratford, with Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam officiating. The service will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial will be St....

Marlene Y. Mews

Marlene Y. Mews

Nov 6, 2023

Marlene Y. Mews, age 89, of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hewitt with the Rev. Dean Pingel officiating. A visitation for family and friends will take place at the church...

Elaine S. Spillner

Elaine S. Spillner

Nov 5, 2023

Spillner, Elaine S., 86, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 comfortably at home.

Per her wishes there will be no public services.

Elaine was born on April 7, 1937 in Marshfield to Gurney Edgar and Adela A. (Schafer) Sweet. The middle child of three sisters, she was raised in the Spencer area and...

Gerold "Jerry"  F. Goecks

Gerold "Jerry" F. Goecks

Nov 5, 2023

Gerold "Jerry" F. Goecks, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center.

There will be no public service at this time.

Gerold was born on January 8, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Victor and Edith (Horton) Goecks.

He had been employed in sewer and water construction with the...

Mary Lee Slark

Mary Lee Slark

Nov 4, 2023

Mary Lee Slark, age 82 of Marshfield passed away on November 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:30 am at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the services. Interment...

Dean P.  Lenz

Dean P. Lenz

Nov 4, 2023

Dean P. "Deano" Lenz, age 55, Pittsville, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his home in the Town of Cary, Wood County.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery Columbarium.

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Jean Mary Kraus

Jean Mary Kraus

Nov 2, 2023

Jean Mary Kraus, 87, of Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Wells Nature View where she had been a resident for several years. Jean was born Jeanette Mary Kohlbeck in Stratford, WI on August 17, 1936. She was the twin daughter of Charles and Lucy (Stueber) Kohlbeck. She attended Stratford High School and graduated as class...

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