Obituaries

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

Julianna Rivard

Julianna Rivard

Jul 7, 2023

Julianna Rivard, 73, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at her home.

The family is currently making arrangements for a memorial service, and details will be announced at a later date.

Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Julianna was born on April 29th, 1950 in Wausau to Wallace John Brzenzinski...

Jerome  L. Sternweis

Jerome L. Sternweis

Jul 6, 2023

Jerome Lyman Sternweis, 65 passed away July 6th, 2023 in his home in Marshfield. He battled the horrific disease of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS - Lou Gehrig's Disease) which he was diagnosed in October 2021.

He was born October 10, 1957 to Arlene (Tremelling) and Aloysius Sternweis in Marshfield, WI. He attended Our Lady of Peace and...

Phyllis M. Schnelle

Phyllis M. Schnelle

Jul 6, 2023

Phyllis Mae (Olm) Schnelle, age 91, Stratford, was surrounded by her children when God wrapped his arms around her and took her to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Christ United Church, Athens, where a gathering for family and friends...

Norman H. Doney

Norman H. Doney

Jul 5, 2023

Norman Harold Doney passed away on July 5th, 2023 due to medical complications. A memorial service will be held at Community Bible Church in Stratford, WI on July 13th with visitation from 10:00-11:00am followed by the service with Pastor Tim Yorgey officiating.

Norman was born on April 22, 1949 in Wakefield, Michigan, to Albert Richard Doney and...

Donna J. Christensen

Donna J. Christensen

Jul 4, 2023

Donna Jane Christensen, 90, Marshfield, entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield where visitation will take place from 10:00 am until service time. Rev. Daniel Thelen will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield....

Gerald J. Young

Gerald J. Young

Jul 3, 2023

Gerald J. Young, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at House of the Dove Hospice on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Marshfield, WI. He was 88 at the time of his death.

Gerald(Jerry) was born in Marshfield on June 12, 1935 to parents Joe and Marie(Palecek) Young. Jerry graduated from Columbus High School in 1953 and...

Robert J. Herkert

Robert J. Herkert

Jul 2, 2023

Robert J. Herkert, age 88, of Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by family after spending the last two days of his life at the cabin he loved in Rib Lake.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield,...

Gloria M. Hoffman

Gloria M. Hoffman

Jul 2, 2023

Gloria M. Hoffman, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Waterford Assisted Living in Colby.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford with visitation from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Ebenezer United Church of Christ Cemetery in the Town...

Eugene J. Hamus, Sr.

Eugene J. Hamus, Sr.

Jun 30, 2023

Eugene J. Hamus Sr., Auburndale, closed his eyes for the last time to be with his wife and our lovely Mother on Friday, June 30, 2023 at The House of the Dove.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hewitt, where the visitation...

Marie Margaret Wenzel

Marie Margaret Wenzel

Jun 28, 2023

Marie Margaret (nee Kohlbeck) Wenzel, 100, of Stratford completed her earthly journey on June 28, 2023. Born June 3, 1923 to Joseph and Anna (Grall) Kohlbeck, she was the fourth of five children. She grew up on the family farm northeast of Hewitt in the Town of Marshfield. Marie attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Hewitt. Upon completion of...

Diane B. Mueller

Diane B. Mueller

Jun 28, 2023

Diane Betty (Danner) Mueller of Marshfield, Wisconsin, and Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, in Marshfield, after a series of health problems and hospitalizations. Diane was born September 11, 1935, in Milwaukee, to Evalyn Pautz Danner, and Julius Alexis Danner. After graduating from Washington High School, Diane attended Lakeland College, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and maintained a...

Ardean Young

Ardean Young

Jun 27, 2023

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Ardean Young passed away peacefully at home in Marshfield at the age of 88. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

The former Ardean Phyllis Sward, the youngest of five children, was born November 28, 1934 in Plover, WI to Kenneth and Martha(Langton) Sward. Ardean moved with her family to...

Robert L. Foltz

Robert L. Foltz

Jun 26, 2023

Robert L. Foltz, 90, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Wells Nature View on Adams Street surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield with visitation from 9:30 am until service time. Rev. Chris Schwanz will officiate. Burial will follow...

Richard Tierney

Richard Tierney

Jun 22, 2023

Richard Tierney died peacefully at home on June 22, 2023, under hospice care.

Richard was born Nov 19, 1954, in Boston, MA. He graduated from Harvard University in 1976, where he was an editor of the Harvard Lampoon for three years. He went to work for WSBK TV in Boston, producing and directing the Boston Bruins telecast...

Michael "Coach Brogan"

Michael "Coach Brogan"

Jun 20, 2023

Michael (Mike) G. Brogan, 80, of Pittsville, passed away on June 20th, 2023, from Parkinson's Disease.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the United Church of Christ in Pittsville, where Rev. John Colfield will officiate. A public visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 am...

Laurie Ann Rench

Laurie Ann Rench

Jun 20, 2023

Laurie A. Rench, 53, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center with her husband at her side.

Laurie was born September 27, 1969, in Pittsville, WI to Albert "Joe" and Doris (Grorich) Fredette.

She was a beautiful, strong, and independent woman, generous almost to a fault. Even though she...

Eulalia Jane Spatz

Eulalia Jane Spatz

Jun 18, 2023

Eulalia Jane (Beaver) Spatz, 96, of Auburndale passed away on Sunday, June 18, at House of the Dove in Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Murali Anand Rayappan. Burial will follow at St. Mary's cemetery.

Serving as...

Mary A. Tysver

Mary A. Tysver

Jun 17, 2023

Mary A. Tysver, age 83, Chili, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her home in the Town of Fremont, Clark County.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 10:00 am until service...

Jane E. Acker

Jane E. Acker

Jun 15, 2023

Joan (Jane) Acker, baptized as Joanna Elizabeth Naparla, 89 years old, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, passed from this world on June 15, 2023, of natural causes. Joan was born to Lawrence and Josephine Naparla on July 2,1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She had two brothers, both Catholic priests, Reverend Henry Naparla and Reverend Nicholas Naparla, and three sisters, Mary Swift, Phyllis...

Joyce D. Strong

Joyce D. Strong

Jun 12, 2023

Joyce D. Strong, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 23, 2023, at East Gate Alliance Church, Marshfield, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Dan Kolins will officiate. Burial...

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