Obituaries

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

Duane "Duke" N. Kolbeck

Duane "Duke" N. Kolbeck

Dec 22, 2025

Duane N. "Duke" Kolbeck, age 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home on land that he was born and raised on and farmed in the Town of Day, Marathon County. His wife and his four sons were at his side.

A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date....

Daniel L Kurtzweil

Daniel L Kurtzweil

Dec 22, 2025

Daniel L. Kurtzweil, 70, of rural Stratford, died unexpectedly Monday, December 22nd at the Marshfield Medical Center.

The family invites relatives and friends for a memorial gathering at the Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford on Friday, January 9th from 4 to 7pm.

Daniel was born March 9, 1955 in Wausau to Earl and Florence (Lang)...

Donna M. Empey

Donna M. Empey

Dec 21, 2025

Donna M. Empey, age 82, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time. Rev. Andrew Belt will officiate. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the...

David W. Mcnamee

David W. Mcnamee

Dec 19, 2025

David William McNamee, age 82, died peacefully at the House of the Dove on Friday December 19,2025.

David was born on May 12, 1943, to John and Irma (Hinrichsen) McNamee. He married Lorraine Franson on June 17, 1967. They celebrated 58 years of marriage.

He worked at the paper mills in Port Edwards and Nekoosa...

Wayne A Turville

Wayne A Turville

Dec 19, 2025

Wayne A. Turville, 87, of Edgar, died unexpectedly Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Wells Nature View Assisted Living where he had been a resident for 4 months.

Interment and Military Honors is scheduled for 1:00pm Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Christie.

He was born August 11, 1938 in Neillsville, Wisconsin...

Theodore "Ted" J. Meyer

Theodore "Ted" J. Meyer

Dec 19, 2025

Theodore "Ted" "Uncle Mike" J. Meyer, 84, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at House of the Dove, Marshfield, surrounded by his family and special friends, Dan and Bernice Becker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Spencer with Father...

Carol  M. Ress

Carol M. Ress

Dec 19, 2025

Carol M. Ress, 79, of Marshfield, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born to Frank and Helen (Wyman) Nikolay on July 26, 1946, the seventh of eight children. She was raised in the Town of Day - Rozellville, Marathon County, living her childhood on the family...

Donovan P. Prince

Donovan P. Prince

Dec 18, 2025

Donovan P. Prince, 74, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rembs Celebration Center, 250 S. Oak Ave, Marshfield. Burial will take place at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner at a...

Perseus Andrew Culpepper

Perseus Andrew Culpepper

Dec 18, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Perseus Andrew Culpepper, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Percy was born on February 16, 2025 in Marshfield to Brandon and Nicole (Guden) Culpepper. In his ten short months, he filled the lives of all who knew him with endless joy, laughter, and light....

Janice R Johnson

Janice R Johnson

Dec 17, 2025

Janice R. Johnson, 91, of Marshfield passed away peacefully in the presence of her family late Wednesday December 17th at the House of the Dove Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am on Tuesday, December 23rd at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with Father Nathan Officiating. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. The family...

Donald J. Gebelein

Donald J. Gebelein

Dec 15, 2025

Donald J. Gebelein, 74, Stratford, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Town of Eau Pleine, Marathon County.

Don was born on...

Mary  Lois  Linzmeier

Mary Lois Linzmeier

Dec 15, 2025

Mary Lois Linzmeier passed peacefully on December 15, 2025, with her daughter Susan by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Kilian's Catholic Church, Blenker, where rosary and visitation is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Pallbearers will be Aaron Linzmeier,...

Freda M. Nelson

Freda M. Nelson

Dec 15, 2025

Freda M. Nelson, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Whispering Pines, Plover, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Gary Markworth will officiate. Burial will take place in Arpin...

William Vance Dovenbarger Iii

William Vance Dovenbarger Iii

Dec 15, 2025

William Vance Dovenbarger III (Vance), 65, of Golden Valley, Minnesota, passed away on December 15, 2025. Vance was born on February 27, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. William "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" Dovenbarger. Vance pursued his creative interests through both food and photography. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he earned his bachelor's degree, before following his...

Gerald G. Spindler

Gerald G. Spindler

Dec 13, 2025

Gerald G. "Jerry" Spindler, 86, of Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, December 13, at House of the Dove surrounded by family.

Born on August 23, 1939, in Marshfield, Jerry was the son of Edwin and Apollonia (Oppman) Spindler. Jerry lived in Rozellville most of his life and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1957. On February 13,...

Raye J. Kaser

Raye J. Kaser

Dec 12, 2025

Raye J. Kaser, 63, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center.

Raye was born on July 12, 1962 in Marshfield to Raymond Kaser and Jean (Schmitbauer) Neitzel. She graduated from Colby High School and worked at Weinbrenner Shoes in Marshfield.

Raye enjoyed fishing, games, puzzles, and listening to music.

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Teresa A. Begolke

Teresa A. Begolke

Dec 11, 2025

Teresa A. Begolke, 66, Babcock, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at her home.

A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 ap to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2025 at the Babcock Town Hall.

Teresa was born on April 20, 1959 in Beloit to John and Mardella (Wessels) Dummer. She was...

Caroline B. Neuman

Caroline B. Neuman

Dec 7, 2025

Caroline B. Neuman, 93, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Wells Nature View with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Marshfield with a rosary service at 8:30 am and visitation to follow...

Charlotte A. Frodl

Charlotte A. Frodl

Dec 6, 2025

Charlotte A. Frodl, 86, Stratford, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Stoney River Memory Care in Marshfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stratford with a rosary service at 9:30 am followed by visitation until the time of service....

Dale G. Drackley

Dale G. Drackley

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. Dale G. Drackley, age 92, passed away on December 6th, 2025, of natural causes in the House of Dove, Marshfield.

Dale was born August 14th, 1933 to Richard Drackley and Ruby (Morrison) Drackley.

Dale grew up on a dairy farm in the town of Lincoln where he attended grade school and went on to...

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