Obituaries

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

Betty L. Dickson

Betty L. Dickson

May 19, 2022

Betty Lou Dickson, 87, joined the choir of angels singing Jesus Loves Me at about 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022 succumbing to multiple medical issues after a brief enrollment in hospice care. Betty was born on February 21st, a cold February morning in 1935 at the Dickson family farm just west of Pittsville, WI, the home of her...

Jerry A. Schultze

Jerry A. Schultze

May 19, 2022

Jerry A. Schultze, 61, Arpin, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where a gathering for family and friends will be from 10:30 am until service time. Jerry was born on November 14, 1960 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He attended Marshfield...

David L. Hein

David L. Hein

May 18, 2022

David L. Hein, age 61, of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha, Wisconsin. David was born in Kenosha on August 9, 1960; the son of Dwayne and Betty (Guldan) Hein. After graduating from Bradford High School in 1978; David attended the Kenosha Technical Institute, where he received an Associate Degree in Fluid Mechanics....

James E. "Jim"  Bangart

James E. "Jim" Bangart

May 15, 2022

James E. "Jim" Bangart, 76, Stratford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Wells Nature View on East 21st Street, Marshfield, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Rozellville, where the visitation will be from 8:30 am until service...

Kenneth M. Neumann

Kenneth M. Neumann

May 15, 2022

Kenneth M. Neumann, 83, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery Columbarium, Marshfield, on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 9:30am, followed by a visitation held at the First Presbyterian Church, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10am until service time at 11am. Rev. Dr. Laurie...

William "Bill" Vernon Edwards

William "Bill" Vernon Edwards

May 15, 2022

William "Bill" Vernon Edwards, 68, died unexpectedly of a sudden heart attack while vacationing in Kansas City, MO, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, WI. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am until the start of the service. A private burial service...

Paul  A. Rokus

Paul A. Rokus

May 14, 2022

Paul A. Rokus, 74, Vesper, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville where visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time. Father Nathan will officiate. A private burial...

Harold J. Zieher

Harold J. Zieher

May 14, 2022

Harold J. Zieher, 92, Hewitt, WI passed away Saturday May 14, 2022 at House of the Dove, Hospice House in Marshfield, WI. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Rembs Funeral Home followed by a special service for Harold at 2:30 pm. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial...

Kay Mildred Decker

Kay Mildred Decker

May 13, 2022

Kay Mildred Decker, 84, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, passed away on May 13, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Dale, sister Anne, brother Harry, and half-sister Vivian. She is survived by son Kurt von Besser of Marshfield, WI, daughters Kristin [Ed] McCarthy of Park Ridge, IL, Katie Decker of Houston, TX, and Jona Decker of...

Donald James Bentzler

Donald James Bentzler

May 10, 2022

Donald James Bentzler, 93, Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A visitation will be held from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Marshfield with...

Joyce  S. Rogney

Joyce S. Rogney

May 10, 2022

Joyce Susan (Bornbach) Rogney, 83, Auburndale, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Auburndale, where visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time. Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam will officiate. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery....

Joe "Cookie" W. Schaefer

Joe "Cookie" W. Schaefer

May 10, 2022

Joe "Cookie" W. Schaefer, 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center. "Cookie" is now at peace after a brief, brutal battle with cancer. He was born on October 10, 1945 to Leroy and Margaret (Hotmar) Schaefer in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Early on, he discovered his love of farm work and stockcars. While recovering from injuries sustained...

Allen  O. Sternitzky, Sr.

Allen O. Sternitzky, Sr.

May 9, 2022

Allen O. Sternitzky, Sr., 74, Marshfield, formerly Granton, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home after a 27 year battle with Parkinson's. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton with Rev. Dan Schoessow officiating. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial will follow...

Carl Dale Christensen

Carl Dale Christensen

May 9, 2022

Carl Dale Christensen, 55, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at House of the Dove in Marshfield. Carl was born on March 9, 1967 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Henry and Shirley (Lutz) Christensen. Carl had several carpentry jobs thru his journey of life. Through these jobs he made many of his friends. Carl was a huge Minnesota Vikings...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Pongratz

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Pongratz

May 9, 2022

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Pongratz, 79, Stratford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2022 at her home in the Town of Cleveland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Stratford, with Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Town of Eau Pleine, Marathon...

Mary Ann Grassl

Mary Ann Grassl

May 8, 2022

Mary Ann Grassl, 64, Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milladore, where visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time. Father Packi will officiate. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Rembs...

Robert "Bob" E. Albrecht

Robert "Bob" E. Albrecht

May 7, 2022

Robert "Bob" E. Albrecht, 87, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Burial will follow...

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Berens

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Berens

May 6, 2022

Mary "Betty" Elizabeth (Kleikamp) Berens, 92, Stratford, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Mary was born on January 19, 1930 at home in Wilson, MI to William and Mary (Marsicek) Kleikamp. She attended Bark River Harris High School. After graduating, she moved to Milwaukee where she did various jobs. Her favorite story is when she worked at AC Spark...

Diane Marie Larsen

Diane Marie Larsen

May 5, 2022

Diane Marie Larsen, 56, Marshfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home after a 6 year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Faith Fellowship Church, Marshfield where visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time at the church. Pastor...

Arlyn H. Bastman

Arlyn H. Bastman

May 2, 2022

Arlyn H. Bastman, 78, Stratford, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at his home. A visitation will be held from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford. Arlyn was born on August 24, 1943 in Lake Park, Iowa to Harry and Elsie (Rodenberg) Bastman. He attended Clinton High School and UW-Platteville....

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