Obituaries

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

Mildred  M.  Gruber

Mildred M. Gruber

Feb 19, 2021

Mildred M. Gruber, 94, long-time resident of Marshfield, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Wells Nature View Assisted Living, 601 E. 21st Street, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 12:30 pm until service time. Rembs...

Gerald  "Jerry"  J. Altmann

Gerald "Jerry" J. Altmann

Feb 19, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Altmann, age 92 passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Marshfield Health Services after recovering from Covid 19. The son of Joseph and Helen Altmann of Marshfield, Jerry attended St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School. He married Marjorie in 1950 in Marshfield. He was proud to serve in the US Army and...

Kristine Ann (Pinter) Schwalbach

Kristine Ann (Pinter) Schwalbach

Feb 18, 2021

Kristine Ann (Pinter) Schwalbach, 54, of Marshfield passed away on Thursday, February 18th, 2021, at her home with her favorite cat, Patches, on her lap, surrounded by her loving family, and under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice. Kristi was born on November 26, 1966, in Marshfield, to Gerald & Ruby (Dietsche) Pinter. She graduated as salutatorian of the...

Margaret "Peggy"  M. Zuber

Margaret "Peggy" M. Zuber

Feb 17, 2021

Margaret M. "Peggy" Zuber, 72, Marshfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 am until service time. Rev. James Weighner will officiate. Burial will...

Amy J. Folz

Amy J. Folz

Feb 15, 2021

Amy J. Folz, 52, Babcock, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home in the Town of Remington, Wood County. Amy was born on August 19, 1968 in Wisconsin Rapids, to Millard and Judith (Scott) McKeel. Amy loved caring for and riding her horses. She is survived by her son, Cameron (Amber) Folz and their daughter, Riley...

Charles H. "One Step" Winters

Charles H. "One Step" Winters

Feb 15, 2021

Charles H. "One Step" Winters, passed to the creator on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born in Arlington Heights, IL on January 15, 1952 to the late Robert Earl Winters and Elsie Kreman-Winters. He believed in the Native American ways. He knew how to do everything. He lived in Oklahoma and Arkansas for many years and was self-employed earlier...

Russell J. Zieher

Russell J. Zieher

Feb 15, 2021

Russell J. Zieher, 91, Arpin, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Social distancing is encouraged and wearing masks will be required. The service will...

Norris T.  Lipe

Norris T. Lipe

Feb 15, 2021

Norris Timothy Lipe, 63, Pittsville, WI, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home. Norris was born on December 3, 1957 in Granite City, IL, to Norris B. and Betty Jean (Mifflin) Lipe. He attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL. He had been employed for United Parcel Service. From an early age Tim fell in love with...

Lorraine R.  Kemp

Lorraine R. Kemp

Feb 14, 2021

Lorraine R. "Lorrie" Kemp, 94, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home. Lorraine was born on September 14, 1926 in Marshfield, to August and Margaret (Beining) Schlagenhaft. Lorraine loved gardening and had a great appreciation for animals. She loved and took very good care of her horses, dogs and cats. She is survived by her siblings,...

Jeanette K. Rausch

Jeanette K. Rausch

Feb 13, 2021

Jeanette K. Rausch, 67, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Serenity Living. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time. Rev. James Weighner will officiate. The service will be live streamed at...

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Swanson

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Swanson

Feb 13, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Swanson, 62, Spencer, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on July 10, 2021 at the Spencer Lions Club. More details will follow at Jackie's Entourage on Facebook. Jackie was born December 16, 1958 in Marshfield to Irwin "Bud" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Mancl) Saverda....

Sandra "Sandy" K. Dillinger

Sandra "Sandy" K. Dillinger

Feb 9, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" K. Dillinger, 72, Auburndale, passed away on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 at home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford where visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Deacon Ray Draeger will officiate. Sandy was born on November 17, 1948 in Marshfield to Harvey...

Joanne M. Nikolay

Joanne M. Nikolay

Feb 7, 2021

JoAnne M. Nikolay, 86, Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Marshfield. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Rembs Funeral Home where visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time. Deacon Ray Draeger will officiate. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes....

James R. Fuehrer

James R. Fuehrer

Feb 5, 2021

James "Jim" R. Fuehrer, Milladore, WI, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at The House of the Dove, Marshfield, to be with the love of his life, Jean. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Milladore, WI, on Saturday, February 13, 2021. The service was live streamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. A celebration of Jim's...

Doris J. Bornowski

Doris J. Bornowski

Feb 5, 2021

Doris Jean (Eckes) Bornowski was called to her eternal rest on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born October 21,1924 to Nicholas and Margaret (Boening) Eckes in Wausau, WI. On April 14, 1945 she was joined in marriage to the love of her life, Arnold R. Bornowski. Together they farmed in the town of...

Lois M. Olson

Lois M. Olson

Feb 4, 2021

Lois M. Olson, 91, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 am until service time. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes....

Grace K. Kitzmann

Grace K. Kitzmann

Feb 3, 2021

Grace K. Kitzmann, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, where the visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes. Rev....

Marjorie J. Lau

Marjorie J. Lau

Feb 2, 2021

Marjorie Joan "Margie" Lau, 88, of rural Stratford, WI, made her journey to heaven on February 2, 2021, surrounded by her children at Marshfield Medical Center. Margie was born on July 19, 1932 in Neillsville, WI to Lawrence and Edna (Grimm) Demert. She was a 1950 graduate of Neillsville High School. She was united in marriage to Arthur Lau on...

Bertha "Bert" Dammann

Bertha "Bert" Dammann

Jan 30, 2021

Bertha "Bert" Dammann, age 89, resident at Three Oaks Living Center, Died Saturday, January 30th, 2021 surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield where a visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Chaplain Virgil Voight will officiate, Rosie Schroeder will play piano, and Gary...

Cathryn "Kay" Ann Thill

Cathryn "Kay" Ann Thill

Jan 29, 2021

Cathryn Ann Thill "Kay" (née Kocourek), age 95, resident at Stoney River Memory Care for the past year, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 11:00 am with Father Robertson officiating. A visitation will occur an hour before...

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