Obituaries

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

Helen C. Hofmann

Helen C. Hofmann

Jul 11, 2020

Helen C. Hofmann, 96, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Wells Nature View on Adams Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, where a visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time with a rosary at 9:30 am. Rev. Keith...

Lorraine M. Lagrander

Lorraine M. Lagrander

Jul 8, 2020

Lorraine M. LaGrander, 85, Marshfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield, where a visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. James Weighner will officiate. The funeral...

Norine A. Neckar

Norine A. Neckar

Jul 7, 2020

Norine A. Neckar, 67, Chili, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Cornerstone Community Church, Marshfield, with Reverend Andy Kvernen officiating. Rembs Funeral is assisting the family. Norine was born on July 10, 1952 in Milwaukee to...

Katherine "Kathy" L.  Walker

Katherine "Kathy" L. Walker

Jul 5, 2020

Katherine L. "Kathy" Walker, 70, Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Buchanan/ Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Gary Markworth will officiate. Burial will...

Jerome  P. Elsen

Jerome P. Elsen

Jul 3, 2020

Jerome P. Elsen, 83, Junction City, died on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Tomah VA Medical center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Junction City, with Rev. Gregory Michaud officiating. The funeral will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes at 11:00 am (CST) on Wednesday. Burial...

Mark H.  Sawyer

Mark H. Sawyer

Jun 30, 2020

Mark H. Sawyer, 52, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mark was born on August 7, 1967 in Marshfield, the son of Richard L. and Beverly J. (Bullard) Sawyer. He was a 1985 graduate of Stratford High School and a graduate of Concordia College in Moorehead, MN, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in...

Lorraine M. Guldan

Lorraine M. Guldan

Jun 27, 2020

Lorraine M. Guldan, 92, Rozellville, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 3, 2020 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Rozellville, with Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The visitation will be from 4:00 pm until...

Jessie E. Ampe

Jessie E. Ampe

Jun 26, 2020

Jessie E. "Jettie" Ampe, 95, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Wells Nature View on Adams Avenue, Marshfield. Due to the COVID pandemic, private family graveside committal services will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family. Jettie was born on February 26, 1925 in Neillsville, the daughter of...

James P. Reed

James P. Reed

Jun 26, 2020

James P. Reed, 53, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. James was born on October 6, 1966 in Marshfield, the son of Duane and Fay (Warren) Reed. He married Loretta Hutchison and they later divorced. Jim enjoyed racing and demo cars. He also liked classic rock and classic country music and was an avid Packer fan. He is...

Theresa M.  Kingsbury

Theresa M. Kingsbury

Jun 25, 2020

Theresa M. Kingsbury, 91, Marshfield, formerly of Neillsville, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home with family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am until service time. Rev. Keith Kitzhaber...

Virginia A. Burk

Virginia A. Burk

Jun 23, 2020

Virginia A. Burk, 95, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield. Due to COVID-19 the family requests a private family Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Keith Kitzhaber officiating. The funeral will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes at 10:00 am (CST) on Saturday, June 27, 2020....

Kathryn  Hilgemann Schnelle Ramirez

Kathryn Hilgemann Schnelle Ramirez

Jun 22, 2020

Kathryn Hilgemann Schnelle Ramirez passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. Kathryn was born on March 30, 1935 in Stratford, Wisconsin. She married Robert Ramirez on July 15, 1997. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, September 19th at Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Stratford. Reverend Doris Ruben will officiate. Visitation for friends...

Joseph T. Weinfurter

Joseph T. Weinfurter

Jun 16, 2020

Joseph T. Weinfurter, 68, Pittsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Pittsville on Friday, June 19, 2020 with Father Nathan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joachim Cemetery in Pittsville. Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family. Joseph was born on January...

Edward David Brookhart

Edward David Brookhart

Jun 15, 2020

Edward David Brookhart, 85, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial will be held at later date. Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family. Edward was born on December 11, 1934 in Livonia, MO, to John and Grace (Stewart) Brookhart. He married Arlene M. Jacobs on January 21, 1956. Edward worked for Motor...

Billie A. Browne

Billie A. Browne

Jun 15, 2020

Billie A. Browne, 76, Marshfield, and formerly of Cleveland, Oklahoma, ascended into heaven on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held in Cleveland OK, at a later date. Billie was born on August 7, 1943 in Altoona, Kansas, to Joseph Allen and Edith Louanna Browne. He attended Tulsa Community College. He was...

Marie S. Duval

Marie S. Duval

Jun 13, 2020

Marie S. Duval, 83, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids. A memorial service – celebration of life will be held at a later date. Marie was born on November 17, 1936 in Marshfield, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Meyer) Stangl and attended Marshfield Senior High School. She married LaVerne Cummings and they...

Adelaide T. Varsho

Adelaide T. Varsho

Jun 12, 2020

Adelaide Theresa Varsho, 97, Marshfield, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 under hospice care at Three Oaks Health Service, Marshfield. Due to Covid-19 the family requests a private Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Douglas Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. The funeral will be streamed...

Barbara M. Tollefson

Barbara M. Tollefson

Jun 10, 2020

Barbara Mary Tollefson was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from Angels Wings Assisted Living Home in Chandler, AZ. Barbara was born on January 26,1928, in New London, WI, to Francis and Mayme (Mangold) Meinhardt. She was a caring individual who made an impact on our lives, that can never be duplicated. She was a graduate...

Irene F. Skrzeczkoski

Irene F. Skrzeczkoski

Jun 8, 2020

Irene F. Skrzeczkoski, 87, Junction City, died peacefully with family at her side on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Junction City, where the visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time. Rev. Gregory Michaud will officiate....

Annette M.  Guden

Annette M. Guden

Jun 7, 2020

Annette M. Guden, 87, Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the family farm surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend Keith Kitzhaber and Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. The funeral will be streamed online at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes....

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