Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Marshfield, Stratford, Pittsville and Junction City, WI
David C. Poehnelt
Aug 5, 2019
David C. Poehnelt, 70, Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 5, 2019 at his home. Per his request there will be no public funeral service. David was born on January 3, 1949 in Marshfield, to Mathias and Dorothy (Glenn) Poehnelt. He was a graduate of Colby High School and attended Midstate Technical School. David had been a faithful and...
Lavern "Bud" E. Schier
Aug 4, 2019
LaVern Elmer Schier, 86, Marshfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Chris Schwanz officiating. Burial will take place in the Town of Lynn Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 am until...
Constance E. Jepson
Aug 3, 2019
Constance E. Jepson, age 94, of Pittsville passed away peacefully at Wells Nature View Assisted Living, Marshfield on August 3, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2019 at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Pittsville, where the visitation will be from 9:00 AM on Friday until service time. Father Nathan will officiate....
George F. Behselich
Aug 2, 2019
George F. Behselich, 97, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Saint Joachim Catholic Church, Pittsville, with Father Nathan and Father James Esser officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be...
Thomas E. Kief
Jul 28, 2019
Thomas E. Kief, 72, Cary, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Thomas was born on April 2, 1947 in Oak Park, Illinois to Orran and Dorothy (Peterson) Kief. He was a Vietnam veteran and served as a medic in the United States...
Shirley G. Ashbeck
Jul 26, 2019
Shirley G. Ashbeck, 79, Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Milladore, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. Kilian's Catholic Church, Blenker, with Rev. Murali Anand Rayappan officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with James Fruin, David Fruin,...
Paul F. Adler
Jul 26, 2019
Paul F. Adler, 77, Marshfield, passed away peacefully with his wife Deb at his side on Friday, July 26, 2019 at House of the Dove, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Douglas Robertson, officiating. Burial will take place in...
Lester Schneider Jr.
Jul 24, 2019
Lester Schneider Jr., 92, Stratford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Wells Nature View Assisted Living in Marshfield. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. John "High Steeple" Lutheran Church in the Town of Wien, Marathon County (119415 Huckleberry Rd., Edgar, WI). Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service...
Jacqueline M. Ashbeck
Jul 21, 2019
Jacqueline M. Ashbeck, 86, Auburndale, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, July 26, 2019 at St. Kilian's Catholic Church, Blenker, with Rev. Murali Anand Rayappan and Rev. Ethan Hokamp officiating. Burial will take place...
Charles "Chuck" V. Hennes
Jul 21, 2019
Charles V. "Chuck" Hennes, 69, Marshfield, passed away Sunday July 21, 2019 at his home. A memorial service will be held at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield on Thursday, August 8th at 12pm with Rev. Mark Krueger officiating. Visitation will be held from 10am until time of service at the funeral home. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob Hennes, Dave...
Eleanore L. Severt
Jul 20, 2019
Eleanore L. Severt, 99, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time. Rev. Gary Albert will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery,...
Luann L. Schulz
Jul 18, 2019
LuAnn L. Schulz, 69, Marshfield, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshfield with Rev. Peter Ruggles officiating. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memory Garden Cemetery in the Town of Richfield, Wood County. A visitation will...
Charles L. Reinwand
Jul 17, 2019
Charles L. Reinwand, 85, Chili, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his home. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield. Charles was born on August 23, 1933 in Marshfield to Charles and Elsie (Keppert) Reinwand. He was united in marriage to Marion (Leinwander)...
Edward D. Skwierczynski
Jul 15, 2019
Edward D. Skwierczynski, 65, Stratford, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center. A visitation will be from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Edward was born on October 12, 1953 in Chicago, to Louis and Louise (Posda) Skwierczynski....
Jeanette A. Bohman
Jul 15, 2019
Jeanette A. Bohman, 79, Marshfield, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield with Rev. Douglas Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in the Town of Richfield, Wood County with Jim Schreiner, Darryl Clauson,...
Leo M. Schneider
Jul 15, 2019
Leo M. Schneider, 87, Marshfield, died on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Stratford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 22, 2019 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hewitt, with Rev Murali Anand Rayappan will officiate along with Leo's nephews: Father Al Burkhardt and Deacon Ervin Burkhardt concelebrating. Music...
Carl J. "Butch" Schmitt
Jul 14, 2019
Carl J. "Butch" Schmitt, 92, Marshfield, passed away with family at his side on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his home in the Town of Lincoln. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 1:30 pm until service time. Military...
Geraldine I. Behselich
Jul 10, 2019
Geraldine I. Behselich, 92, Pittsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Pittsville, with Father Nathan and Father James Esser officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be...
Lucille "Lu" M. Halvorson
Jul 9, 2019
Lucille "Lu" M. Halvorson, 87, Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Serenity Living, Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home in Stratford with Deacon Ray Draeger officiating. Burial will follow at the Town of Day Cemetery, Marathon County. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm...
William "Bill" D. Hewitt
Jul 6, 2019
William "Bill" D. Hewitt, 55, Marshfield, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at East Gate Alliance Church in Marshfield. Bill was born on October 11, 1963 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to William and Lorraine (Rogers) Hewitt. He attended Spencer High School and later...
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