Obituaries

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

David C. Poehnelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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