Dr. Steven M. Fontanini, age 62, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with esophageal/stomach cancer. Dr. Fontanini was born on Easter morning, March 25, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph and Virginia Fontanini. He was the third of four sons. He grew up in Boone, Iowa where he attended grade school, junior high and graduated from Boone High School in 1969. He was president of his senior class, senior prom king, and captain of his high school baseball team. He then attended Boone Junior College in his home town where he earned athletic and academic scholarships. He then attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he again earned athletic and academic scholarships and served as captain of his baseball team.
Following undergraduate school, he taught junior high school, 9th grade science, 8th grade math and coached girls 8th grade basketball for one year in Washington, Iowa, he was accepted to the College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1975. After completing medical school, he served a one year D.O. internship at Richmond Heights Hospital in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
He then returned to the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, where he completed the first year of an anesthesia residency in 1979. He enjoyed many different rotations, but switched to the family practice residency at the University of Iowa which he completed in 1981.
He then moved to Marshfield, Wisconsin where he practiced in the Dept. of Family Practice at the Marshfield Clinic until January, 2009. He then accepted a position with Ministry Health in Weston, Wisconsin, where he practiced from February, 2009, until he became ill and had to stop working in July, 2012.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol, of Marshfield, six children: Eugene W. Baker (Terri) of Collierville, Tennessee, Paul Baker (Jennifer) of Mason, Ohio, Patrick Baker (Jennifer) of Mason, Ohio, Gregory Scott Baker (Tom Ward) of Columbus, Ohio: Steven Dante Fontanini of Denver, Colorado and Angela Maria Fontanini of San Diego, California; and eight grandchildren, Kyle, Kaleb, Khloe, Taylor, Morgan, McKayla, Hayden and Brayden. He leaves three brothers, Dennis (Sheryl) Ellenwood of Newland, North Carolina, Joseph (Laurie)Fontanini of St. Charles, Missouri, Richard (Marchelle) Fontanini of Boone, Iowa, and his mother, Virginia Fontanini, of Boone, Iowa, his special friend, Laura Bertram Kibbel and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Fontanini.
They family will greet relatives and friends starting at 5pm Friday, April 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1414 West 5th Street Marshfield, WI followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:30pm at which time family friends and patients may share their memories of Dr. Fontanini.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Eric Berns Officiating.
Visitations will be from 9am on Saturday until time of services at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society/esophageal cancer research.
Dr. Steven M. Fontanini, age 62, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with esophageal/stomach cancer. Dr. Fontanini was born on Easter morning, March 25, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph and Virginia Fontanini. He was the third of four sons. He grew up in Boone, Iowa where he attended grade school, junior high and graduated from Boone High School in 1969. He was president of his senior class, senior prom king, and captain of his high school baseball team. He then attended Boone Junior College in his home town where he earned athletic and academic scholarships. He then attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he again earned athletic and academic scholarships and served as captain of his baseball team.
Following undergraduate school, he taught junior high school, 9th grade science, 8th grade math and coached girls 8th grade basketball for one year in Washington, Iowa, he was accepted to the College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1975. After completing medical school, he served a one year D.O. internship at Richmond Heights Hospital in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
He then returned to the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, where he completed the first year of an anesthesia residency in 1979. He enjoyed many different rotations, but switched to the family practice residency at the University of Iowa which he completed in 1981.
He then moved to Marshfield, Wisconsin where he practiced in the Dept. of Family Practice at the Marshfield Clinic until January, 2009. He then accepted a position with Ministry Health in Weston, Wisconsin, where he practiced from February, 2009, until he became ill and had to stop working in July, 2012.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol, of Marshfield, six children: Eugene W. Baker (Terri) of Collierville, Tennessee, Paul Baker (Jennifer) of Mason, Ohio, Patrick Baker (Jennifer) of Mason, Ohio, Gregory Scott Baker (Tom Ward) of Columbus, Ohio: Steven Dante Fontanini of Denver, Colorado and Angela Maria Fontanini of San Diego, California; and eight grandchildren, Kyle, Kaleb, Khloe, Taylor, Morgan, McKayla, Hayden and Brayden. He leaves three brothers, Dennis (Sheryl) Ellenwood of Newland, North Carolina, Joseph (Laurie)Fontanini of St. Charles, Missouri, Richard (Marchelle) Fontanini of Boone, Iowa, and his mother, Virginia Fontanini, of Boone, Iowa, his special friend, Laura Bertram Kibbel and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Fontanini.
They family will greet relatives and friends starting at 5pm Friday, April 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1414 West 5th Street Marshfield, WI followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:30pm at which time family friends and patients may share their memories of Dr. Fontanini.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Eric Berns Officiating.
Visitations will be from 9am on Saturday until time of services at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield is assisting the family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society/esophageal cancer research.
Alyce H. Mathews, 70 of Marshfield died on Monday evening, April 22, 2013 at her home.
Memorial services will be 10am Friday, April 26, 2013 at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 9am Friday until time of service at Rembs Funeral Home.
Alyce was born on April 13, 1943 in Shawano to Arnold and Dorothy (Georgas) Sersch.
She took care of her mother, daughters and granddaughter. She loved her turtle and bird.
She is survived by two daughters, Betsy Mathews and Sarah Mathews both of Marshfield, and a granddaughter Casey. She is further survived by one brother Thomas (Karen) Sersch of Marshfield, five sisters, Anola (Greg) Pernsteiner of Medford, Mary (Vince) Weber, Beverly (Bill) Welch, Judy Sersch and Nancy Mathewson all of Marshfield.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dale, and four brothers, James, Elmer, Arnold, Jr. and Jack Sersch.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Anton A. Tony Younger, 73, Wisconsin Rapids, died on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Renaissance Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids with his family by his side.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids. The family will receive relatives and friends at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church on Friday from 9:00 am until service time. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post 9 of Wisconsin Rapids. His 6 grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Martens / Rembs Funeral Home, Junction City is assisting the family.
Anton was born on March 7, 1940 in Marshfield, the son of Adolph and Eleanor (Engman) Younger. He attended St. Kilians parochial school, Blenker and was a 1958 graduate of Auburndale High School. He then entered the United States Marine Corps serving from 1958 until his honorable discharge in 1961. He married Virgean E. Schultz on October 7, 1958 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Auburndale.
In August of 1961 Tony became employed at Consoweld Corporation, Wisconsin Rapids for 27 years until its closing. He then became employed at Consolidated Papers, Wisconsin Rapids until his retirement in March of 1998.
He was a member of the Wood County Rifle and Pistol Club, the National Rifle Association and the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department Citizens Academy.
Tony was extremely proud of his Marine Corps heritage and kept in contact throughout the years with many of his military comrades from around the country. He truly loved his family and thought his great grandchildren were a real bonus. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and most recently shot his first bear accompanied by his sons.
He is survived by his wife Virgean and their children, Terry (Beverly) Younger of Ogema, Tom (Jenny) Younger and Tim (Brenda) Younger, all of Wisconsin Rapids. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike), Lindsay, Cole, Amy (Vaughan), Billy (Brittni) and Dylan, and 5 great grandchildren, Austin, Payton, Nattie, Eli and Cody. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Dale.
In lieu of flowers the family will designate a memorial in Tonys name.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Victor A. Wiesman, 90 of Marshfield, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 under the tender care of Palliative Care at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Marshfield with Fr. James Logan officiating. Military rites will follow by the VFW Post 6352 of Stratford at the church. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons Brian Schiferl, Andy, Lee and Zvolena, Cody Kuehnhold and godson Fred Wiesman. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Stacy Wiesman, Amy Hanson, Christi Berdan, Alison Hawks, Amber Walsh and Amanda Kuehnhold. Burial will be at a later date in Hillside Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Rembs Funeral Home from 4 to 8 pm Thursday and again on Friday at 9:30am at the church until service time. A Knights of Columbus Rosary service will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born January 30, 1923 in Edgar, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick and Theresa (Schoenfuss) Wiesman. Victor grew up on the family dairy farm, one of twelve children. He was drafted into the US Navy during World War II, serving in the South China seas from 1945 to 1946. After his honorable discharge, he worked in Milwaukee before starting his milk hauling career, retiring in 1985.
Victor married Rita M. Strigel on November 5, 1952 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Auburndale, WI. They were members of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Stratford where they raised their five daughters. They moved to Marshfield in 1986.
He was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing cards, dancing and listening to polka music, and watching the Brewers. He was proud to have gone on the Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2011.
Victor was a member for over 55 years and was a past commander of the Stratford VFW Post 6352, a member and usher of Sacred Heart Church, and a KC member.
Victor is survived by Rita, his loving wife of 60 years, five daughters, Jeanie Wiesman, Sue Schiferl, both of Marshfield, Cindy (George Brenner) Zvolena, Loyal, Lois (Gary) TeStrake, Marshfield, and Vicki (Matt) Kuehnhold, Auburndale, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one due in September. He is also survived by a sister and two brothers, Eleanor (Lavern) Berg of Menomonee Falls, Jim (Irene) Wiesman, and Joe (Elaine) Wiesman both of Wausau, numerous nieces and nephews.
Victor was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters, Paul, Mark, Ray, Clare and Wilbert Wiesman, Mary Reilly, Josephine Wunsch, Rose Breivogel, and son-in-law, John Zvolena.
The family wishes to thank St. Josephs Palliative Care, 5 West Rehab, and Golden Living Three Oaks for the care and support given to our husband and father.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Darrell Passo, 69, of Marshfield died peacefully at home on April 23, 2013 after a valiant battle with gastric cancer.
Darrell was born November 21, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the youngest of two boys born to Sally and Bill Passo. He attended schools in Roseville, MN and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stout in Menomonie, WI in 1965. He married Patricia Hughes on December 18, 1965 in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Darrell taught school in Riverside IL for four years then moved to Marshfield and taught Industrial Technology and Driver's Education at the Junior and Senior High for 35 years.
He had many outside interests: Curling Club member, Boy Scout leader, bowler, golfer, motorcycle rider, snow mobile and hunter safety instructor, and 43-year member of the Elk's Club. He loved to hunt and fish at his beloved cabin near Woodruff, Wisconsin. Traveling was a favorite activity.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia of Marshfield, three children: Mike Passo (Cheyenne Black) of Bellingham, WA, Kelly Passo-Fasel (Markus Fasel) of Mendota Heights, MN and Adam Passo of New Berlin, WI; and five granddaughters, Alexandra Fasel, Ella Fasel, Kamea Black, Coral Black, and Solstice Black. He leaves one brother David (Gaye) Passo of Prescott, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Sally Passo.
The family wishes to thank Ministry Home Hospice for their kindness during Darrell's last days and the many friends and family who have provided much
support.
Funeral services will be 1pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield.
Visitations will be from 10am Saturday at Rembs Funeral Home until time of service.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Evelyn Rose Haines, 95, of Marshfield, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Golden Living Center - Three Oaks where she has been a resident since January of 2006. A private graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Evelyn was born April 18, 1918 to Ben and Martha (Meihack) Dux in the township of Grant. She attended Kurth Grade School and graduated in 1937 from Neillsville High School. Before her marriage, she worked as a waitress in Wisconsin Rapids and later worked for the ASC office in Madison. She married Francis Haines on June 4, 1940. Together they owned and operated a dairy, beef, and poultry farm in the township of Grant for 32 years. Evelyn was responsible for caring for 2,000 laying hens and collecting and processing eggs for their egg route in the Marshfield area.
They retired to Marshfield in 1972. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. In retirement, Evelyn and Francis were custodians for the First Presbyterian Church for 18 years. They were also active members of the Senior Citizen's Craft Shoppe making and selling many of their own handcrafted items. Evelyn was an excellent cook. She especially enjoyed baking and trying new recipes. She enjoyed baby-sitting, and loved to sew and knit, and made many items for her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons Kenneth (Carina) of Abbotsford; Lloyd of Elk Mound; Byron (Linda) of Orangeville, IL; and daughter, Betty Ann (Jim) Becker of Marshfield. She is further survived by brothers-in-law Glenn (Nita) Haines, Sparta; Eugene Haines, Tomah; sister-in-law Anna Liebzeit, Willard; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Francis, of 71 years. He died Oct. 19, 2011. Also preceding her in death were four sisters-in-law, Rebecca Goeser, Ella Gardner, Val Haines, and Dora Haines; and three brothers-in-law, Alex Goeser, Russell Gardner, and Arvin Liebzeit.
The family would like to thank the staff at Three Oaks Golden Living Center for their kindness and wonderful care Evelyn received during her stay.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
George L. Wolf, 92 formerly of Chili died on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Bethel Center in Arpin. He had been living at the Delaney House in Pittsville since 2008.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bakerville with Fr. Jim Logan officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery in Chili.
Visitations will be from 9:30am Saturday until time of services at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bakerville.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
George was born on January 6, 1921 in the Eckes Settlement, Town of Lincoln, Wood County to Andrew and Matilda (Engles) Wolf.
He was united in marriage to Gladys J. Hutter on May 23, 1945 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bakerville. She sadly passed away on November 19, 1996.
George was a dairy farmer in Chili, carpenter and a manager for a cranberry marsh in City Point prior to retirement.
George is survived by six sons, James Wolf of Chili, Ron (Sandy) Wolf of Chili, David (Jane) Wolf of Chili, Tom (Joni) Wolf of Wisconsin Rapids, Tony (Diane) Wolf of Chili, John ( Rhonda) Wolf of Chili, three daughters, Susan (Michael) Luebke of Pound, Mary (Dan) Gallichio of New Port Richey, FL, Joan Wolf of Middleton, and a daughter-in-law Deb (Steve)Wolf-Steiner of Stratford; 23 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents and wife Gladys, he was preceded in death by a son Michael Wolf in 1977, five brothers, Edward, Nick, Joseph, Matthew and Arthur Wolf along with one sister Lucille Stuplich.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Ann Bearman Maggitti, 78, of Marshfield, WI passed away peacefully at Colonial Center in Colby, Wis., on Monday, April 29, 2013.
Ann was born in London, England, on Dec. 1, 1934, the daughter of Olive A. (nee Filby) Bearman and Stanley E. Bearman. Ann grew up in Chelmsford, England, during WWII.
Ann met and married Vincent Tony Maggitti during his service in the U.S. Air Force while he was stationed at RAF Wethersfield in Essex, England. Ann immigrated to America with infant son Paul at the end of Vinces military service in 1954. The Maggittis settled in Baltimore, Md., later buying a home in Randallstown, where Ann and Vince lived until retiring to York, Penn., in 1996.
Ann worked at Baltimore County General Hospital for over 25 years, retiring as an administration supervisor in the Radiology Department. Following retirement, Ann and Vince enjoyed traveling, visiting Anns relatives in England, taking ocean cruises with friends, and visiting their sons. Ann moved to Helena, Montana in 2002 and to Marshfield in 2006 to remain close to family.
Ann is survived by son Paul Maggitti (Nancy Gertner) of Saint Louis Park, MN; daughter Anita (David) Schreibman of Maryland; son John Maggitti of Marshfield, and four grandsons. Ann will be interred next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents and husband Vincent Tony Maggitti.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Carol A. Heckel, 83, Marshfield, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at House of the Dove, Marshfield.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield. Rev. Daryn Bahn will officiate and music will be provided by Mary Castner as organist and Randy Christiansen as soloist. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery and serving as pallbearers will be Mike Watson, Mike Kope, Edward Robert Lieber, Dennis Leonard, Cody Pemberton and Robert Lieber. The visitation will be held at Christ Lutheran Church on Monday from 11:30 am until service time at Christ Lutheran Church. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Carol was born on March 27, 1930 in Marshfield to Louis and Dorothy (Greenwald) Thom and attended Marshfield schools. She Married John W. Meyers in 1945 and they later divorced. She married Robert E. Heckel on August 27, 1968. He died on July 9, 1995.
Carol had been employed at Roddis Plywood and later at the Hotel Charles and the Uptown Bar as a cook, waitress and bartender.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Ladies Aid and a former member of the Marshfield T.O.P.S. club. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking but fishing was her passion.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Dawn (Virgil) Christiansen of Marshfield and Nancy (Karl) Tauer of Hiles. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Michael (Dawn) Watson, Kimberly (Mike) Kope, Edward Robby (Tracy) Lieber, Kelly Anne Lieber and Dennis Leonard, 8 great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. She is further survived by a sister, Lois Yost of Stevens Point.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, a brother, Mike Thom and a sister, Dolores Heckel.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Beverly M. Wingert, 82 of Marshfield passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield with her family at her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Christ The King Catholic Church in Spencer with Fr. Sam Martin officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.
Visitations will be from 9:30am Tuesday at the church until time of services.
Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Bev was born in Marshfield to William and Florence (Bores) Weis and was fondly known as Toots. She graduated from Marshfield High School. She was united in marriage to Fabian J. John Wingert at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Los Angeles, CA and celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary in 2002. John sadly passed away on January 30, 2010.
Bev and John lived in Los Angeles then moved to San Diego where Bev was an insurance underwriter. In 1981, they moved to Queen City, TX where they owned and operated a motor home & RV park. In 1999, they retired and moved to Spencer, WI to be near family.
Bev was a member of the Lady Knights of Columbus and previously members of the Good Sams Campers Club. Bevs artistic passions lead her to painting and making ceramics. She loved football, especially th e Green Bay Packers and Cowboys.
Bev is survived by her siblings, James Weis of Stratford, Jerome (Nancy) Weis of Stratford, Mary (Karl) Wingert of Granbury, TX, Ruth (Jim) Odau of Green Bay, Betty (Bill) Severt of Hewitt, Helen (Bob) Johnson of Stratford, Tim Mike (Judy) Weis of Spencer, Dennis (Yonnie) Weis of Webster City, IA, Ted (Kathy) Weis of Dows, IA and Rosie (Bob) Carlson of Arpin; two sisters-in-law Carol Ann Weis of Stratford, Kathleen Weis of Marshfield and a brother-in-law Verlyn Herman of Mosinee. She is further survived by her uncle Alfie Bores of Marshfield and a very special friend Marcella Greenwood of Marshfield.
Also survived by Fabians family, Paul (Barb) Wingert of San Diego, Dennis (Pat) Wingert of Torrence, CA, Karl (Mary) Wingert of Granbury, TX, Glenn Wingert of San Diego, Laurence (Sharon) Wingert of Willard, OH, Margaret S hirey of Willard OH, and Anita Schiferl of Marshfield.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Carol Jean Barney, CJ Weis, two brothers Robert Weis and Ervin Weis brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Conrad Mike Wingert and Joanne Wingert Rifleman.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Harriett A. Worley, 85 of Marshfield died on Monday morning, May 6, 2013 at the Marshfield Care Center under the care of Ministry Home Hospice.
Funeral services will be 11am Friday, May 10, 2013 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield with William Loock presiding. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in the town of Richfield, Wood County.
Visitations will be from 10am until time of service at the Rembs Funeral Home.
Harriet was born on August 5, 1927 Franklin County, Ohio to Bishop and Mable (Strain) Lisle.
She was united in marriage to Robert F. Worley on January 26, 1944 in Covington, KY. He died sadly on May 9, 2009.
The Worleys moved from Ohio to Rudolph, WI in February 1964 where they resided until February 1971. They then returned to Ohio until April 1977 when they moved back to Wisconsin. Prior to her retirement, Harriet worked as a nurses aid at Norwood Health Center in Marshfield.
She is survived by her children, Marian (William) Loock of Wisconsin Rapids, Nancy (Gregory) Bluemke of Coon Rapids, MN, Ed Worley of Marshfield and Lisa (Wayne) Duerr of Marshfield; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is further survived by sister-in-law, June (Worley) Campbell of Westerville, Ohio.
Besides her parents and husband Robert, she was preceded in death by daughter Evelyn Krause, grandson James Bluemke, great grandson Dallas Donahue, daughter-in-law Eileen (Foster) Worley and a son-in-law Emil Krause, two brothers and two sisters.
Condolences may be sent to www.rembsfh.com
Robert W. Altmann, 78, Marshfield, died peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Ministry St. Josephs Palliative Care, Marshfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Rev. Eric Berns will officiate and music will be provided by a nephew, Paul Drexler and the Sweet Adelines of Marshfield. Burial will take place in Corpus Christi Cemetery, Bakerville. The visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield and on Wednesday from 10:30 am until service time at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Robert was born on April 12, 1935 in Stratford, the son of William and Ida (Dennee) Altmann and was a 1953 graduate of Stratford High School. He married Janette R. McGinley on October 10, 1956 at Corpus Christi Cemetery, Bakerville.
Bob retired after 36 years working for the street department for the city of Marshfield. He also operated a side business for many years painting parking stalls. He was known as a talented master carpenter.
Bob enjoyed camping and traveling with family and friends and spending winters in Florida after retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his wife, Janette and their 3 children and 5 grandchildren, Kathleen (Rick) Bloczynski of Marshfield and their children, Ben and Robert Bloczynski and Rebecca (Brett) Rettenmund; Ken (Cheryl) Altmann of Marshfield and their children, Jennifer (Jesse) Frey, and Jordan Altmann; and Mark Altmann of Marshfield. He is also survived by 3 great grandchildren, Logan and Payton Frey and Ace Rettenmund. He is further survived by 3 brothers, Richard (Dorothy) Altmann of Stratford, Donald (Kay) Altmann of Wisconsin Rapids, and James (Dixie) Altman of Kansas City, MO, a sister, Adeline (Richard) Drexler of Stratford and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, and 2 sisters, Elaine Spence and June Lange.
Memorials may be designated in Bobs name to the Childrens Miracle Network, Marshfield.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Lauri R. Ray Heikenen, 89 of Junction City died on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Ministry St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield, WI. He was the CEO of H & S Mfg. Company in Marshfield.
Visitations will be from 2pm until 8pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield.
Complete obituary will be published when available.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Susan M. Wienke, 55 of Marshfield died Saturday evening, May 11, 2013 at the emergency room, Ministry St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Friday, May 17, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Sebastian Venni officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Visitations will be from 4-7pm Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Rembs Funeral Home and again on Friday at the church from 9:30am until time of service. There will be a Parish Council of Catholic Women Rosary service at 4:00 pm Thursday at Rembs Funeral Home.
Susan was born on May 10, 1958 in Neillsville to William and Louise (Mayer) Genteman. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1976 then attended State College of Beauty Culture in Wausau. Susan then worked for various salons in Marshfield. She operated Style Options in Cedar Rail for the past 3 years.
She enjoyed camping with family, watching her sons playing Columbus High School sports and was dedicated to cutting and styling hair.
She is survived by her husband Ken, two boys Ryan and Travis both of Marshfield, and her mother Louise Genteman of Marshfield. She is further survived by her siblings, David (Camille) Genteman of Granton, Maryann (Ronald) Denzine of Marshfield, Dan Genteman of Neillsville, Patricia (Steve) Rindfleisch of Spencer, Jim (Grace) Genteman of Loyal, Betty (Mark) Yerke of Arpin and Wayne (Diane) Genteman of Greenwood.
Susan was preceded in death by her father William on March 3, 2004.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Lorraine E. Bombard, age 90, 606 South Walnut Avenue, Marshfield, and formerly of Stratford, died on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Marshfield Care Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Stratford. Rev. James Schaefer and a son-in-law Deacon Peter Burek will officiate and music will be provided by St. Josephs Resurrection Choir. Burial will take place in St. Josephs Cemetery, Stratford and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The visitation will be held at St. Josephs Catholic Church on Saturday from 9:00 am until service time.
Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home, Stratford, is assisting the family.
Lorraine was born on January 26, 1923 in Guttenberg, Iowa to Alois and Olive (Harter) Eilers. At the age of 6 she moved to Marshfield with her parents and family. She attended St. Johns Parochial School in Marshfield. She married Ray Steines on July 28, 1943 at St. Johns Catholic Church, Marshfield. They farmed in the Town of Cleveland, Marathon County for 26 years until moving to the village of Stratford. Lorraine had been employed at Weyerhaeuser Company in Marshfield for 10 years. Ray passed away on November 16, 1978. On December 17, 1983 Lorraine married Dale Bombard. He passed away on July 5, 2002.
She is survived by her children, Richard (Yosh) Steines of Columbus, Georgia, William (Donna) Steines of Wausau, Thomas (Marla) Steines of Mosinee, Susan (Arnold) Miller of Mosinee, Dennis (Mary Lou) Steines of Prairie du Chein, Marilyn (Peter) Burek of Wausau, and Rae Ann (Mark) Grubofski of Camp Douglas. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 4 step great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sisters and brothers, Marie Theurer of Arizona, Kate (Joseph) Kaiser of Stratford, Betty Jozwiak of Marshfield, Tony (Millie) Eilers of Marshfield, and Bernie (Joanne) Eilers of Arizona, and sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Eilers, and Dorothy Kolb.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, an infant son, Bobby, and a brother, Donald Eilers
The family wishes to thank the special angels at the Marshfield Care Center.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Darlene E. (Offer) Dibble, 70 of Pittsville passed away Monday morning, May 13, 2013 at House of The Dove in Marshfield. She was under the care of Ministry Home Hospice Care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Joachims Catholic Church in Pittsville with Fr. Robert Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30am Friday until time of services at the church.
Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home in Pittsville is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Darlene was born on March 21, 1943 in Marshfield to Theodore and Eleanor (Kelnhofer) Offer. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1961. On October 23, 1965, she was united in marriage to George Dibble, Jr. at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield.
Darlene enjoyed crafts of all kinds, camping, cook-outs family gatherings and especially card making.
She is survived by her husband George of Pittsville, brother, Don (Shirley) Offer of Madison, nephew Gregg Offer of Pardeeville, two great nieces, Danielle and Dayanna Irons and a special friend Pat Offer of Cottage Grove.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew Jeff Offer.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Alvin W. Heckel, 90 of Marshfield died on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013 at Golden Living Center 3 Oaks in Marshfield.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Eric Berns officiating. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield.
Visitations will be from 4-8pm Friday at Rembs Funeral Home and again on Saturday from 10am until time of service.
Alvin was born on April 17, 1923 in the town of Lincoln to Henry and Mary (Gleisner) Heckel where he attended Ebbe School.
He was united in marriage to Ruby B. Nelson-Sternweis on July 19, 1958 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Marshfield.
He farmed on the home farm in the town of Lincoln, Wood County where he was born and raised. His dream was to have a registered herd of Holsteins, which he did. He enjoyed working the ground on his tractors and his dog Sam. He was involved in Shady Lane 4-H and various dairy organizations.
Alvin is survived by his loving wife Ruby, children Richard (Nancy) Sternweis of Stratford, Diana (Mike) McMeeken of Stratford, Gordon Sternweis of Marshfield, Paul (Bonnie) Sternweis of Marshfield, Sharon (Randy) Follen of Vesper, Karen (Rick) Rhodes of Marshfield and Dennis Heckel of Marshfield. He is further survived by 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Dickie Sternweis and Tom McMeeken, two brothers, Carl and Ed Heckel, three sisters Marion Breseman, Alma Markowski, Betty Rankeland Mildred Lundeen.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Lucille Marie Tomlinson, 81, Stevens Point passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Friday morning May 17, 2013 at North Haven Assisted Living Facility after a 10 year struggle with Alzheimers disease.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Kilians Catholic Church in Blenker with Fr. Peter Raj officiating. Burial will be at St Kilians Cemetery with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday at Martens/Rembs Funeral Home, Junction City and from 9:00am until the time of service at the church Monday. There will be a Rosary Service by the St. Kilians Altar Society at 7:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Lucille was born December 31, 1931 in Blenker to Joseph G. and Rose (Ashbeck) Koller. She attended St. Kilians Catholic School and graduated from Auburndale High School in 1949. Lucille was employed at Adawagam Paper Mill in Wisconsin Rapids where she met the love of her life Clare Tomlinson. Lucille and Clare were joined in matrimony on September 11, 1951. Lucille spent her years raising her family, farming, working at Figis, and spending her later years in the Central Service Dept. of St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield. Lucille retired from the hospital in 2002 after putting in 28 years of service. Lucille and Clare enjoyed much of their married life on the farm in Sherry. In retirement they moved to their home on Maywood Avenue in Marshfield, and later were moved to the North Crest Assisted Living Facility in Stevens Point.
Lucille is survived by her loving husband Clare along with the children she so loved, Sue (Jerry) Uher of Stevens Point, Ron (Mary) Tomlinson of Arpin, Roger (Sherri) Tomlinson of Sherry, Shirley (Mark Fieseler) Clausen of Eyota, MN, Carol (Paul) Haffenbredl of Auburndale, Kathy Mrozinski of Milladore, Tim (Chitra) Tomlinson of Colorado Springs, CO, and Lee (Jolene) Tomlinson of Ashland. Grandma T. will also be greatly missed by her 26 grandkids and 23 great-grandkids.
Lucille is also survived by her sisters Grace Brock of Vesper, Ruth (Chuck) Adcock of Cameron Park, CA, Viola (Tony) Joosten of Rudolph and sisters-in-law Elaine Koller of Wisconsin Rapids, and Armelda Koller of Stevens Point.
Throughout her life Lucille enjoyed camping, fishing, travelling, gardening, cooking, crocheting, family gatherings, and spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
Lucille was pre-deceased by her parents, daughter Sally, four brothers, James, Richard, Joseph, and Raymond Koller along with one sister Josephine in infancy.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established at a later date.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
Charlotte G. Martens, age 81, of Marshfield, passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Marshfield, officiated by Fr. Eric Berns. Burial will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery in Loyal at a later date.
A visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Rembs Funeral Home in Marshfield and on Tuesday following the Funeral Mass during the luncheon.
Charlotte was born on January 12, 1932 to Joseph and Clara (Desrouches) Dault in Evanston, IL. She was a graduate of New Trier High School. Charlotte and William Sonny Martens, Sr. were united in marriage 59 years ago on May 1, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hubbard Woods, Il. The couple moved to Greenwood, WI after they wed and would live in Iowa and Illinois, before settling in Marshfield, WI. After working several years in retail, Charlotte started her own sewing and alteration business, later she worked as a secretary at St. John the Baptist School in Marshfield until her retirement.
Charlotte was an active member of the community, serving as President of the Rosary Altar Society at St. John the Baptist Church and President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #54, both in Marshfield, WI. She devoted years of volunteer service to St. Josephs Hospital and the Marshfield Care Center. Charlotte loved her family very much and enjoyed making them gifts, especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at Christmas time. She loved baking, sewing, crocheting and spending time on the computer to play games and chatting with friends Elaine Shick of Vancouver, Canada and Sharon Naylor of Heath cote, Australia. Other hobbies included reading, collecting dolls, angels, and bells.
Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, William Martens, Sr and her loving children: Gwendolyn (Michael) Klevgard of Loyal, Robbin (Henry) Immerfall of Marshfield, Michael (Dawn) Martens of Marshfield, Thomas Martens of Marshfield, Mark (Deb) Martens of Smithburg, MD, Bradley Martens of Marshfield, Rebecca Becky (Joseph) Chenier of Marshfield, and William Jr. (Barbara Bobbi) Martens of Marshfield. She is further survived by 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, her brother Frank Dault of Illinois, many extended family members and close friends.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, son Michael W. Martens in infancy, three brothers and three sisters.
Charlotte will be sadly missed by all.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com