Marshfield News-Herald

Cathy Colleen Fait, age 73, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital. Cathy was born May 31, 1949 in Marshfield, WI to Robert and Helen Dums. She graduated from Marshfield High School, and later obtained her degree as a dental assistant. Cathy was married to Ron Fait on June 13, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marshfield, WI. The majority of her work career was spent as an educational assistant in the Madison Metropolitan School District. She was a longtime member of the Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. In her free time, Cathy enjoyed traveling, including gambling stops to Las Vegas and annual trips to visit family in Arizona. She...

Peter J. Weix, age 57, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1965, in Marshfield, WI, the son of Leo and Marilyn (Stark) Weix. He married Sheri Allen on April 10, 1987. Peter graduated from Abbotsford High School in 1984 and served in the United States Navy until 1990. He was stationed in Alameda, CA, and was an Electronics Technician aboard the USS Carl Vinson, working with the Automatic Carrier Landing System. He then worked at Stanford University with the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource. In 2001, Peter was employed with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Plasma...

Patrick L. Jacoby, 80 passed away peacefully from Parkinson's at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine on Thursday, November 18, 2021 with his daughter at his side. He was born on May 22, 1941, to the late George and Ann Jacoby. Pat was raised on a dairy farm in Marshfield until the family moved to Racine in 1958. He was a welder, having retired from Komatsu & Rexworks in 2008. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his time off "up north" whenever possible. He not only enjoyed collecting cars, but working on cars as well, fishing, deer hunting and watching Nascar races. Pat is survived by his daughter Wanda (Kenneth) Gall; grandchildren Brandon (Michelle) Cordova, Brittany (Ryan) Lynch and...

Marilyn Castleberg passed away November 13 in Tennessee. She is survived by her children Marty, Michelle, and Ashley, grandson Brannon, brother David, mother Marion and other family members.

Mary M. (McHugh) Neff, 66, of Lake Mills, WI, died on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born on June 29, 1955 to the late Robert and Margaret "Peggy" McHugh in Marshfield, WI. Mary graduated from Columbus High School in Marshfield, Class of 1973 and went to UW Milwaukee. She married Steve Neff on April 28, 2001 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cottage Grove. Mary was a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel in Lake Mills and previous parish secretary. She was also an officer of Catholic Financial Life. She was employed as a statistician for the USDA, was a sign language mass interpreter for the Apostolate to the Handicapped for 33 years, and more recently worked at Visiting Angels for...

92, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021. She was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and lived most of her life in Indianapolis, where she relocated with her loving husband of 71 years, Tim Hanson. They spent lovely summers in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She was a long-time member of Nativity Catholic Church and volunteered at St. Paul Hermitage, Beech Grove, Indiana gift shop for many years. Joan earned her Masters Degree in Education and was a teacher for the MSD of Warren Township for 30 years. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Tim. Together, they have four sons, Thomas, Jerry, Joseph, Timothy; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They also...

Germaine F. Hein passed away peacefully at Homestead of Rochester surrounded by her family on July 11, 2021, at the age of 92 (one day short of her 93rd birthday). She was recently preceded in death (4/24/21) by husband of 71 years, her "Big Guy", Ted. She is survived by her children, Mike (Chris) of Merillan, WI, Marilyn (Steve) Peltier of Minneapolis, MN and Pete (Darcy) of Zumbro Falls, MN. She would glow at any family gathering when she would look at her 7 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren and their spouses and ask innocently, "Are these all mine?" Germaine was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Arnold and Margaret (Doll) Dohm. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lois Butler,...

George L. River, MD, age 88 passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1932 in Oak Park, IL the son of Louis River II, MD and Elizabeth (Lambert) River. George graduated from the University of Chicago and Loyola Medical School. He had also served as a Captain in the United States Air Force. Dr. River worked primarily in Internal Medicine and Hematology at St. Joseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, WI for many years. He also practiced Oncology in Youngstown, OH; Davenport, IA; Joplin, MO; and his last eight years at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, OK from where he retired at age 84. He was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi...

Philip (Phil) Jon Luepke, 71 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in the Emergency Department at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. Phil was born in Marshfield, WI to Norma and Emil Luepke. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1967. He married Julie Huebner in 1976 at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield, WI. Phil and Julie moved to California and Michigan before settling in Marshfield where they lived and raised their children for nearly 20 years. His work later led to a series of additional moves including Leesburg, GA, Dimondale, MI, Stoddard, WI, and, after retirement, Jacksonville, FL, where he enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends. Through his...

Theodore "Ted" R. Hein passed away peacefully at Homestead of Rochester with his family near, on April 24, 2021, at the age of 94. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 71 years, his "isn't she beautiful" Germaine as well as his children, Mike (Chris) of Merillan, WI, Marilyn (Steve) Peltier of Minneapolis, MN and Pete (Darcy) of Zumbro Falls, MN. His blue eyes lit up proudly whenever asked about his family of 7 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Ted, born in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Eugene and Esther (Zuepke) Hein on February 11, 1927. He was a 3 sport high school athlete, graduated from Marshfield High School in 1944 and enlisted immediately into the Army Air Force...

Passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021, at age 83. Loving husband of Martha "Marty" for 60 years. Devoted father of Kenneth (Jill) and Karl (Shawn). Proud grandfather of Catherine (Trent) Moody, Margeaux (Hunter) Oberbroeckling, Anna Anderson, Cole Anderson, Spencer Anderson, and Mitchell Anderson. Dear brother of Sue (Al) Martens. Also loved by cousins, nieces, nephews, godsons, other family and friends. Dick was born in Superior, WI, and grew up in Wauwatosa and Eau Claire. At UW - Eau Claire, he received his Bachelor's Degree in Botany. He achieved his Masters in Botany at Kansas University and went on to be a Professor of Botany at Chapman College in Orange, CA. He earned his...

Harold Overholt Keysville, GA - Harold Overholt was born on February 3, 1937 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Henry and Amanda (Stutzman) Overholt. He left us to be "present with the Lord" on February 9, 2021. Dad spent his growing-up years in Virginia Beach and Hartville, Ohio. As a young adult he spent some time in Berlin, Germany, helping to build Friedensheim, a community center for assisting refugees and displaced war victims. After that he spent two years fulfilling his obligation to the government as a conscientious objector 1-W worker at Beltsville Agricultural Experiment Station in Beltsville, Maryland. He moved to northern Indiana in 1961 where he farmed. On...

Virginia Mae Lindow (Nielsen), 95, of Brookfield, WI passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. "Gin" or "Gini", daughter of Richard and Herdis Nielsen (predeceased). Gin was born in Withee, WI on May 23, 1925, graduated from Withee High School in 1943, and later received her Bachelor of Education from UW-Stevens Point. At age 16, she met her future husband, Wally, at 4H camp at the Clark County Fair in Neillsville, WI. She married Wallace Raymond LIndow on August 23, 1946. They had a dairy farm in Chili, WI until 1968 when they sold it and moved to Greenfield, WI and then to Wauwatosa, WI. In addition to being a farm wife and mother of six, Gin taught at Taft, a one-room country school...

(n?e See), of Glendale passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray Gripentrog. Loving and cherished mother of Sharon Dann, Ashia, Susan (Les) Nalevac, Ann Bernier, Maria Kueng, Therese (Scott Mittelstadt), John (Alison), and Stephen. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 18 at ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH in Whitefish Bay with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home-Mequon serving the family 262-241-8085. Please view funeral home...

92, of Germantown, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home. A family graveside service will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Menomonie, WI. Janis was born on August 8, 1928 in Dunn County, WI to Walter and Agnes (nee Olson) Oebser. In 1946, after her high school graduation, she continued her education at Stout Institute (Stout State/UW-Stout) in Menomonie, WI receiving her teaching degree in 1950. After graduation, she taught Home Economics at Chetek High School. On August 28, 1951 Janis married Richard Louis Johnson in Menomonie, WI. From 1952-1955 Janis and Richard resided in Ishpeming, MI, where Richard taught Metalwork at Ishpeming High School while Janis was a...

Racine- Meta A. Hoffmann, 89, passed away at Home Harbor on Tuesday, September 2, 2020. Meta was born in Marshfield on February 10, 1931 to Herman and Mary Weichelt. She married Gerhardt A. Hoffmann in Wausau on September 30, 1950. Meta loved swimming every day at Lake Sherwood and snowmobiling in the winter. During her time at Home Harbor she took care of the library and played bingo. Her greatest joy was her family, especially the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Meta is survived by her son, and Terry Hoffmann; grandchildren, Jared, Marc and Joseph Hoffmann, Jacob (Laura Ann) Hoffmann and Alissa (Marcus) Anderson; great grandchildren, Miranda, Laila and...

Bonnie Rae Spry Hill Bonnie Hill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 following a brief illness and a life well lived. Her children Dana Beckham (JP), and Scott Hill (Lorrie) survive her as well as her beloved grandchildren Christine and Collin Beckham, and Scott and Gloria-Grace Hill. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Asa Charles, as well as her parents Lloyd Lincoln and Hildegard Prange Spry, her stepmother Violet Spry, and 3 of her 4 siblings. Bonnie is survived by many cherished nieces and nephews, and their families. Due to present day health restrictions, a service will be held at a later date in Poughkeepsie, NY, where Bonnie will be interred at Zion...

Beverly J (Nee: Seehafer) DeSeife, 74, of Marshfield, WI, peacefully passed away at her home June 26, 2020, in Kenosha WI. Beverly was born in Marshfield, WI, to the late Chester & Angeline (Luther) Seehafer on the June 19,1946. She graduated from Marshfield Sr. High class of 1964 and then moved to Kenosha, WI. She married David J. DeSeife of Kenosha, WI, on August 27, 1966. Beverly retired form American Motor Corporation / Chrysler with over 30 years of service. She also attended Gateway Technical Collage while obtaining her associates degree for Interior Design. Beverly was a hard worker who loved gardening to her last day. She loved her dear friends with all her heart. She enjoyed...

JoAnne C. Oettiker, 79, of Twin Lakes, WI died May 17, 2020. JoAnne was born in Superior, WI on June 12, 1940 to Harry and Gwendolyn (Wiley) Caroon. In 1964, she married Russell (Gene) Oettiker, of Marshfield. She worked for many years as a teacher of art and history at numerous state schools. She loved to paint, often raising money for her graduating class auctioning her works. JoAnne is survived by her husband Russell (Gene), daughter Wendi Jo (Randy) Lee, son Michael and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Laurel Anderson. A private service will be held for the family, due to CDC guidelines. If you wish to leave a condolence or remembrance, please...

Lynda Andres: Born 6/28/1950-At Rest 2/25/2020 Sadly cancer has won and taken a wonderful human being. Our wife, mother, grandmother, friend and so much more. We are adrift without you. Her life was a labor of love: love for her family and others. Caring for, sharing time and experiences...loving us unconditionally the entire way. She always put us first, doing her best for us, going above and beyond. Her beautiful soul will leave a trail of beautiful memories. Her journey started in Marshfield WI. She was the youngest of three siblings, Karen Maurer(of Madison,WI), Dawn Randell and loving parents Alois and Lottie Maurer, who proceed her in death. She married Jerry Andres in June of...

October 25, 2019 age 89. Beloved husband of the late Darlene (nee Heinrich). Dear father of Susan, Michael and Jeffrey. Brother of the late Delmar (Viola) Bartsch, Bob (Helen) Bartsch, the late Marlyn (the late Evelyn) Bartsch, and the late Evelyn (the late Lyle) Bredman. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, October 31 at ELM GROVE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 945 W. Terrace Dr. from 11:00 AM until time of Service at 12:00 PM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Harlan was a retired Barber after 52 years, an Army Veteran of Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion 449. He was also a longtime member of Elm Grove Ev. Lutheran Church and served on the Board of...