Our Obituaries
Steven M. Severt
July 25, 1950 - May 22, 2013
Steven M. Severt, 62, of Merrill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Good Samaritan Health Center. He was born July 25, 1950 in Merrill to Matt & Virginia (Osness) Severt. On September 19, 1970, he and Karen Davis were united in marriage in Tomahawk. Most importantly, Steve was a great role model for his children which was portrayed through his actions and his great love for his wife....
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Alice E. Hildebrandt
December 11, 1940 - May 21, 2013
Alice E. Hildebrandt, age 72, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 11, 1940 in Merrill to the late Louis & Irene (Snow) Stickler. On January 7, 1963, she and Gerald "Truck" Hildebrandt were united in marriage. He preceded her in death June 21, 2007. Alice graduated from Merrill Senior High School. She was a home maker. Alice enjoyed...
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Rueben F. Gartmann
October 25, 1913 - May 15, 2013
Rueben "Mike" F. Gartmann, age 83, of Merrill, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was born October 25, 1929 in Merrill to the late August & Anna (Passehl) Gartmann. He and Nancy English were united in marriage on May 7, 1955 in Merrill. She survives. Rueben attended Elm City Elementary School in the town of Harrison. As a teenager he worked at a sawmill and did excavation...
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Eugene Knorr
November 3, 1930 - May 4, 2013
Eugene R. "Roy" Knorr, age 82, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 3, 1930, in Crandon, WI, the son of the late William and Enid (Bowen) Knorr. He married the former Josephine Galdik on April 30, 1977 in Antigo. She survives him. Roy was a 1949 graduate of Elcho High School. He was a sales representative for Red Dot Foods and later the...
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Mable H. Wengeler
June 5, 1919 - April 27, 2013
Mable H. Wengeler, age 93, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Mable was born June 5, 1919, in the town of Maine, the daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Jahns) Rusch. She married Herbert E. Wengeler on November 12, 1938 in Merrill. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1983. Mable farmed with her husband...
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Jason R. Graap
June 9, 1986 - April 24, 2013
Jason Robert Graap, age 26, of Merrill, passed away April 24, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 9, 1986 in Merrill to Robert "Bob" & Sandra (Gilson) Graap. He and Aneliese Schmidt were married April 13, 2013. Jason entered the National Guard in November of 2003 as a wheeled mechanic. He served 2 tours in Iraq and reached the rank of Sergeant. Jason was honorably discharged in...
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Harvey O. Kluckman
March 26, 1930 - April 23, 2013
Harvey O. Kluckman, age 83, of Weston, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 26, 1930 in Merrill to the late Albert & Mary (Daubert) Kluckman. Harvey was a truck driver for 22 years. As a result of his good driving record he received a 6 year safe driving award. Harvey enjoyed polishing cars-especially his own. He also enjoyed playing bingo and cards,...
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William Lowell McNeil
July 4, 1926 - April 12, 2013
William "Bill" Lowell McNeil William "Bill" Lowell McNeil, age 86, of Merrill, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. He was born July 4, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late William C. and Ethel (Skepper) McNeil. He married the former Ruth Lambrecht in Merrill on June 22, 1946. She passed away on February 5, 1997. Bill attended school in the Racine area. He...
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Dennis H. Guenther
May 6, 1948 - April 6, 2013
Dennis H. Guenther, age 64, of Merrill, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. He was born May 6, 1948, the son of the late Harold and Erma (Kline) Guenther, in Stratford. He married the former Cynthia Whitney on August 14, 1982, in Merrill. She survives him. Dennis attended Merrill Senior High School. He then went to NTC and served in the...
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Donald Lee Rohde
August 31, 1936 - March 31, 2013
Donald L. Rohde, age 76, of Merrill, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at his home. He was born August 31, 1936 in Merrill to the late Roy & Ruth (Woller) Rohde. He and Donnamae Henrichs were united in marriage on January 14, 1956 in Merrill. She preceded him in death January 9, 2007. Don was a 1955 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy where he served in the Vietnam War...
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Dorothy Elaine Saager
September 7, 1926 - March 29, 2013
Dorothy Saager, 86, of Adel, Georgia, formerly of Merrill, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Adel Memorial Hospital. She was born in Merrill on September 7, 1926. She married Edward Saager at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in the Town of Scott on June 1, 1946. He preceded her in death June 6, 2003. Dorothy and Ed moved to Arizona after Ed's retirement. They enjoyed traveling all over the United States...
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James E. Belant
August 14, 1933 - March 26, 2013
James E. Belant, age 79, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 14, 1933, the son of the late Delton and Christine (Dufek) Belant. He married the former JoAnn Hornischer on August 2, 1958, in the town of Schley. She survives. Jim served in the U.S. Army as a corporal and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1956. When...
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Marlene G. Essert
March 1, 1941 - March 24, 2013
Marlene Essert, 72, of Tomahawk, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 1, 1941 in Waukesha to the late Leonard and Charlotte (Teschner) Laak. On December 7, 1984 she married Eugene Essert in Merrill. He survives. Marlene was a 1959 graduate of Merrill Senior high School. She worked at Geiss' Meat Market, the Merrill Cannery and was owner of Club 107....
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Viola Wendt-Schmidt
November 17, 1924 - March 4, 2013
Viola C. Wendt-Schmidt, age 88, of Merrill, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at Artisan Assisted Living formerly known as Walnut Grove Assisted Living. She was born November 17, 1924 in Merrill to the late Carl & Paulina (Braun) Schulz. She married Raymond Wendt in Merrill on November 16, 1946. He preceded her in death October 7, 1978. She later married Wilbert Schmidt in Wausau. He also...
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Alberta Montabon
November 23, 1930 - February 28, 2013
Alberta "Sue" Montabon, 82, of Gleason, died Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Woodland Court under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born November 23, 1930 to the late Albert & Marie (Tejacik) Oldenburg in Antigo. On May 16, 1960 she and Kermit Montabon were united in marriage. Sue was a 1949 graduate of Antigo High School. She later attended business school in...
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Roy L. Kato
August 14, 1977 - February 14, 2013
Roy Kato, 35, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born August 14, 1977 in Landsthul, Germany to Melvin & Silvia (Ekdahl) Kato. On May 9, 1998 he and Jenny Erickson were united in marriage in Eben Junction, MI. Roy was a 1996 graduate of Superior Central High School in Eben Junction, MI. After high school, Roy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
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Jenny R. Kato
August 2, 1977 - February 14, 2013
Jenny Kato, 35, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born August 2, 1977 in Escanaba, MI to Joseph and Susanne (West) Erickson. On May 9, 1998 she and Roy Kato were united in marriage in Eben Junction, MI. Jenny was a 1995 graduate of Gwinn High School in Gwinn, MI. She attended college at Northern Michigan University for 2 years. After...
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Joshua P. Kato
June 8, 1999 - February 14, 2013
Joshua P. Kato, age 13, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born June 8, 1999 in Ishpeming, MI to Roy & Jenny (Erickson) Kato. Josh was a Junior High school student in Oklahoma where he was involved in choir, soccer and boy scouts. He was quite involved in community service. Josh was very active in his church where he belonged to the youth...
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Gladys Oberg
June 6, 1914 - February 11, 2013
Gladys E. Oberg, 98, of Merrill, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born June 6, 1914 in Merrill to the late Scott & Blanche (Norton) Thompson. On August 27, 1932 she married Ernest Oberg in Merrill. He preceded her in death June 20, 1988. Gladys spent her married life as a homemaker and had worked at the Merrill Pea Cannery and Merrill Woolen Mills over...
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Kenneth A. Wagner
June 27, 1928 - February 3, 2013
Kenneth A. Wagner, 84, of Tomahawk, formerly of Merrill, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Golden Age Nursing Home, Tomahawk. He was born June 27, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Alfred & Evelyn (Gifford) Wagner. His wife, Vera, preceded him in death in 2003. He then married Mildred (Woller) Burnett June 24, 2005 in Tomahawk. She survives. Kenneth attended school in Milwaukee. He then joined...
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Elaine M. Engel
July 29, 1925 - January 28, 2013
Elaine M. Engel, age 87, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013, at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Elaine was born July 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Gehrt) Weber Sr. She married the love of her life, Raymond Engel on September 27, 1947 in Merrill. He preceded her in death December 9, 2007. In her early years Elaine worked at the Hanson Glove Company. She...
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Mary Jo LeSage
August 24, 1957 - January 25, 2013
Mary Jo LeSage, age 55, of Merrill, died unexpectedly at her home of natural causes on January 25, 2013. She was born August 24, 1957 in Merrill to the late Clarence & Dorothy (Berndt) LeSage. Mary Jo graduated from Merrill High School, class of 1975. She then attended NTC where she received her Associates Degree in Accounting. Mary Jo had been employed at Krause Howard & Company, SC for many...
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Elaine H. Tewes
January 14, 1926 - January 23, 2013
Elaine H. Tewes, 87, of Merrill, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. She was born January 14, 1926 in Merrill to the late Carl & Augusta (Wieland) Mueske. On June 14, 1947, Elaine and Arthur E. Tewes were united in marriage at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. He preceded her in death October 18, 1991. Elaine worked many years as a telephone operator for...
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Berdean F. July
July 24, 1924 - January 22, 2013
Berdean F. July, 88, of Merrill, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born July 24, 1924 in Merrill to the late Madeline Woller. Berdean did home care and restaurant work most of her life. She was a member of Merrill Bible Church. Berdean enjoyed going out to eat with friends and family. Survivors include her five sons: David Graap, James Graap, Tim Graap, all of...
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Signa M. Lambrecht
February 7, 1936 - January 17, 2013
Signa M. Lambrecht, 76, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 7, 1936 in Merrill to the late Sig and Marie (Wyland) Stevenson. She married Robert Lambrecht in Merrill. He preceded her in death August 21, 1998. Signa attended and was a graduate of Merrill High School. She worked in retail and restaurant service until she and her...
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Verna S. Ackley
January 7, 1922 - January 17, 2013
Verna S. Ackley, 91, of Eau Claire, formerly of Merrill, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born January 7, 1922 in Gleason to the late Walter and Mary (Below) Schenk. Verna and Edwin Little were united in marriage in Merrill on August 7, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1955. She then married Claude Ackley in Stillwater, MN on July 12, 1974. He...
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Gerald Loskot
September 1, 1931 - January 15, 2013
Gerald John Loskot, 81, of Merrill, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. He was born September 1, 1931 in Marathon County to the late Jerome and Pauline (Meyer) Loskot. On June 26, 1964 he and Barbara Benzinger were united in marriage in Merrill. She survives. Gerald joined the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in...
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Florence A. Barnia
July 7, 1916 - January 14, 2013
Florence Amanda Barnia, 96, of Merrill, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born in the Town of Rietbrock, Marathon County, Wisconsin on July 7, 1916 to Albert and Bertha (Riemer) Heidemann. Florence completed 8th grade at the age of 12. She married Ervin Bunge in 1932 and divorced him in 1960. Florence then married Gordon Barnia in 1963. He preceded her in death on...
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Agnes R. Hockett
March 30, 1935 - January 11, 2013
Agnes R. Hockett, age 77, of Merrill, died Friday, January 11, 2013, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. She was born March 30, 1935, in Waukesha, the daughter of the late Ernest and Christine (Dahl) Pettis. She married Neil J. Hockett on June 4, 1955, in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2000. Agnes was born and raised in the Waukesha...
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Fern Jahnke
July 17, 1923 - January 8, 2013
Fern M. Jahnke, 89, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born July 17, 1923 in Merrill, to the late Rudolph & Ella (Sievert) Matthies. On May 15, 1948 she and Ronald Jahnke were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1987. Fern attended Merrill High School, graduating in...
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Shannon P. Blake, USN
December 29, 1978 - January 7, 2013
ISC Shannon P. Blake, USN, age 34, of Stafford, Virginia, formerly of Merrill, died unexpectedly on January 7, 2013. He was born on December 29, 1978 in Merrill to Stephen and Linda (Hojan) Blake. Shannon was a 1997 graduate of Merrill Senior High School where he excelled in track and cross country. He attended UW Green Bay. After attending school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of...
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James Boettcher
February 16, 1938 - January 3, 2013
Obituary of James Allen Boettcher James Allen Boettcher, 2718 Glen Drive, Merrill, died on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long struggle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Disease. Jim was born on February 16, 1938 in Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Esther (Johr) Boettcher. He married Harriet J. Degner on August 24, 1957. Jim is survived by his wife Harriet, his sons...
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Pamela Lou Cupples
July 8, 1952 - January 2, 2013
Pamela L. Cupples, 60, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her home. She was born July 8, 1952 in Merrill to the late Walter and Mabel (Severt) Sherfinski. Pam and Stephen Cupples were married on November 24, 1973. He preceded her in death May 22, 2010. Pam was a 1971 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. She worked at Wire Products, Inc, Dick's Riverside Club, Weinbrenner...
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Alyce Gertrude Peterson
January 14, 1917 - December 20, 2012
Alyce Peterson, 95, of Merrill, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Woodland Court Elder Service under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born January 14, 1917 to the late Charles & Ethel (Jones) Sheldon. On May 8, 1942 she married Arne Peterson in Rockford Illinois. He preceded her in death December 9, 2006. Alyce was a 1935 graduate of Rockford Central High School and...
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David John Goetsch
March 19, 1940 - December 6, 2012
David Goetsch 72, of Deerfield, IL died December 6, 2012 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. David was born in Merrill, WI to John and Ada (Natzke) Goetsch on March 19, 1940. He attended St. John's Lutheran grade school and graduated from Merrill High School in 1958. Following high school he attended UW Stevens Point, graduating in 1964. David joined the National Guard while in...
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John Roberts
December 2, 1957 - December 5, 2012
John W. Roberts, 55, of Merrill, WI found peace at home, surrounded by his wife and children on December 5, 2012, following a 20 month battle with cancer. John was born December 2, 1957 in Evanston, IL to the late Harriet Pirie and W. Donald Roberts Jr. He graduated from New Trier West High School and later from Columbia College in Missouri. He married Rebecca Becker on January 7, 1995 in...
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Donald G. Franzen
December 27, 1934 - November 29, 2012
Donald G. Franzen, 77, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. He was born December 27, 1934 to the late George & Violet (Jeschke) Franzen in Chicago, IL. On May 25, 1957 he and Sherida "Jean" Ward were united in marriage in Chicago. Donald served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1953-1958. He...
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Deborah E. Pearce
August 17, 1955 - November 25, 2012
Deborah E. Pearce, age 57, passed away November 25, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 17, 1955, in Merill, Wisconsin. Deborah enjoyed reading and was employed at Walmart and formerly Kohls. The most important thing in her life was her children and her family. She is survived by her loving mother, Betty Rutkowski; her beloved children: Ardin & Ginger Hammerstad,...
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Gertrude L. Duerr
May 23, 1927 - November 25, 2012
We celebrate the gift of eternal life in the death of Gertrude L. (Duehring) Duerr, 85, of Merrill, who passed away Sunday, November 25th, 2012, while in the care of Aspirus Hospice at Bell Tower. She was born on May 23, 1927 in Friesland, WI. She was the youngest daughter of William and Frieda Duehring. After graduation from Randolph High School she was educated at Marcel School of Beauty...
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Infant Daniel Adiloski
November 21, 2012 - November 23, 2012
Infant Daniel A. Adiloski passed away November 23, 2012 at Saint Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born November 21, 2012, to Asan and Kristine (Burnett) Adiloski, both of Merrill. Although he was only two days old, his family will always remember him as a "fighter" with a great personality; and it really showed in the short time he was with them. He will be forever remembered by his parents;...
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Edwin J. Kreis
October 6, 1926 - November 17, 2012
Edwin J. Kreis, 86, Merrill, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, while in the care of Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. He was born on October 6, 1926 in Merrill, to the late Hermann and Agatha Kreis. Ed lived in Merrill all of his life, graduating from Merrill High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Ed loved the outdoors. As an avid deer hunter and fisherman he enjoyed...
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Steven M. Jackson
July 22, 1961 - November 17, 2012
Steven M. Jackson, age 51 of Antigo, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 17, 2012, while returning from a day of hunting. Steven was born in Merrill, July 22, 1961 the son of David and Edna (Schielke) Jackson. Steven attended and graduated Merrill High School in 1979, he then attended college at UW Stout and UW Stevens Point graduating with his forestry degree in 1986. Steven and Heidi...
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Edna A. Jackson
November 2, 1933 - November 11, 2012
Edna A. Jackson, 79, of Gleason, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born November 2, 1933 in Merrill to the late Edward & Florence (Guerin) Schielke. On May 24, 1958 she married David Jackson at Immanuel Lutheran Church, town of Doering. Edna was a 1951 graduate of Merrill Senior High...
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Michael Erdmann
August 30, 1958 - November 7, 2012
Michael C. Erdmann, age 54 of Merrill, died Wednesday, November 8, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He was born August 30, 1958 in Milwaukee, the son of Albert and Lucile (Hart) Erdmann. He worked in television and radio from 1984 until 1993, he then became a youth counselor at the Lincoln Hills School until his retirement in 2012. Michael enjoyed reading, working on voiceover...
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Frank Gryskiewicz
August 20, 1922 - October 31, 2012
Frank Gryskiewicz, 90, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center under Hospice Care. He was born August 20, 1922 in the town of Pine River to the late Stanley & Lucy (Pratek) Gryskiewicz. On June 9, 1945 he married Dorothy Gretenhardt in Merrill. She preceded him in death September 14, 2010. Frank and his wife, Dorothy, farmed in the town of...
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Cindy L. Gutenberger
February 5, 1953 - October 28, 2012
Cindy L. Gutenberger, age 59, of Wausau, formerly of Merrill, died Sunday, October 28, 2012, at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born February 5, 1953, the daughter of the late Roy and Ethel (Goessl) Gutenberger. Despite her physical and mental challenges, Cindy was an inspiration of purity and innocence all of her life. She is survived by her brother and legal guardian, Rodney (Carol)...
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Lenore Edith Fromm Duersten Wade
May 23, 1920 - October 17, 2012
Lenore Edith Fromm Duersten Wade, age 92, of Merrill, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services with family and friends by her side. She was born May 23, 1920 in Merrill, the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Frederick) Fromm. She married Leo C. Duersten in Mequon in 1945. He preceded her in death. In 1958 she married...
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Robert D. Annis
February 24, 1927 - October 5, 2012
Robert D. Annis, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He was born February 24, 1927 in Merrill, the son of the late Ellsworth Sr and Alma (Pankow) Annis. He married the former Dena Suwyn on September 27, 1948 in Merrill. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2007. Bob was a 1945 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He then joined the U.S. Navy...
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Dorothy Ann Johnson
February 20, 1916 - October 4, 2012
Dorothy Ann Johnson, 96, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Bell Tower Residence surrounded by her family. Dorothy was in the loving care of both the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. She was born February 20, 1916 in Merrill to the late Andrew & Ethel (Stimers) Alft. On May 7, 1943 Dorothy and Kenneth Johnson were united in marriage in Merrill. He preceded...
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Valeria R. Kasper
August 16, 1915 - October 4, 2012
Valeria R. Kasper, 97, of Merrill, passed away on October 4, 2012 in Pine Crest Nursing Home as a result of a brief onslaught of bone cancer. She was born August 16, 1915 in Chicago IL to the late John and Josephine (Schram) MacSwain. She married the late Theodore J. Kasper on August 28, 1940. He preceded her in death September 18, 1993. Valeria moved with her family from Chicago to a farm...
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Timothy James Kretlow
May 28, 1960 - September 29, 2012
Timothy J. Kretlow Timothy J. Kretlow, age 52, of Merrill, passed away, surrounded by his family, Saturday, September 29, 2012, at his home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Tim had a brave and positive attitude throughout his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Milwaukee, February 28, 1960, the son of Karel (Rasmussen) Kretlow and the late Arthur Kretlow. He married the...
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Hobart J. Hinz
January 21, 1931 - September 26, 2012
Hobart "Hobie" Hinz, 81, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born January 21, 1931 in Merrill to the late Henry & Cecelia (Adams) Hinz. On April 12, 1958 he and Joan Edbauer were united in marriage in Merrill. Hobie was a graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He served in the Army National Guard...
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Beatrice Mohrland
February 12, 1924 - September 22, 2012
Beatrice Mohrland, age 88, of Merrill, died Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1924 in Marathon the daughter of the late William and Susie (Hannigan) Barthels. She married Roy Thomas. Beatrice later married George Mohrland on December 20, 1958 at St. Paul's Church...
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Ralph A. Peterson
November 17, 1932 - September 19, 2012
Ralph Peterson, 79, of Merrill, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born November 17, 1932 in Merrill to the late Clarence & Emma (Dahl) Peterson. He married Mary Lou on February 20, 1956 in Merrill. She survives. Ralph was a 1950 graduate of Merrill Senior high School. He owned and operated Peterson Bus Service and farmed his...
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Johan Marie Julia Neubauer
June 8, 1932 - September 18, 2012
Johan Marie Julia Neubauer, 80, of Merrill, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 surrounded by her family following a short battle with cancer at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 8, 1932 in Mantino, Illinois to the late Joseph and Stella (Soucie) Condon. Johan and Philip Parfrey were united in marriage. He preceded her in death April 20, 1998. She then married Clarence Neubauer, he also...
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Antonio V. Garcia
May 10, 1929 - September 12, 2012
Antonio "Tony" Garcia, 83, of Merrill, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 10, 1929 in Benavides, TX to the late Gabriel & Refugia (Vela) Garcia. After a pen pal courtship, Antonio and Carol Peterson were united in marriage on October 3, 1953 in Merrill. Antonio grew up in Texas and joined the U.S. Army in 1948 where he served for 20 years, retiring in...
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Wendy Jo Richerme
March 20, 1952 - September 4, 2012
Wendy Jo Richerme, 60, of Irma, went home to the Lord Tuesday, September 4, 2012 surrounded by her family at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. She was born March 20, 1952 to the late John & Shirley (Pfister) Frondle in Merrill. Wendy worked as a caregiver for Walnut Grove Assisted living in Merrill. She loved her work and helping the elderly along with her co-workers. Wendy loved playing...
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Gerritje VanDeWeerd
March 13, 1934 - September 3, 2012
Gerritje "Gerry" Van De Weerd, 78, of Merrill, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at Hospice House in Wausau. She was born March 13, 1934 to the late Jan Willem & Gerritje (Beumer) Jansen. She married Evert Van De Weerd in Holland on August 26, 1955. He preceded her in death March 29, 2001. Gerry grew up in Holland. She experienced the hardships of WWII during her childhood. Gerry met her husband...
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Janice M. Russell
October 18, 1934 - August 29, 2012
Janice M. Russell, 77, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. She had been vacationing with friends at Niagara Falls and suffered a sudden heart attack. Jan was born October 18, 1934 in Eau Claire to the late Albert & Lena (Blank) Walter. She married J. Philip Russell on August 18, 1975 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death March 16, 2001...
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Vernon H. Kasper
May 12, 1930 - August 19, 2012
Vernon "Vern" Harold Kasper, age 82, of Merrill, died peacefully August 19, at his residence surrounded by his loving family, and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Vern was born May 12, 1930 in Chili, WI the son of the late Harvey and Lavone (Pleus) Kasper. Vern and Darlene Gotter were united in marriage February 2, 1952 in Loyal, WI, a 60 year union. Vern and Darlene had owned...
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Carl E. Short
February 9, 1940 - August 16, 2012
Carl E. Short went to be with his Lord and God, Jesus Christ, Aug. 16, 2012, at his home with his family at his side. Carl was born in Ypsilanti, MI, Feb. 9, 1940, to Carl O. and Alice (Youmans) Short. He was a graduate of Ypsilanti High School class of 1958. He began working as a stockboy for McLellans variety store shortly thereafter at which time he met his soon to be wife, Eleanor F. ...
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Gregory A. Perkins
November 16, 1951 - August 11, 2012
Gregory A. Perkins, 60, recently of Florence, OR, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, in Warrenville, IL, surrounded by his family. He was born November 16th, 1951, in Phillips, WI, to Marion and the late Arthur Perkins. He moved with his family to Merrill, WI, in 1962 and graduated from Newman High School, Wausau, WI, in 1970. He received an Associates of Arts degree from the University...
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Kermit W. Montabon
July 25, 1932 - August 10, 2012
Kermit Montabon, 80, of Gleason, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born July 25, 1932 in Gleason to the late Antone & Lillian (Wedler) Montabon. On May 16, 1960 he and Alberta "Sue" Oldenburg were united in marriage. Kermit attended Axen Grade School, and was a graduate of Merrill High School. He went on to attend...
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Frances U. Hetfeld
October 28, 1922 - August 10, 2012
Frances U. Hetfeld age 89, of Merrill, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Frances was born October 28, 1922 in Goodman, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Jacob and Ulrica (Jacobson) Anderson. She was a graduate of Goodman High School. She married Roland Hetfeld March 30, 1946, in Goodman, a union that lasted 66 years. Frances had worked at Ace Hardware for many years....
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Lylas A. Bauman
July 3, 1923 - August 8, 2012
Lylas "Lyle" Bauman, 89, of Merrill, died peacefully at his home August 8, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born in Merrill to the late Theodore & Selma (Zimmerman) Bauman on July 3, 1923. Lyle married Phyllis Schneider August 8, 1959, a marriage lasting 53 years. Lyle attended Merrill Senior High School. He served in the U.S. Army in the 88th Division...
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Elaine R. Paul
April 9, 1931 - August 1, 2012
Elaine R. Paul, 81, of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born April 9, 1931 in the town of Berlin to the late Raymond & Leona (Plautz) Borchardt. On June 10, 1950 she married Martin Paul in the town of Berlin. He preceded her in death May 20, 2002. In her younger years, Elaine worked for Niemann Brothers in the town of Hamburg. After her...
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Ray D. Guenther
September 24, 1946 - July 8, 2012
Ray D. Guenther, 65, Merrill, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. He was born in Marshfield on September 24, 1946, to the late Harold and Erma (Kline) Guenther. Ray married Susan "Sue" Radtke on September 6, 1969, in West Allis, WI. For 42 years, Ray worked as a Pipefitter, and was a member of the local #434 union. In his free time he liked to spend time with...
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Jacqueline Helen Pierce
January 2, 1926 - July 4, 2012
Jacqueline H. Pierce Jacqueline Pierce, age 86, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born January 2, 1926, in Merrill, the daughter of the late Jake and Helen (Shanahan) Ament. She was married to Al Kramer who died in 1962 and later to William Pierce who passed away in 1998. Jackie was a 1944 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. She...
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Ralph E. Hintze
February 17, 1924 - June 26, 2012
Ralph E. Hintze, 88, of Merrill, passed away June 26, 2012 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. He was born February 17, 1924 in Merrill to the late August & Emilia (Klein) Hintze. Ralph married Gladys Fortney in Freeport, IL on July 8, 1964. Ralph served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Farragut from 1941 - 1945. When he returned from the war, he worked for...
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Kurt H. Wendt
March 5, 2012 - June 25, 2012
Kurt "Kurth" Wendt, 83, of Merrill, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at Good Samaritan Health Center. He was born March 5, 1929 in the town of Corning to the late Robert & Ella (Schmidt) Wendt. He married Carol June Kasten on June 28, 1952 in Merrill, a marriage lasting 59 years. Kurth worked as a dairy farmer in Merrill. He had served in the U. S. Army from 1955-1957. Kurth enjoyed working in...
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Xavier Maurice Patton
March 2, 1971 - June 20, 2012
Xavier Maurice Patton Xavier "X" Patton, age 41, of Merrill, died June 20, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. He was born March 2, 1971 in Chicago, the son of the late Gregory Guice and Gwendolyn (Patton) Foster. She survives. He married the former Katie Gosnell on June 4, 2004 in Merrill. Xavier was a 1989 graduate of Chicago Vocational High School. He then attended Spartan School of...
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Kerby K. Kniess
October 25, 1962 - June 19, 2012
Kerby Kendall Kniess, 49, of Wausau, was taken too early by a tragic crime on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home. Kerby was a loving, kind soul who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was born October 25, 1962 in Merrill to Daniel & Julia (Derogatis) Kniess. Kerby was a 1981 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. His career in life was as a lane technician and manager at Day's...
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Lynne Mary Van Alstine
March 11, 1955 - June 18, 2012
Lynne Mary Van Alstine, 57, of Merrill, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at Bell Tower Residence. She was born in Kenosha on March 11, 1955, the daughter of the late Robert & Mary (Alden) Van Alstine. Lynne graduated from Beaver Dam High School, class of '73. She had worked at Burgess Norton and Green Giant, both in Beaver Dam. Since moving to Merrill three years ago, Lynne became very involved...
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Farrell Sousek
August 26, 1929 - June 16, 2012
Farrell Sousek, age 82 of Merrill died, Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Farrell was born August 26, 1929 in Sparta, the son of the late Anthony and Cora (Severson) Sousek. Farrell and Carol VanKeuren were united in marriage August 5, 1950 in Beloit, a union that lasted 61 years. At just the age of 15 Farrell had obtained his pilot license and was able to fly the plane...
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Lucille Duginski
March 4, 1935 - June 13, 2012
Lucille Duginski, 77, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was born March 4, 1935 to the late George and Lucille (Small) Kaplan in Merrill. On July 15, 1953, she and Andrew Duginski were united in marriage in Merrill, a marriage lasting 58 years. Lucille worked the dairy farm with her husband for many years. She had also waitressed at Kozy Korner, Club...
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Jessica Hartwig
October 2, 1978 - June 7, 2012
Jessica Jane Hartwig, 33, of Merrill died Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Merrill. She was born October 2, 1978 in Merrill to Kelley & Carla (Westberg) Hartwig. Jessica was a 1997 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. She was a week away from graduating from Rasmussen College with an Associates Degree in Business Management and had planned to continue her education to obtain her Bachelor's Degree....
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Misty D. Glisch
October 24, 1980 - June 7, 2012
Misty Glisch, 31, of Merrill, died Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Merrill. She was born October 24, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee to Edward & Jean (Hageman) Glisch. Misty graduated with a degree as a certified Nursing Assistant from NTC in 2003. She worked for North Central Health Care until her death. Misty played softball, volleyball, pool and darts for the Dug Out Bar in Merrill. She loved to go...
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Evelyn M. Tomajcik
August 14, 1914 - June 6, 2012
Evelyn M. Tomajcik, 97, of Merrill, died Wednesday June 6, 2012 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 14, 1914 in Merrill to the late Edward & Emma (Wendorf) Neumann. On September 23, 1931 she married Sylvester "Mike" Tomajcik in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death November 15, 1993. Evelyn...
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Gene Wiley
December 17, 1924 - May 25, 2012
Gene Wiley, age 87, of Merrill, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born December 17, 1924 in Tomahawk to the late William A. & Maude (Farrington) Wiley. He married Sally (Angus) Weix, in Merrill, on May 6, 1988. She survives. Gene spent his early years in Tomahawk and moved to South Beloit, IL in 1937, where he attended...
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Carolyn L. Wendt
February 7, 1948 - May 24, 2012
Carol L. Wendt, age 64, of Harrison Hills, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 after a courageous battle with breast cancer at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Carol was born February 7, 1948 in Palo Alto, California the daughter of Arlan and Ruby (Oldham) Stone. Carol and David were united in marriage July 10, 1976 in Green Bay. Carol had...
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Lenore Polowski
August 12, 1942 - May 17, 2012
Lenore "Bubbles" Polowski, 69, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She was born August 12, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Walter & Alida (Plante) Harder. She married Franklin Edward Beilke in 1961. He preceded her in death December 27, 2005. She married Charles Joseph Polowski August 1, 1987. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1997....
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John Edward Kuehn
November 16, 1924 - May 9, 2012
John E. Kuehn, 87, former resident of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born November 16, 1924 in Merrill. In 1964, John was united in marriage with Elinor Rowl. John attended school in Merrill. He worked at Peterman Brothers Dept. Store in Merrill. In 1941, John went into the U.S. Navy,...
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Arlene Mary Wendt
June 14, 1923 - May 2, 2012
Arlene M. Wendt, 88, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Walnut Grove Assisted Living in Merrill, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born June 14, 1923 in the town of Berlin to the late Gerhardt & Martha (Berg) Plautz. On September 23, 1950 Arlene married Roger Wendt in the town of Berlin. He preceded her in death January 5, 1998. Arlene had worked for Marathon...
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Eleanor B. Downs
June 1, 1925 - April 28, 2012
Eleanor B. Downs, age 86, Merrill, died Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was born June 1, 1925 in Perry, NY, the daughter of the late Merritt and Olive (Newland) Keppen. Eleanor married her high school sweetheart, Lowell Downs, on Dec. 11, 1945 when he returned home from serving in WWII. They were married for 66 years. He survives. Eleanor graduated from high school in Hornell, NY. She and her...
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Mary Bartling
February 14, 1947 - April 28, 2012
Mary "Midge" Bartling, 65, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born February 14, 1947 to the late J. Miles & Dorothy (Gibson) Thompson in Lancaster, WI. Midge was united in marriage to William Bartling on May 26, 1966 in Freeport, IL. He survives. Midge was a 1965 graduate of Lancaster...
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Agnes Zich
February 5, 1914 - April 22, 2012
Sister Agnes Zich, 98, Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of the staff at Bell Tower Residence and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, Merrill, WI. Sister Agnes was born February 5, 1914, in Vsetin, Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late John and Magdeline (Kocurek) Zich. The family moved to Mott, North Dakota in 1920. She...
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Norman S. Jacobson
May 18, 1917 - April 17, 2012
Norman "Jake" S. Jacobson, 94, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 surrounded by his family at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born May 18, 1917 in Nelsonville, WI, to the late Carl & Louise (Skowen) Jacobson. Norman married Phyllis June Schulz on February 1, 1944. She survives. Jake graduated from Amherst High School and went on...
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Arnold J. Ebben
January 28, 1925 - April 14, 2012
Arnold J. Ebben, age 87, of Irma, died Saturday, April 14, at his residence. Arnold was born January 28, 1925 in Phlox, WI the son of the late Arnold and Anna (Van Hoof) Ebben. Arnold and Delores Learman were united in marriage July 25, 1944 a union that lasted 67 years. Arnold had worked for the Ladish Company as an inspector for over 36 years. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family,...
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Marianne Klade
June 4, 1929 - April 12, 2012
Marianne "Jen" Klade, 82, of Merrill, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 4, 1929 in Duisberg, Germany to the late Jacob and Elisabeth (Schoppet) Wollseif. She married Eugene Klade in December 10, 1949 in Bad Mergentheim, Germany. He preceded her in death July 9, 2005. Marianne worked over the years at Rexall Drug and was the manager at Thelma's and The...
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Mary T. Watroba
December 8, 1937 - April 11, 2012
Mary T. Watroba, 74, of Gleason, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 8, 1937 in Poland. On May 19, 1957 she married Richard Watroba in Chicago. He survives. After graduating high school, Mary attended North Central Technical Institute. Over the years she worked for Foxpoint and was a CNA at Pine Crest and Bell Tower Residence. Mary loved to sew,...
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Carol A. Rosenau
April 9, 2012 - April 9, 2012
Carol Ann Rosenau, 82, Merrill, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. She was born July 30, 1929 to the late William & Alvina (Hintz) Tesch in Gleason. On July 6, 1950 she married Emil Rosenau at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. He survives. Carol worked many years for Hurd Millwork. She had also worked for Wausau Piston and Hanson Glove Factory. Carol enjoyed fishing...
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George G. Russell
June 30, 1927 - April 8, 2012
George G. Russell, age 84, of Merrill, died peacefully Easter morning April 8, 2012 surrounded by family at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. George was born June 30, 1927 in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late Laurence and Mildred (Smith) Russell. George attended Merrill High School prior to serving with the United States Navy during WWII, and...
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Charlotte M. Hoeft
October 23, 1943 - April 6, 2012
Charlotte M. Hoeft, died Friday April 6, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. Charlotte was born October 23, 1943 in Wausau to Herman and Margaret (Martin) Hoeft. She was a resident of Deer View. Charlotte enjoyed going for rides and watching T.V., she had worked at Lincoln Industries. Survivors include: her guardians: Larry and Sandy Tank of Gleason, Special friend: Annette...
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George A. Wanless
July 24, 1927 - April 4, 2012
George A. Wanless, age 84, of Merrill, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. George was born on July 24, 1927, in the town of Corning, to the late Arthur & Clara (Vogt) Wanless. He was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Natzke on September 29, 1956 in Merrill. George served in the United States Army during the time of the Korean War. He was a member of...
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Cecile Barkley
August 21, 1912 - March 21, 2012
Cecile "Pat" Barkley, age 84 died Wednesday, March 21, at her home. Pat was born August 21, 1927 in Wausau the daughter of the late William and Claudine (Mees) Barkley. Pat graduated from Merrill High School in 1954 and then attended Normal College. She worked for Weinbrenner Shoe Factory and Ward Paper until her retirement in 1991. Pat enjoyed yardwork, spending time with her horses, donkeys,...
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Justin Krenz
May 6, 1994 - March 17, 2012
Justin Scott Krenz Justin S. Krenz, age 17, of Merrill, passed away March 17, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. He was born May 6, 1994 in Merrill, the son of Heidi (Hollander) Krenz and Scott Krenz. He was a High School Senior. Justin was an avid gamer and internet surfer. He also enjoyed listening to music, skateboarding, tattoos and biking. Justin was a loving son and brother. He...
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John Ramassini
September 21, 1945 - March 17, 2012
Deacon John Edward Ramassini Deacon John E. Ramassini, age 66 of Tomahawk, passed away March 17, 2012, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his wife Kathy by his side. John was born September 21, 1945, the son of the late Edward and Mary Rita (Scheider) Ramassini, in Pittsburgh, PA. He married the former Kathleen Howley on January 27, 1968 in Pittsburgh, PA. She survives. John had served in...
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Dawn Elizabeth Smith
October 15, 1947 - March 14, 2012
Dawn Elizabeth Smith, 64, Merrill, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer and Alpha – 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. She was born October 15, 1947 in Merrill to the late Harold F. & Elizabeth E. (Peterson) Peeters. She married Dennis Smith on January 21, 1967 in Ironwood, MI. He survives. Dawn graduated from Merrill Senior High...
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Dennis James Hess
November 12, 1961 - March 9, 2012
Dennis J. Hess, age 50 of Merrill, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his residence. Dennis was born November 12, 1961 in Tomahawk, the son of Dennison and Dorothy (Spletter) Hess. Dennis graduated from Tomahawk High School. Surviving are: Daughter: Sarah Hess, Medford, Son: Cody Hess, Merrill, Mother: Dorothy Luedtke, Tomahawk, Sisters: Deb Smith, Wausau, Diane Bousman, Evansville, IN, Darlene...
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Justin W. Ames
March 3, 1981 - March 4, 2012
Justin W. Ames, 31, Gleason, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 4, 2012 at his home. He was born March 3, 1981, the son of Dean Ames and Kelley (Boyle) Heidemann. Justin was a 1999 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He enjoyed playing sports, participating in baseball, soccer and football during high school. Justin was a loving son and a kind spirit. He was very thoughtful and caring, always...
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