Memories & Candles

“Iam so sorry for your loss, Jess was the most awesome person! A ray of sunshine even on the very worst days she had the biggest smile and a very...Read More »
1 of 68 | Posted by: Bunny Bennish - wausau, WI

“Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. ”
2 of 68 | Posted by: Cheryl Erickson/Damp - FL

“To the Family of Jessica, I'm very sorry something so tragic had to happen to your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers She...Read More »
3 of 68 | Posted by: Jessica Steinagel - Merrill, WI

“Our prayers and sympathies to Jessica's family, she was a truly wonderful person and will always be missed. ”
4 of 68 | Posted by: Brad and Jessica Berndt - Merrill, WI

“The staff at Rasmussen College wishes to extend our sympathy to Jessica's family and friends for their tremendous loss. ”
5 of 68 | Posted by: Rasmussen College - Wausau, WI

“Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will never forget her smile, her silliness and her spirit. May these memories continue to comfort you over...Read More »
6 of 68 | Posted by: Kraig & RaDell Jaeger - Merrill, WI

“My heart broke when I heard about Jessica. I have so many memories from growing up with her since Kindergarten. My deepest sympathies to Carla, Kelly...Read More »
7 of 68 | Posted by: Amanda - Carol Stream, IL

“I am so very sorry to have heard about Jessica - words cannot express how sad I am! I was very lucky to have run into her a couple of months ago...Read More »
8 of 68 | Posted by: Danielle (Kunza) Hanke - WI

“My heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Jessica will live on forever in my heart as the warm and caring person she was. ”
9 of 68 | Posted by: Ara Zastrow - Merrill, WI

“I pray for God to give you strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers for her children, family and friends. ”
10 of 68 | Posted by: Tracey Jaeger - Merrill, WI

“Carla, I was so very sorry to hear about Jessica. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. ”
11 of 68 | Posted by: Sharon Harris - Merrill, WI

“Kelley, Carla & Jerrica: I wish I could be there to give all of you a big hug today. Jessica was a beautiful spirit and will be missed by so many. ...Read More »
12 of 68 | Posted by: Nicci Wiedenhoft - JACKSON, TN

“I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW SORRY I AM ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JESSICA AS SUCH A HAPPY, FUN-LOVING GIRL. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS...Read More »
13 of 68 | Posted by: JULIE ZUELSDORFF - MERRILL, WI

“I am so very sorry for your loss, losing someone you love so much is like losing a piece of yourself. The love that she brought you will never leave,...Read More »
14 of 68 | Posted by: Cindy Thurs - Edgar, WI

“Jessica you are going to be missed by many but i'm happy that i got a chance to know you. Thank you for all the smiles and memories, they will never...Read More »
15 of 68 | Posted by: Trisha - Merrill, WI

“I haven't seen Jessica in about 12 years but will always think of her fondly. My condolences. ”
16 of 68 | Posted by: Rebecca Bruck - Seattle, WA

“Carla,Kelly & Family My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. So sorry ! Sandy ”
17 of 68 | Posted by: Sandy Schroeder - Blanchardville, WI

“My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, Jessica was such a good person, she had a good head on her shoulders and knew what she wanted in life...Read More »
18 of 68 | Posted by: Deb Carpentier - wausau, WI

“Carla,Kelly & family.Some things are too deeply felt to be fully expressed, but Jeff and I want you all to know that we care about your sorrow and...Read More »
19 of 68 | Posted by: Michele Genke - gleason, WI

“I Was Sitting Here In Heaven And Having A Wonderful Day. I Started Thinking About You And All The Things I Didn’t Get A Chance To Say. I Don...Read More »
20 of 68 | Posted by: Tricia Schubert - Appleton, WI

“God Jess...I dont even know where to start. It is quite obvious how many people loved you, and we all know why. You were our "shining star". When we...Read More »
21 of 68 | Posted by: Katie Wendland/Jake Wyma - WI

“Morning Star… for Jessica Hartwig Take a moment and look around See the face’s and hear the sounds You are not promised tomorrow If...Read More »
22 of 68 | Posted by: Cameo Roets - Merrill, WI

“Carla & Kelley: Words cannot express the sympathy I am feeling for you at this tragic time. God be with you!! If there is anything that I can do,...Read More »
23 of 68 | Posted by: Esther Fuller - Hazelhurst, WI

“Jessica only worked with us at Merrill Vet for a short time, but she immediately fit right in as if she had worked here forever. In that time we had...Read More »
24 of 68 | Posted by: Kristina Boquist - Gleason, WI

“If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane I would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken...Read More »
25 of 68 | Posted by: Renae (Oestreich) Utech

“To The Hartwig Family! I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, grandaughter, sister, mother, and loved one! I know that there isn't anything...Read More »
26 of 68 | Posted by: Caroline J Franzen - Merrill, WI

“Carla, I pray for God to give you strength during this difficult time. I don't know if you remember me, but we were best friends in Kindergarten....Read More »
27 of 68 | Posted by: Nancy Reinhardt (Wendland)

“Jessica was such a wonderful person.If you were having a bad day and you happened to run in to her she would make you laugh and make you forget about...Read More »
28 of 68 | Posted by: Tracy Boyd - Merrill, WI

“Jessica was always full of jokes and laughter; and I will miss running into her around town and discussing our crazy kids and their comical, views of...Read More »
29 of 68 | Posted by: Marcie Hanson

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. Jessica will be missed by so MANY! Like others have said, she had an attitude...Read More »
30 of 68 | Posted by: Samantha Wolfe - Wausau, WI

“JESSICA, DAUGHTER, GRANDDAUGHTER, MOTHER,SISTER, AUNTIE,NIECE, FOREVER LOVE, AND FRIEND. WE WILL MISS YOU BUT WILL ALWAYS FEEL YOU CLOSE BY. JOE AND...Read More »
31 of 68 | Posted by: JOE AND CAROLYNN - MERRILL, WI

“Carla&Kelly, If lilacs grow in heaven,Please pick a bunch for us,place them in Jess"s arms and tell her they are from us,tell her we love her...Read More »
32 of 68 | Posted by: kathy ( casey ) klempke- nebel - WI

“It is abundently clear how many lives and hearts Jessica has touched with her time here. She will be greatly missed by countless. My heart weighs...Read More »
33 of 68 | Posted by: Samantha Flynn - Milwaukee, WI

“Im so sorry your gone you will be missed forever. I'll treasure our memories we had. I'm glad I had the chance to know you. Love always Bob ”
34 of 68 | Posted by: Bob Edson - Weston, WI

“was a dear friend of ambie bussey, am so sorry for your loss. ”
35 of 68 | Posted by: TAMMIE GORDON - merrill, WI

“There are no words which can express the thoughts, emotions, and sheer shock of losing Jessica. I was never one of her closest friends, but she was...Read More »
36 of 68 | Posted by: Jay Johnston

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. ”
37 of 68 | Posted by: Ashley Millard (Sowinski) - WI

“Farewell my friend you're leaving It's time for you to go Your friendship was a blessing And I will miss you so We Shared so many secrets You...Read More »
38 of 68 | Posted by: Tia Cooper(Brock) - Oklahoma CIty, OK

“Still can't believe your gone:( Deepest Sympathy to your family , and all of your great number of friends. Jess, you always had the smile to brighten...Read More »
39 of 68 | Posted by: Emy - Merrill, WI

“A million memories with Jessica, Jerrica and family...all of them good, most of them hilarious. I am so lucky to have known you for what seems like...Read More »
40 of 68 | Posted by: Jamie (Mohrland) Wolf - WI

“Jess was truly one of a kind, no matter what the situation she could put a smile on your face and give you a laugh. She is gone but not forgotten...Read More »
41 of 68 | Posted by: Chrissie wood - Merrill, WI

“Sorry for your loss jessica was a great person!!! ”
42 of 68 | Posted by: keari webie - tomahawk, WI

“I will always remember your laugh...,it was so contagious :) You will be missed dearly. ”
43 of 68 | Posted by: Nathan Kohnhorst - WI

“Jess was truly a light that shone upon everyone she met- all of us are richer for having known her. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. ”
44 of 68 | Posted by: Becky Roberts - Merrill, WI

“You will be missed so much, Jessica. Love you. ”
45 of 68 | Posted by: Tammy Allen - Merrill, WI

“Words can't even begin to describe how sorry I am for your loss. Jessica was an amazing person and will forever be one of the most beautiful spirits...Read More »
46 of 68 | Posted by: Jenny Halverson - Holmen, WI

“Memories And Peace  Why smile in such sadness? It's because of the memories Of laughter shared in the past. The humour of life, the fun...Read More »
47 of 68 | Posted by: Mary Gatterman - Merrill, WI

“My family and I send much love and many prayers to Jessica's family and friends. She was a wonderful girl. There was never one time she didn't ask...Read More »
48 of 68 | Posted by: Jessica Dassow Guarnieri - Boston, MA

“You will be missed by everyone who knew you. Prayers and condolences go to the family and friends. ”
49 of 68 | Posted by: Annette Kretschmer Roman - WI

“~All Is Well~ I am the wind. I am the rain. I am the sunlight, Through your window pane. I am the leaf, Turning brown in the fall. I am the...Read More »
50 of 68 | Posted by: Kevin, Nikki Koelsch & Family

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51 of 68 | Posted by: Jessica Seliger - Merrill, WI

“Jeremy & The Hartwig Family, our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. Please accept our condolences and know that we will be praying for you. ”
52 of 68 | Posted by: Mike & Michelle Kleinschmidt - WI

“We little knew that morning the God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you,...Read More »
53 of 68 | Posted by: Heather Dehne - Merrill, WI

“Carla, I cannot imagine your grief. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how close you are to your girls, and your loss was so...Read More »
54 of 68 | Posted by: Joyce Ryder - Merrill, WI

“I didn't know this young lady, but having lost a child myself, I have complete sympathy for her family. Whoever PJ is, you should be ashamed of...Read More »
55 of 68 | Posted by: Shame on PJ - Wausau, WI

“And I will pray to the father,and He shall Give you another comforter,that He may Abide with you forever. John 14,V.16 ”
56 of 68 | Posted by: Richard Stahoski - Merrill, WI

“Carla & family, So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayer to you in the difficult time.Although we haven't seen each other in years I do...Read More »
57 of 68 | Posted by: Mary Kay Lapsenberg - Gleason, WI

“Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May...Read More »
58 of 68 | Posted by: Laurence&Marie Kleinschmidt - WI

“Our heartfelt sympathy to Jessica's family. We remember fondly our camping trips with Jessica and her family when she was young. She has a beautiful...Read More »
59 of 68 | Posted by: Michael and Laurie Germain - WI

“Our heartfelt sympathy to Jessica's family. We remember fondly our camping trips with Jessica and her family when she was young. She has a beautiful...Read More »
60 of 68 | Posted by: Michael and Laurie Germain - WI

“Words are not enough to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. We are praying for comfort and strength for the family. Carla, wish I was...Read More »
61 of 68 | Posted by: Joey and Paulette (Westberg) Spinks - FL

“I am so very sorry about Jessica she was a great person I will miss her very much ”
62 of 68 | Posted by: Jackie Klade-Arrowood

“Our hearts go out to you. There are no words to express how much Jessica will be missed. ”
63 of 68 | Posted by: Gary and Ann Christie - Richmond, KY

“"The Hartwig Family" Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Because a love ones gone. Those we...Read More »
64 of 68 | Posted by: Tom & Deb Schulz - Merrill, WI

“Jess and I grew up together from 7th grade on. We always laughed so hard together and had so much fun. I will miss seeing her at the kids ball games...Read More »
65 of 68 | Posted by: Tracy lemon - Merrill, WI

“May god bless your family through this tough time. We know your in heaven now. And may all the angels and god support your family. ”
66 of 68 | Posted by: Charity Narlock - Merrill, WI

“I am sorry to hear, We had a blast together at work. she was very sweet and a down to earth person. I know she loved her family alot. She will be...Read More »
67 of 68 | Posted by: Charity narlock - Merrill, WI

“I am so sorry If there is anything I can do because we knew her family and kids and will do anything it takes to help; And I will be praying for the...Read More »
68 of 68 | Posted by: Lambert Narlock - Meriill, WI


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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. Jessica currently worked at Merrill Veterinary Clinic as a Vet Assistant. She enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling and playing softball. Jessica was a Packer fan and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her children. Survivors include her children: Jerrissa Jane, Jerrick James and Montana Vandergeest, all at home; boyfriend: Jeremy Vandergeest, of Merrill; parents: Kelley & Carla Hartwig, of Merrill; sister: Jerrica Jane (David) Woller, of Merrill: niece & nephew: David Woller Jr. & Taylor Woller, Merrill; grandparents: Carl & Mary Jane Westberg; aunts & uncles: Paula Molitor, Lisa Westberg, Carl Westberg Jr, Shelley Hartwig, Kim (Kelly) Hartwig and Tylor (Charlotte Downing) Hartwig; many cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Francis & Shirley Hartwig. Services will be held 11 AM Thursday, June 14, 2012 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Merrill. Fr. Mike McLain will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Waid Funeral Home and again Thursday from 9:30 – 10:30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Snow Hill Cemetery, town of Scott. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

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