Obituaries

Judy Weaver

Judy Weaver

Nov 17, 2024

Judith A. Weaver, 88, passed peacefully at home, cared for by her husband of 51 years, Robert Weaver. Judy was born April 5, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Katherine and Howard Bruss. She married Robert Weaver June 5, 1973.

Judy graduated from Rosary College and did graduate work at UW Madison as an English Major. She had several careers – English...

Elmira M. Krause

Elmira M. Krause

Nov 15, 2024

Elmira M. Krause, 83, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.

 Elmira was born February 18, 1941, in Merrill, daughter of Elmer and Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’

(Kienbaum) Henrich. She married Jerry Krause on April 18, 1959, a union that lasted 65 years.

Elmira was a homemaker and worked at their business, Quality Furnace Shop.

 

Elmira loved to bake, garden, work on puzzles, and take...

Ryan Patrick Adams

Ryan Patrick Adams

Nov 13, 2024

Ryan Patrick Adams, age 32, passed away unexpectedly from an accident on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Ryan was born on December 18, 1991, in Park Ridge, IL to Gerald “Gerry” and Vicki (King) Adams. He attended and graduated from Westfield High School before going on to earn an associate’s degree from Mid-State Technical College. Ryan worked as a youth counselor...

Patrick J. Grob

Patrick J. Grob

Nov 12, 2024

Full obituary and service details are pending.  Please check back later.

Steve D. Tomajcik

Steve D. Tomajcik

Nov 9, 2024

Steven “Steve” Duane Tomajcik, age 54, of Merrill, passed away at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Steve attended Washington School as a child, and later in life, The Life Tasks Center in Merrill, where he made many lifelong friends. Steve competed in Special Olympics for many years, in track and bowling. Steve worked for over 20...

Sharon Ann Kasper

Sharon Ann Kasper

Nov 7, 2024

Sharon Ann Kasper, age 72, of Merrill, passed away from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side and under the care of Interim Hospice Services.

Sharon was born on January 7, 1952, to the late George and Norma (Rusch) Strasser in Merrill. She graduated from Merrill High School in...

Joseph "Joe" Donald Day

Joseph "Joe" Donald Day

Nov 7, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Day, age 81, passed away on November 7, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Woodland Court Elder Services. 

Joe was born on August 3, 1943, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to the late Fahy and Jean (Falk) Day. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1961 and enrolled in the U.S. Army, where he...

Sister Anita Hirt

Sister Anita Hirt

Oct 29, 2024

Sister Anita Hirt from Reeseville, Wisconsin, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 100, has died October 29, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Anita Marie Hirt was born June 11, 1924, in Reeseville, Wisconsin, to John and Margaret(Landua) Hirt. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on August 31, 1948, and professed her...

Amy Jo Reichert

Amy Jo Reichert

Oct 28, 2024

Amy Jo Reichert, age 50, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Rib Lake Health Services facility, while under the care of Hope Hospice. Amy Jo was the daughter of Carol Reichert and was born in Merrill on November 7, 1973. She attended Merrill High School.

Amy Jo was the primary care giver for her mother, Carol, until she...

Paul D. Kudick

Paul D. Kudick

Oct 28, 2024

Paul Deron Kudick, age 58, of the town of Scott, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1966 to the late Ralph Kudick and Virginia Henrichs in Merrill. Paul attended and graduated from Merrill High School, which is where he met and fell in love with his high school sweetheart, Kathy...

Philip F. Krause

Philip F. Krause

Oct 25, 2024

Philip F. Krause, age 87, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill. He was born February 4, 1937, to Ferdinand and Verna (Malluege) Krause. He was baptized March 7, 1937, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill where he was a lifelong member. 

Phil graduated from Merrill High School with the class of...

Margaret Bong

Margaret Bong

Oct 21, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Margaret Bong, affectionately known as Marge, age 76, died on October 21, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marge was born in Wausau, WI to the late Tony and Clara (McGrecki) Kryshak.

Marge was the heart of her home and family. She raised three children Ricky, Jodi, and Matt, in a happy and loving home to be independent...

Terrence M. Doering

Terrence M. Doering

Oct 21, 2024

Terrence Doering, age 75, died on October 21, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. Terrence was born in Merrill, WI to the late Loraine Kendall.

Terrence, known as Terry, was a graduate of Merrill High School and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in education. This would later foster his passion...

Donna Mae Forster

Donna Mae Forster

Oct 17, 2024

Donna Mae Forster, age 85, died on October 17, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI under the care of hospice. Donna was born in Merrill, WI to the late Hubert and Ruth (Baumann) Messerschmidt.

On May 29, 1961 she married Alvin Forster. He preceded her death in 2023.

Donna graduated from Trinity Lutheran School and Merrill High School.

Donna was...

William "Willie" Cohrs

William "Willie" Cohrs

Oct 10, 2024

William Herbert Cohrs passed peacefully to his heavenly home on October 10, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1939 in Merrill to Herbert and Irene (Boettcher) Cohrs. He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Merrill High. William married Carolyn (Barney) on October 1, 1966. They recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. 

He joined the Army National Guard and...

Nancy A. Priebe

Nancy A. Priebe

Oct 2, 2024

Nancy Ann Priebe, age 75, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, while residing at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born and raised in Merrill and was the daughter of the late Melvin (Roy) Nelson & June (Severt) Nelson Downing. Nancy attended and graduated with the class of 1967 from Merrill High School....

Donald 'Don' A. Kaminski

Donald 'Don' A. Kaminski

Sep 29, 2024

Donald “Don” Anthony Kaminski, age 90, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, while at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, and under the care of Compassus Hospice Care. He was born on June 22, 1934 to the late Leo and Margaret (Ewertowski) Kaminski in Chicago, IL. Don attended and graduated from high school in Chicago, IL....

Herman "Herm" F. Zunker Jr.

Herman "Herm" F. Zunker Jr.

Sep 27, 2024

Herman F. Zunker Jr., age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after many courageous battles with cancer. He was born on February 8, 1936, to the late Herman and Wilma (Winkert) Zunker Sr. in Wausau, WI. Herm attended and graduated from Wausau High School, before entering the United States Army, where...

Duane G. Hanrahan

Duane G. Hanrahan

Sep 19, 2024

Duane G. Hanrahan, age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Pam Rehab Facility in Wausau, WI.  He was born on August 17, 1946, in Merrill, WI.

No services will be held.

Gloria C. Horswill

Gloria C. Horswill

Sep 18, 2024

Gloria C. Horswill, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born on June 25, 1937, to the late Mr & Mrs. Catherine Zasada in Milwaukee, WI. Gloria attended and graduated from high school in Milwaukee before she met and married...

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