Obituaries
Marianne R. Bunge
Dec 8, 2024
Marianne Bunge, age 87, of Merrill WI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 8, 2024. She was born August 16, 1937, in Athens WI, to Ervin and Florence (Heidmann) Bunge. She graduated with honors from Merrill High School in 1955. She married Gerald Zastrow on August 17, 1957, with whom she shared five children. They were divorced in 1983....
Sandra "Sandy" A. Spears
Dec 1, 2024
Sandra A. Spears died peacefully with her family at her side on December 1, 2024. Sandy loved children, especially her grandchildren and great grandchild. She took care of many children during her life and was known to all as “Nana Sandy.” She was an avid seamstress, sharing her talents with many. Sandy was born in 1943 and lived in Merrill...
Lynn Jon Henrich
Nov 30, 2024
Lynn J. Henrich, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 30, 2024, while filling his bird feeders, something he took great pleasure in. Lynn was born, March 29, 1949, to the late Gerald C. and Harriett M. (Dahm) in Merrill.
Lynn graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1967. As a recipient of the Anson Memorial Scholarship, he completed...
Charles E. Scolley
Nov 23, 2024
Charles E. Scolley, 76, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.
Charles was born June 17, 1948, in Frankfort, Indiana, son of Elvin and Cora (Robbins) Scolley. Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 1, 1968. He served in Vietnam on the front line as an infantry sniper. He was honorably discharged as...
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
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
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
Nov 12, 2024
Patrick Joseph Grob, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born in Merrill on July 2, 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army in June 1967, where he served as a combat engineer, and ultimately attained the rank of E8 Master Sergeant. Pat retired from the Army...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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