Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

At sunrise on Monday, November 8, 2021 Linda Kay Wichman went home to be with Jesus. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Otto and Margaret Brinkman on April 16, 1948. Linda was united in Marriage to Kenneth Gary Wichman January 7, 1967.

A strong, resilient, dedicated mother, who lovingly raised 5 children, 12 grandchildren and one...

Nov 7, 2021

Frank Norman Kloth Jr., age 89, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on November 7, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1932 in Tripoli, Wisconsin to Frank N. Kloth and Rhoda S. Cottrell. He was a parts manager for Wilroy and Sharon Chevrolet.

He is survived by his children: Susan Kloth, Abbie Leopard,...

Nov 5, 2021

Jo Lee Wendt was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and entered her heavenly home on November 5, 2021, at the age of 55.

Jo Lee was born on August 11, 1966, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the youngest of nine children, to John and Joyce Wendt.  She was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of St. John...

Nov 3, 2021

Robert “Bob” Turner, age 81, of Wausau, passed away at Abbotsford Health Care Center under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care on November 3, 2021 with his loving wife Kathy at his side after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s.  Robert was born in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 1940 to Ralph and Orma Turner.  The family later...

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Josephine (Daley) Sazama was born in North Portal, Saskatchewan, Canada on October 16th, 1935, to Arthur and Louise (Pfeifer) Daley. She was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and entered her eternal home on November 2, 2021, at the age of 86.

Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents, brother Jerry and sister-in-law...

Nov 1, 2021

Michael ‘Mike’ D. Wangerin, age 39, of Merrill, was born into eternal life on Monday, November 1, 2021.  Michael was born in Merrill on October 23, 1982, to Dave and Pam Wangerin.  He was a student at Washington Elementary, Merrill Junior High and Merrill Senior High, graduating in 2004.  He spent his remaining years at Lincoln Industries.  Mike enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2021

Amy Jo Schwartz David, age 49, of Merrill, died peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19, pneumonia, and other pre-existing conditions.  Amy was born on March 4, 1972, to Duane Schwartz and Barbara (Allen) (Schwartz) Schuster in Merrill.

Amy graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1991....

Oct 29, 2021

Roger Franklin Hass, age 88, passed away October 29, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on March 4, 1933 to Emil and Erna (Sell) Hass in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Roger was enlisted into the US Army in 1952. He was stationed in France, Germany, Spain, Nevada, and Colorado. He was honorably discharged in 1955....

Oct 29, 2021

Dianne L. (Hongisto) Kucirek, of Merrill, WI, went home to Jesus on October 29, 2021 at the age of 62. Dianne will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Dianne was born on June 25, 1959 in Wakefield, MI to Arnold H. Hongisto and Audrey E Hongisto. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1977....

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 25, 2021

Dawn Sus, age 75, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born on May 4, 1946 in Racine, Wisconsin.

While working in a grocery store in Racine, WI, Dawn met her future husband, Frank J. Sus Jr. Shortly after meeting, Frank was deployed to England...

Oct 24, 2021

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Oscar Maluegge, age 95, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on January 23, 1926, to the late Harry H. and Esther (Degner) Maluegge in Merrill.  Cliff proudly and bravely served in the U.S. Army during WWII,...

Oct 22, 2021

John Conrad Heggblom passed away peacefully at the age of 73 at his Scottsdale, Arizona home on October 22, 2021, after a five-year battle with cancer. John was born April 18, 1948 in Miami, Florida to Julius Conrad & Dorothy McDermid Heggblom. The youngest of three children, he spent most of his youth in various countries in...

Oct 19, 2021

Kenneth ‘Ken’ M. Stolz, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home in the town of Texas, Marathon County.  Ken was born on March 21, 1950, to the late Martin and Adela (Neitzke) Stolz in Wausau, WI.  He attended and graduated from Wausau High, before furthering his education at NCTI for agriculture and farming...

Oct 17, 2021

The good Lord called Chad Barton to join his dad, grandparents and multi cousins and other family members on October 17, 2021. He was born August 11, 1972 in Merrill, WI. He had a short bout of cancer that took his young life. The last three years he resided in Chippewa Falls, WI.

His dad, Larry Barton...

Oct 15, 2021

Gordon E. Jaeger, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.  He was born to the late Albert and Selma (Kufahl) Jaeger on November 23, 1930, in the town of Texas, Marathon County.  After school, Gordon joined the United States Army and proudly served his country...

Oct 13, 2021

Jeffrey T. Stevens, age 60, loving husband, father, son and brother, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, and awaits the resurrection to eternal life in God's family. He was born on September 8, 1961, the third son of Jerry and Shirley Stevens. He married Linda Strelow on March 7, 1987.

His life was dedicated to his family...

Oct 11, 2021

Gregory “Greg” Allan Heath, 75, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on October 11, 2021 with his family at his side. He was born on November 6, 1945 to Duane and Ruth (Boettcher) Heath in Merrill, Wisconsin.

After graduating high school in 1963, Greg enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably...

Oct 7, 2021

Mary Ann Romatoski, age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on August 18, 1933, to the late Joseph and Jennie (Falkowski) Kleman in the town of Bevent in Marathon County.  Mary graduated from Mosinee High School with the class of 1951.  She met and married the love of her...

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara J. Klade, age 83, of Merrill, passed away October 7, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Compassus Hospice. Barb was born on July 26, 1938 in Merrill to the late Lawrence and Martha Hope (Ward) Euler. She and William “Bill” Robert Klade were united in marriage on November 12, 1960. They Just celebrated their...