Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

Delmar Fredrick “Turk” Jaeger, 86, of rural Merrill, past away unexpectedly at home, late evening, August, 22nd, 2021.  The youngest of 14 children, Turk was born July 22nd, 1935, to Albert Jaeger and Selma (Kufahl) Jaeger at home in Marathon County and was raised on the family farm.  He attended local schools and entered military service in 1956, serving...

Aug 21, 2021

Dennis Rothmeyer, 73, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on August 21, 2021, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on July 9, 1948, in Wausau, WI to Derold and Delores (Kolter) Rothmeyer. Dennis married Paulette (Grefe) Rothmeyer on July 25, 1970, in Merrill. She passed away on January 26, 2020.

Dennis was the first employee hired at GPI...

Aug 21, 2021

Wanda Ann Harris, 72 of Merrill, Wisconsin went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2021.  Wanda was born on October 17, 1948 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Roger and Joan Gutknecht.  She received her B.S. in Elementary Education from John Brown University in 1970.  At JBU, she met her soon to be husband, Donald...

Aug 19, 2021

Fred Gerald Heldt, 60, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on August 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1961 to Fred and Donna (Larkee) Heldt in Merrill, Wisconsin.

After graduating high school, Fred joined the army and served in the Gulf War. While overseas, his first conflict was the Noriega invasion of the...

Aug 16, 2021

Judith C. Erno, born on January 11, 1943, left her earthly life to be with her heavenly Savior in Heaven on Monday, August 16, 2021, at the age of 78.

Judy was born and raised in the West Allis, Milwaukee area.  Several years later, she moved to Merrill, WI, where she raised her family of four children. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Suzette ‘Sue’ Kay Wiederhoeft, age 74, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home.  Sue was the daughter to the late Ellsworth and Dorothy (Krause) Sabatke and was born on June 3, 1947, in Merrill.  She attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  Sue eventually met David Wiederhoeft, and the two lovingly exchanged marriage...

Aug 12, 2021

Thomas ‘Tom’ Earl Johnson, age 73, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on March 23, 1948, in Merrill and was the son to the late John E. and Rose A. (McIntyre) Johnson.  Tom attended and...

Aug 6, 2021

James ‘Jim’ Alan Graap, age 65, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at his home in Merrill.  He was the son to the late Richard and Berdine (Woller) Graap and was born on August 15, 1955 in Merrill.  Jim attended Merrill High School until he enlisted in the U.S. Army to bravely serve his beloved country. ...

Aug 4, 2021

Kyle Kreager, 38, of Merrill lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1983 to Bruce Kreager and Diane Dittmar. Kyle was active in 4-H and Drama Club at Antigo High School and graduated in 2001. From there he went to college at Viterbo University in La Crosse where he started...

Aug 2, 2021

Arlene L. Schield, age 93, of Merrill, passed away peacefully under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Bell Tower Residence. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn (Charles) Coates, and son, Greg (Holly) Schield. Arlene is also survived by eight grandchildren Carissa (Shannon) Kraucyk, Carla (Chad) Emmer, Joshua Coates, Joel (Sammi-Jo) Coates, Faith (Chad) Rohde,...

Aug 2, 2021

Michael ‘Mike’ Springer, 80, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on October 27, 1940 to the late George W. and Eleanor M. (Maki) Springer in Ironwood, Michigan.

Mike was an extremely talented cook and...

Jul 31, 2021

Lisadawn Schram, 61, of the town of Pine River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill.  She was born on March 30, 1960 to Ron and Bette (Saindon) Harriman in Pocatello, Idaho.  Her father survives.  Lisa attended and graduated from high school in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She met her...

Jul 26, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Summers, nee Jopke, 92, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home on Monday, July 26, 2021.  Born in Merrill on June 13, 1929, Mary was the daughter of the late Kurt and Dora (Frantz) Jopke.  She married Laverne ‘Chuck’ Summers on October 27, 1951 in Merrill.  Sadly, he preceded her in death on January...

Jul 22, 2021

Margie Ann Burkam, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Our House in Wausau, while under the care of her loving family and Interim Hospice.  Margie was born on March 24, 1938 to the late Otto and Emma (Beyer) Bergman in Merrill, WI.  She attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  Margie...

Jul 20, 2021

Shirley Ann Schneider, age 86, of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Shirley was born on July 7, 1935 to Walter and Cecelia (Geiss) Grund and grew up on the family farm in the town of Schley.  She attended and graduated...

Jul 16, 2021

Zoe Catherine Angelica Bares, adorned by the Sacraments as a bride of Christ, was called home on the same day of her birth, Friday, July 16, 2021, to the heavenly wedding feast. She was true to her namesake, fighting hard for the gift of life that God gave her, and so she was able to enjoy a full day...

Jul 9, 2021

Joan Marie Rohloff, age 83, of Antigo, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on July 9, 2021. She was born on February 10, 1938, to the late John and Kathleen (Cook) Noftall in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

While visiting Plattsburgh, New York, Joan met James M. Rohloff while attending a party. They both loved dancing, especially to...

Jul 7, 2021

Raymond J. (Spiker) Buck, age 79, of Merrill passed away July 7, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1942, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to the late John and Dorothy (Kronawetter) Buck. Ray married Faye Langlois on January 18, 1964, in Hawthorne, California, a union that would last over 57 years.

Ray graduated from...

Jul 6, 2021

Ronald “Ron” D. Hinz, age 79, of Madison, formerly of Merrill, passed away on July 6, 2021 in Wausau. He was born July 19, 1941 in Merrill to the late Harold and Ruth (Gruetzmacher) Hinz.

Ron served in the Army National Guard. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Accounting and put it to good use working for...

Jul 2, 2021

Phyllis B. Dorgan, 94, former Gleason resident, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born on June 18, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to Adam and Marie Gawlik. Phyllis was married to Joseph Dorgan, Sr, on November 25, 1947 in Illinois. The family spent summers in the Gleason area and moved permanently there...