Obituaries

Jun 27, 2021

Kathaleen “Kathy” M. Lindquist, age 77, of Merrill, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 27, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Compassus Hospice. She was born November 13, 1943 in Tomahawk to the late William and Kathryn (Tierney) Stiff. Kathy and Tom Lindquist were united in marriage on October 16, 1975 in Tomahawk. He...

Jun 23, 2021

Linda Lee (Davis) Sparby, aged 74, died Wednesday June 23, 2021 at The Bay at Colonial Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wausau, WI surrounded by family.  Linda was born in Merrill, WI on March 30, 1947 to Greenwood O. Davis and Ila M. (Williquette) Davis. Her parents preceded her in death in 1987 and 1977. Linda lived in...

Jun 18, 2021

Roman J. Peterson peacefully entered eternal life Friday, June 18 in Merrill. He was reunited with his wife of 68 years, Carol, who preceded him in death in March of 2018.

Roman, who early in life became known as Butch, was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on January 20, 1930. Butch was one of 5 children raised...

Jun 14, 2021

Andrew ‘Andy’ John Lyon, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Green Bay, WI.  He was born on July 14, 1983, to Werner and Elizabeth (Lyon) Mathis in Merrill, WI.  His mother survives.

Andy worked at FyterTech as a lead operator for many years.  He loved his work and the people that he...

Jun 13, 2021

Rose Jane Polasek-Kleinschmidt, age 91, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving daughters and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on November 5, 1929, to the late August and Mary (Martz) Kottman in Merrill, WI.  Rose married Clarence...

Jun 11, 2021

Allen (Al) Raymond Handlin, age 80, passed away at his home in Merrill, Wisconsin on June 11, 2021, under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was born on November 16, 1940, to William and Mary (Lofthouse) Handlin in Chicago, Illinois.

On October 31, 1959, Al married Joyce Helms in Chicago, Illinois. They would have celebrated their 62nd...

Jun 7, 2021

Stephen “Steve” J. Schmidt, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a strong battle against leukemia. He was born March 2, 1952 in Merrill, Wisconsin, to the late Art and Phyllis (Kleinschmidt) Schmidt.

Steve grew up in the Merrill and Wausau areas where he and his siblings probably raised more...

Jun 6, 2021

Our beloved mother, Lois Ann (Lambrecht) Wendorf, walked into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 6, 2021.  Lois was born 94 years ago on March 12, 1927. Lois graduated from Merrill High School and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, Darroll Wendorf, on June 15, 1946.  Together, they committed their lives to Jesus in 1950....

Jun 2, 2021

David J. Finanger passed from this earthly life at Pine Crest Nursing Home on June 2, 2021.  He was born September 22, 1927, in LaCrosse, WI to Earl and Beatrice (Peterson) Finanger.  At age 12 his family moved to Wauwatosa, WI where Dave graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1945.   He completed one semester at St. Olaf College in...

May 26, 2021

Jeanette Marie Jensen, 86, of Irma, Wisconsin, passed away on May 26, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, Wisconsin.

On July 8, 1934, Jeanette was born to Elmer R. Nicklaus and Jesse M. Cottrell Nicklaus at the Kelly House, in Merrill, Wisconsin, delivered by her grandmother, Helena Nicklaus.

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May 22, 2021

Leslie “Les” Sabatke, 84, of Merrill, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Les was born on February 4, 1937, to Leslie Sabatke Sr. and Ella Jaeger in the Town of Scott, WI. On June 16, 1956, Les married his love and joy, Pearl Porath, in the Town of Maine,...

May 16, 2021

Darlene Dawn (Gotter) Kasper, age 86, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, Wisconsin. Darlene was born on March 9, 1935 in Loyal, Wisconsin to Elmer and Elsie (Strey) Gotter.

Darlene married Vernon H. Kasper on February 2, 1952 in Loyal, Wisconsin. After residing in Abbotsford, Wisconsin for...

May 14, 2021

Tammy Lou Zerbe, age 59, of Neillsville, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born on March 31, 1962 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Wayne and Judith (Graap) Nelson.

On July 8, 1978, Tammy married the love of her life, Dale Zerbe. She spent most of her life working in factories....

May 13, 2021

Theodore ‘Teddy’ Robert Bartz, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Merrill, on Thursday, May 13,

2021, at the age of 63. He was born on August 2, 1956 to Robert and Audrey (Ball) Bartz in Elkhorn, WI.

Ted attended and graduated from Elkhorn High School and went on to complete a welding

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May 13, 2021

Darrell D. Hass, age 61, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a short illness and while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 22, 1959 to Roger and Janean (Haehlke) Hass in Wausau, WI.  Darrell attended Merrill High School and graduated with the class of 1977.  He was employed...

May 12, 2021

Michael L. Rodriguez, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on November 14, 1957 to the late Louis and Carol (Black) Rodriguez in Bellflower, California.  Michael has spent the last 11 years will his soul mate, Sharon Glatczak.

Michael was a painter by trade and...

May 9, 2021

Marie Ellyn Hamilton Marrier, age 75, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, from cardiac issues.   Marie was born on October 2, 1945 at Marinette General Hospital in Marinette, WI to Louis Arnold Hamilton and Velma Glen Ellen Rude Hamilton, both originally of Rhinelander, WI.  She had one brother, Jack Allan...

Apr 26, 2021

Sister Dolores Wagner, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 96, died April 26 at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Betty Jane Louise was born August 12, 1924 in Wallace, Michigan, to Fred and Minerva Wagner. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on February 26, 1948 and professed her vows...

Apr 25, 2021

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Donald J. Sparby, age 59, of Merrill received eternal rest on April 25, 2021 with his trusty dog, Blu by his side.

Don was born on November 24, 1961 in Wausau, WI to Martin and Dorothy (Lippe) Sparby....

Apr 23, 2021

Alex J.  Holzem, 89, passed away, Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community-Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services.

He was born July 16, 1931, in Wausau, to the late Christian and Amelia Holzem.

He married the late Barbara (Sowinski) Holzem, on July 2, 1952, at St. Michael's...