Obituaries

Oct 16, 2018

Linda C. Tyo, age 75, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at her home, while surrounded by her family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on October 14, 1943 to the late John and Julia (Buchanan) Campbell in Damascus, Virginia.  Linda attended high school at Toulon, IL.  She...

Oct 11, 2018

Anthony 'Tony' M. Komrofske, age 53, of Merrill, passed away on October 11, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  He was born to the late Arthur Sr. and Florence (Dombrowski) Komrofske on May 26, 1965 in Chicago, IL.  Tony attended and graduated from the Gordon Tech in Chicago, IL.

No services will be held.

Oct 10, 2018

Lorraine D. Simon, 88, of Gleason, went to her eternal home on October 10, 2018 after 4 plus years at Autumn’s Promise Assisted Living Facility in Green Bay, WI.  She peacefully fell asleep in our Saviour’s awaiting arms.

Lorraine was born on April 22, 1930 and grew up in the town of Russell, where she attended and...

Oct 9, 2018

Gregory ‘Greg’ A. Bialecki, age 46, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence.  Greg was born on March 7, 1972 to Bill and Roxann (Bergs) Bialecki in Wausau.  His mother, Roxann, preceded him in death.  Greg attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

Greg was an avid Wisconsin sports...

Sep 30, 2018

Beverly J. Schielke, age 89, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Woodland Court Elder Services, LLC, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 10, 1929 to the late Antone and Lillian (Wedler) Montabon in Milwaukee, WI.  Beverly attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and continued...

Sep 26, 2018

Patti Porath, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, while surrounded by her loving family.  Patti was born on October 28, 1956 to Ronald and the late Phyllis (Kleinschmidt) Porath in Merrill.

Patti was a lead teller and worked for 20 years at U.S. Bank in Minocqua.  She also...

Sep 26, 2018

Raymond Francis Bloomer, age 74, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Ray was born on November 18, 1943 to the late Thomas and Martha (Guns) Bloomer. He married MaryAnn Theresa Prasnick on July 8, 1967 in Tony, WI.

Ray proudly served as a member of the United States Airforce from 1961-1965. He then...

Sep 20, 2018

Lee R. Baker, age 82, passed away on September 20, 2018 at his home in Merrill.  Lee was born to the late Arthur and Helen (Gronberg) Baker in Manitowac, WI.

The military was a big part of Lee’s life.  He was in the United States Navy for 2 years and he also served in the United States...

Sep 18, 2018

Paul T. Arseneau Jr., age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston.  He was born on January 7, 1937 to the late Paul Sr. and Gertrude (Michaels) Arseneau in Detroit, MI.  Paul attended Merrill High School.  He met and fell in love with Doris M. Savaske, and the two...

Sep 2, 2018

Franklin A. Saal Sr., age 94, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI.  He was born on August 29, 1924 to the late Carl and Frieda (Utecht) Saal in Merrill.  Frank attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and worked as a machinist in Racine until joining the service. ...

Aug 28, 2018

Richard “Dick” W. Ruge, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on August 23, 1937 to the late William F. and Minnie L. (Kelly) Ruge in Des Moines, Iowa. ...

Aug 19, 2018

Arlette J Mitchell, age 90, of Merrill passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.   She was born October 6, 1927 to the late Albert and Anna (Schmidt) Krauklis. Arlette and Gordon were united in marriage on February 24, 1945 in Irma, WI. He preceded her in death May 1, 2011.

Arlette and her husband founded Mitchell Metal Products,...

Aug 18, 2018

Myrtle A. Scheu, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 10, 1925 to the late Emil and Elsie (Kriewald) Radloff in the town of Corning.  Myrtle attended elementary school at Trinity Lutheran...

Aug 15, 2018

Veleeta Marie Wenzlick, age 86, of Merrill died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill.  She was born on August 7, 1932 to the late Harold D. and Gladys I. (Kortz) Hoffman in Arkansas, WI.  Veleeta married Russell “Bud” Wenzlick on March 31, 1951 in Merrill.  He preceded her in death on January 22,...

Aug 14, 2018

Helen T. Severt, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 3, 1926 to the late Andrew J. and Frances (Koprucki) Kulawinski in the town of Pine River.

Helen met...

Aug 10, 2018

Leona T. Schmidt, age 91, of Merrill, died on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by her family, and under the care of Ministry Hospice.  She was born on October 1, 1926 to the late Edward and Ida (Jahns) Rusch in the town of Maine.  Leona attended grade school in the town...

Aug 6, 2018

Frank M. Perion, age 71, of the town of Pine River, died after a brief illness on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home.  Frank was born on February 27, 1947 to the late Steven and Pearl (Smith) Perion in Ladysmith, WI.  He was raised in Ingram, WI, Kenosha, WI and Cicero, IL.  Frank attended and graduated from Ladysmith...

Aug 5, 2018

John Michael Koehler, age 18, of the town of Hamburg, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Hamburg.  He was born on January 6, 2000. He is the son of Bob and Cindy Koehler from the town of Hamburg.  John attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

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Aug 5, 2018

William “Bill” H. Graupman, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on August 5, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill and while under the care of Ministry Ascension Hospice.  He was born on May 27, 1927 to the late Harvey C. and Dora M. (Behrend) Graupman in New London, WI.  Bill spent his youth on a farm in...

Aug 3, 2018

Gloria P Raddatz, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018, at her home in Wakefield, MI.  Gloria was born on July 3, 1927 to the late August and Mary (Martz) Kottman.  She married Arthur Hehling on October 9, 1966.   He preceded her in death.  Gloria married Leroy Raddatz.  He preceded her in death.

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