Obituaries

Dec 8, 2017

Sister Ann Wittman, SCSC, age 90,  a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, died, December 8,  at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI.

Ann Marie Wittman was born on October 8, 1927 in Merrill, Wisconsin, daughter of Walter and Mabel (Downie) Wittman.  She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on...

Dec 8, 2017

Robert A. “Bob” Jackson, 94, passed away peacefully December 8, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill WI.

Bob was born on December 5, 1923, in Fargo, South Dakota, to Claude and Helms (Olson) Jackson.  His family moved to Wisconsin where he attended grade school and later graduated from Jordan High School, West Allis,...

Dec 8, 2017

Arrangements and obituary are pending.  Please check back at a later time.

Dec 6, 2017

John J. Krznarich, age 75, of Ironwood, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on November 24, 1942 to the late Joseph J. and Evelyn (Johnson) Krznarich / Finco in Ironwood, MI.  John attended and graduated from the St. Ambrose Catholic School in Ironwood, MI and joined the United States Air...

Dec 6, 2017

Donald “Don” H. Forster, age 83, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI.  He was born on July 25, 1934 to the late Albert and Minnie (Schulte) Forster in Merrill, and attended school in Gleason.  After school, Don joined the Army National Guard in 1953 and proudly served...

Dec 5, 2017

Brandon J. Blaise, age 24, died unexpectedly in his sleep at the Raddison Blue Hotel on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, while visiting the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. He was born July 23, 1993 in Marshfield to Kenneth Blaise and Reyne (Emerich) Blaise.

Brandon attended Washington and Jefferson Elementary schools and Prairie River Middle School as...

Dec 4, 2017

John L. Barrett, age 60, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on December 1, 1957 to the late James L. and Janet L. (Harris) Barrett in Elgin, IL.  John had attended school in Tomahawk, WI.

In his younger years, John worked construction with large equipment with his dad....

Nov 28, 2017

James (Jim) D. Chartier, age 75, Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home Merrill. He was born October 22, 1942, in Merrill, WI.

James was in the US Army, and served in Vietnam as a Military Police dog handler guarding ammunition depots. After his service in the army he...

Nov 25, 2017

Mary K. Baumann, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on January 3, 1930 to the late Herman and Annice (Alexander) Hortsch in Sioux Falls, SD.  She attended and graduated from Marshfield Highschool.  Mary met the love of her life, Raymond Baumann, and the two exchanged...

Nov 24, 2017

Nancy M. Milleson, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  She was born on August 12, 1932 to the late George and Winifred (Edmunds) Schafer in Syracuse, NY.  Nancy attended and graduated from Syracuse Central High School and continued her love of learning at the UW-Oshkosh and finished...

Nov 23, 2017

Barbara (Barb) J. Dintelman, 74, of Merrill, WI, peacefully passed away on the morning of November 23, 2017.  Barb was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend. Having so much pride in her family, she was always ready with a story or photo album to boast to anyone who would look or listen. Her...

Nov 22, 2017

Junior “Ric” Angelo Ricci, age 87, of Wausau, took his eternal flight on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, while surrounded by his loving family.  Ric was born to the late Angelo and Clara (Euler) Ricci on October 2, 1930 in Merrill.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of...

Nov 17, 2017

Michael Laverne Schoetz, age 81, a 17-year resident of Three Lakes, lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 17 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 21, 1936, in Merrill, WI, to parents Michael and Mable (Schuster) Schoetz.

Michael served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and...

Nov 14, 2017

Margie Lillian Johanna Livingston McAlerny, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  She was born on August 26, 1924 to the late George and Bertha (Monson) Strand in Elmhurst, IL.  Margie attended and graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL in 1942. ...

Nov 13, 2017

John “Glen” McDonald, 52, passed away unexpectedly November 13, 2017.  He was born in Rockford, IL to Gloria Northrop and John McDonald.

Glen spent most days enjoying time with family.  He was a proud owner of McConstruction.  He and his wife, Patty, were also proud owners of McPats Crafts for many years.  One of Glen’s...

Nov 10, 2017

Marvin Podgorski, age 79, of Wausau, died peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Sigmund and Tillie (Delikowski) Podgorski in Wausau.  Marvin attended school at the Wausau Senior High School.  He met and married Phyllis Seefeldt on...

Nov 7, 2017

Roger D. Baughman, age 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  Roger was born on January 7, 1951 to Paul and Lucy Baughman in Belle Gelde, FL.  They both survive.

Roger was employed at Walmart in Merrill, and enjoyed his friends and co-workers there very much.  He had also worked for J.W. Perry,...

Nov 2, 2017

Marilyn Styka, age 72, of Merrill, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 2, 2017, after a long battle with cancer, while under the care of Asera Care Hospice.  Marilyn was born on February 15, 1945 to the late Edward and Cecelia (Zmudzinski) Farrar in Chicago, IL.  She attended high school in Chicago, IL where she met the...

Oct 31, 2017

Eugene “Gene” R. Graf, age 89, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home.  Gene was born on August 22, 1928 to the late Alexander and Lillian (Arder) Graf in Chicago, IL.  In 1941, he and his family came to Gleason, WI and settled on a farm.  Gene attended and graduated from Merrill High...

Oct 30, 2017

William “Bill” Hinz, age 71, of Merrill, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. He was born August 11, 1946 in Merrill to William and Clara (Ullman) Hinz. On August 19, 1967, Bill and Bonnie Maluegge were united in marriage at St. Francis Parish in Merrill, a...