Obituaries

Oct 27, 2017

Janet J. Kloth, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 29, 1934 in Wausau, WI and was the daughter of the late Edwin and Caroline (Klockziem) Kniess.  Janet attended school in Wausau, before staying home to help...

Oct 16, 2017

Tammy L. Schroedel, age 45, of Marshfield, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  Tammy was born on August 22, 1972 in Rhinelander, WI.  She attended D.C. Everest High School and graduated from Merrill High School, and had attended some classes at Northcentral Technical College.

Tammy enjoyed reading, watching movies,...

Oct 10, 2017

Barbara J. Nolan , age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at home.   Barbara was born to the late Arnold and Bettina (Staley) Wiley on February 3, 1939 in LaCrosse, WI.  On August 27, 1960 Barbara exchanged vows with the love of her life, J. Michael Nolan in Madison, WI.  He survives.

Barbara...

Oct 6, 2017

Eugene Albert Rice, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital Palliative Care surrounded by his loving family.  Gene was born on September 23, 1935 to the late Irvin Sr. and Bertha (Graunke) Rice of Gleason.

Gene was a hard-working family man and cherished time spent with all family members enjoying each of...

Sep 30, 2017

Patricia “Pat” J. Schulz, age 71, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on January 13, 1946 to the late Emery and Phyllis (Shoeman) Morrison in Merrill, WI.  Pat attended and graduated from the Merrill High School.  She met the love of her life, Harold Schulz, and the two...

Sep 27, 2017

Norma C. Wehlitz, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Interim Hospice & Palliative Care.  She was born on January 26, 1927 to the late Roy Wentworth Buffham  & Louise (Kanetzke) Buffham in Racine, WI.  Norma attended Beebe State Graded  School, Mitchell Jr. High...

Sep 26, 2017

Donald John Maas, age 65, of Gleason, passed away Monday, September 26, 2017 at his home.  He was born October 16, 1951 in Merrill to Russell and Carol (Gibson) Maas.  He married Judy Raatz on December 30, 1977.  She survives.

Donald worked with his boys at Maas Builders.  He especially enjoyed making picture frames.   Donald also enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2017

Dorothy (Dottie) Lillian McDermid Heggblom, age 103, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017, at her residence in Scottsdale, AZ.  She was born on December 29, 1913 in Chicago, IL, the youngest of three children of Ralph McDermid & Lillian Elvira Manewal  McDermid.  Dorothy’s parents’ families had emigrated from England, Scotland and Germany, and...

Sep 23, 2017

Jacob Lee Kurth “Vern”, age 33, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2017 at his home. He was born April 10, 1984 in Wausau to Jerry Kurth and Jonnie (Detert) Klempke. Jacob and Christina Anglin were united in marriage on September 20, 2014 in Merrill, WI. She survives.

Jacob worked as a laborer...

Sep 17, 2017

Diane Marie Strand, age 58, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence in Merrill, WI. Diane was born on December 13, 1958 to Myron Sr. and Blossom (Mischnick) Strand in Lombard, IL. Her most important and cherished role was being a mother.  She loved her girls and grandchildren. With a loving heart, she...

Sep 17, 2017

Vearl M. Kleinschmidt, age 93, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Vearl was born on January 25, 1924 to the late Fred and Hazel (Cooper) Hofmann in Merrill.  She married William H. Kleinschmidt on July...

Sep 9, 2017

Rose M. Luedtke passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at St. Clares Hospital in Weston. Rose was born on July 8, 1937 to Herman and Lena (Wilman) Gartman in Merrill. She married Carl Luedtke Sr. on October 3, 1964. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1986.

Rose had worked at the Lincoln...

Sep 9, 2017

Robert “Bob” L. Rajek, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  He was born on January 23, 1925 to the late John and Frieda (Walli) Rajek in Merrill.  Bob attended and graduated from Merrill High School and...

Sep 8, 2017

Richard R. “Rick” VanDerGeest, 55, of Lexington, SC died suddenly at home on Friday, September 8, 2017.  Rick was born in Merrill, WI on March 18, 1962, to Mary Ann and Ken VanDerGeest. Rick was a devoted husband and father, spending countless hours of time playing with Maria and Jack in the backyard.  His love for his children...

Sep 8, 2017

There will be no services held for Edmund.

Sep 7, 2017

Marie O. Raudwer, age 95, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill.  She was born on August 5, 1922 to the late Fred and Vera (Gockman) Grisa in Chicago, IL.  Marie attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  She met and fell in love with William Raudwer, and the two exchanged...

Sep 6, 2017

Darlene (Grell) Kautz, age 68, of Antigo, WI, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at the Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo, while under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.  Darlene was born on October 4, 1948 to the late Alvin and Hilda (Becker) Grell in Merrill.  She united in marriage with Ronald Kautz on December 19, 1970 in Merrill. ...

Sep 4, 2017

Monica D. Stimers passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home.  Monica was born on March 3, 1925 to Frank and Ida (Tomajcik) Duginski in Merrill.  She attended St. Francis Elementary School and graduated from Holy Cross Catholic High School in 1943.  Monica worked at Woolworth Five and Dine and in the office...

Aug 29, 2017

Dorothy A. Woller, age 88, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Our House Assisted Living in Wausau. She was born September 27, 1928 in the township of Cassel, Marathon City, WI to the late Walter and Frances (Lindner) Ahrens. On June 3, 1950, Dorothy and Harvey Woller were united in marriage, a union that would...

Aug 28, 2017

Guy J. Bartron, age 59, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 in Merrill.  Guy was born on May 7, 1958 to William and Nancy (Janisch) Bartron in Milwaukee, WI.  His father survives.  He attended and graduated from high school in Milwaukee – and earned himself a 4-year scholarship for his saxophone playing.  Guy and his father...