Obituaries

Aug 28, 2017

Adam D. Wendorf, age 35, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017, near his residence in Merrill.  Adam was born on April 4, 1982 to Donald and Julie (Kienitz) Wendorf in Merrill.  He attended Merrill High School.

Adam enjoyed working­ as a carpenter alongside his dad, as well as building and fixing anything that needed...

Aug 19, 2017

Betty Lou Forster, age 79, of Marathon, formerly of Merrill, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 19, 1937 in Merrill to the late Alfred and Susie (Miller) Chilsen. On July 24, 1954, Betty and Earl Forster were united in marriage in Merrill, a union that would last 55 years. He...

Aug 19, 2017

Catherine Duginski, age 88, of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born on July 28, 1930 in Rhinelander to the late Jesse and Angeline (Dumpprope) Brown. Catherine and John Duginski were united in marriage on July 28, 1948. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1977.

Catherine worked various jobs throughout the...

Aug 17, 2017

Ronald “Ron” L. Turner, age 52, of Merrill, passed away after a brief struggle with cancer on August 17, 2017 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with his loving wife, Christine, by his side.  Ron was born on June 28, 1965 to Robert L. and Patricia (Retzlaff) Turner in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High...

Aug 13, 2017

Constance “Connie” Swanson, age 94, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. She was born September 13, 1922 in Holland City, Michigan to the late Paul and Emma Neumann. On May 11, 1940, Connie and Earl Swanson were united in marriage at St. Stephen’s UCC...

Aug 5, 2017

Debra “Debbie” Brandt, age 59, of Cecil, formally of Merrill, passed away on August 5, 2017, in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus  Comfort Care & Hospice.  Debbie was born on March 18, 1958 to the late Werner and Rosetta (Drew) Roggenbuck in Merrill, WI.  She attended and graduated from Merrill High...

Aug 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Elsa M. Higgins, age 87, on August 3, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born March 2, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Erick Thorston and Helga (Bouquist) Sundell....

Jul 30, 2017

Joseph “Joe” N. Lohff, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.  Joe was born on January 29, 1948 to the late LuEllen Lohff,  in Merrill.  Joe was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill on May 20, 1962.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

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Jul 28, 2017

Mildred “Millie” J. Roman, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.  Millie was born on June 6, 1927, to the late William and Lena (Beyer) Mosser in Merrill.  She married Alfred “Butch” Roman on July 15, 1944 in Merrill.  He preceded her in death on March 4,...

Jul 28, 2017

Barbara J. Schmitz, age 64, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.  Barbara was born on March 25, 1953 to the late Marvin Stahnke and Arlene(Dawson) Stahnke, in Medford WI.  She married Gary Schmitz on August 5, 1972 in Merrill.

Barbara worked...

Jul 22, 2017

Thomas Gene Schwartzman, age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in King, WI, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.  He was born on August 3, 1928 to the late Ray and Sophia (Johnson) Schwartzman in Merrill, WI.  Thomas proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Army in 1948.  He...

Jul 15, 2017

Nancy L. Nedden, age 84, of Merrill, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home surrounded by family. She was born February 2, 1933 in Stanley, WI to the late Leo and Helen (VanZutphen) Olson. Nancy and Robert Lee Nedden were united in marriage on June 19, 1953 in Cornell, WI. He preceded her in death...

Jun 27, 2017

Anna I. Ineichen, age 46, of Marshfield, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on May 15, 1971 to the late Walter G. Sr. and Marie (Spoerri) Ineichen, in Merrill. Anna attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She cherished her time that she spent with family, especially her beloved children. Anna would look forward to going...

Jun 24, 2017

Airabell L. Beyer, age 90, of Merrill, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on February 6, 1927 to the late Emmitt and Mae (Bessey) Winchell in Tomahawk, WI. She had met...

Jun 21, 2017

Ruth Arlene (Lohff) Maluegge, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. She was born on December 26, 1929 to the late Edward and Adelheid (Bonke) Lohff in Merrill, WI. Ruth attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She met and fell in love with Clifford Oscar Maluegge, and the two...

Jun 20, 2017

Sister Adele (Verena) Wehri, SCSC, age 92, of Merrill, Wisconsin, died June 19, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living, Merrill, WI. Sister Adele was born March 7, 1925 in Hebron, North Dakota, to Albert and Eva (Seeberger) Wehri. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin on August 31,...

Jun 20, 2017

Jamie L. Young, age 58, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Tomahawk Health Services. She was born October 8, 1958 in Merrill to the late Robert and Rosemarie (Jones) Streich. Jamie and John Young were united in marriage on October 26, 1989 in Merrill, a union that would last 27 years. He preceded her in death October...

Jun 20, 2017

Marie N. Martin, age 65, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on December 14, 1951. A gathering for Marie's friends will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017, from 1pm-3pm at Waid Funeral Home. Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be...

Jun 16, 2017

Dale D. Kopetzky, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 18, 1931 in Merrill to the late Joseph E. and Martha M. (Zimmerman) Kopetzky. On May 23, 1953, Dale and Muriel L. Annis were united in marriage in Merrill. She survives. Dale was a 1950 graduate of Merrill...

Jun 15, 2017

Irene M. Streeter, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on December 1, 1931 to the late Theodore O. and Nellie M. (Anthony) Thompson in the town of Skanawan. Irene attended the Pine Creek Elementary...