Obituaries

Nancy Henrich

Nancy Henrich

Sep 2, 2016

Nancy Lynn Henrich, age 73, of the town of Pine River, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill with family. She was born on September 23, 1942 to the late Merlin and Gertrude (Piggins) Piper in Racine, WI. Nancy attended and graduated from Racine Park High. She met and fell in love with George...

Andrew Fischer

Andrew Fischer

Sep 1, 2016

Andrew "Andy" J. Fischer, age 93 of Merrill, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born on October 1, 1922 to the late Andrew Charles & Margaret (Linder) Fischer in Merrill, WI. Andy attended...

Rudy Schleif

Rudy Schleif

Aug 28, 2016

Rudy and Emily Schleif were united with their heavenly father as a result of a car accident Sunday, August 28, 2016. Rudy, or Butch as some folks called him, was born Rudolph Wilhelm Schleif on June 15, 1928 to August and Margaret Schleif, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County. He spent the majority of his life farming (dairy...

Lowell Wyma

Lowell Wyma

Aug 21, 2016

Lowell G. "Manie" Wyma, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his home under the care of hospice. He was born in Racine, WI on August 7, 1936, the son of the late George and Marguerite (Ybema) Wyma. Lowell served in the U.S. Army in 1955-1957. On September 8, 1956 he and Carol Hunter were united...

Charles Pierotti

Charles Pierotti

Aug 20, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Pierotti, age 74, passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Chuck was born, the oldest of four children, on October 13, 1941 to the late Hans and Dorathy (Hansen) Pierotti at their home in Pearl Lake, WI. He graduated from Wautoma High School and continued his education at...

Michael Ronkowski

Michael Ronkowski

Aug 18, 2016

Michael "Mike" Ronkowski, age 68, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1948 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Wieczorek) Ronkowski in Chicago, IL. Mike attended school in Chicago, IL. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. He met and...

Eugene Simon

Eugene Simon

Aug 14, 2016

He was one of the Greatest Generation. Eugene F Simon, age 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2016 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. He was born in a log cabin in Bavaria WI on April 5th 1923 to John and Eva Simon, who were first generation American children born of pioneers, Mathias and...

Roger Strand

Roger Strand

Aug 7, 2016

Roger K. Strand, 93, Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Roger was known for his cheerful optimism, love of learning, appreciation of nature, and devotion to family. Roger was born July 26, 1923, and was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver T. and Mabel Johnson Strand, his brothers Kenneth and Reverend Oliver...

Davis Kroening

Davis Kroening

Aug 2, 2016

Davis Kroening, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI, under the care of hospice. He was born on April 26, 1930 to the late Herman and Emma (Hollinger) Kroening in Wausau, WI, where he was raised on the family farm. He attended and graduated from Wausau High School, then...

Wilbert Lindstrom

Wilbert Lindstrom

Aug 2, 2016

Wilbert John Lindstrom, age 97, was full of years and full of faith. He died peacefully Tuesday evening, August 2, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Ruth, his wife of 70+years, was by his side. Wilbert was born in Merrill on August 19, 1918 to John & Julia (Bjork) Lindstrom in their house on Wisconsin Street. "Wibs" was John and...

Mark Detjens

Mark Detjens

Jul 30, 2016

Mark J. Detjens, age 59, died on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Mark was born on March 10, 1957 to the late David and Mary (Jones) Detjens in Merrill, WI. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and went on to attend college for 1 year. Mark had a passion for cooking for...

Scot Minard

Scot Minard

Jul 26, 2016

No obituary will be posted.

David Medina

David Medina

Jul 14, 2016

David Medina, age 59, died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his residence in Merrill, while under the care of Asera Care Hospice. David was born on October 2, 1956, to Jose Martinez and Mary Medina in New York, NY. He married Joann Hildebrandt on November 1, 2004, in Merrill, WI. She survives. David worked as a truck driver for...

Dolores Springer

Dolores Springer

Jul 12, 2016

Dolores "Lorrie" Springer, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born April 19, 1936 in the town of Maine to the late Winifred and Bertha (Braun) Beilke. Lorrie and Michael Springer were united in marriage on October 17, 1981 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Merrill. He survives. Lorrie worked...

George Japke

George Japke

Jul 10, 2016

George R. Japke, age 77, of the town of Pine River, died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on May 7, 1939 to William and Florence (Doering) Japke in Ontonogan, MI. William proceeded him in death in 1966. Florence survives. George attended and graduated from Merrill High School. He furthered his education by attending...

Marilyn Boyd

Marilyn Boyd

Jul 7, 2016

Marilyn Marjorie Boyd, age 76, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, WI. Marilyn was born on September 11, 1939 to the late Harold and Francis (Jensen) Coyer in Gleason, township of Russell. She attended school in Antigo, WI. She met and fell in love with Lloyd Boyd, and the two exchanged vows in Gleason,...

Marlene Woellner

Marlene Woellner

Jul 3, 2016

Marlene Woellner, age 83, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Pine crest Nursing Home. She was born June 30, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late Raymond and Sophia (Johnson) Schwartzman. On October 25, 1952, Marlene and Donald Woellner were united in marriage. Marlene attended school at North Star School and Merrill Vocational School. Marlene worked at Weinbrenner...

Lawrence Sczygelski

Lawrence Sczygelski

Jun 23, 2016

Lawrence Sczygelski, age 81, died on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the UW Madison Hospital. He resided in the town of Scott, on the family farm. Lawrence was born on June 9, 1935 to the late Adam and Anna (Kordus) Sczygelski in the town of Pine River. He graduated from St. Francis Catholic school. He was drafted and served in...

Madison Seeger

Madison Seeger

Jun 23, 2016

Madison Lyn Seeger was baptized into her Lord's hands on June 23, 2016, at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. Madison is survived by her loving parents: Brian & Kaitlyn Seeger, Merrill, her grandparents: Lonn (Patty) Lau, Merrill and Stan (Debbie) Seeger, Merrill, her uncles: Kristopher (Hillary) Lau, Merrill and Tim Seeger, Merrill and her cousins: Braelyn, Mia, Logan and...

Mary Westberg

Mary Westberg

Jun 23, 2016

Mary Jane Westberg, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born May 2, 1931 in Marshfield to the late Cyril and Louise (Scherr) Eckes. On May 10, 1952 MaryJane and Carl Westberg were united in marriage. He survives. MaryJane graduated from Marshfield High School. MaryJane was a stay at home...

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