Obituaries
Leon Tabor
Jun 14, 2016
Leon (Slim) Tabor On June 14, 2016, at the grand age of 97 years old, Leon joined his beloved wife, Elaine in heaven. Leon was born March 24, 1919 in Prairie du Sac, WI to Hunter and Hattie (Schoepp) Tabor. Slim was lovingly given his nickname by his father at a young age. As a young boy, he enjoyed fishing...
Annamarie Binning
Jun 11, 2016
Annamarie "Becka" Binning, age 95, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Annamarie was born on May 8, 1921 to the late Gabriel and Ragna (Krogstad) Fries in Windlake, WI. She attended and graduated from Waterford Union High School. Annamarie continued her...
James Ullman
Jun 9, 2016
James Ernest Ullman, age 74, of Merrill, passed away at Mt. View Care Center on Thursday morning, June 9, 2016. He was born on April 22, 1942, to Ben and Della (Zirkle) Ullman. James proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and served in The Korean War. He had owned and operated Jims Septic Service for years and then...
Mary Johnson
Jun 7, 2016
Mary Lou Johnson, age 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2016 at her home. She was born March 30, 1940 in New London to the late Clarence and Ruth Mary (Watson) Johnson. Mary Lou worked as a CNA for over 20 years at East View Nursing Home. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her friends at Park...
William Illgen
May 27, 2016
William R. Illgen was finally reunited with the love of his life on May 27, 2016, at the age of 99. He was born in Medford, WI on April 27, 1917, son of William Illgen and Sophia Josephine Persinski. Bill spent his younger years living in the Merrill area with his mother and stepfather Carl Wyland. Bill was always there...
Raymond Kudick
May 23, 2016
Raymond V. Kudick, age 68, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 17, 1947 in Merrill to the late Vern and Edna (Natzke) Kudick. Raymond graduated from Merrill Senior High School. He was a dairy farmer his whole life. Raymond loved the outdoors and it was well known, if you couldn't...
Kyle Schumacher
May 19, 2016
Kyle Anthony Schumacher, age 25, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his residence in Merrill. Kyle was born on December 3, 1990 to Gerald and Monika (Gronau) Schumacher in Fort Steward, GA. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Kyle most recently worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory doing general labor. He was an outdoor enthusiast, and...
Frank Alvin
May 14, 2016
Frank J. Alvin, age 85 years, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on February 28, 1931 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Mabel Schoel and Frank Alvin Sr. Frank and Janet Melby were united in marriage August 24, 1957 in Baraboo, WI. She survives. Frank served in the National...
Richard Kretschmer
May 11, 2016
Richard J. Kretschmer, age 58, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born February 17, 1958 in Merrill to the late Gerald & Dorothy (Carlson) Kretschmer. On October 3, 1981 he and Jodene Bahr were united in marriage at St. Johns Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine, Wisconsin. She survives....
Patricia Turner
May 8, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Ann Turner, age 75, of Wausau, formerly of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 8, 2016 at her home. She was born January 21, 1941 in Kennan, WI to the late Richard A. and Leona (Baeten) Retzlaff. Pat attended and graduated from Wisconsin Rapids High School. She served her country in the United States Navy. She...
Patricia Turner
May 8, 2016
Patricia Ann Turner began her eternal life with Jesus on May 8th 2016. She was 75. After marrying Robert Turner (former spouse), Patricia made Merrill her home for most of her adult life. Patricia was born on January 21, 1941 to the late Richard A. and Leona K. (Baeten) Retzlaff at their home in Kennan, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lincoln...
Barbara Holzem
May 4, 2016
Barbara "Barb" M. Holzem, age 84, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Benedictine Living Facility under the care of Asera Care Hospice. She was born April 9, 1932 in Wausau to the late Lawrence Seefeldt and Marian Sowinski. On July 2, 1952 Barb and Alex J. Holzem were united in marriage in Wausau. He survives. Barb attended and graduated...
Vicky Erickson
May 4, 2016
Vicky L. Erickson, age 46, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, died unexpectedly of a massive pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. She was born on March 20, 1970 in Merrill, to John and Barbara (Potter) Erickson. Vicky attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She was employed for the last 6 years by...
Virginia Rubbino
May 2, 2016
Virginia "Gina" Rubbino, age 70, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born May 26, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Onofrio and Catherine (Napoli) Rubbino. Virginia worked at Lincoln Industries for many years. She was a resident of Pine Crest and enjoyed all activities there including the "coconut performance" and...
Bonnie Schmidt
Apr 27, 2016
Bonnie Rae Schmidt, age 69, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home under the care of Asera Care Hospice. She was born June 21, 1946 in Merrill to the late Harold and Rena (Bondioli) Volkman. On February 14, 1999, she and Wilfred Schmidt were united in marriage in Tomahawk, WI. He survives. Bonnie graduated from Merrill...
Dorothy Merkel
Apr 24, 2016
Dorothy M. Merkel, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill while under the care of Aspirus Home Care & Hospice Services and surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on February 2, 1927, to the late Reinhard and Adeline (Tesch) Woller in Merrill, WI. She attended Merrill High School. On...
Vernon Buntrock
Apr 24, 2016
Vernon "Nort" J. Buntrock, age 89, of Merrill, passed away at Aspirus Wausau hospital on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016, from injuries sustained in a fall. He was born on April 28, 1926, to Harry and Olga (Oestreich) Buntrock at home in Merrill. He married Eileen Schmidt on October 7, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. She survives. He...
Marlowe Roeder
Apr 17, 2016
Marlowe Roeder, age 81, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. He was born August 20, 1934 in Wausau to the late Erwin and Lorinda (Thurs) Roeder. On July 2, 1960, Marlowe and Shirley Akey were united in marriage at First Presbyterian Church in Merrill. They recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Marlowe attended...
Delores Krause
Apr 15, 2016
Delores E. Krause, age 89, of Merrill, was called home by Jesus on Friday, April 15, 2016 at her home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born September 20, 1926 in the town of Corning to the late Walter and Esther (Hahn) Gutknecht. On September 21, 1946 she and Arthur Krause were united...
Mary Hinner
Apr 11, 2016
Mary Ann Hinner, age 84, of Merrill, peacefully passed on and in the company of one of her beloved sons on April 11, 2016 at Rennes Health & Rehab in Weston, WI. Family gathered, forming a circle with her, rejoicing and sharing how special she was to all of her family as she left this earth in glory. Mary was...
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