Obituaries
James Block
Sep 23, 2015
James "Jim" A. Block, age 65, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born March 6, 1950 in Oconto Falls to the late Arthur and Madeline (Shroyer) Block. On May 1, 1992 he and Karen Coenen were united in marriage in Appleton, WI. Jim...
William Sheldon
Sep 19, 2015
William L. Sheldon (Tank), age 75, died on September 19, 2015 at his home He was born on August 3, 1940 to the late Norman and Joyce (Trudell) Sheldon in Wausau, WI. William is survived by his wife: Verena Sheldon, son: Arthur Sheldon, brother: Thom (Kathy) Sheldon and sister: Barb (Joe) Carlson. A Celebration of Life for William will take...
Phyllis Schlueter
Sep 9, 2015
Phyllis Mae Schlueter passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on her 89th birthday. Phyllis was born September 9, 1926 to Leslie and Ella (Jaeger) Sabatke in Merrill, WI. Phyllis married Raymond Schlueter on March 18, 1944 at St. Stephen's Church. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1998. Phyllis worked seasonal jobs with Peterson Wreaths and the...
Bradley Lantzer
Sep 4, 2015
Bradley Maurice Lantzer passed away unexpectedly on September 4th, 2015, at the age of 53. He filled his life with a love of the outdoors, an appreciation for all kinds of music, and an endless search for a deeper understanding of the world through writing and art. He spent much of his life exploring new places and creating experiences with...
Stanley Sladek
Aug 29, 2015
Following a courageous battle with cancer, Stanley F. Sladek, age 83, died on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side and under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. He was welcomed into the arms of our Lord. He had recently visited with all his children and grandchildren. Stanley was born in Merrill on...
Lois Weckwerth
Aug 28, 2015
Lois Weckwerth, age 89, of Merrill, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Woodland Court under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born December 5, 1925 in Merrill to the late Edward and Ottile (Emanuel) Utecht. She and Wallace Henrich were united in marriage on October 9, 1948. He preceded her in death November 2,...
Doris Staus
Aug 17, 2015
Doris A. Staus, age 92, of Merrill, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1923 in Hamburg to the late Arnold and Hertha (Plisch) Voigt. Doris and Lylas Staus were united in marriage September 9, 1944 in Hamburg. He preceded her in death February 12, 1995. Doris worked at Merrill View...
Dolores Kamark
Aug 16, 2015
Dolores J. Kamark, age 93, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her home under the care of her loving children and supported by Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born August 11, 1922 in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Kathryn (McNaulty) Schwertferger. On June 7, 1941 Dolores and Chester Kamark were united in...
Marilene Olson
Aug 15, 2015
Marilene Olson, age 88, passed away on August 15, 2015 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born on April 29, 1927 to the late Roy and Erna (Jaenke) Ginther in Augusta, WI. Marilene married Willis Gaven Olson on October 12, 1946 in Augusta, WI. He precedes her in death. Private family services will be held at...
Frank Murphy Jr
Aug 11, 2015
Frank William Murphy Jr., of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 at the age of 58. He was born August 22, 1956 in Melbourne, Florida, to the late Frank and Margaret (Broadway) Murphy. On July 14, 1984, he and Becky Jarvis were united in marriage in Mt. Morris, Wisconsin. Frank was a proud member of the Merrill community....
Elaine Mittelsteadt
Aug 8, 2015
Elaine Ida Mittelsteadt, age 86, died on August 8, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. Elaine was born on December 11, 1928 to the late Herman and Ida (Prentice) Krueger in Merrill, WI. She attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Elaine fell in love and married Henry David Mittelsteadt on January 24, 1948 in Merrill, WI. He...
Eleanor Geest
Aug 8, 2015
On the morning of August 8, 2015, Eleanor died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. Eleanor was born on April 9, 1926, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was the third of four children born to William and Signe Berard. Eleanor grew up on the family farm east of Wausau and was always happiest surrounded by...
Benjamin Geiger
Aug 7, 2015
Benjamin "Ben" Geiger, age 23, died on August 7, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. Ben was born on December 18, 1991 in Merrill, WI and was the son to his adoptive parents, Anthony "Tony" and the late Roxanne (Swanson) Geiger of Merrill, WI. Ben attended and graduated from the Merrill High...
Randell Gatterman
Aug 6, 2015
Randell "Randy" Gatterman, age 68, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Woodland Court under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born November 22, 1946 in Merrill to the late Bernard & Marion (Hughes) Gatterman. Randy and Marian "Mary" Johnson were united in marriage on February 7, 1970 in Merrill. She survives. Randy...
Arthur Levernier
Aug 2, 2015
Arthur Levernier, age 87, of Merrill, formerly of Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 2, 2015, surrounded by his family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born August 24, 1927, in Northbrook, IL to the late Arthur Peter and Louise (Beinlich) Levernier. On September 4, 1948, Arthur and Florence Ferraro...
Andrea Gronholm
Jul 31, 2015
Andrea A. Gronholm, age 36, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2015 at her home. She was born July 9, 1979 to Robert and Jan Quade in Wausau, WI. Andrea graduated from Merrill High School in 1997. She worked for her parents at Northway Club until she went to school to become a CMA. She presently worked at Sierra Pacific...
Penny Steinfest
Jul 27, 2015
Penny M. Cherwenka Steinfest, age 45, of Poysippi, WI, fought a long, hard battle with cancer and on July 27, 2015, she won that battle. Penny was born on December 1, 1969 in Merrill to the late Edward and Betty (Davis) Cherwenka. She attended and graduated from Merrill High School. During her adult years, she worked at Milestone Materials /...
Scott Bonitz
Jul 23, 2015
Scott Steven Bonitz, age 47, died unexpectedly on July 23, 2015 at his residence in Merrill, WI. Scott was born on May 7, 1968 to Gary and Cynthia (Yonker) Bonitz in Edgar, WI. Scott attended and graduated from DC Everest High School in Schofield, WI. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. Scott worked most of his...
Vivian Woller
Jul 19, 2015
Vivian M. Woller, age 87, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Sylvan Crossing in Wausau surrounded by her loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born January 8, 1928 in the Town of Maine to the late Theodore and Helen (Dehnel) Hackbarth. On January 26, 1981 she and Amos Woller...
Thomas Huber
Jul 18, 2015
Thomas Gordon Huber, age 61 , died unexpectedly at his home in Merrill, WI on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Tom was born on March 8, 1954 in Hazen, North Dakota to the late Gordon & Grace (Jones) Huber. In his youth, he spent summers with his grandparents in North Dakota, but grew up in Chicago, IL. Tom enjoyed fishing and...
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