Obituaries

Matthew Lepak

Matthew Lepak

Dec 3, 2014

Matthew "Matt" J. Lepak, age 21, died as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in the town of Scott. He was born May 9, 1993 in Wausau to David Lepak and Audrey Schmidt. Matt worked at Wausau Coated as a winder operator. He enjoyed attending music festivals, especially Hodag. Matt loved camping, it didn't matter...

Miriam Ellerman

Miriam Ellerman

Nov 22, 2014

Miriam Ellerman, age 84, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Woodland Court. Miriam was born September 14, 1930 in Merrill to the late Emil and Mabel (Bull) Barrone. She and Vernon Ellerman were united in marriage in June of 1950 in Illinois. He preceded her in death in January of 1951. Miriam was a 1949 graduate of...

Russell Scheu

Russell Scheu

Nov 19, 2014

Russell L. Scheu, age 68, of Greendale, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, WI. He was born October 8, 1946 in Merrill to Leslie and Delores (Voigt) Scheu. He and Donna Flannery were united in marriage on May 6, 1967 in Antigo. Russ was a 1964 graduate of Merrill High...

Sandra Pieper

Sandra Pieper

Nov 17, 2014

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Pieper, age 64, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at her home in Merrill, Wisconsin after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 7, 1950 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernard and Jeanette (Koenigs) Sarauer. Sandy enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing and spending time with her family and many friends. She was a member...

Emma Johns

Emma Johns

Nov 14, 2014

Emma Minnie Johns, age 93, passed away on November 14, 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Emma was born to Adolf and Alvina (Tesch) Erdman on August 9, 1921 in Ogema, WI. She married Charles Johns on October 15, 1941 in Phillips, WI, a union lasting over 50 years. He precedes her in death. Emma was a house...

Elaine Paris

Elaine Paris

Nov 13, 2014

Elaine S. Paris Obituary Elaine S. Paris, age 88, of Minocqua, formerly of Merrill, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. She was born April 27, 1926, in Rhinelander to Milton and Esther (Abendroth) Andrus. She was united in marriage to Vincent Paris November 30, 1947, in Rhinelander. Graduating from Rhinelander High School, Elaine pursued...

Barbara Szczepanski

Barbara Szczepanski

Nov 7, 2014

Barbara Ann Szczepanski (nee Wirth) age 86 of Gleason, WI, went to be with Our Lord on Friday November 7, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Barbara was born to Adam Andrew Wirth and Elizabeth Hansel in Milwaukee, WI on June 3, 1928. She married Thaddeus "Ted" Szczepanski at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Bundy on October 3, 1998 where they...

Gary Hayes

Gary Hayes

Nov 5, 2014

Gary J. Hayes, age 63, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. He was born August 25, 1951 in Dupo, Illinois to the George and Muriel (Lockhart) Hayes. He and Linda Rowe were united in marriage September 7, 1996 in Wausau, WI. Gary was a graduate of Dupo High School. He worked as a sales...

James Jones

James Jones

Oct 29, 2014

James H. Jones, age 65, of Merrill went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at St. Clare Hospital, Weston. James was born on August 7, 1949 to Wesley and Marie (Kaseno) Jones in Ashland County, WI. He married Cynthia Turney on November 7, 1970 in Mellen, WI. James will be missed by many. He could easily...

Joan Kreciak

Joan Kreciak

Oct 26, 2014

Joan Bernice Kreciak, age 73, of Merrill, passed away on October 26, 2014 at her home in Merrill under the care of Ministry Home Care and Hospice. Joan was born on March 15, 1941 to John and Bernice (Sperling) Last in Buffalo, New York. She married Anthony Kreciak on June 18, 1960 in Illinois. He preceded her in death in...

Ellen Patterson

Ellen Patterson

Oct 24, 2014

Ellen "Ellie" Goldie Patterson, age 52, of Merrill, passed away on October 24, 2014 at the UW Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. Ellie was born on April 12, 1962 to Dell Engman and Carol (Reich) Streble in Wausau, WI. She attended and graduated from Wausau East high school and went on to further her education at the Northcentral Technical College...

Ralph Neale

Ralph Neale

Oct 16, 2014

Col. Ralph L. Neale, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Hospice House in Wausau. Ralph was born August 17, 1934 in Packwaukee Township, Marquette County to the late Frances (Skinner) and Kermit Neale. He graduated from Montello High School in 1952 where he was class president for four years and lettered in football, basketball, baseball...

Nancy Woller

Nancy Woller

Oct 14, 2014

Nancy R. Woller, age 72, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 15, 1941 in Tomahawk to the late Clifford & Esther (Adams) Klempke. She and Scott L. Woller were united in marriage on May 6, 1989 in Merrill. Nancy attended Tomahawk High School. She was a homemaker. Nancy was very involved with...

Tim Sandholm

Tim Sandholm

Oct 8, 2014

Tim Sandholm, age 66, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born August 14, 1948 in Wausau to the late Rubert J and Betty J (Hunger) Sandholm. On August 18, 1973 he and Martha Wasser were united in marriage in Oshkosh. Tim attended High...

Viola Zich

Viola Zich

Oct 6, 2014

Viola Stella Zich (Radloff), age 98, was born to eternal life on October 6th, 2014, at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. Viola was born December 13, 1915 to the late Robert and Hattie Radloff (Engle), one of 13 children. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1935 and from the Lincoln County Normal School in 1936. Her dream was...

Ronald Kautz

Ronald Kautz

Sep 29, 2014

Ronald "Ron" A. Kautz, age 70, of Antigo, formerly of Merrill, passed away in the comfort of his home September 29, 2014. He was born in the city of Merrill on October 24, 1943 to Arnold & Mildred (Heideman) Kautz. He married Darlene Grell December 19, 1970. Ron loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting both deer and bear. He was...

Kenneth Hoffman

Kenneth Hoffman

Sep 27, 2014

Kenneth L. Hoffman, age 70, passed away on September 27, 2014, after a brief stay with Aseracare Hospice in Antigo, WI. Kenneth was born on May 14, 1944 to Karl and Ruth (Thoreson) Hoffman in New London, WI. Following his graduation from New London High School, he went first to the University of Alabama on a full-ride scholarship from Paul...

Charles III

Charles III

Sep 23, 2014

Charles J. Ambrose III, age 66, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Bell Tower Residence. He was born October 14, 1947 in Merrill to the late Charles and Mildred (Rusch) Ambrose. Chuck attended Merrill High School. He worked at Northern Door as a general laborer and Wisconsin Box Co. In his younger years Chuck was a CB radio enthusiast....

Anthony Moser

Anthony Moser

Sep 22, 2014

Anthony R. Moser, age 5, passed away on September 22, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Anthony was born in Weston, WI on August 26, 2009 to Jim Moser Jr. and Meghan Ellis of Irma, WI. He was a kindergartener at Kate Goodrich Elementary School. Anthony was a happy kid that had a spunky personality. He would always greet...

Melisa Hanson

Melisa Hanson

Sep 21, 2014

Melisa L. Hanson, age 29, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born July 8, 1985 in Lebanon, OR to Miguel Skerlecz and Pamela Hanson. She was mother to three sons and one daughter. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Melisa was a stay at home mom and loved her children dearly. She...

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