Obituaries
Dorothy O'Brien
Mar 11, 2014
Dorothy Ann O' Brien, age 83, passed away on March 11, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born in Kenosha, WI to the late John & Jessie (nee Rice) Derwae. In 1978 she married Duane O'Brien. She was employed by American Motors/Chrysler for 30 years. She and Duane moved to Merrill in 2000. Dorothy was preceded in death by...
James MD
Mar 10, 2014
James Stanley Janowiak MD 82 of Merrill, WI died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. He was born April 14, 1931 in Manistee, MI, son of Stanley F. and Monica C. (Gorley) Janowiak. He attended school in Manistee and graduated from high school in 1949. He continued his education at Michigan State for 1 year and...
Marie Worzella
Mar 5, 2014
Marie C. Worzella was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on December 29, 1921, daughter of Laura and Julius Falkavage. She died at Pine Crest Nursing Home on March 5, 2014. She married Chester Worzella in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 6, 1942. He died in 2001. Marie is survived by ten children: Barbara (Dan) Casper, Mary (Jack) Duffy, Anita (Dennis) Wessel,...
Lois Gordon
Mar 4, 2014
Lois Barbara Gordon 80 of Merrill, WI died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. She was born February 4, 1934 in El Paso, TX, the daughter of Thomas J. and Evelyn Garrer Evans. Barbara obtained her Registered Nursing degree and began her career at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She continued her career at...
James Barrone
Mar 3, 2014
James David Barrone 80 of Merrill, WI died Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca, WI. He was born June 15, 1933 in Merrill the son of Emil and Mabel Bull Barrone. Jim received his education in Merrill graduating in 1951. He entered the United States Marines and served his country during the Korean War, and...
Dennis Mann
Mar 1, 2014
Dennis "Denny" Mann, age 73, died on March 1st 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Denny was born on April 13th 1940 to the late Mason and Emily Mann in Racine, WI. He attended high school in Racine, before joining the Navy. In his younger years, Denny was an excellent saxophone and clarinet player and would enjoy listening...
Paula Jacobson
Feb 26, 2014
Paula L. Jacobson, age 49, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at her home. She was born November 10, 1964 in Dubuque, IA to the late John and Victoria (Murphy) Anthoney. Paula and Miles Jacobson were united in marriage on June 5, 1987 at United Methodist Church in Hazel Green. Paula attended school in Hazel Green, WI...
Ruth Dreger
Feb 20, 2014
Ruth E. Dreger, Merrill, age 95, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 in San Ramon, CA while visiting her sister Harriet. Ruth was born October 24, 1918 in Manitowoc, WI, the daughter of Harold and Christena (Kasper) Pope. On the day she was baptized church bells rang to celebrate the end of World War I – November 18, 1918. She...
Melvin Wangerin
Feb 13, 2014
Melvin L. Wangerin, age 91, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Melvin was born October 16, 1922 in Merrill to the late Leonard and Wilhelmina "Minie" (Hinze) Wangerin. He married Jeanette Pahls on August 7, 1943 in Merrill. She preceded him in death September 30,...
Donna Greene
Feb 13, 2014
Donna Greene, age 63, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born April 8, 1950 in Rhinelander to the late Bernard and Patricia (Benson-Howard) Stokes. She and Kenneth Greene were united in marriage in 1981. He survives. Donna graduated high school in 1968. She went on...
Johnathan Stevenson
Feb 10, 2014
Johnathan Andrew Stevenson, infant son of Brian and Angela Stevenson, Town of Corning, was born and passed away on Monday, February 10th, 2014. Survivors include his parents, grandparents: Cheryl & Steve Daszkiewicz, Schaumburg, IL and Alfred & Lorraine Stevenson, Merrill; two aunts: Gina Suerth, Kansasville, WI and Michele (Mark) Yellstrom, Merrill; uncles: John Stevenson, Merrill; cousins: Tony Suerth and Melissa...
Ida Bootz
Feb 8, 2014
Ida Lucy Bootz was born January 12, 1916 in Ironwood, MI, daughter of James and Eliza (D'Angela) Gasbarri. She received her education at Ironwood high school. On August 10, 1940 she was united in marriage to Gilbert Bootz. They made their home in Merrill, WI where Ida was employed at Weinbrenner, Ben Franklin and Wire Products. After Gilbert's death she...
Mark Henning
Jan 30, 2014
Mark Darrell Henning, age 71, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Good Samaritan Health Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 17, 1942 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Marvin H. and Loraine Henning. He and Darlene Ertel were united in marriage on April 7, 1978 in Sheboygan, a union lasting over 35 years. Mark...
Rosalie Curtis
Jan 26, 2014
Rosalie M. Curtis, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2014 at her home in Gleason. Rosalie was born to August and Josephine (Sell) Pankow on August 5, 1938 in the town of Merrill. She married Edward Charles Curtis on May 24, 1957 in Merrionette Park, IL. Rosalie worked at the Weinbrenner Shoe Co. in Merrill and most recently...
Marcella Tracy
Jan 25, 2014
Marcella C Tracy age 90 of Merrill died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. She was born March 20, 1923 in Merrill, daughter of the late Martin and Marie (Pophal) Hahn. She was united in marriage to Neil R. Tracy on March 17, 1939 and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1983. Marcella...
Elaine Koll
Jan 24, 2014
Elaine D. Koll age 87 of Merrill, WI passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice at Bell Tower Residence. She was born March 5, 1926 in Oshkosh, WI to Guy M and Eleanor (Kinderman) Smith. Eleanor passed away when Elaine was six. Later Guy married Sylvia Schulz who was a wonderful mother...
Frederick Stevens
Jan 24, 2014
Frederick James Stevens age 91 of Merrill died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice. Fred was born February 21, 1922 in Erie, PA son of Homer Clair and Vene Juanita (Beard) Stevens. He received his education in Ft Lauderdale, FL where he graduated from high school and then continued...
Faye Andersen
Jan 15, 2014
Faye Arlene Andersen, age 66, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, January 15 at Viera Hospital in Melbourne. She was born July 29, 1947 in Merrill to the late Lawrence and Della (Anderson) Johnson. On November 3, 1965 she and Kenneth Andersen were united in marriage in Milburn, IL. He survives. Faye was a 1965 graduate of...
Susan Sabatke
Jan 14, 2014
Susan J. Sabatke, age 59, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born October 27, 1954 in Merrill to James G. and the late Elaine G. (Baguhn) Sabatke. Susan J. enjoyed listening to country music and singing. She loved spending time with her family and attending church. Survivors include her father, James...
Jacqueline Blaisdell
Jan 13, 2014
Jacqueline Blaisdell, age 74, known as "Aunt Jackie" to friends and family, died on January 13, 2014 at her residence in Gleason. She was born on September 5, 1939 to John "Jack" W. Blaisdell and Clara M. (Zimmerman) Blaisdell in the town of Minoqua. She graduated from Merrill High School and immediately went to work for the Wausau Paper Company...
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