Obituaries
Jack Lee Kleinschmidt
Jun 7, 2025
Jack L. Kleinschmidt, age 76, of Merrill, entered his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home, while surrounded by his beloved family and under the care of Compassus Hospice. Jack was born on April 12, 1949 to the late Leonard and Joyce (Quick) Kleinschmidt in Merrill. He attended and graduated...
LeRoy E.A. Schmidt
Jun 5, 2025
The seat in Heaven promised to LeRoy E. A. Schmidt was filled on the afternoon of June 4, 2025.
He was a resident at Pine Crest Nursing Home and under the care of Interim Hospice services.
LeRoy was born on December 11, 1935 in Merrill and was 89 at the time of his passing.
He was a lifelong resident of the Merrill area...
David A. Knospe
May 29, 2025
David A. Knospe, age 54, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home, while surrounded by his loving and supportive family and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 10, 1970, to Thomas and Sheryl (Severt) Knospe in Merrill. David attended...
Muriel L. Kopetzky
May 28, 2025
Muriel Leona Kopetzky, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home while surrounded by her family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on April 24, 1932, and was the daughter to the late Ellsworth P. and Alma L. (Pankow) Annis Sr. Muriel grew up in Merrill...
David B. Smith Jr.
May 28, 2025
David B. Smith, Jr, Merrill, died Wednesday, May 28. He was 87 years old.
He was born in Wausau on March 31, 1938, the oldest child of David B. Smith, Sr. and Katharine Stone Smith. Dave grew up in Merrill where he was an outstanding athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball and running track. He was a high school football All-American and...
Guy W. Hartl
May 27, 2025
Guy W. Hartl, 69, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Guy was born September 2, 1955, son of William Hartl and Frances (Boland) Hartl. He was a jack of all trades and excelled in woodworking. Guy’s favorite pastime was riding his motorcycle. He worked with several Veterans organizations including the Patriot Guard and Rolling Thunder....
Allison "Alli" Jones
May 25, 2025
Allison “Alli” Jones, age 26, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, May 25, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on June 28, 1998, to Glen and Crystal (Swanson) Jones in Janesville, WI. Alli attended high school in Rhinelander and Merrill.
Alli previously had worked at the front desk at a hotel. She...
Noreen 'Penny' V. Beyea
May 25, 2025
Noreen V. ‘Penny’ Beyea, 98, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, May 25. 2025, at Bell Tower Residence.
Penny was born June 6, 1926, in Cleveland, daughter of William and Violet (Ostrander) Cawley. She married Lewis Lambrecht. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1992. She then married Leslie Beyea and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2009.
Penny held...
Norman "Norm" Hodgson
May 23, 2025
Norman “Norm” L. Hodgson, age 73, of Gleason, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, while at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1951, to the late Irwin “Irv” and Mary Jane (Hackbarth) Hodgson in Gleason, WI. Norm graduated from Merrill High School and continued his education at UW–Stevens Point, earning a Bachelor of Science degree...
Peter H. 'Jocko' Peterson
May 23, 2025
Peter H. ‘Jocko’ Peterson passed away May 23rd at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, age 89.
Peter was born in Merrill to Fred and Verle (Rickaby) Peterson. He attended local schools and graduated in 1955. After High School, he spent from 1955-1957 in the Army.
Peter worked in construction for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed playing slow pitch with the Blatz...
Darleen M. Klebenow Kniess
May 22, 2025
Darleen M. Klebenow Kniess went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the age of 84.
Darleen was born March 13, 1941, to the late Alvin and Eleanor (Steidinger) Wendt. She married Kenneth Klebenow on December 27, 1958. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2002. She married Everett ‘Ev’ M. Kniess on September 29, 2018. He...
Renee M. Hess
May 21, 2025
Renee M. Hess, 75, of Phillips, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her home under the care of her family and Interim Hospice.
Renee was born December 30, 1949, in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of Robert and Arlene (Sturm) Schultz. She married Jeffery Hess on February 20, 1989, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He survives. Renee spent her adult...
Sally K. Yellstrom
May 21, 2025
Sally K. Yellstrom, 68, of the Town Pine River, Lincoln County, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.
Sally was born May 24, 1956, in Merrill, daughter of Lester and Doris (Mattson) Fruend. She married Louis ‘Louie’ Yellstrom on May 30, 1987, in Merrill. He survives. Sally graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire...
John Joseph Sladek
May 21, 2025
Dad went to Heaven on Wednesday, May 21, of this year to join Mom, family and friends.
John Joseph Sladek was born at home Sunday morning on February 17th, 1929, to John and Sophia (Wiesneski) Sladek and joined his sisters Jeanette and Helen. Later, two more boys joined the family, Stanley and George.
He grew up in the 7th Ward on Pier...
Ruth E. Schoetz
May 21, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Schoetz (Ryan), age 88, passed away on May 21, 2025. Up until the end Ruth maintained her kindness, compassion and love of her family, friends, faith and felines.
She was born on April 24, 1937, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to parents Doctor Francis Ryan and Olive (Fuller). Ruth grew up in a family of six children: three boys, Jim, Pat...
Daniel E. Kniess
May 18, 2025
Daniel Everett Ervester Kniess, age 86, of Gleason, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1938, to the late Ervin and Esther (Luedtke) Kniess in Hamburg. After graduating from Merrill High School, Dan went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force, until his honorable discharge....
Lisa M. Hehling
May 17, 2025
Lisa M. Hehling, 57, of Wausau, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Lisa was born July 4, 1967, in Merrill, daughter of James and Ruth (McDonald) Heisler. She worked for many years as an attendant at the Clark Gas Stations in Merrill and Wausau. Lisa enjoyed watching and playing softball, and camping and other outdoor activities. She...
Shawn R. Maki
May 16, 2025
Shawn R. Maki, 36, of Kaukauna, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.
Shawn was born August 4, 1988, in Wausau, son of Leslie Maki and Jennifer (Mulford) Maki. He worked for Ahlstrom-Munksjo Thilmany Mill in Kaukauna for several years. He had a great work ethic and quickly moved up in the company. He recently took a job as a 3rd hand...
Rosalie Jaeger
May 16, 2025
Rosalie Marie Jaeger, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on June 16, 1937 to the late Frank and Rhonda (Cottrell) Kloth in Tomahawk. Rosalie married Ronald Jaeger on November 21, 1987 at...
Dean Arthur Scott
May 14, 2025
Dean Arthur Scott, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Seasons of Life in Woodruff, WI, while surrounded by his dear family. He was born on January 8, 1938, to the late Robert L. and Irene E. (Lucke) Scott in Bradford, IL. He attended and graduated from Bradford High School before proudly enlisting in the...
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