Obituaries
Douglas 'Doug' Baumann
Apr 22, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Baumann, 76, Town of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his family, just 37 days after being diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He was under the care of his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon and Aspirus Hospice and Comfort Care. He was born May 14, 1949, in Wausau, the son of...
Lee Edward Gille
Apr 18, 2026
Lee Edward Gille, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on August 22, 1937, in Merrill, Wisconsin, Lee was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He made a lasting impact on everyone he encountered.
Lee married the love of his life, Nancy (Engel) Gille, on September 19, 1959. They were inseparable for 66 years.
Lee had...
Carol J. Osness
Apr 16, 2026
Carol Jean Osness, 86, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital surrounded by her family.
Carol was born September 2, 1939, in Lincoln County, WI to Floyd and Selma (Mittlesteadt) Zortman. Carol attended Trinity Lutheran School for eight years and Merrill High School.
In 1956, Carol married the only love in her life, Allen K. Osness. They...
Mary Ann Abraham
Apr 13, 2026
Mary Ann Abraham passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 85. Mary Ann was born on May 16, 1940, in Jennings, Wisconsin, to Fred and Elfreida (Matzke) Meister. She graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1958 and went on to lead a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for serving others.
Mary Ann spent over...
Ethel R. Tritten
Apr 12, 2026
Ethel R. Tritten, 84, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home under the care of her family and hospice services. Ethel was born on January 28, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Dorena (Jaeger) Dittmar. She married Harry 'Hans' Tritten on July 11, 1959. He preceded her in...
Daniel Edward Lau
Apr 9, 2026
DANIEL "DAN" EDWARD LAU, age 68 of the town of Schley, died on April 9, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau hospital with his loving wife and caregiver at his side.
Born in Wisconsin Rapids on November 20, 1957, Dan was the son of Richard L. and Shirley M. (Stensberg) Lau. He began his schooling at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Wisconsin Rapids...
Gary S. Rauen
Apr 5, 2026
Gary Sylvester Rauen was baptized into Christian faith on May 11, 1947, at Holy Family Church in Willard, WI.
Gary S. Rauen, age 78, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on April 5, 2026, while under the hospice care, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 22, 1947, in Neillsville to George and Mabel Rauen, Gary was a man of strong faith,...
Carol J. Cortright
Apr 3, 2026
Carol J. Cortright, 59, of Merrill, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at her home under the care of her family and Interim Hospice.
Carol was born December 16, 1966, in Chicago, daughter of Donald and Sherida ‘Jean’ (Ward) Franzen. She graduated from Merrill High School with the Class of 1985. Carol married Gerald ‘Jerry’ Cortright on July 7, 2001, in...
Kenneth John Behrend
Apr 2, 2026
Kenneth John Behrend, 88, passed away peacefully in Merrill, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Woodland Court Elder Services under the compassionate care of Aspirus Hospice Services and Woodland Court Staff.
Kenneth was born on June 15, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids to Louwin and Elsie Behrend. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He obtained his diploma for...
Jean K. Howick
2026
Jean K. Howick, 91, of Merrill passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, following a very courageous battle with cancer.
Jean was born in London, England to Charles and Edna ‘Kathy’ Howick. She came to the United States in the early 50’s and settled in the Minneapolis area. In the early 70’s, the family relocated to Merrill.
Jean spent her Merrill career...
Theresa Marie Renken
Mar 31, 2026
Theresa “Terry” M. Renken (nee Wianecki) was born October 13, 1939 at her parent’s home in the town of Kronenwetter, Mosinee, Wisconsin to the late Felix and Stella (Ogonowski) Wianecki. She was received into God’s kingdom of grace through the waters of Baptism in 1939 and received Holy Communion in 1952 at St. Paul Catholic Church of Mosinee. Theresa converted...
Ralph H. Schulz
Mar 28, 2026
Ralph H. Schulz, 86, of Merrill, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ralph was born March 25, 1940, in Merrill, son of Harry and Erna (Berndt) Schulz. He graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1959. He married Bernice Christine Schult on June 19, 1965. She preceded him in death on...
Michael Peeters
Mar 25, 2026
Michael (Mike) Peeters, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer on March 25, 2026. Mike was born on April 25, 1950 to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Peterson) Peeters in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Mike attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and then Merrill High School. After school he enlisted in the...
Patricia Utecht
Mar 24, 2026
Patricia Utecht, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in Irma, Wisconsin. Born on March 28, 1944, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to the late Ernest and Nila (Hopperdietzel) Roesler. Patricia lived a life enriched by family, sports, and a passion for the simple joys of everyday moments.
Throughout her life, Patricia balanced her role as a loving mother with part-time work at...
Gladys Walker
Mar 23, 2026
Gladys Ann Walker, age 89, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, while at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born on March 26, 1936 to the late Edward Sr. and Ann (Wolfink) Glisch in Antigo, WI.
Gladys worked for Walgreens in Tennessee for many years until her retirement. She looked forward to long road trips, especially...
Thomas "Tom" W. Pagel
Mar 21, 2026
Thomas W. Pagel, 81, formerly of the town of Corning, passed away peacefully at his home in Mosinee on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1944, and was the son to the late Leonard Pagel and Winifred (Berhow) Pagel. On February 21, 1968, he married Mardell Mootz at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Merrill....
Ferne D. Isaacson
Mar 20, 2026
Ferne D. Isaacson, age 94, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born on September 2, 1931, to the late Edward and Elsie (Hostmann) Riebe, in Merrill, WI. Ferne attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She met Jerome Isaacson, and the two were united in marriage on June 28, 1952...
Gary Robert Frisch
Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, we said goodbye to Gary Robert Frisch, at the age of 74. Gary was born on September 28, 1951, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to Bob and Betty Frisch. He was a true Wisconsinite through and through, with a heart as big as his love for fishing, hunting, and his family.
Gary and his high school sweetheart, Nancy, married...
JoAnn Emma Sauer
Mar 17, 2026
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, JoAnn Emma Sauer, age 90, of Merrill, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 8, 1935, to the late Paul and Leona (Berndt) Oestreich Sr., in the town of Corning, Lincoln County. JoAnn attended school in Merrill, and eventually attended vocational school. She...
Paulina "Paula" H. Osness
Mar 15, 2026
Paulina “Paula” Helen Osness, age 72, of Merrill, “went out with her boots on”, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill. She was born on March 19, 1953, to the late Bernard “Ben” and Helen (Krueger) Winkelman, in Irma, WI. Paula attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She went on to work in an administrative...
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