Obituaries
Ruth M. Krugler
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth M. Krugler, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1932 in Merrill to the late Julius and Marie (Schwartz) Kuckhahn. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Berlin and later confirmed on April 14, 1946. She grew up on the...
Roger W. Anderson
Jan 12, 2026
Roger W. Anderson, 94, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home under the care of his family and hospice.
Roger was born November 1, 1931, in Galloway, WI, son of Otis and Lorna (Bestul) Anderson. Roger was baptized into Christian faith on December 17, 1931 at Christ Lutheran Church in Galloway. He was confirmed into his faith...
Todd M. Josiger
Jan 11, 2026
Todd M. Josiger, 59, of Merrill, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, under the care of his family and hospice, after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Todd was born July 22, 1966, in Merrill, son of Karen Abraham and the late Michael Josiger. Todd was a 1984 graduate of Merrill High School. He was employed...
Janet "Jeanne" H. Krause
Jan 11, 2026
Janet “Jeanne” H. Krause, age 83, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her granddaughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Jeanne has been reunited with the love of her life, Milt, and is once again dancing in his arms. Jeanne was born on July 19,...
John D. DuFour
Jan 9, 2026
John D. DuFour, 46, of Weston, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence.
Born on November 6, 1979, in Minnesota. He was raised in Bloomington, MN, where he was an avid hockey player and video game enthusiast. He loved being at the family cabin on Balsam Lake where he enjoyed racing his fishing boat, water skiing, jet skiing, and...
Zachary "Zach" A. Kufahl
Jan 8, 2026
Zachary "Zach" Kufahl, age 29, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2026. Born on March 3, 1996, in Merrill to Susan K. Kufahl, Zach grew up with a pair of capable hands and a heart geared toward helping others. A proud graduate of the Wisconsin Challenge Academy, Zach found his professional calling at Northcentral Technical College, where he earned his certificate in...
Donna Rae Block
Jan 8, 2026
We bid farewell to Donna R. Block of Merrill, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Donna touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts.
Donna was born on April 25, 1936, in Merrill, WI, to George and Beryl (Wiley) Neubauer. Donna was...
Kirby F. Monti
Jan 5, 2026
Kirby F. Monti, 75, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
Kirby was born November 5, 1950, in Merrill, son of Frank and Evangeline (Bushar) Monti. A lifelong Merrill resident, he graduated from Merrill High School and went on to work at the Wausau Paper Mill in Brokaw. As a millwright...
Melody Ann Pfingsten
Dec 31, 2025
Melody Ann Pfingsten, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 31, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on May 6, 1960, in Merrill, Wisconsin to Clifford Sr. and Shirley Pfingsten. She was baptized into the Christian faith on May 24, 1960, and later confirmed her faith at Trinity Lutheran Church...
Doris M. Arseneau
Dec 31, 2025
Doris M. Arseneau, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Woodland Court Elder Services, LLC, in Merrill, with her family by her side and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on September 4, 1935, to the late William and Marie (Schwab) Savaske in Merrill. Doris attended Merrill High...
John G. Wells
Dec 31, 2025
John Gaylord Wells, age 70, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 24, 1955, to the late Victor J. and Shirley (Long) Wells, in Mauston, WI. John attended and graduated from Mauston High School.
John is survived by his wife: Shari Wells, son: Josh (Kathy) Wells, with their children: Kennedy and...
Alan D. Klug
Dec 31, 2025
Alan “Al” Daniel Klug, born October 29th, 1963, passed away on December 31st, 2025, surrounded by the love of those who knew him best at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Al had a deep love for music and a playful spirit that showed in the way that he believed just about anything could become a percussion instrument. His favorite musician was Elton John,...
Sharon Kay Smith
Dec 30, 2025
Sharon Kay Smith, age 78, passed away on December 30, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation.
Melisa S. Kropp
Dec 29, 2025
Melisa Sue Kropp, 46, of Merrill, passed away with her family by her side, Monday, December 29, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after battling cancer for several years.
Melisa was born March 1, 1979, in Merrill, daughter of Michael and Lynda (Kleinschmidt) Kropp. Melisa was baptized on March 24, 1979 and confirmed her faith in Jesus on May 16, 1993. She...
Tisha Ament-Hintz
Dec 26, 2025
Tisha Ament-Hintz, age 43, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her home. She was born in Merrill on March 20, 1982, and was the beloved daughter of Randy and Susan (Harmon) Ament. Her father has preceded her in death. Tisha attended and graduated from Merrill High School and went on to further her education by...
Millie Ann Wagner-Burnett
Dec 25, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Ann Wagner-Burnett, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Christmas Day, 2025, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on April 13, 1938, and was the daughter of Elder and Rose (Weiand) Woller. Millie attended and graduated from Holy Cross in Merrill....
Joan Janice Johnson
Dec 24, 2025
Joan Janice Johnson, age 94, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Pine Crest Health and Memory Care in Merrill, surrounded by family.
Joan was born on November 23, 1931, to the late Harvey and Clara Emanuel Sr. in Merrill. She married William Johnson on February 24, 1951, in Merrill. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2001.
Joan...
Robert L. Hodgson
Dec 22, 2025
Robert L. “Bob” Hodgson passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, in his childhood hometown of Merrill, Wisconsin, proof that even at the end, he preferred familiar territory.
Born to Harvey and Elizabeth “Betty” Hodgson, Bob was the older brother of Marilyn (Tom) Tewes and grew up on a dairy farm in the Town of Schley outside Merrill. He learned early...
Doreen A. Pugh
Dec 17, 2025
On December 17, Doreen peacefully went home to meet her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her beloved parents, whom she missed every day. She leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion to family that will continue to bless all who knew her.
Doreen was born on December 6, 1945, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, to Elsie and Clarence...
Anton "Tony" Z. Ineichen
Dec 15, 2025
Anton “Tony” Z. Ineichen, just shy of his 60th birthday, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home in Gleason. He was born on January 3, 1966 to the late Walter Sr. and Marie Ineichen in Switzerland. He attended Midway Grade School in Gleason and also attended school in Merrill . Tony grew up on the family...
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