Obituaries
Louise M. Krause
May 29, 2016
Louise M. Krause, age 97, formerly of Merrill, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Wausau Manor, Wausau. Louise was born May 16, 1919, in Waldorf, Germany, daughter of the late Johannes and Suzzanna (Scheich) Winnes. She married Emil Miller, and he preceded her in death. She then married George Krause, who preceded her in death in 2000. Louise was...
Alice M. Mohr
May 28, 2016
Alice M. Mohr passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. Alice was born January 1, 1927, to the late Frank and Bertha (Hildebrandt) Busko, Sr. Alice was the last survivor of her ten brothers and sisters. She was united in marriage to Donald ‘Dinty’ Mohr in November of 1947. He preceded her in death on December...
Charlene 'Chicky' Voigt
May 28, 2016
Charlene Voigt, affectionately known as ‘Chicky’ quietly passed away at the age of 69 in the early hours of Saturday, May 28th, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. She lived most of her life on her hobby farm in Ringle, WI, leaving a lasting legacy of love and the memory of a welcoming heart to family members...
William Illgen
May 27, 2016
William R. Illgen was finally reunited with the love of his life on May 27, 2016, at the age of 99. He was born in Medford, WI on April 27, 1917, son of William Illgen and Sophia Josephine Persinski. Bill spent his younger years living in the Merrill area with his mother and stepfather Carl Wyland. Bill was always there...
Raymond Kudick
May 23, 2016
Raymond V. Kudick, age 68, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 17, 1947 in Merrill to the late Vern and Edna (Natzke) Kudick. Raymond graduated from Merrill Senior High School. He was a dairy farmer his whole life. Raymond loved the outdoors and it was well known, if you couldn't...
Kyle Schumacher
May 19, 2016
Kyle Anthony Schumacher, age 25, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his residence in Merrill. Kyle was born on December 3, 1990 to Gerald and Monika (Gronau) Schumacher in Fort Steward, GA. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Kyle most recently worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory doing general labor. He was an outdoor enthusiast, and...
Elvera M. Kniess
May 17, 2016
On May 17, 2016, Jesus took Elvera M. Kniess, age 94, home to be with Him in Heaven. She died at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, where she had been a resident for the past nine years. She was under Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Elvera was born on June 27, 1921, in the Town of Maine,...
Ray Osness
May 14, 2016
Raymond “Ray” W. Osness, age 82 passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 14, 2016. Ray was born on December 14, 1933 in Antigo, WI to the late Oscar and Lucinda (nee Kroeplin) Osness. Ray was raised in Merrill, WI on the family farm with his twelve siblings. After leaving home, Ray attended Teacher’s College, DeVry College studying...
Frank Alvin
May 14, 2016
Frank J. Alvin, age 85 years, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on February 28, 1931 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Mabel Schoel and Frank Alvin Sr. Frank and Janet Melby were united in marriage August 24, 1957 in Baraboo, WI. She survives. Frank served in the National...
Richard Kretschmer
May 11, 2016
Richard J. Kretschmer, age 58, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born February 17, 1958 in Merrill to the late Gerald & Dorothy (Carlson) Kretschmer. On October 3, 1981 he and Jodene Bahr were united in marriage at St. Johns Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine, Wisconsin. She survives....
Edmund E. Teschner
May 10, 2016
Edmund E. Teschner, 90, of Weston, originally from the Town of Schley in Lincoln County, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston. Edmund was born on December 7, 1925, in Merrill, son of the late Henry and Emilie Teschner. Ed enlisted in the United States Army on March 14, 1945, during World War II. He was...
Patricia Turner
May 8, 2016
Patricia Ann Turner began her eternal life with Jesus on May 8th 2016. She was 75. After marrying Robert Turner (former spouse), Patricia made Merrill her home for most of her adult life. Patricia was born on January 21, 1941 to the late Richard A. and Leona K. (Baeten) Retzlaff at their home in Kennan, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lincoln...
Patricia Turner
May 8, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Ann Turner, age 75, of Wausau, formerly of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 8, 2016 at her home. She was born January 21, 1941 in Kennan, WI to the late Richard A. and Leona (Baeten) Retzlaff. Pat attended and graduated from Wisconsin Rapids High School. She served her country in the United States Navy. She...
Dorothy Mae Rahlf
May 4, 2016
Dorothy Mae Rahlf, 98, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Dorothy was born April 12, 1918, in Merrill, daughter of the late John and Ida (Hartwig) Severt, Sr. She married Wesley Rahlf on October 5, 1940. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2006. Dorothy had worked at Quality Print in...
Barbara Holzem
May 4, 2016
Barbara "Barb" M. Holzem, age 84, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Benedictine Living Facility under the care of Asera Care Hospice. She was born April 9, 1932 in Wausau to the late Lawrence Seefeldt and Marian Sowinski. On July 2, 1952 Barb and Alex J. Holzem were united in marriage in Wausau. He survives. Barb attended and graduated...
Vicky Erickson
May 4, 2016
Vicky L. Erickson, age 46, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, died unexpectedly of a massive pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. She was born on March 20, 1970 in Merrill, to John and Barbara (Potter) Erickson. Vicky attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She was employed for the last 6 years by...
Virginia Rubbino
May 2, 2016
Virginia "Gina" Rubbino, age 70, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born May 26, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Onofrio and Catherine (Napoli) Rubbino. Virginia worked at Lincoln Industries for many years. She was a resident of Pine Crest and enjoyed all activities there including the "coconut performance" and...
Bonnie Schmidt
Apr 27, 2016
Bonnie Rae Schmidt, age 69, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home under the care of Asera Care Hospice. She was born June 21, 1946 in Merrill to the late Harold and Rena (Bondioli) Volkman. On February 14, 1999, she and Wilfred Schmidt were united in marriage in Tomahawk, WI. He survives. Bonnie graduated from Merrill...
Vernon Buntrock
Apr 24, 2016
Vernon "Nort" J. Buntrock, age 89, of Merrill, passed away at Aspirus Wausau hospital on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016, from injuries sustained in a fall. He was born on April 28, 1926, to Harry and Olga (Oestreich) Buntrock at home in Merrill. He married Eileen Schmidt on October 7, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. She survives. He...
Dorothy Merkel
Apr 24, 2016
Dorothy M. Merkel, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill while under the care of Aspirus Home Care & Hospice Services and surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on February 2, 1927, to the late Reinhard and Adeline (Tesch) Woller in Merrill, WI. She attended Merrill High School. On...
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