Obituaries

Deborah Dysh

Deborah Dysh

Dec 5, 2015

Deborah "Debbie" C. Dysh, age 60, passed away on December 5, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. She was born on December 31, 1954 to the late Walter and Donna (Yahnke) Leonard in Cudahy, WI. Debbie attended school at Oak Creek High School. Debbie met and fell in love with Michael Dysh, and the two exchanged vows on...

Richard Hanke

Richard Hanke

Dec 3, 2015

Richard T. Hanke, age 76, died on December 3, 2015 at the North Central Healthcare Center in Wausau, WI. Richard was born on December 16, 1938 to the late Ray and Elma (Masten) Hanke in Chicago, IL. He attended and graduated from Ela Vernon High School in Lake Zurich, IL. in 1958. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S....

Marilyn Stiver

Marilyn Stiver

Nov 24, 2015

Marilyn R. Stiver, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born January 11, 1936 in Merrill to the late Edward and Ruth (Morrison) Ashbrenner. On September 11, 1965 Marilyn and Dennis A. Stiver were united in marriage in Merrill. He survives. Marilyn graduated from Merrill Senior High School. She was a proofreader...

Lylas Kanitz

Lylas Kanitz

Nov 21, 2015

Lylas J. Kanitz of Merrill WI, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the age of 88, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, WI. Lylas was born to the late Gustave and Anna (Wendland) Kanitz on May 6, 1927. He served our country from 1945-1946 as a Navy Seaman 1st class in the Pacific. He worked for Hargrave Appliance Store for...

Kirk Tesky

Kirk Tesky

Nov 14, 2015

Kirk D. Tesky, age 53, earned his heavenly wings and joined his father and brother in heaven on November 14, 2015. He was born on June 1, 1962 to Donald and Bernice Tesky in Merrill, WI. His father, Donald, precedes him in death. Kirk is finally at peace and free of all limitations. He would enjoy the simple things in...

Carol Bennett

Carol Bennett

Nov 13, 2015

Carol M. Bennett, age 80, died on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Acorn Hills in Mosinee, WI. She was born on November 6, 1935 to Theodore and Ella (Ketelhohn) Jensen in the township of Buena Vista in Portage, WI. Carol met and fell in love with John William Bennett Jr. and the two were united in marriage on October 3,...

Delores Leindecker

Delores Leindecker

Nov 11, 2015

Delores P. Leindecker, of Gillett, WI, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Serenity Gardens under the care of Hospice Services. She was born March 31, 1932 in Pound, WI to the late Otto and Pearl (Wendt) Schaumberg. On June 4, 1955 she and Donald "Don" W. Leindecker were united in marriage. He preceded her in death...

Carl Kuehn

Carl Kuehn

Nov 3, 2015

Carl D. Kuehn, age 49, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Mount View Nursing Home. He was born February 21, 1966 in Merrill to John and Elinor Kuehn. In his younger years, Carl was a very active little guy, always following his brothers around and spending as much time with them as he could. He had worked at Hurd Millwork,...

James Berndt

James Berndt

Nov 2, 2015

James "Jim" D. Berndt, age 65, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Jim was born on December 6, 1949 to Carlos and Dorothy (Barz) Berndt in Merrill, WI. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Jim enlisted in the US Air Force, and proudly served his country from 1969-1973. When he...

Loretta Toschner

Loretta Toschner

Oct 30, 2015

Loretta M. Toschner (Fischer), age 95, died peacefully at home on October 30, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Loretta was born on April 14, 1920 in Marathon, WI, to the late Joseph and Anna (Roeder) Fischer. On January 1, 1938 Loretta married Harry Toschner. He preceded her...

Loretta Toschner

Loretta Toschner

Oct 30, 2015

Loretta M. Toschner (Fischer), age 95, died peacefully at home on October 30, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Loretta was born on April 14, 1920 in Marathon, WI, to the late Joseph and Anna (Roeder) Fischer. On January 1, 1938 Loretta married Harry Toschner. He preceded her...

Selma Adams

Selma Adams

Oct 29, 2015

Selma Ida Adams, age 96, passed away October 29, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born May 28, 1919 in the town of Scott to the late Arthur and Martha (Hass) Schmidt. On May 3, 1941 Selma and Ronald Adams were united in marriage in the Town of Scott. He preceded her in death September 4, 1996. Selma...

Judith Plisch

Judith Plisch

Oct 28, 2015

Judith "Judy" R. Plisch, age 72, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 17, 1942 in Hamburg, WI to the late Edlor C. and Verna (Bartelt) Kleinschmidt. On September 23, 1961 Judy married the love of her life, Clarence Anton Plisch in Hamburg, a marriage lasting over 54 years. Judy attended...

Mary DuFrame

Mary DuFrame

Oct 25, 2015

Mary Ann DuFrame, age 84, died on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. She was born on October 14, 1931 to the late George and Mary (Walker) Jankowsky in Merrill, WI. Mary attended Merrill High School. She met Harry DuFrame and the couple wed on September 2, 1951 in Merrill, WI. He preceded...

Mary See

Mary See

Oct 23, 2015

Mary Ann See, age 78, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 23, 2015 at her home. She was born November 13, 1936 to the late Forrest and Ruth (Evans) Western in Greentop, MO. Mary Ann and Don See were united in marriage on April 9, 1955 in Mossville, IL. He preceded her in death December 25, 1996. Mary Ann...

Tony Vecchio Jr

Tony Vecchio Jr

Oct 19, 2015

Tony Francisco Charles Vecchio, Jr. of Merrill, at the age of 81, died peacefully on October 19, 2015 at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin. Tony was born on May 5th, 1934 to Sicilian immigrant Antonino (Tony) Vecchio, Sr. and Leona (Kruse) Vecchio in Elgin, Illinois. After graduating from Elgin High School in 1952, he enlisted in the U.S....

Frances Ollhoff

Frances Ollhoff

Oct 16, 2015

Frances Grace Ollhoff, age 77, died unexpectedly at her home in the town of Pine River on Friday, October 16, 2015, and was embraced by the loving arms of the Lord. Frances, better known as Gracie to her family, was born on April 8, 1938 to the late Peter "Red Pete" and Stella (Janikowski) Schoone in the town of Harrison....

Joseph Huber

Joseph Huber

Oct 14, 2015

Joseph Allen Huber age 57 passed away peacefully in Merrill on October 14, 2015 after a long illness. Joe was born November 6, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Gordon and Grace (Jones) Huber. Joe was an avid sports fan, a joy that began in his youth playing basketball, which led to his winning many trophies, and culminated with...

Elida Woller

Elida Woller

Oct 13, 2015

Elida J. Woller, age 82, of Merrill, passed away October 13, 2015 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. She was born March 15, 1933 in Merrill to the late William and Sylvia (Buntrock) Sukow. She and Kenneth R. Woller were united in marriage on June 12, 1954. He preceded her in death September 17, 1997. Elida attended and graduated from...

Jack Schubert

Jack Schubert

Oct 13, 2015

Jack B. Schubert, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 13, 2015. He was born on May 17, 1951 to the late Lorenz and Laura (Stange) Schubert in Merrill, WI. Jack attended and graduated from the Merrill High School. He eventually met Sharon Schroeder and she became the love of his life. The two of them were...