Obituaries

Vivian Woller

Vivian Woller

Jul 19, 2015

Vivian M. Woller, age 87, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Sylvan Crossing in Wausau surrounded by her loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born January 8, 1928 in the Town of Maine to the late Theodore and Helen (Dehnel) Hackbarth. On January 26, 1981 she and Amos Woller...

Thomas Huber

Thomas Huber

Jul 18, 2015

Thomas Gordon Huber, age 61 , died unexpectedly at his home in Merrill, WI on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Tom was born on March 8, 1954 in Hazen, North Dakota to the late Gordon & Grace (Jones) Huber. In his youth, he spent summers with his grandparents in North Dakota, but grew up in Chicago, IL. Tom enjoyed fishing and...

Christine Kluckman

Christine Kluckman

Jul 18, 2015

Christine (Tina) A. Kluckman, age 67, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Tina courageously battled cancer during her last 5 years and never complained about her illness. Tina was born on June 23, 1948...

Clara Ricci

Clara Ricci

Jul 10, 2015

Obituary for Clara Ricci After a life well-lived, Clara Arvilla Emilie (Euler) Ricci went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015, at the age of 104. Think of all the history and changes she saw during her lifetime! She was a great blessing to her family and so many others and her presence will continue to be felt...

Doris Raasch

Doris Raasch

Jul 6, 2015

Doris Raasch, age 89, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 18, 1925 in Merrill to the late Clarence & Frieda (Kleinschmidt) Weide. On November 24, 1945 she and Leslie Raasch were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage. He preceded her in death in September 1987. Doris attended Trinity...

James Sabatke

James Sabatke

Jul 3, 2015

James "Jim" Sabatke, age 84, died on July 3, 2015 at the Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, WI, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Service. Jim was born on July 10, 1930 to the late Gilbert and Florence (Plautz) Sabatke in Merrill, WI. He fell in love and married Elaine Baguhn on August, 7, 1948 at...

Margie Rick

Margie Rick

Jul 2, 2015

Margie "Marge" L. Rick, age 62, of Merrill, passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 2, 2015 at her home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born May 1, 1953 in Merrill to the late Walter & Margaret (Kottman) Severt. She married Duane Rick on November 14, 1981 in Merrill. He preceded her...

Michael Morrison

Michael Morrison

Jun 23, 2015

Michael E. Morrison, age 71, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born April 16, 1944 in Merrill to the late Emery and Phyllis (Schuman) Morrison. Mike was a 1962 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He served in the Army for 6 years and was proud to be a Vietnam Veteran. Mike...

Ralph Wenzlick

Ralph Wenzlick

Jun 23, 2015

Ralph D. Wenzlick, age 51, of Merrill, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. He was born October 17, 1963 to Russell and Veleeta (Hoffman) Wenzlick. Ralph attended High School in Tomahawk. He loved working on cars and gambling at the casino. Ralph had a very big heart and helped anyone he could. He adored his nieces...

Damon Johnson

Damon Johnson

Jun 21, 2015

Damon M. Johnson, age 13, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Merrill. He was born September 11, 2001 in Merrill to Cris Johnson and Rebekah Leder. Damon attended DC Everest Junior High. He enjoyed go-cart racing and playing video games with his friends. Damon also enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, making firewood, mowing lawn or just enjoying nature....

Cynthia Jaeger

Cynthia Jaeger

Jun 21, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Jaeger, age 42, of Merrill, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 in North Dakota. She was born June 17, 1973 in Merrill to Philip and Constance (Komrofske) Jaeger. Cindy graduated from Merrill High School in 1995. She was currently employed at Northern Wire. Cindy enjoyed horseback riding and loved spending time outdoors fishing and deer hunting. She...

Eric Greene

Eric Greene

Jun 3, 2015

Eric Greene, age 44, of Merrill, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1970. Eric's loving parents are Keith Greene and Lynn Funk (loving stepfather, Ed Funk). Eric married Dawn Kasten on November 21, 2009. Eric worked as a software developer at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for many years. He enjoyed...

Y'Vonne Kniess

Y'Vonne Kniess

Jun 1, 2015

Y'Vonne "Vonnie" Kniess, age 69, passed away at her home June 1, 2015 surrounded by her family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born January 23, 1946 in Merrill to the late Wallace and Carolyn (Liebig) Tewes. Vonnie and Everett "Ev" Kniess were united in marriage on October 23, 1965 at Luther Memorial Church...

Raymond Schield

Raymond Schield

May 25, 2015

Raymond Schield died peacefully at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, WI on May 25 at the age of 88. Ray is survived by his wife, Arlene, his daughter Kathryn (Charles) Coates and Son Gregory (Holly) Schield both of Merrill. Ray is also survived by eight grandchildren Carissa (Shannon) Kraucyk, Carla (Chad) Emmer, Joshua (Jesseca) Coates, Joel (Sammi-Jo) Coates, Faith...

Mary Narlock

Mary Narlock

May 24, 2015

Mary M. Narlock, age 67, died on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Mary was born on August 24, 1947 to the late Vincent and Ethelyn (Kostrzak) Eiberger in Maniwa, WI. She attended and graduated from DC Everest in Wausau, WI. Mary had met Michael Narlock and the two exchanged vows of marriage on January...

Milton Krause

Milton Krause

May 21, 2015

Milton (Milt) R Krause, age 86, of Merrill died Thursday, May 21, 2015 peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Milton was born February 6, 1929 to the late Charles and Emma (Marnholz) Krause. He married the love of his life, Janet (Jeanne Neuens) August 9, 1959. He spent 55 beautiful years at her side. Milton prided...

Larry Teske

Larry Teske

May 19, 2015

Larry Teske, age 68, of Town of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born January 26, 1947 in Merrill to the late Gilbert and Blondina (Buch) Teske. On April 17, 1968 he and Jolene 'Jo' Woller were united in marriage in the Town of...

Beatrice Kriewald

Beatrice Kriewald

May 13, 2015

Beatrice Kriewald, a long-time resident of Merrill, died Wednesday the 13th of May, 2015. Beatrice was 94 years old. Beatrice was born December 13th , 1920 in Taylor County. Beatrice was the eldest child of William and Josephine Achterberg. Beatrice married Clarence Kriewald in California in 1943. They were married 54 years and had one daughter, Alice. Beatrice lived most...

Verna Loesel

Verna Loesel

May 2, 2015

Verna Alma (Kroening) Loesel, 92, of Merrill passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Woodland Court Elder Care where she was a resident for 8 years suffering from dementia. Verna was born on July 23, 1922 in Wausau to the late Robert and Alma (Meihlan) Kroening. She married Daniel Blaubach, October 31, 1943. They dairy farmed for over 27...

Eugene Gryskiewicz

Eugene Gryskiewicz

May 1, 2015

Eugene H. Gryskiewicz, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Mountview Health Care Center under Asera Hospice Care. Eugene H. was born on July 2, 1931 in the township of Schley to the late Stanley and Ludwiga Gryskiewicz. He married Laura May on July 24, 1954 in Highland Park, Ill. Eugene was very proud to...