Obituaries

Coltyn Sowinski-McCoy

Coltyn Sowinski-McCoy

Aug 15, 2013

Precious little baby, Coltyn Thomas Sowinski-McCoy, grew his angel wings and entered into heaven on August 15th 2013. Coltyn was born on August 15th 2013 to Amy Sowinski at the St. Claires Hospital in Weston, WI. Coltyn will be sadly missed by his family, which includes his mother Amy Sowinski of Merrill and his father Tye McCoy of Merrill; his...

Dawn Williams

Dawn Williams

Aug 14, 2013

Dawn M. Williams, age 51 of Merrill, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield surrounded by family, friends and wonderful nursing staff. Dawn was born October 12, 1961 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Rolland and Marjorie (Hassel) Williams. She had attended Tomahawk High School. She and Keith Gerke were united in marriage a union that lasted...

Alfred Kohler

Alfred Kohler

Aug 11, 2013

Al Kohler (Papa), dedicated father, proud grandfather, loyal friend and carefree companion left his "good life" on Sunday, August 11th, 2013. His presence will be forever felt on a warm summer day at the cottage, on a Thursday afternoon at the golf course or at a Friday night fish fry at The Relocation Pub. His life cannot be measured with...

Leo Fehlberg

Leo Fehlberg

Aug 5, 2013

Leo Norman Fehlberg, age 85, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on August 5th 2013 at the Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah, WI. Leo was born on May 20th 1928 in Merrill, WI to Max Fehlberg and Mabel Spraque. Leo met his future wife, Eleanor Hill, and got married July 22nd 1950. They just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary...

Cecil Stapleton

Cecil Stapleton

Aug 3, 2013

Cecil Jay "Ginger" Stapleton, age 91 of Merrill, WI passed away on August 3rd 2013 at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill. Cecil was born on September 27th 1921 to Arthur and Marion (Miller) Stapleton in Ladysmith, WI. Cecil married Dolly Finley in Ladysmith, WI. She preceded him in death June 30, 1994. Cecil finished high school and went on to...

Kermit Iwen

Kermit Iwen

Jul 29, 2013

Kermit Iwen, age 82, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born December 14, 1930 in Merrill to the late Charles and Lillian (Graap) Iwen. He and Audrey Plautz were united in marriage in Pine City, MN on June 14, 1958. She...

Elnora Moser

Elnora Moser

Jul 26, 2013

Elnora C. Moser, age 88, of Merrill, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. She was born April 8, 1925, in Tomahawk, WI, the daughter of David and Regina (Weber) Shidler. She married Warren Moser on June 28, 1947. He preceded her in death...

Ammie Patton

Ammie Patton

Jul 26, 2013

Ammie Patton, age 77, of Merrill, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Benedictine Nursing Home, Wausau. She was born April 8, 1936 in Aldrich, AL to the late Ocie and Lois (Brazzell) Bradford. She married Eddie Patton in Birmingham, AL on August 5, 1951. He preceded her in death November 23, 1973. Ammie worked as a rehab specialist at a...

Helen Bollerey

Helen Bollerey

Jul 25, 2013

Helen Minnie Laura Bollerey, age 79, of Merrill, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born June 21, 1934 in the Town of Scott to the late William & Meta (Mau) Bollerey. Helen attended St. John's Elementary School and was confirmed at...

Grayce Radloff

Grayce Radloff

Jul 18, 2013

Grayce M. Radloff, age 93, died July 18, 2013 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born January 25, 1920 in Merrill to the late Christian & Jenny (Peterson) Erickson. Grayce and Leslie "Lolly" Radloff were united in marriage on June 25, 1945 in Merrill. He survives. Grayce worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory for many...

Alfred Beilke

Alfred Beilke

Jul 18, 2013

Alfred A. Beilke, age 102, of Merrill, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. He was born October 5, 1910 in the Town of Maine to the late Albert & Marie (Tesch) Beilke. On April 6, 1940 he and Leona Maaser were united in marriage at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Evelyn Woodward

Evelyn Woodward

Jul 9, 2013

Evelyn "Evie" Woodward-Arndt, of Merrill, passed away on July 9, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit after a courageous battle with ALS at the age of 79. She was born January 6, 1934 in Colby, WI to the late Edward G. & Marie (Snieder) Rucks who were originally from Curtis, WI. Evie was the beloved wife...

Steven Krause

Steven Krause

Jul 7, 2013

Steven K. Krause, age 63, of Merrill, passed away in the company of beloved family early in the morning of Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 17, 1949 in Merrill to the late David and Shirley (Fletcher) Krause. Steve was a graduate of Merrill Senior High School, then proudly served overseas in the U.S....

Martin Natzke

Martin Natzke

Jun 28, 2013

Martin Albert Elmer Natzke, age 84, of The Town of Corning, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, under the care of his family, the staff of the Special Care Unit and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Martin was born in the Town of Corning, February 7, 1929 son of the late Henry J. and Ernestine F....

Sister Mary Rydzewski

Sister Mary Rydzewski

Jun 22, 2013

Sister Mary Charles Rydzewski, 88, Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, died June 22, 2013, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, WI, under the care of the staff at Bell Tower Residence and Aspirus Comfort Care. Sister Mary Charles was born January 12, 1925, in Three Lakes, WI, daughter of the late Charles and Felicia (Mroczkowski) Rydzewski, and given...

Elroy Block

Elroy Block

Jun 18, 2013

Elroy Block, age 85, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. He was born in the town of Maine on July 1, 1927 to the late William F. & Augusta (Heyne) Block. He and Gloria Diels were married August 19, 1950 in Medford. She preceded him in death February 6, 2001. Aside from his first job, being...

Christine Hanson

Christine Hanson

Jun 17, 2013

Christine Hanson, age 52, of Merrill, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born November 29, 1960 in Merrill to Ole J. & Barbara A. (Travis) Hanson. Christine attended Merrill Schools and graduated in 1982 in Special Education. She had worked at Lincoln Industries for 33...

Robert Czech

Robert Czech

Jun 14, 2013

Robert (Bob) Norman Czech was born on August 21, 1933 in Merrill, WI. He passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at his home in the Town of Hamburg surrounded by his family. He graduated from Athens High School with the class of 1951. He attended North Central Technical College and worked at Fromm Brothers, Inc. in Hamburg, WI while...

Jeffrey Annis

Jeffrey Annis

Jun 11, 2013

Jeffrey F. Annis, age 63, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 23, 1949 in Merrill to the late Robert & Dena (Suwyn) Annis. On August 27, 1994, he and Linda Prentice were united in marriage in Merrill. She survives. Jeff was a 1967 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He had worked at...

Angie Grambort

Angie Grambort

Jun 7, 2013

Angie Grambort 8-30-1974 to 6-7-2013 Angie Grambort's journey in this world ended Friday, June 7, 2013 when her long battle with cancer ended and she entered Heaven. Angie enjoyed many things, but most of all spending time with her family and friends. Whether she was pontooning, riding her motorcycle, out on her snowmobile or just sitting around the fire pit,...