Obituaries
Joyce Pfantz
Jan 3, 2014
Joyce E. Pfantz, 82, of Merrill, died Friday, January 3rd, 2014 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born September 23rd, 1931 to the late Elmer & Mabel (Kleinschmidt) Rothmeyer. On September 15th, 1951 she married Roscoe "Rusty" Pfantz in Wausau, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on December 31st,...
Wilma Benzinger
Dec 29, 2013
Wilma E. Benzinger, age 91, of Parrish, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, under the care of Ministry Home Care and Hospice. Wilma was born December 1, 1922, in the Township of Schley, the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Laktin) Drobnick. She married Leslie L. Benzinger, in Rhinelander, WI, May 11, 1946, he preceded...
Ida Matthes
Dec 23, 2013
Ida Matthes, age 99, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born December 22, 1914 in the town of McMillan, WI to the late Wilhene and Ella (Koch) Ehrike. She married Melvin L. Matthes on June 12, 1935 in the town of McMillan. He preceded her in death. Ida was a home...
Richard Hagedorn Jr
Dec 22, 2013
HAGEDORN, JR., RICHARD G. MONONA-Richard G. Hagedorn, Jr., age 58, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1955, in Merrill, the son of Richard Sr. and Dolores (Wegner) Hagedorn. He married Joan Robinson on Sept. 15, 1979, in Monona. Richard loved playing cards. He loved to dance and loved music,...
Heather Frick
Dec 18, 2013
Heather Frick, age 24, died unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born June 15, 1989 in Wausau to Bonnie Woller and Dale Frick. Heather was a 2007 graduate of DC Everest High School. She worked for a short time at County Market in Merrill. Heather volunteered much of her time at the Lincoln County Humane...
Robert Green
Dec 16, 2013
Robert "Bob" A. Green, age 65, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 16, 2013. He was born July 27, 1948 in Ashland, WI to the late Philip and Mary (Adriansen) Green. He and Susan Hall were united in marriage on June 30, 1973 in Sheldon, WI. Bob was a 1966 graduate of DiPatewau Catholic High School in Ashland....
Kathryn Zimmerman
Dec 5, 2013
Kathryn J. Zimmerman, age 76, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 5 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born July 26, 1937 in Merrill to the late Phillip and Cecelia (Willett) Bushar. On September 25, 1954, Kathryn and Edgar A. Zimmerman were united in marriage, a union lasting over 40 years....
Leona Doering
Dec 4, 2013
Leona M. Doering, age 91 of Merrill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Leona was born March 24, 1922 in the Town of Schley, the daughter of the late William and Lena (Beyer) Mosser. She and Chester Doering were united in marriage January 15, 1941. Leona was a member of St. John The Baptist...
Donald Sodini
Dec 4, 2013
Donald Lawrence Sodini, age 80, passed away on December 4th at the Veterans Administration home in King, WI, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on May 21, 1933 in Chicago, IL to John Charles and Gretta Mabel Sodini. Don was the oldest of 5 children, Marion Joyce Caroline (Deceased), Joan Marilyn (Claremont, CA), Beverly Jean (Deceased) and John...
Elizabeth Beilke
Dec 3, 2013
Elizabeth S. Beilke, age 45, died unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 18, 1968 in Chicago to the late Joseph F. and Charmaine G. (Dillion) Ziemba. She married Matt Beilke in May of 1989 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. They later divorced. Elizabeth was a 1986 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. She most recently worked...
Louis Schroeder
Dec 1, 2013
Louis Joseph (Louie) Schroeder, age 83, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and under hospice care at Kindred Hospital in Northlake, IL and was welcomed to heaven on Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was born May 18, 1930 to the late George and Armeline (Proulx) Schroeder. On June 20, 1953 he and Joan Pischel were united in marriage...
Gordon Krause
Nov 28, 2013
Gordon P. Krause, age 78, of Merrill, passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Gordon was born December 24, 1934 in Merrill the son of the late Harry and Leona (Maluege) Krause. Gordon and Virginia ( Borchardt ) were united in marriage December 12, 1953 in Merrill a union that lasted 59 years. Gordon had...
Benjamin Robinson
Nov 25, 2013
Benjamin "Ben" J. Robinson, age 75, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital after a prolonged struggle with lymphoma. He was born June 5, 1938 in Elton, WI to the late Woodford and Harriet (Bricco) Robinson. On January 28, 1984 Ben and Paulette (Wetterau) Czech were united in marriage in Merrill. She survives. Ben graduated from...
Lois Johnson
Nov 24, 2013
Lois Johnson, age 71, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born November 29, 1941 in Wausau to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Springer) Tollar. Lois graduated from Wausau East High School in 1959. She was a home maker most of her life then later managed a Goodwill store in Florida. Lois...
Arthur Duerr
Nov 21, 2013
Arthur Duerr, 85 of Merrill, passed into the arms of Jesus on November 21, 2013 at Bell Tower Residence as a result of Parkinson's Disease. Arthur was born June 30, 1928 in Athens, WI son of the late Arnold and Eleanor (Strege) Duerr. In 1948 he married Gertrude, together they raised five children; Mark (Kathleen), Almond, WI, Jerre (Gloria), Oxford,...
Elsie Jaeger
Nov 19, 2013
Elsie M. (Woller) Jaeger, 96, of Merrill passed away November 19 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Elsie was born Aug. 27, 1917 in the town of Maine, Marathon County, to Sigmund and Adela (Kasten) Woller. As the oldest of their 13 children, she shouldered great responsibility in helping to raise her younger siblings. She was united in marriage to Herman...
Karen Mueller
Nov 13, 2013
Karen Mueller was called to her heavenly home on November 13th, 2013, at the age of 55. She was born on March 19th, 1958 in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was adopted as a baby and spent most of her life mainly in Appleton and Milwaukee. During her life, she organized drives to collect food, blankets, etc. for various organizations wherever she...
Patricia Kanitz
Nov 9, 2013
Patricia A. Kanitz, age 75, died on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She resided in Merrill. She was born on October 26th, 1938 to Herman Garatman Jr. and Lena Schulz. On April 26th, 1961, she married Lavern Kanitz at St. Stephens Church in Merrill. Patricia worked at the Oconomowoc Canning Company. When she wasn't working,...
Emma Plautz
Nov 6, 2013
Emma Plautz, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. She was born November 2, 1928 in the Town of Corning to the late Henry and Marie (Constance) Mohrland. On December 15, 1951 she and William E. Plautz were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin. He preceded...
Lena Loka
Nov 4, 2013
Lena Loka, age 104, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born May 15, 1909 to the late Martin & Mary (Mixes) Rudolph. On October 1, 1955 she and John Loka were united in marriage in Merrill. He preceded her in death in 1973. Lena worked at Associated Co-Op as a clerk. She was a...
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