Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

James W. Engel, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, and while under the care of Compasses Hospice. He was born on January 29, 1937 to the late Otto and Elvira (Krause) Engel in Merrill. James met the love of his life, Jacqueline Belke, and the two were united...

Aug 5, 2024

Daniel "Bear" Carpentier, 63, Town of Merrill, went to a clear-cut pine job in the sky on Monday August 5, 2024.

He was born on January 9, 1961, to Josephine (Rubbino) Carpentier and the late Marvin Carpentier. On August 10, 1984, he married Lynette Zocher in the town of Berlin.

For...

Aug 4, 2024

Cindy Luedtke, 66 of Merrill, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on August 4, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Cindy was born in Merrill on August 29, 1957, to the late Eugene and Shirley (Schmidt) Luedtke. She attended Wausau West High School and graduated with the class of 1975. After graduation, Cindy started a remarkable lifelong 47-year career...

Aug 4, 2024

Peter J. Lokemoen, 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Merrill.

Pete was born on August 26, 1947, in Merrill to the late Olaf “Ole” Lokemoen, and Adeline A. Plautz Lokemoen. On April 24, 1971, he married Karla Kobs; she survives.

He was employed by the...

Aug 4, 2024

Patrick passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, at the age of 74.

Patrick Jon Rasmussen was born April 10, 1950, the youngest son of Leslie and Marcia ‘Joan’ (Whitney) Rasmussen.

Patrick married Lynn Sayers Hahn, September 20, 1975, she preceded him in death, February 17,1989.

Patrick and Lynn lived a busy life with the raising of two daughters and a son. They...

Jul 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Allen Pfaff, age 59, at his home in the town of Scott on July 31, 2024.

 Scott was born on May 28, 1965 in Merrill, WI. He graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1983, and he went on to further his education at NTC in Wausau,...

Jul 30, 2024

Agnes Ann Yunek, a.k.a “Butz”, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on April 23, 1925, to the late Herman and Veronica (Lang) Fritsche in Dorchester, WI. Agnes attended and graduated from high school in Dorchester, WI....

Jul 27, 2024

Mary Ann Norman, a devoted wife, and loving mother of six, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on December 23, 1939, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Mary Ann was a dedicated mother to her family and a source of unconditional love.

On April 5, 1959, Mary Ann married Donald A....

Jul 25, 2024

Joan Lola Sodini, a cherished stay-at-home mother and homemaker, who touched the lives of many with her warm presence and kind heart, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Merrill, Wisconsin, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, on March 26, 1936, to the late Lester and Katherine (Levitt) Bloomquist. She married Donald Lawrence Sodini...

Jul 22, 2024

Eugene A. Rowe, 87, lifelong resident of Merrill, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at home.

Born to Albert and Myrtle (Nelson) Rowe on May 15, 1937. He worked many jobs in his life. Some of the places he worked were Schulz’s Wrecking, Anson & Gilkey, Wire Products, Northern Wire, Stokely USA (bean cannery),...

Jul 22, 2024

Wayne H. Smith, 96, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Wayne was born November 29, 1927, in Atlantic, Iowa, son of Roy and Miriam (Butler) Smith. Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge and upon his return to the...

Jul 21, 2024

Joseph F. Folta, age 91, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. He was born August 7, 1932, in Merrill to the late Simon and Otillie Folta. He met the love of his life, Jean Rajek, and the two were united in marriage on May 2,1953, a loving union lasting over 70...

Jul 21, 2024

Wesley “Wes” Sczygelski, 67, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1956, to the late Walter Sczygelski and Marilyn Fletcher in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Wes was known for his inventiveness and ingenuity. He was often referred to as a jack-of-all-trades and took much pride in his MacGyver skills. He...

Jul 20, 2024

Jeri Lynn Blaise, age 58, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on March 29, 1966 in Madison, WI, and was the daughter to the late Kenneth and Joyce (Schneider) Henrich. Jeri Lynn met David Blaise, and...

Jul 15, 2024

Joyce N. Kufahl, 98, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Pine River, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

Joyce was born June 14, 1926, in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Max and Hazel (Staege) Berndt. In June 1928, she was welcomed into the...

Jul 11, 2024

Reinhard Daniel Langhoff Jr., age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1940 to the late Reinhard Sr. and Dorothy (Peterson) Langhoff in Merrill, WI. Reinhard attended school in Merrill until, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marines to bravely serve...

Jul 7, 2024

Roger D. Wolf, age 64, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Waterfall Health Services in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born on June 15, 1960 to the late Sy and June Wolf in Milwaukee, WI.

Roger worked for many years at Marathon Carpet Cleaning in Milwaukee, WI and...

Jul 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Renzelmann, 93, of Merrill, formerly of Rice Lake, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Patricia was born February 4, 1931, in the Town of Oak Grove near Rice Lake to Harvey and Jeanette (Rogstad) Dorcey. She taught school at a one-room school in Rice Lake before moving to Minneapolis....

Jul 1, 2024

Wayne Mitchell Bondioli, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

Wayne was born September 7, 1955, in Merrill, son of the late Clement and Beatrice (Peck) Bondioli. Wayne was the youngest of four children. Wayne graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1974. After high school,...

Jun 30, 2024

Gordon Edward Geiger, 93, passed away peacefully on June 30,2024. Gordie was born May 5, 1931, on his grandparents’ farm in the town of Texas to the late Lynden and Emma (Verbeck) Geiger. He was raised in Merrill and graduated from Merrill High School in 1949. While in high school, Gordie lettered in football and golf. He also played baseball...