Obituaries

May 15, 2024

Kenneth Allan Graap, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Aspirus Hospice House with his family by his side. Kenny was born in the Town of Corning, Wisconsin on August 25, 1936 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Mittag) Graap. On December 22, 1956, Kenny married Carolyn Ann Plautz at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. She...

May 15, 2024

S. Thomas Tompach, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on May 17, 1940 to the late Stanley and Averill (Hanson) Tompach in Alton, IL.  Tom attended and graduated from high school before going on to earn his bachelor’s degree in English from Marquette University.  He married Linda...

May 14, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” Dawn Heidemann, age 97, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Marjorie was born July 30, 1926, in Merrill, daughter of the late Ray Turbin and Delores (Egan) Cotter. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1944 and then was employed at the former Co-op Grocery Store in...

May 13, 2024

Stephen”Steve” Wayne-Patrick Bathke, age 36, of Gleason, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024, while at work in Rib Mountain, WI.  He was born on March 17, 1988, in Milwaukee, WI and was the son to the late James Bathke.  Steve attended and graduated from Antigo High School.  He married his best friend and love of his life, Patricia...

May 10, 2024

Ronald H. ‘Ron’ Young, 85, of the Town of Rock Falls, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Tomahawk Health Services.

Ron was born July 20, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Elmer and Helen (Graap) Young. He married Ruth Stevenson on June 27, 1964, in Merrill. She survives. Ron worked at Marathon Electric for...

May 10, 2024

Beverly A. Pierzchalski, age 76, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on June 21, 1947 to the late Robert and Delores (Raasch) Reichert in Milwaukee, WI. Beverly attended Merrill High School and took some college courses...

May 10, 2024

The family of Phyllis Kay Fausch, age 80, of Irma, is saddened to announce her passing. She died peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital, Merrill. She was born on August 16, 1943, in Merrill, WI, the daughter of Harvey and Catherine (Wiegandt) Kriewald.  Phyllis was a member of the Merrill High School Class of 1961.

 On February 17,...

May 8, 2024

William M. “Bill” Beyer, age 93, of Gleason, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Bill was born on November 12, 1930, in the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, son of the late William J. and Jessie (Fox) Beyer. He married Marion Kanitz on April 7, 1956,...

May 8, 2024

Roger F. Hanneman, 81, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.

Roger was born November 25, 1942, in Wausau, son of Elmer and Berdina (Wendt) Hanneman. He married Darlene Doering on April 3, 1964, in Pine City, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on February 24, 2020. Roger started his career as a...

May 8, 2024

Olga F. Henrichs (nee Hojan) went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late LaVerne Henrichs, they were married 63 years. Daughter of the late Leopold Hojan and Amalia Hojan (nee Pobijak). Sister to the late Paul, Mike, Frank, Carl, Joe, and surviving sister Mary Zinkel. Mother to Teresa,...

May 7, 2024

William “Bill” T. Pernitzke, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after a brief illness, in Las Vegas, NV, where he resided for the past 30 years.

Bill was born in Merrill, WI on February 4, 1948.  He was a 1966 graduate of Merrill High School.

Bill had been employed by Citi Bank, Las Vegas, NV, where he worked...

May 7, 2024

Joyce W. Sumnicht, age 92, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Primrose Assisted Living in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on February 14, 1932 to the late Walter and Judith (Inerson) Glasbrenner in Eau Claire, WI.  Joyce attended and graduated from Memorial High School in...

May 6, 2024

David W. Krause, aged 85, left this earth and entered into God’s kingdom on Monday, May 6, 2024. David was born July 31,1938 in Merrill, Wisconsin to the parents of Ruth (Karau) and Elmer Krause. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and traveled to Japan, Hawaii, and California. After serving four years in the Navy, he returned...

May 6, 2024

William “Billy” R. Klade Jr., age 62, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his sister’s house in Genoa City, WI, while under the care of Aurora at Home Hospice.   He was born on June 9, 1961 to the late William and Barbara (Euler) Klade Sr. in Merrill.  Billy attended and graduated from Badger High...

May 2, 2024

Bonnie B. Dickelman-Cannon, 87, formerly of Shawano, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.

Bonnie was born May 21, 1936, in Sheboygan, daughter of George and Amelia (Skrube) Bacon. She married James Wolff and they were blessed with five children. Bonnie lived in Merrill and worked at the former Strand’s clothing...

Apr 30, 2024

Hazel M. Marnholtz, one day shy of 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on May 1, 1932, to the late Walter and Clara (Bean) Koepke in Merrill.   Hazel attended school in Merrill.   She met the...

Apr 28, 2024

Herbert “Doc” Leroy Hommerding, age 92, of Harrison Hills, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He was born on November 27, 1931 to the late John J. and Pauline M. (Mosser) Hommerding in Merrill.  Herb attended and graduated from Merrill High School. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy from...

Apr 22, 2024

Judith Ann Kimmons, 86, a longtime resident of Irma, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Judy was born March 26, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of William and Mildred (Peterson) Lutzke. Judy graduated from Merrill High School with the Class of 1956. She married Dale R. Kimmons on August 11, 1956. He...

Apr 20, 2024

James Ray Smith, Jr., 71, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home.

Jim was born February 16, 1953, in Poteau, Oklahoma, son of James Ray Smith Sr. and Jueline (Autry) Smith. Jim enlisted in the United States Army on July 26, 1971. He was stationed at several Army Bases in Germany, most...

Apr 19, 2024

Our loved one, David Sauer Jr., passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the age of 90 at Woodland Elder Care Services. His spirit will continue to farm, ice fish, fish, make sausage and brats, make angel food candy, collect maple tree sap, and make maple syrup, plant, and harvest delicious vegetables, including mouthwatering sweet corn. We cannot forget...