Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Anne M. Torkelson, 75, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at her home under the care of her family and hospice.

Anne was born May 17, 1948, in Racine, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Carl E. and Harriet (Hotvedt) Torkelson. As a child, Anne traveled the country due to her father’s career in the United...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Julene H. Szulczewski, age 75, of Merrill, passed away on, Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Julene was born January 1, 1949 in Wauwatosa, WI to Milo and Helen Topper. She married Patrick M. Szulczewski on Feb. 22, 1975 in Nekoosa.

Julene was a retired hostess. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and photography. She and her husband used to camp and go...

Jan 3, 2024

Harriet Torkelson, 103, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.

Harriet was born December 20, 1920, in the Town of New Hope, Portage County, daughter of the late Johan ‘Eddie’ and Mabel (Ellingson) Hotvedt. She married Carl E. Torkelson on May 11, 1946. He preceded her in death on January 8,...

Jan 2, 2024

Scott L. Engman, 67, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Scott was born April 23, 1956, in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Gertrude (Kobak) Engman. He enjoyed watching the Packers, racing, playing pool, and darts.

Scott is survived by his daughters, Heather (Matt) Hoock and Hope Engman...

Jan 1, 2024

 

Susan “Sue” K. Pfantz, a.k.a “Boots”, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at her home in the town of Pine River, with her family and friends by her side and under the care of Compassus Hospice.  She was born on October 19, 1949 to the late Edwin and Bette Jane (Litke) Hahn in Merrill.  After graduating...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Rosalie Mae Naef, age 68, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and while under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born on March 3, 1955, to the late Frederick and Rozella (Wolfe) Ohlmann in Merrill, WI. Rosalie attended and graduated from Merrill High School, with the...

Dec 30, 2023

Michael J. Galkin, 72, of Merrill, formerly of the Gleason area, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Mike was born March 7, 1951, in Merrill, son of the late Arthur ‘Archie’ and Audrey (Henrich) Galkin. He was born during a snowstorm that was so bad that his mom rode to the...

Dec 29, 2023

Dale ‘Sonny’ Peterson, 93, of Merrill, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home.

Sonny was born November 16, 1930, in Merrill, son of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Nelson) Peterson. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1954. Sonny married Geraldine ‘Dolly’ Kimmons...

Dec 29, 2023

 

Ronald “Ron” L. Schreiber, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after many medical complications.  He was born on April 28, 1937, to the late Victor and Ruth (Batchelder) Schreiber in Merrill, WI.  He attended and graduated from Rhinelander High School with the class of 1957.  Ron met Marlee Grobe,...

Dec 24, 2023

Doris R. 'Dori' Smith, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Bell Tower, in Merrill WI.

She was born April 22, 1940, in Merrill, daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Braun) Rostal. On February 27, 1960, she married Stanley Smith. He preceded her...

Dec 22, 2023

Jack D. Grawien, 75, Town of Pine River passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at his home.

He was born December 14, 1948, in Merrill, son of the late Elwood and Ruth (Hoff) Grawien. On June 27, 1970, he married Audie Schmeling in Neenah. She survives.

From 1969 until...

Dec 22, 2023

Monica Norma Talbot, 95, of Merrill, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Monica, the youngest child of eight, was born on October 1, 1928, at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill, daughter of the late Adlord and Friedal (Schillak) Talbot. She was...

Dec 18, 2023

Will E. Sorby, 64, of Merrill, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home.

Will was born May 22, 1959, in Merrill, son of the late William and Joann (Groth) Sorby. He married Yvonne Hall in 1982, in Merrill. She survives. Will worked in maintenance and as a machinist at Ward Paper and Voith...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Yurgen P. Markewycz, age 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital.  He was born in Germany on April 28, 1947, and was the son to the late Marion and Christa (Ebert) Markewycz.  Yurgen attended and graduated from Lake Park High School in Roselle, IL and went on to study history...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Shirley A. Wiroll, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her daughters’ home in Antigo, while under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.  She was born on January 6, 1941 to the late Walter and Flora (Hehling) Tesch at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau.  Shirley married Rodney Wiroll on June 25, 1960 and had 3...

Dec 14, 2023

Melvin M. Klebenow, 88, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.

Melvin was born July 14, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Eldor and Alvera (Sturm) Klebenow. He married Joyce Bade on September 24, 1960, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Merrill.

Melvin and Joyce were dairy...

Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Tom Krembs, 93, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Eugene Thomas Krembs was born September 4, 1930, in Merrill, son of the late Dr. Eugene Alexander and Dorothy (Seicheck) Krembs. He attended school at St. Francis Xavier School, graduated from Merrill High School with the class...

Dec 13, 2023

Irvin B. King, 89, of Tomahawk, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital.

Irvin was born August 16, 1934, in Merrill, son of the late Benjamin and Edith (Hipke) King. He graduated from Antigo High School and worked as a truck driver for R.O.W., Lincoln Wood, Merrill Manufacturing, and SEMCO. Irv also had a...

Dec 13, 2023

 

Gerald “Chet” W. Henrichs, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on August 16, 1935 to the late Grover and Alice (Raasch) Henrichs in Merrill, WI.  Chet met the love of his life, Joyce Pophal, and the two exchanged marriage vows on April...

Dec 10, 2023