Obituaries
Fred M. Reader
Dec 3, 2024
Fred M. Reader, 91, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.
Fred was born January 14, 1933, in Chicago, son of the Harry and Nelli Reader. He met Dorothy Hulke and they married on April 14, 1956. She passed away on April 29, 2013.
Fred was raised...
Sandra "Sandy" A. Spears
Dec 1, 2024
Sandra A. Spears died peacefully with her family at her side on December 1, 2024. Sandy loved children, especially her grandchildren and great grandchild. She took care of many children during her life and was known to all as “Nana Sandy.” She was an avid seamstress, sharing her talents with many. Sandy was born in 1943 and lived in Merrill...
Lynn Jon Henrich
Nov 30, 2024
Lynn J. Henrich, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 30, 2024, while filling his bird feeders, something he took great pleasure in. Lynn was born, March 29, 1949, to the late Gerald C. and Harriett M. (Dahm) in Merrill.
Lynn graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1967. As a recipient of the Anson Memorial Scholarship, he completed...
Sherryl L. Westfall
Nov 28, 2024
Sherryl L. Westfall, 72, of Gleason, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Sherryl was born February 5, 1952, in Rhinelander, daughter of Connie Bruns. She married Steven Westfall in 1997, he survives. Sherryl worked at the former Hurd Millwork, Merrill for over 20 years. After she retired from Hurd, she took a position with...
Mary Catherine Grefe
Nov 26, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Mary Catherine Grefe, who peacefully left us on November 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on November 4, 1943, to the late Fred and Dorothy (Hickey) Heldt. Mary graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1961. She worked various jobs while raising her family, and...
Darlene J. Plautz
Nov 25, 2024
Darlene J. Plautz, 90, of Merrill, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.
Darlene was born July 8, 1934, in Oneida County, daughter of Victor and Ruth (Batchelder) Schreiber. She married Richard E. Plautz on June 11, 1955, in Rhinelander. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2021. Darlene had attended Normal Teacher’s College in...
Charles E. Scolley
Nov 23, 2024
Charles E. Scolley, 76, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.
Charles was born June 17, 1948, in Frankfort, Indiana, son of Elvin and Cora (Robbins) Scolley. Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 1, 1968. He served in Vietnam on the front line as an infantry sniper. He was honorably discharged as...
Judy Weaver
Nov 17, 2024
Judith A. Weaver, 88, passed peacefully at home, cared for by her husband of 51 years, Robert Weaver. Judy was born April 5, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Katherine and Howard Bruss. She married Robert Weaver June 5, 1973.
Judy graduated from Rosary College and did graduate work at UW Madison as an English Major. She had several careers – English...
Elmira M. Krause
Nov 15, 2024
Elmira M. Krause, 83, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
Elmira was born February 18, 1941, in Merrill, daughter of Elmer and Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’
(Kienbaum) Henrich. She married Jerry Krause on April 18, 1959, a union that lasted 65 years.
Elmira was a homemaker and worked at their business, Quality Furnace Shop.
Elmira loved to bake, garden, work on puzzles, and take...
Ryan Patrick Adams
Nov 13, 2024
Ryan Patrick Adams, age 32, passed away unexpectedly from an accident on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Ryan was born on December 18, 1991, in Park Ridge, IL to Gerald “Gerry” and Vicki (King) Adams. He attended and graduated from Westfield High School before going on to earn an associate’s degree from Mid-State Technical College. Ryan worked as a youth counselor...
Patrick J. Grob
Nov 12, 2024
Patrick Joseph Grob, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born in Merrill on July 2, 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army in June 1967, where he served as a combat engineer, and ultimately attained the rank of E8 Master Sergeant. Pat retired from the Army...
Steve D. Tomajcik
Nov 9, 2024
Steven “Steve” Duane Tomajcik, age 54, of Merrill, passed away at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Steve attended Washington School as a child, and later in life, The Life Tasks Center in Merrill, where he made many lifelong friends. Steve competed in Special Olympics for many years, in track and bowling. Steve worked for over 20...
Sharon Ann Kasper
Nov 7, 2024
Sharon Ann Kasper, age 72, of Merrill, passed away from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side and under the care of Interim Hospice Services.
Sharon was born on January 7, 1952, to the late George and Norma (Rusch) Strasser in Merrill. She graduated from Merrill High School in...
Joseph "Joe" Donald Day
Nov 7, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Day, age 81, passed away on November 7, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Woodland Court Elder Services.
Joe was born on August 3, 1943, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to the late Fahy and Jean (Falk) Day. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1961 and enrolled in the U.S. Army, where he...
Erland "Erl" Clifford Carlson
Nov 6, 2024
Erland (Erl) Clifford Carlson, 69, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Erl was born March 19th,1955, in Marshfield, son of Clifford Carlson and Lois (Franke) Carlson-Schindler. He married Jeanine (Beaudette) Carlson on July 21, 1981, in Merrill.
Erl is survived by his wife, Jeanine Carlson of Merrill; son, Garret (Jillian) Carlson of Lisbon, Iowa; daughter Nicole...
Rudolf "Rudi" Neubauer
Nov 4, 2024
Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Neubauer, 85, of Merrill, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice.
Rudi was born April 7, 1939, in Munich, Germany, to Ludwig and Rosa (Deutschenbaur) Neubauer. Rudi arrived in the United States in 1959. On August 9,1962, he enlisted in the United States Army on August 9, 1962....
Carol E. Schmidt
Nov 4, 2024
Carol Ellen Schmidt, age 87, a lifelong Merrill resident, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill while under the care of Interim Hospice Service. She was born on December 24, 1936 to the late Carl and Ella (Kleinschmidt) Schult in Merrill. Carol attended Trinity Lutheran Church school and then went on to graduate...
Donald J. 'Bootz' Bloechl
Nov 2, 2024
Donald J. ‘Bootz’ Bloechl, 92, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by his family at Rennes Health & Rehab in Weston.
Bootz was born November 12, 1931, in Lincoln County, son of Joseph and Rose (Kawan) Bloechl. Bootz enlisted in the United States Army on March 8, 1956, and was honorably discharged on March 7,...
Glen M. Simonis
Oct 30, 2024
Glen M. Simonis, 78, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home under the care of his wife and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.
Glen was born November 6, 1945, in Wausau, son of C. Dean and Gladys (Leitermann) Simonis. Glen was raised in Mosinee and graduated from Mosinee High School. He enlisted in the United States...
Sister Anita Hirt
Oct 29, 2024
Sister Anita Hirt from Reeseville, Wisconsin, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 100, has died October 29, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin.
Anita Marie Hirt was born June 11, 1924, in Reeseville, Wisconsin, to John and Margaret(Landua) Hirt. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on August 31, 1948, and professed her...
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