Obituaries
Carolyn Whitaker
Feb 23, 2026
Carolyn Whitaker, 78, of Merrill, passed away on February 23, 2026, at Bell Tower Residence.
Carolyn Bryant White was born to William and Nellie White on October 14, 1947, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She married Jim Whitaker on June 16, 1968.
Because of school and employment changes, they lived in 15 different homes in 4 different states over their 57 years of marriage....
Russell "Russ" D. Radloff
Feb 16, 2026
Russell (Russ) D. Radloff, age 65, passed away on February 16, 2026 at home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 24,1960 at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill. He was baptized (12/4/60) and confirmed (5/18/75) at Trinity Lutheran Church and a graduate of Merrill High school in 1979. After years of searching, he found the love...
Dayton R. 'Tony' Frederick
Feb 13, 2026
Dayton R. ‘Tony’ Frederick, 24, of Merrill, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Tony battled heart cancer at age 20 and showed immense strength and courage through their recent year-long battle with spinal cancer.
Tony was born September 11, 2001, to Mary Frederick. They graduated from Merrill High School and attended UWSP - Wausau Campus. Tony worked...
Paul Louis Hibler
Feb 13, 2026
Paul Louis Hibler passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on March 24, 1949, to Leon and Alyce Hibler, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Paul was a beloved husband, dedicated teacher, and cherished friend.
Paul married the love of his life, N’Ette S. Hibler, in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 15, 1990. He devoted his life...
Thomas 'Tommy' Henrichs
Feb 10, 2026
Thomas ‘Tommy’ Scott Henrichs, age 47, of Merrill, WI, passed away at his home on February 10, 2026, with his daughter, Madelyn, by his side.
Tom was born September 14, 1978, in Merrill, son of Philip ‘Phil’ and Jacquelyn ‘Jaci’ (Armbrust-Hixon) Henrichs. He was a lifelong resident of Merrill and a 1997 graduate of Merrill High School. A dedicated “gear head”...
Wayne R. Grubb
Feb 9, 2026
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Wayne Richard Grubb, age 66.
Wayne faced many personal challenges, including Guillain Barré Syndrome, throat cancer, and the loss of his young son. Challenges he met head on with strength and stubbornness. His strength finally left him on Monday, February 9th and he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Milwaukee on...
James "Russ" Parratta
Feb 8, 2026
James “Russ” Parratta, age 84, of Merrill, WI, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1941, to the late James and Clatilda (Juliano) Parratta, in Highland Park, MI. He attended school at Romulus High School in Michigan. Russ married Mary Goldberg – Taylor on June 15, 1963 in Ewen, MI. Sadly,...
Donald "Don" Herbert Pagels
Feb 7, 2026
Donald “Don” “Bud” Herbert Pagels, age 92, of Gleason, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. His long life was a testament to quiet strength, steady devotion, and the simple joys that mean the most. He was born on September 10, 1933, to the late Herbert...
Duane "Cewey" Henry Bonke
Feb 7, 2026
Duane “Cewey” Henry Bonke, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1942, to the late William and Emma (Krueger) Bonke, in Merrill, WI. Cewey attended and graduated from Merrill High School. He played baseball with the Merrill Rangers and pitched against the Wausau Lumberjacks for...
Mary Jane Jeanette Weege
Feb 5, 2026
Mary Jane Jeanette Weege, of Merrill, WI, entered her heavenly home at the age of 102, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living in Tomahawk, WI, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Compassus Hospice. She was born on October 10, 1923, in Merrill, WI, to the late William H. and Alice (Frechette) Rahlf....
Joyce Ann Grob
Feb 3, 2026
Joyce Ann Grob, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 25, 1962 to the late Robert and Mae (Iwen) Woller in Merrill, WI and was baptized into Christ at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Merrill,...
Neil 'Butch' Tesch
Feb 2, 2026
Neil B. ‘Butch’ Tesch, 78, of Merrill, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home under the care of his family and Interim Hospice.
Butch was born April 23, 1947, in Gleason, son of William and Alvina (Hintze) Tesch. He grew up on the family farm and learned many things as a child that he carried into adulthood. Butch married...
Sally Lenore Oberg
Jan 26, 2026
Sally Lenore Oberg, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, under the care of Compasses Hospice and Pinecrest Nursing Home. Sally was 87 years old. Born on August 5, 1938, in Merrill, Wisconsin to Elmer C. “Omi” Krueger and Lenore Krueger. Sally lived a life filled with love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. Sally was a proud graduate...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Klemp
Jan 25, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Klemp, age 79, of Merrill, was welcomed into everlasting life with her Savior on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Tomahawk Health Services. She was born on September 6, 1946, to the late William and Signe (Stenman) Klemp in Merrill, WI. Kathy grew up in Merrill, moved with her family to Wisconsin Rapids, eventually moving back to Merrill....
Bernard "Berm" Stiver
Jan 24, 2026
Bernard “Berm” Stiver, 100, of Merrill joined Carol, his wife of over six decades, in heaven with God on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
He will certainly be remembered for his devotion to God that was well balanced with a good-natured sense of humor, his great hugs, his stories, and the amazing craftmanship that Berm and Carol practiced together in refinishing antiques....
Ruth M. Krugler
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth M. Krugler, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1932 in Merrill to the late Julius and Marie (Schwartz) Kuckhahn. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Berlin and later confirmed on April 14, 1946. She grew up on the...
Roger W. Anderson
Jan 12, 2026
Roger W. Anderson, 94, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home under the care of his family and hospice.
Roger was born November 1, 1931, in Galloway, WI, son of Otis and Lorna (Bestul) Anderson. Roger was baptized into Christian faith on December 17, 1931 at Christ Lutheran Church in Galloway. He was confirmed into his faith...
Todd M. Josiger
Jan 11, 2026
Todd M. Josiger, 59, of Merrill, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, under the care of his family and hospice, after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Todd was born July 22, 1966, in Merrill, son of Karen Abraham and the late Michael Josiger. Todd was a 1984 graduate of Merrill High School. He was employed...
Janet "Jeanne" H. Krause
Jan 11, 2026
Janet “Jeanne” H. Krause, age 83, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her granddaughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Jeanne has been reunited with the love of her life, Milt, and is once again dancing in his arms. Jeanne was born on July 19,...
John D. DuFour
Jan 9, 2026
John D. DuFour, 46, of Weston, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence.
Born on November 6, 1979, in Minnesota. He was raised in Bloomington, MN, where he was an avid hockey player and video game enthusiast. He loved being at the family cabin on Balsam Lake where he enjoyed racing his fishing boat, water skiing, jet skiing, and...
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