Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Kurt Frey Rushing Sr., passed away suddenly in flight to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 22, 2023.

He was born on May 26, 1969 in Monroe, Louisiana. The son of the late Fred and Ruth (Chapman) Rushing of Mangham, Louisiana.

He married his wife Kelly Ziegelbauer on November 4, 1999 in Merrill, WI. They have three sons together....

Mar 21, 2023

 

Kenneth ‘Ken’ W. Andersen Sr., age 83, of Melbourne, FL, formerly from Merrill, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Northern Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL.  Ken was born on August 27, 1939 to the late Donald Sr. and Margaret (Pullen) Andersen in Antioch, IL.  After graduating from Antioch High School in IL, Ken volunteered for...

Mar 21, 2023

 

Patricia Truckey, age 83, of Colby, WI, previously of Merrill, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at The Waterford in Colby, WI.  She was born on March 17, 1940 to the late John and Alfreda (Rutkowski) Atkielski in Milwaukee, WI.  Patricia attended high school through the 11th grade and went on to earn her GED.  She met...

Mar 20, 2023

Richard “Bud” Erling Hanson, age 90, of Gleason, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Tomahawk Health Services in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He was born on June 15, 1932 to the late Oscar and Isabelle (Lemmer) Hanson in Merrill, Wisconsin. Bud was married to Catherine Johnson, the mother of his children, who survives on May 28, 1955. And later...

Mar 18, 2023

Leroy N. Woller, 85, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

Leroy was born December 26, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late Norman and Lorna (Hinz) Woller. He married Joyce Zogg on September 14, 1957, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Merrill. She preceded him...

Mar 15, 2023

Roger James Writz, age 70, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on March 15, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, Wisconsin. He was born on November 25, 1952 to Florian and Elmira (Matysik) Writz in Kansas. On October 2, 1981, Roger married June Gluch in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Roger grew up in Athens, WI, then later moved to Merrill where he...

Mar 14, 2023

 

James ‘Jim’ R. Erno, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.  He was born to the late Rolland and Betty (Gorham) Erno on October 21, 1941 in Ashland, WI.  Jim attended and graduated from the Rochester Agriculture School, and went on to join the 32nd division of the...

Mar 10, 2023

Thomas J. ‘Tom’ Schneider, 74, of Merrill, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home under hospice care, surrounded by family.

Tom was born February 19, 1949, in Merrill, son of the late Joseph and Mae June (Hertell) Schneider. He married Georgine Hartwig on October 14, 1978. She preceded him in death on July...

Mar 7, 2023

 

Charlotte ‘Charlie’ R. Peters, age 97, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 4, 1926, to the late Howard and Lessee (Pierce) Sullivan in Thomasville, NC.  Charlotte attended, graduated and was the...

Mar 6, 2023

Larry J. Holl, age 85, of Merrill, died Monday, March 6, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 15, 1937, in Merrill, to the late Elmer and Elsie (Lagessie) Holl. On October 23, 1965, he married Donna Belke at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. For many years, Larry co-owned and operated Trophy Bar....

Mar 6, 2023

Julia “Judi” Darlene Kniess, age 82, of Gleason, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born to Paul and Alice (Stanke) Derogotis in Spokane, Washington on October 28, 1940.

While visiting a lake in Washington, Judi met Daniel “Dan” Kniess. After Judi pushed Dan into the lake and had...

Mar 1, 2023

Sandra K. ‘Sandi’ Klade, 68, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar.

Sandi was born December 20, 1954, in Merrill, daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Becker) Procknow. She married Doyle C. Klade September 15, 1973, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. He survives. Sandi and Doyle owned...

Feb 22, 2023

Virginia A. ‘Jinny’ Krueger, 79, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Aspirus Medford Hospital.

Jinny was born January 10, 1944, in Coloma, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Arden and Leona (Schrank) Kottke. Jinny married Danny E. Krueger on May 24, 1966. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2009. They moved to Merrill...

Feb 20, 2023

Charles D. ‘Chuck’ Hall, 64, of the Town of Rock Falls, Lincoln County, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023.

Chuck was born September 30, 1958, in Merrill, son of the late Everett and Margaret (Myszka) Hall. Chuck graduated from Merrill High School in 1977. He graduated from UW-Stout with a bachelor’s degree. Chuck worked for over thirty...

Feb 20, 2023

Otto Joseph Tryczak Jr., 82, died Monday, February 20, 2023, following a brief hospital stay.

Otto was born in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, on August 7, 1940, to the late Otto and Sophia Tryczak. He was the youngest of seven children and is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Otto enlisted in the...

Feb 18, 2023

Jacqueline H. Kuck, age 93, of Grafton Wisconsin went to be with the Lord, and was reunited with her loving husband, Dale G. Kuck on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Wauwatosa Wisconsin.

Jacqueline was born on September 16, 1929, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Erwin and Lillie (DeGroot) Ramm.  She married Rev. Dale Gene Kuck of New Knoxville, Ohio, on July...

Feb 18, 2023

Steven P. Willis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital at the age of 70 after battling some ongoing health issues. He was born on February 12, 1953, to the late John and Jacqueline (Yaatenen) Willis in Houston, Texas. Steve attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Steve met the love of his life, Carol...

Feb 15, 2023

Phillip D. Kamke, 89, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Phil was born April 24, 1933, in Merrill, WI, son of the late William and Verna (Plautz) Kamke. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1951. Phil received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UW-Stevens Point in 1957 after serving two years in the US...

Feb 15, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lennart Gustav Olund, age 87, of Merrill, WI on February 15, 2023.

Len was born to Helmer and Greta Olund in Akron, Iowa on August 3, 1935. His family then moved to Merrill, Iowa where he grew up. He excelled at sports and academics throughout his...

Feb 15, 2023

 

John W. Erickson Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, while at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on May 8, 1936, to the late Andrew and Emma (Albertson) Erickson in the township of Westbrook, MN., and grew up in Merrill, WI.  John proudly served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. ...