Obituaries

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. ...

Feb 13, 2023

David Jay Brown of Merrill, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. Dave was born on October 11, 1952 to John and Vesta Brown in Tomahawk, WI. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked at PCA Paper Mill in Tomahawk, WI for 30+ years, had his own upholstery business and loved everything cars and...

Feb 9, 2023

Joanne G (Heckmann) Fischer, age 82, of Spring, TX, passed away on February 9 ,2023 at Autumn Leaves of Cyresswood memory care and was too early for the Rapture.  Joanne was born July 5th, 1940, in Merrill, WI, son of the late Martin and Gladys (Richmond) Heckmann.  Joanne fell in love with Ronald Fischer, a neighbor, high school sweetheart. Joanne...

Feb 8, 2023

 

Ronald E. Spears died peacefully with his family by his side on February 8, 2023.  Ron loved children. He never missed his grandchildren's school activities and was known to all as “Papa Ron.”  He was an avid woodworker and always had a joke to share.  Ron had a big heart and often joked that he was so good, he...

Feb 7, 2023

 

Emily C. Pfingsten, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side.  She was born on December 8, 1930, to the late Leo and Rosie (Pieczynski) Oknewski in Merrill.  Emily attended the French Ridge Grade School, went through 8th grade at St. Francis Catholic School and...

Feb 6, 2023

Russell V. Yanda, 64, of Merrill, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home,

Merrill.

Russell was born August 1, 1958, in Merrill, son of the late Laverne and Nancy (Wyant) Yanda Hotzfeld.

He graduated from Merrill High School in 1976 and attended Milwaukee Tech for photography and...