Obituaries

Jan 10, 2023

Diane R. (Bessey) Doering, 82, of Gleason (Town of Schley, Lincoln County), passed away at Pine Crest Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Merrill, Wisconsin.

She was born May 11, 1940, to the late Edmund and Emma (Schmidt) Bessey in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to James A. Doering on June 18, 1960....

Jan 6, 2023

 

Kristine A. Smith, age 61, of Merrill, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with ongoing health issues.  She was born in Merrill on October 7, 1961, to the late Roger and Barbara (Heller) Tholl.  Kristine attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1980.  She married Mike...

Jan 6, 2023

 

Joylyn ‘Joy’ K. Meyer, age 74, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on June 12, 1948, to the late Alfred E. and Elaine M. (Kohnke) Boettcher in Merrill, WI.  Joy attended and graduated from Merrill...

Jan 3, 2023

 

Joyce Rose Ryder, age 71, of Merrill, formerly of Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence after a short, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on February 26, 1951, to the late...

Jan 2, 2023

 

 

On 2 January 2023, William (Bill) Paul Krueger, loving husband and father passed away at his home in Merrill.  Bill was born on 24 August 1941, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Elda (Golz) Krueger. Growing up in Oshkosh, he participated in Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1962, he graduated from the University of...

Dec 31, 2022

Rhiannon Kohlmoos, age 42, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Rhiannon was born on February 26, 1980 in Laramie, Wyoming, the daughter of Peter and Judith (Boldt) Kohlmoos. Rhiannon was home schooled and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point in 2017.

Rhiannon spent many hours collecting,...

Dec 30, 2022

 

Ralph Erwin Schulz, age 79, of Eagle River, WI, formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living in Eagle River, with his family by his side and under the care of Compassus Hospice.  He was born on March 17, 1943, to the late Leslie and Deliah (Grunenwald) Schulz in Merrill, WI. ...

Dec 29, 2022

Grace Ella Irene Prast, 100, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

Grace was born October 4, 1922, in Merrill, daughter of the late Edwin and Ella (Neubauer) Schmidt. She married Alvin Prast on May 8, 1943, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill. He preceded her in...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard L. Kleinschmidt, 86, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

Richard was born July 25, 1936, in Merrill, son of the late Alfred and Orella (Thurs) Kleinschmidt. He married Connie Ashbrenner on August 31, 1963, at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. She survives. Richard worked as a machine...

Dec 28, 2022

Frederick August Schepp passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on December 28th, 2022. He was 90.

Fred was born on October 12, 1932 to Frederick H. and Evelyn C. (Dehlinger) Schepp in the town of Pine River, Lincoln County. He Married Jamie L. Birkholz on August 10, 1963 in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church,...

Dec 27, 2022

 

Linda M. Schoepke, age 71, of Merrill, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on December 8, 1951, to the late Ervin and Genevieve (Lepak) Wolfe in Wausau, WI.  Linda met husband...

Dec 25, 2022

Nathan A. Kloske, age 47, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Jenny Towers in Merrill.  

Per his request, no services will be held.

Monetary donations for the family may be sent to Waid Funeral Home, 301 Eagle Drive, Merrill, WI  54452 in care of Pat Kloske.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is...

Dec 22, 2022

Malinda M. Burrow, 82, of Merrill, passed away 12/22/2022, peacefully in her home with her family by her side.

Malinda was born 11/18/1940, in Merrill, daughter of John and Elsie Rehfeld. She married Ronald Burrow 3/8/1958. He survives.

Malinda worked at Rexall and then retired from Johnson Gifts & Collectables after...

Dec 21, 2022

 

Esther Leona Natzke, age 89, of Merrill, passed away peacefully under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. 

Esther was the youngest of seven children born to Henry and Ernestine (Winter) Natzke on November 4, 1933, in the Town of Corning. Esther lived in the Town...

Dec 20, 2022

Peter J. Koskey, age 58, of Germantown, WI, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by his family at Advocate Aurora, Grafton.

Pete was born April 6, 1964, in Wausau, son of the late Edmond and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. Pete graduated from Newman Catholic High School, Wausau, in 1982. He...

Dec 20, 2022

Nancy L. (Strobel) Natzke, age 85, of Merrill, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Bell Tower Residence. 

Nancy was born in Merrill on January 13, 1937, to Edward and Nettie (Mathison) Strobel. She graduated from St. John Elementary School and Merrill High School with the Class of 1955. After high school, she furthered her...

Dec 19, 2022

Robert W. “Trapper” Patterson, age 67, of Merrill, Wisconsin and formerly of Sterling, Alaska, passed away on December 19, 2022, at his home, due to an ongoing illness. 

Robert was born in Wausau on April 16, 1955, to Robert L. and Joan (Ericson) Patterson. He graduated from Wausau West High School in 1972. He furthered his education at Wausau NTC...

Dec 18, 2022

Marilyn M. Schenzel, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill, surrounded by family and under the care of Woodland Court staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Service.

Marilyn was born on November 13, 1939, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Victor and Clara (Kautz) Mann. Marilyn...

Dec 17, 2022

 

Fern J. Clausen, age 93, of Schofield, WI, went to her eternal home on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Cedar Ridge Elder Services while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on May 5, 1929, in Merrill, and was the daughter to the late Ralph B. and Elsa L. (Hassel) Duranceau. Fern was...

Dec 14, 2022

Brian S. Lenz, 55, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Brian was born on August 28, 1967, in Wausau, son of Reinold and Marlene (Parsch) Lenz. Brian graduated from Merrill Senior High School and UW-Whitewater. He worked professionally in a variety of fields including lending, hospitality, and sales. He resided in the Milwaukee area most...