Obituaries

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...

Feb 2, 2023

Emily B. May, 86, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Emily was born March 18, 1936, in Merrill, daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Wittwer) Runge. She married Virgil May on December 21, 1963, on the U.S. Virgin Islands. He preceded her in...

Feb 1, 2023

Miriam J. ‘Mim’ Marquardt, 88, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home.

Miriam was born March 12, 1934, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Utech) Marquardt. She worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Company for 45 years. Miriam loved sports, she was a great athlete, participating in bowling, softball, and golf. She...

Feb 1, 2023

 

Thomas ‘Tom’ Raymond Lindquist, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born in Merrill on April 9, 1935, and was the son to the late Harold and Alice (Friday) Lindquist.  Tom met the love of his...

Jan 31, 2023

Earl E. Volz, 82, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.

Earl was born October 14, 1940, in Merrill, son of the late William and Loretta (Gaeu) Volz. When Earl was five years old, his mother passed away. Eventually his father, William, married Alma Krause and together William and Alma...

Jan 29, 2023

David Jackson, 89, of Gleason, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29th with family by his side and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. David was born on January 18, 1934 to Floyd and Connie (Rajek) Jackson at his maternal grandparents’ farm in Pine River. He grew up in Parrish WI, and in his...

Jan 28, 2023

Marion D. Simon, 89, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Marion was born July 15, 1933, in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Louis and Viola (Grawien) Langhoff. Although Marion did not graduate High School, many years later, she received her G.E.D. along with several...

Jan 28, 2023

 

Lois A. Dupke, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was the only daughter of Ervin and Viroqua (Vockrodt) Dupke and was born on November 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI.  Lois met Roger Dupke,...

Jan 28, 2023

 

Joyce Elaine (Koehler) Woller from the Town of Berlin died January 28, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence.

Daughter of August and Verona (Prechel) Koehler.  Joyce was born August 16, 1932, in the Town of Berlin.   She was Baptized on September 17, 1932.  Joyce and Elgard Woller were married on September 17, 1949.  Elgard died on December 3, 1997.

Joyce...