Obituaries

Nov 26, 2022

 

Gary Earl Christie “Pops”, age 70, of Merrill, formerly from California, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, after a long illness and complications from COVID-19.  Gary was born on September 23, 1952, to the late Earl and Marge (Aldred) Christie in Patterson, CA.  He attended and graduated from high school in...

Nov 25, 2022

James O. Johnson, 83, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

James was born February 3, 1939, in Eau Claire, son of the late Clarence and Georgine (Bergerson) Johnson. He married Darlene R. Stevens on May 2, 1964, in Eau Claire. She survives. After graduating from University of...

Nov 23, 2022

Mae J. Boushley, 97, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Mae was born February 3, 1925, in Merrill, daughter of the late August and Angela (Zastrow) Heldt. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1941. Mae married Gregory L. Boushley on April 14, 1945, in Merrill. He preceded her...

Nov 22, 2022

Faye Ann Semling, 91, of Merrill, WI, went to the Lord peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

Faye was born on December 6, 1930, in Shawano, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Joseph (Joe) and Edna (Pete) Rutte. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1948. She attended secretarial school...

Nov 18, 2022

On November 18, 2022, God came down to collect one of his angels. Bobbi Grund was 63 years old, born on November 22, 1959. I know the math doesn’t add up, but she earned those four days. Bobbi was an amazing mother, sister, and friend. She was born and raised here in Merrill, where throughout her time here was able...

Nov 17, 2022

Elaine Erna Florence (Hoeft) Simon, born on December 26, 1929, passed away peacefully at home and on to her eternal glory on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She is the mother of Dean (Joanne) Simon, Diane Simon, Dale (Michelle) Simon and Dan (Becci) Simon.

She is preceded in death by her parents – Alwin “Bill” Hoeft...

Nov 17, 2022

LaVila Jane (Buch) Krueger, age 86, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Applegate Terrace in Wausau.

LaVila was born on July 20, 1936, to Rheinard and Bertha (Hahn) Buch. LaVila graduated from Merrill High School.  On May 11, 1957, LaVila was united in marriage to the love of her life, Eugene “Fuzzy” Krueger at Immanuel...

Nov 14, 2022

Vince Alan Zoellner, 55, formerly of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ, Monday November 14, 2022. Vince was born in the town of Merrill, Lincoln County, on October 30, 1967, to Orville and Rose (Duginski) Zoellner. Vince was a Merrill High School class of 1986 graduate. He ran track and held class office positions. He was a member...

Nov 12, 2022

Fern D. Woller, age 94, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born on January 21, 1928, to the late Bert and Emma Hunt in Merrill. She married Clarence Fitzgerald Woller who preceded her in death in 1963.

Fern was a homemaker, but she also worked at Merrill Cannery, Merrill...

Nov 9, 2022

Sally J. Saal, 87, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Mountview Care Center in Wausau.

Sally was born June 7, 1935, in Merrill, daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Fleischfresser) Semling. Sally was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards and games, camping, bowling, cooking, and reading....

Nov 8, 2022

Geraldine L. ‘Dolly’ Peterson, age 90, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Compassus Hospice.

Dolly was born February 18, 1932, in Merrill, daughter of the late James and Eda (Thoresdahl) Kimmons. She married Dale ‘Sonny’ Peterson on January 6, 1951, at the former Bethany Lutheran...

Nov 8, 2022

Keith Brooks, 91, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Tomahawk Health Services.

Keith was born February 27, 1931, in Buena Vista, Wisconsin, son of the late Harold and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. He married Lois L. Waldburger in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in July of 1953. She preceded him in death in 1993. Keith...

Nov 6, 2022

Michael P. Kufahl, age 67, of Merrill, left us way too early from a short but courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Mike was born March 1, 1955, to the late Melvin Sr. and Fern (Whitney) Kufahl. Mike grew...

Nov 4, 2022

Linda L. Zastrow, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison.

Linda was born June 30, 1948, in Merrill, daughter of the late Elmer and Jeanette (Yonke) Lee. She married Dale W. Zastrow on August 12, 1967, at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. He survives. Linda graduated from Merrill...

Nov 3, 2022

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend. When he died on November 3, 2022, Harold Warner ‘Punk’ Fox answered to all those names.

Born on April 5, 1933, near Doering to Charles and Rose (Dignin) Fox, Punk was a 1951 graduate of Merrill High School. He served in the United States Army in Korea. He played...

Nov 1, 2022

Harry F. Dahm, 98, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Harry was born October 3, 1924, in Merrill, son of the late Harry O. and Esther (Ollhoff) Dahm. Harry enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 10,1943 and served during World War II. He started basic training at Fort...

Oct 31, 2022

Joyce Elaine (Beaudry) Doering, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Joyce was born on November 24, 1935, in Merrill, WI, where she later met the love of her life, Harry Doering. They were married on October...

Oct 25, 2022

David R. Renken, age 85, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.

David was born August 16, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late Ulrich and Adela (Dengel) Renken. After graduation from high school, David served in the National Guard. He married...

Oct 25, 2022

Norman L. Saxby, 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice surrounded by his family.

Norman was born on May 21, 1942, in Vernon County, son of the late George and Minnie (Kleinschmidt) Saxby. He married Joyce Oestreich on June 2, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran...

Oct 24, 2022

 

Patrick “Pat” L. Zimmerman, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Woodland Elder Services in Merrill, while under the care of Interim Hospice.  He was born on September 18, 1940, to the late Harold and Minnie (Mittlesteadt) Zimmerman in Merrill.  Pat grew up in the Merrill area, attending and graduating from Merrill High School...