Obituaries

Oct 19, 2022

Arlene Marie Voigt, 77, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home.

Arlene was born on November 13, 1944, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Leo and Gladys (Beyersdorff) Uekert. Arlene graduated from Marathon High School at the top of her class. She married Ralph Voigt on September 11, 1965, at...

Oct 13, 2022

Betty A. Voelz, 97, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Betty was born August 10, 1925, in the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Hinz) Sense. On September 6, 1925, Betty was baptized at her home. Her father passed away when she was...

Oct 10, 2022

Denise A. Maurisak, 66, of Merrill, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Denise was born on July 16, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Dennis and Ruth (Kaphaem) Wolf. She graduated from Wausau East High School. Denise married Mark Maurisak on July 17, 1976, at Wesley United Methodist Church...

Oct 7, 2022

 

Mark Norman Pankow, age 72, of Merrill Wisconsin, was called to be with his Lord on, October 7, 2022, at his home with his loving wife and children at his side. Mark was born on May 27, 1950, to the late Norman and Lilamae (Ritter) Pankow in Merrill.  He was a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1969. ...

Oct 6, 2022

Marian Louise Seidlitz, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital.  She was born on June 8, 1932, in Vernon County and was the daughter to the late Willard and Linda (Mortenson) Hoilien.  Marian was baptized on July 23, 1932, at the Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby, WI.  She was confirmed...

Oct 5, 2022

Oliver E. Schemehorn, 81, of Weston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston.

Oliver was born December 20, 1940, in Merrill, son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Ditsworth) Schemehorn. Oliver had worked at a candy factory and foundry in the Milwaukee Area. When he moved back to the Merrill area,...

Oct 4, 2022

 

Nicholas Donato Jr., age 75, of Merrill, previously of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his home, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, and is home with Jesus.  He lived in Ishpeming, Michigan for most of his life, but moved to Merrill in April of 2021 to be closer to...

Oct 2, 2022

Michael Dwayne Barnes passed away on October 2, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. He was born on November 1, 1962, to Merwin “Mike” and Virginia “Ginny” (Aschauer) Barnes in Union Grove, Racine Co., Wisconsin.

Michael was beyond generous, jack of all trades. He served in the army for 3 years. He was a NASCAR racer and owned and operated many...

Sep 30, 2022

George Karl Hanson, age 70, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away surround by loved ones at Marshfield Medical Clinic in Weston on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on April 12, 1952, to the late Willard and Ardena (Winchell) Hanson in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

George grew up in a household with 14 sibling’s and graduated from Merrill High School. He was...

Sep 27, 2022

 

Scott Ray Plum, age 62, of Lomira, WI, previously of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his mother’s home in Merrill on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  He was born on March 16, 1960, to Duane and Carol (Barker) Plum in Tomahawk, WI.  His mother survives.  Scott met his soul mate and the love of his life, Sandy Burmeister, and the...

Sep 21, 2022

Jennifer “Jen” Marie Burnett, age 37, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She was born on December 9, 1984, to Joe and Tammy (McMillan) Burnett in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Throughout the years Jen taught English and helped to build homes for those in need in Costa Rica. She was the sports manager for...

Sep 20, 2022

Randy L. Maschke (AKA Uncle Randy) age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, with his family around him. He was born February 24, 1959, to the late Anthony and Eleanor (Sager) Maschke in Merrill, WI.

Randy worked as a factory worker for R.O.W., Hurd, Weinbrenner, and Mitchell...

Sep 20, 2022

Cheryl ‘Cher’ Lynn Alderton, nee Hass-Runge, age 75, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services and surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 20, 1947, to the late Clifford and Barbara (Berhow) Hass in Merrill.  Cher attended and...

Sep 17, 2022

On the evening of Saturday, September 17, 2022, a precious and loved 8-year-old boy left this world to be with Jesus.  Ian Thomas Skaar passed away at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital as a result of an automobile collision.  Ian was born on April 28, 2014, to Thomas and Leah (Tengler) Skaar in Wausau. He lived a happy life on the...

Sep 15, 2022

Scott L. Mahn, 72, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Scott was born November 2, 1949, in Merrill, son of the late Lorton and Duane (Williquette) Mahn. He had worked at the former Bill’s House of Guns and the Oconomowoc Canning Company. He also owned and operated the Trophy Bar in Merrill...

Sep 11, 2022

Marshall T. Wiedeman, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 8, 1941, to the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Nelson) Wiedeman in Rhinelander, WI.  Marshall met the love of his life, Jean (a.k.a. Gloria) Niedzwiecki, and the two exchanged marriage...

Sep 9, 2022

Stuart G. ‘Sam’ Burrows, 94, died at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, on Friday, September 9, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Sam was born March 28, 1928, son of the late Arthur Sr. and Dorothy (Shimek) Burrow, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He married Mildred ‘Millie’ Schleif on July 1, 1950, in Merrill. She survives. Sam worked at Northern...

Sep 6, 2022

Norman Arthur Walter Heckendorf, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. He was born on July 12, 1928 to the late Max and Margaret (Schawrtz) Heckendorf in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Norman married Helen M. Launderville who preceded him in death November 22, 2004.

Sep 5, 2022

Leonard W. Wanless, 88, of Merrill, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Len was born July 10, 1934, in Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Vogt) Wanless. Len enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a mechanic and was stationed...

Sep 4, 2022

Harriet Jeanne Boettcher, age 83, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Our House in Wisconsin Rapids.  She was born on February 20, 1939, to the late William and Leona (Hass) Degner in Merrill.  Harriet attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  She met the love of her life, James Allen Boettcher, and the two...