Obituaries

Feb 22, 2022

Richard Dabbert, age 69, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on February 22, 2022, in Weston, Wisconsin. He was born on June 20, 1952, to the late Albion and Evelyn (Edwards) Dabbert in Merrill, Wisconsin.

He was an avid sports fan – enjoying playing, watching and coaching a variety of sports. He coached Little...

Feb 19, 2022

Joyce R. Woller, 85, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. Joyce was born on January 30, 1937, in the Town of Corning, daughter of the late Florian and Bertha (Wittwer) Zogg. She married Leroy Woller on September 14, 1957, at St. Stephen's United Church of Christ in Merrill and...

Feb 18, 2022

Michelle Patricia Polacek, age 43, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on February 18, 2022, in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born on January 31, 1979, to Patrick Lee Willis and Patti Mary Romatoski in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Her affectionate smile caught the eye of Gregory Matthew Polacek and they were married on September 21, 2019 in Merrill, Wisconsin.  It...

Feb 16, 2022

Edmund A. Winchell, age 65, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield. Ed was born July 20, 1956, in Merrill, son of the late Stillman and Cornelia (Amelse) Winchell. Ed had worked at Northern Specialty, CWA as a truck driver, and Kolbe & Kolbe Windows. He also worked for Chub VanDerGeest’s cattle...

Feb 14, 2022

Ronald William Hirte, age 81, peacefully and quietly passed away on February 14, 2022, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Shortly before passing Ron was visited by his 3 sons, Dan, Adam, Brad, and loving granddaughter Amanda.  We, his sons, would like to believe hearing us boys laughing and swapping stories and laughing even more about our different experiences with...

Feb 13, 2022

Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Kultgen, age 70, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center-Weston.  Bob was born on September 6, 1951, to the late Edward and Amanda (Simon) Kultgen in Waukesha, WI, and was the youngest of his 3 siblings.  He attended and graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of...

Feb 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Garnett, age 86, passed away on February 11, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born on January 28, 1936, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Velma (Pierce) Neuenfeldt.

On November 11, 1966, Patricia married Oscar William Garnett at the courthouse in Ashtabula, Ohio. Oscar...

Feb 10, 2022

Alma Jean ‘Jean’ Schulz, 92, of Tomahawk passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living. She was under the care of her family, the Milestone Senior Living staff, and Compassus Hospice Services. Jean was born on December 27, 1929, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. She was the first born of the late Bruno and Ella (Nyberg) Kahle. Jean...

Feb 10, 2022

Gregory J. Jaeger, 72, of Merrill, passed away peacefully with his wife Jean Marie and daughter Miranda by his side on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Greg was born on January 17, 1950, in Merrill, son of the late Alfred and Helen (Severt) Jaeger....

Feb 9, 2022

Lenore Marie Ripczinski, age 84, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born on September 6, 1937, in the Town of Weston, Wisconsin to Herman and Lou (Spangle) Costa.

On October 15, 1982, Lenore married Jeffrey “Jeff” George Ripczinski in...

Feb 5, 2022

Elvera E. Detert, 89, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She lived a full life, believed in Jesus as her Lord and Savior and passed away peacefully from this world, surrounded by her family, in her home, as she wished. Elvera was born on January 17, 1933, in the Town of Pine River, daughter of the...

Feb 4, 2022

Janean B. Hass, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, while under the care of Agrace Hospice Care in Madison.  She was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Helmuth and Erna (Hass) Haehlke. Janean attended and graduated from Athens High School.  Soon after high school, Janean met the love of her life, Roger...

Feb 4, 2022

Shirley Yvonne (Flagle) Page, age 66, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born on November 23, 1955, to the late Cecil Webster and Carol Jeanne (Munts) Flagle.

Shirley attended and graduated from Warren TWP High School in Illinois. She married Easton Page on September 17, 2002. He preceded her in death...

Feb 3, 2022

Kenneth Edward Bloch, age 88, of the Town of Hamburg, Wisconsin, passed away on February 3, 2022, in Merrill, Wisconsin. He was born on March 10, 1933, to Edward and Esther (Krenz) Bloch in the Town of Hamburg, Wisconsin.

He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1963. He served in Korea...

Feb 2, 2022

William “Bill” Charles Frazier Jr., age 74, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on February 2, 2022, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on May 24, 1947, to William Charles Sr. and Evelyn Anna (Forster) Frazier in Merrill, Wisconsin.

In his younger years, Bill shot pool and played slow-pitch. During his later years, he enjoyed bowling and golfing....

Feb 2, 2022

Donna Mae Thompson, age 73, of Merrill, Wisconsin entered her Eternal Home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born on April 30, 1948, in Merrill, Wisconsin to Herman Jacob and Viola Erna Emma (Gruling) Mohrland.

Donna married Rodger “Rod” William Thompson on September 19, 1970, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jan 31, 2022

Patricia Jean (Weix) McCarron, age 86, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 14, 1935, to the late Emil A. and Kathleen L. (O’Malley) Weix in Medford, WI.  Patricia attended and graduated from Medford High School.

Patricia was employed as the office manager with...

Jan 28, 2022

Edward J. ‘Ed’ Brazeau, 67, of Merrill, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home. Ed was born December 1, 1954, in Chicago, son of the late William and Mary (Kerrigan) Brazeau. He married Florence Pempek on April 24, 1976, in Illinois. She preceded him in death on September 20, 2021. Flo and Ed had lived for several...

Jan 28, 2022

Michael J. ‘Soupy’ Schneider, age 71, of Merrill, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home. Soupy was born October 22, 1950, in Merrill, son of the late Clarence and Charlotte (Sampson) Schneider. He married Ann Lambrecht on October 10, 1970, in Merrill. She survives. Soupy worked as a delivery driver and salesman for Schneider Distributing Company for...

Jan 28, 2022

Saun Phillip Hayes, age 40, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 28, 2022.  He was born on February 2, 1981, to Gordon and Holly Joy (Kummer) Hayes in Antigo.  His father survives.  Saun attended and graduated from Antigo High School and was always furthering his education and always ready to learn something new.  He...