Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Donald J. Sparby, age 59, of Merrill received eternal rest on April 25, 2021 with his trusty dog, Blu by his side.

Don was born on November 24, 1961 in Wausau, WI to Martin and Dorothy (Lippe) Sparby....

Apr 23, 2021

Alex J.  Holzem, 89, passed away, Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community-Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services.

He was born July 16, 1931, in Wausau, to the late Christian and Amelia Holzem.

He married the late Barbara (Sowinski) Holzem, on July 2, 1952, at St. Michael's...

Apr 20, 2021

Brian R. Turner, age 48, of Gleason, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  He was born on October 25, 1972 in Libertyville, WI.

Brian enjoyed spending time with his son, Gavin, whether it was hunting, fishing or just enjoying nature.  He loved the good food and visiting at the family get togethers,...

Apr 19, 2021

Jered James Severt was born October 22, 1974, to Jim and Denise (Rogers) Severt. Jered grew up on the family farm. He was his dad’s “right-hand man” throughout his teenage years, establishing his strong work ethic. He made many life-long friends in the Barnes Creek Buccaneers 4-H Club. He is a 1993 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He...

Apr 15, 2021

Bonelle ‘Bonnie’ Lewis Millenbah, age 96, of Merrill passed away on April 15, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Bonnie was born June 18, 1924 in Elgin, Nebraska. She married Jack D. Millenbah (originally from Gleason, Wisconsin) in Omaha, Nebraska in March of 1946. After Jack graduated from Creighton University Medical College in August of 1950 they...

Apr 15, 2021

Judy Ann Sukow went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2021.  She was born on March 28, 1945, to the late James and Anna (Lunde) Kellar in Merrill, WI.  On September 29, 1962, she married David Sukow.  Together they raised three children: Daniel, Derrick and Diana.

She graduated from Merrill Senior High...

Apr 11, 2021

Lance R. Nienow, 77, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lance was born October 20, 1943 in Merrill, son of the late Ralph ‘Flash’ and Adeline ‘Addy’ (Krueger) Nienow. Lance was the former President and C.E.O. of Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill and was currently on the Board of Directors. Lance was a...

Apr 11, 2021

Marty J. Fox, age 59, of Gleason, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home while under the care of his loving family and hospice services. Marty was born August 23, 1961 in Merrill, son of the late Leonard ‘Sam’ and Shirley (Prueser) Fox. Marty was currently employed at Wal-Mart in Merrill. He enjoyed hunting and fishing,...

Apr 10, 2021

Leota M. Davis, 84, of Merrill, formerly of Irma, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. Leota was born May 30, 1936 in Irma, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Emil and Mildred ‘Tuddy’ (Dettmering) Ricci. She married John J. Davis on August 31, 1957. He preceded her...

Apr 10, 2021

Timothy ‘Tim’ N. Kramer, age 56, of Gleason, passed away on Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at the Marshfield Hospital in Weston, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on January 19, 1965 to Neil and Robbie (Barnes) Kramer in Zion, IL.  Tim attended the Antigo High School.  He met and married his soul mate, Cami Wiedeman,...

Apr 5, 2021

Cris L. "Wackky" Gapko, age 76, of Merrill, passed away of natural causes at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021. Cris was born October 12, 1944, in Kenosha, son of the late Matthias and Marie (Jensen) Gapko. He married Karen S. Tucker, and she preceded him in death on October 6, 2005. Cris then met Debra (Zahn) Stadler...

Apr 3, 2021

Alladine A. Thurs, 94, formerly of the Hamburg area, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Alladine was born December 7, 1926 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. She married Wilmer Thurs on April 10, 1948 in Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on September...

Apr 3, 2021

Lauri Anne Gatterman, 58 of Tracy, CA passed away on April 3, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Lauri was born in Merrill, WI, November 1, 1962, the daughter of Helen and Clifford Gatterman of Merrill.  She graduated as Valedictorian from Merrill Senior High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Science Degrees in both Mathematics and...

Apr 2, 2021

Betty A. Hulke, 93, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, under the loving care of her family, the Bell Tower staff, and Aspirus hospice services. Betty was born January 31, 1928 in Merrill, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Kunkel) Ristau. She married Roger Hulke on September 12, 1953...

Apr 2, 2021

Stephanie Ann Yonke-Boehm passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2nd, 2021.

She had just celebrated her 35th birthday on March 27th, 2021.

Stephanie loved having a busy life that revolved around her family and friends, but her boys were her pride and joy, Dayton Kottke (age 8) and Kayson Boehm (age 6), along with her...

Mar 29, 2021

Glen Richard Jones, age 52, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 2, 1969 to Jack and Beatrice (Fellows) Jones in Burlington, WI.

Glen was a very hardworking and determined man.  He was a loving dad and a great provider for his...

Mar 28, 2021

Joshua ‘Josh’ Wendt, age 41, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  He was born on February 2, 1980 to John and Teresa (Slewitzke) Wendt in Merrill.  He attended Merrill High School.  Josh was currently employed at Gruett Appliance in Merrill as an appliance installer and repairman.

Above all, Josh loved his family, especially...

Mar 27, 2021

Martha Jane Johnson, age 72, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Compassus Hospice.  She was born on July 15, 1948 to the late Mary Ann Young in Merrill.   Martha met the love of her life, Thomas Johnson, and the two exchanged marriage...

Mar 21, 2021

Bruce Edward Hein, age 59, of Merrill, left this world suddenly and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 21, 2021.

Bruce was born on March 27, 1961, in Clintonville. After graduating Culinary school, Bruce went on to be a chef, and his passion for adventure took him across the United States working as a...

Mar 20, 2021

Leo “Tom” Mucha, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. He was born May 29, 1950 in Wausau to the late Leo J. and Diane (Dvorak) Mucha. On September 16, 1972, he married the love of his life, LuAnn Felzkowski, in Rothschild, WI....