Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

Jamie Lois (Birkholz) Schepp was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She left this world unexpectedly on March 1st, 2021 at the age of 89. Jamie was born to Otto and Loraine Birkholz on April 15th, 1931 in Goodrich, WI. She graduated from Medford High School and went on to obtain her teaching degree from...

Feb 28, 2021

Raymond Lloyd Gilson “Hoot”, age 90, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on December 16, 1930 to the late Raymond A. and Marie R. (Zimmerman) Gilson in Merrill.  Ray graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1950. ...

Feb 26, 2021

Sandra J. ‘Sandy’ Schneider, 73, of Merrill, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born February 12, 1948, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Herbert and Marguerite (Schwebe) Plehn. Sandy’s family moved to the Merrill area when she was twelve years old. Her parents...

Feb 24, 2021

Herbert M. Simon, 88, of Merrill, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 24, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1932 to Frank Simon and Lena (Steger) Simon in the Town of Summit, Langlade County. Herb was baptized on July 17, 1932 into the Christian Faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Town...

Feb 22, 2021

Gordon “Gordy” Valentine Fletcher, age 83, of Gleason, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021.  He was born on February 14, 1938 (the origin of his middle name) to the late Fay and Gralda (Luedtke) Fletcher in Weston, WI.  Gordy attended and graduated from DC Everest High School with the class of...

Feb 20, 2021

Roger Earl Schmoldt, age 81, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021.  He was born on March 4, 1939 to the late Erich and Lillian (Radtke) Schmoldt at their home in Fremont, WI.  Roger went to grade school in Fremont, and later to Weyauwega High School, where he was a star basketball player. ...

Feb 19, 2021

Hans Breitenmoser Sr., age 82, of the town of Scott, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2021 in the loving company of his family. He was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Hans and Julia (Wilde) Breitenmoser in Krinau, Switzerland. Hans graduated from high school, served in the Swiss Army, and was a tenor...

Feb 17, 2021

Howard Hall, 86Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 17, 2021

Dorothy M. Kanitz, 94, passed away in peace on Wednesday, February 17th due to on going medical issues related to Parkinson's disease. Born on July 14,1926 to the late Katherine (Bloechl) and Harry Doering, Dorothy grew up and lived in the Merrill area all of her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin, her brothers...

Feb 16, 2021

Johanna ‘Joni’ Volz was born September 21, 1941 to Alfred and Orella Kleinschmidt. She passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Hospice House in Wausau. Joni graduated from Merrill High School in 1959. On May 23, 1964, Joni married Earl Volz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. Joni and Earl welcomed son, Tim in 1967 and daughter, Stacy in...

Feb 15, 2021

Trever “Sheppy” LeRoy Ritchie, age 32, of Glenwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2021 in Chippewa Falls. He was born on September 4, 1988 to Michael and Tammy (Boyd) Ritchie in Merrill.  He attended school and graduated from Wausau West High School.

Trever was currently working as a subcontractor installing flooring.  When he wasn’t working,...

Feb 15, 2021

William “Bill” Seylar McCarl Jr., age 86, formerly of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on February 9, 1935 to the late William and Florence (Stoner) McCarl Sr. in Chambersburg, PA.  Bill attended and graduated from high school...

Feb 13, 2021

Alfred ‘Al’ Elliott, age 84, of Merrill, WI went to his eternal home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 under Palliative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital not due to Covid-19. Al was born on April 27, 1936 to Avery and Viola Elliott in Adams County, WI. He married Geraldine King on July 9, 1955 and they resided in the town...

Feb 12, 2021

Marion Stella Ethel Schmidt – Buntrock, nee; Weber, age 88, of Merrill, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, February 12, 2021, while she was in the rehab unit at Pine Crest Nursing Home.  She was born on March 4, 1932 to the late Harry and Bertha (Gehrt) Weber Sr. in Merrill.  Marion married James H. Schmidt on...

Feb 12, 2021

Josephine Helen Hout, a.k.a “Jo” “Dottie”, age 97, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home in Merrill, with her loving family by her side and under the care of Ministry Hospice.  She was born on March 21, 1923 to the late Michael and Hedviga (Getz) Dubravetz in Akron, Ohio.  Jo attended and graduated...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 10, 2021

Joyce Gladys Litke, age 82, of Marathon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Ascension at Home Hospice.  She was born on January 24, 1939 to the late Hilton and Genevieve (Atkins) Rusch in Hull, Marathon County.  She met Robert Litke, and the two exchanged...

Feb 9, 2021

Marjorie ‘Marj’ Jean Lemke, age 79, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, went to her eternal home surrounded by her family Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Marj was born on January 18, 1942, in Merrill, daughter of the late Wilbert and Viola (Voelz) Dengel. Marj married James ‘Jim’ Lemke on May 28,...

Feb 8, 2021

Our beloved Pops, Darroll Ward Wendorf, went “home” to be with his Lord and Savior on

February 8, 2021. He died peacefully at “the farm” where he was born over 92 years ago on

March 6, 1928. At the time of his home-going, “Sonny,” as he was known to so many, was

surrounded...

Jan 24, 2021

Brandon “Justin” Gehrke, age 18, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence in Merrill. His parents are Michael & Dawn (Rucinski) Gehrke.

Justin attended Merrill High School.   He worked at Taco Bell.   Justin loved to go fishing, he would “catch & release”.  He had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed...