Obituaries
Selma A. Weber
Feb 7, 2025
Selma A. Weber, 97, of Merrill, suddenly yet peacefully passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, with her son by her side at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of “Team Selma” which was her devoted family, Pine Crest Staff, and Aspirus Hospice.
Selma was born on June 27, 1927, in Marathon County to Emil and Erna (Butt) Schuster. She...
Karan K. Pfingsten
Feb 7, 2025
Karan K. Pfingsten, 82 of Gleason, passed away Friday February 7, 2025, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Karan was born January 20, 1943, in Oklahoma, daughter of Asa Byron and Edna (Gennrich) Couse. She married Ray A. Pfingsten on October 29, 1960 at the former Emmanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Schley. Ray passed away July 12, 2021. Karan had worked...
Duane R. Isaacson
Feb 6, 2025
Duane R. Isaacson, 94, of New London, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Kindred Heart Senior Living under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Duane was born January 20, 1931, in Merrill, son of Oscar and Frieda (Hartwig) Isaacson. After high school, Duane enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country for four years and was honorably discharged....
VerJean M. Schmidt
Feb 5, 2025
VerJean M. Schmidt, 76, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
VerJean was born January 23, 1949, in Merrill, daughter of Lawrence and Carmelita (Ament) Kleinschmidt, Sr. She married the love of her life, Dennis Schmidt, on April 26, 1969. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2024. After graduating...
Susan "Sue" A. Domka
Feb 3, 2025
The family of Susan “Sue” A. Domka, age 69, of Wausau, are saddened to announce her death on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1956 to the late John and Alice (Kauch) Bouvat in Wausau, WI. Sue attended and graduated from Wausau East High School. She met her soul mate and love of her life, Thomas...
Dale C. Plamann
Feb 3, 2025
Dale Clifford Plamann, age 86, of Merrill, WI (formerly of Baraboo, WI), passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3rd, at Woodland Court Elder Care in Merrill.
Dale was born on March 29, 1938, to Arthur and Rose (Ahlert) Plamann, the youngest of six children. He grew up cherishing his family and carried that love throughout his life. He enjoyed spending time...
Wilhelm "Bill" Jensen
Feb 1, 2025
Wilhelm “Bill” Jensen, formally of Irma, passed away February 1, 2025, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Born in Chicago April 16, 1930, the only child of Paul Christian Wilhelm Jensen and Catherine (Brenner) Jensen. Bill was truly a depression era child. He stated he knew no other meat other than venison until he was 13 years old. Music...
Thomas G. Sazama
Jan 30, 2025
Thomas George Sazama, age 93, passed peacefully into eternal life on January 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving children.
Tom was born on November 21, 1931, to Francis and Josephine (Rosenthal) Sazama in Watertown, WI. After graduating from high school in 1949, he attended Northwestern College in Watertown from 1949-50 and Marquette University from 1950-51. As a true patriot, Tom enlisted...
Richard "Rick" C. Steckel
Jan 29, 2025
Richard Charles Steckel, age 89, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 peacefully at his home.
Richard was born October 30, 1935, in Hankinson, North Dakota to Frank and Anna (Maas) Steckel. He graduated from Ladysmith High School, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin and later earned a B. S. degree in Industrial Arts Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He began...
Danny 'Dan' L. Woller
Jan 28, 2025
Danny ‘Dan’ Woller passed away peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 30, 1944, in Wausau, WI, son of Melvin & Amyra (Theilig) Woller. Dan was a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1962. He married his high school sweetheart Patricia J. Heath on June 12,...
Viljo "Will" Piikkila
Jan 26, 2025
Dr. Viljo (Will) Piikkila, 91, of Merrill passed away of natural causes on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital Wausau, WI.
He was born April 14, 1933 in Chicago to Solomon A. and Lempi Lydia (Joki) Piikkila.
He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1951 and attended Wright Junior College for two years. He was drafted in 1953 and served in...
Bernice C. Schulz
Jan 26, 2025
Bernice C. Schulz, 78, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home.
Bernice was born August 19, 1946, in Merrill, daughter of Lawrence and Hertha (Hinz) Schult. Her father really wanted a son, so he oftentimes called Bernice, ‘Stanley’.
Bernice graduated from Wausau High School. She was introduced to Ralph Schulz through his sister, Elaine. Bernice and Ralph were...
Linda Marie Woller
Jan 25, 2025
Linda Marie Woller, age 67, passed away at her home in the Town of Berlin on Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1957 to the late Richard and Florence (Eberhardy) Beilke Sr., in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Linda caught the eye of Dean Woller while in high school and were united in marriage on March 27, 1976 at Trinity...
Shirley A. Olkives
Jan 24, 2025
Shirley Olkives, 87, passed away on January 24, 2025, peacefully under Compassus Hospice Care.
She was born on March 24,1937 daughter to Arther and Elfried Lambrecht Porath
Shirley married Clifford Sabatke on September 26, 1953, at Zion Lutheran in Merrill, they were married for 56 years. He preceded her in death on February 4, 2010.
She then married Allen Olkvies on May...
Lila E. Duginski
Jan 24, 2025
Lila Elaine Duginski, age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 16, 1940 to the late Patrick B. and Mary A. (Donavan) Taylor in Tomahawk. She met Norman Stanley Duginski and the two were united in marriage on October 30, 1958 in Merrill. Sadly, he preceded her in death.
Lila...
Patrick 'Pat' Beyer
Jan 24, 2025
Patrick “Pat” John Beyer, age 56, of Gleason, passed away at home with his family surrounding him, under the care of his niece, Gera, and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services on Friday, January 24, 2025
He was born on August 20, 1968 to his father, the late Ronald Fox Beyer and his mother, Constance Kathleen (Burgener) Fischer. Pat attended Merrill...
Garilyn R. 'Gari' Eder
Jan 17, 2025
Garilyn R. ‘Gari’ Eder, 68, of Merrill, passed away Friday January 17, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.
Gari was born August 28, 1956, in Houston, TX, daughter of Rev. James and Grace (Olson) Pulham. After graduation, she attended school at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute and received an associate degree in administration assistance. She married Daniel Eder on September 13,...
Donald "Fritz" L. Taylor Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Donald “Fritz” Taylor Jr., age 62, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Rochester, MN, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 2, 1962 to Donald L. and Carol “Joy” (Gleisner) Taylor Sr. in Woodstock, IL. Fritz fell in love with Rebecca Owens, and the two were united in marriage on October 21,...
Russell J. Ryan
Jan 15, 2025
Russell J. Ryan, of Gleason, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025, age 67, at a local hospital with family by his side.
Russell was born on October 6, 1957, to Patrick J. and Helen M. (Abitz) Ryan. He was the oldest of six siblings. The family moved to Gleason in 1970. Russ graduated from Merrill High School in 1976. He...
Elaine M. Marnholtz
Jan 15, 2025
Elaine Marie Marnholtz (73) passed away with family by her side on January 15th, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born July 31st, 1951, Elaine grew up in Wonewoc, WI. She graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1969. Elaine was employed at Mitchell Metal Products for 26 years, and retired in 2013. Elaine married her high school sweetheart, Steven...
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