Obituaries
Ronald Porath
Nov 20, 2020
Ronald Porath, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau. Ronald was born on July 22, 1932 to Arthur & Elfrieda (Lambrecht) Porath in Wausau,WI.
Ronald proudly served in the United States Army. He was a driver for Advance Transportation. Ronald enjoyed trucking for 50 years! He...
Beyrnelle June Manthei
Nov 19, 2020
Beyrnelle June Manthei, “BJ”, of Merrill, passed away on November 19, 2020. Beyrnelle was born June 16, 1932 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Walter O. and Ella (Holtzman) Brickner. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Don G. Manthei October 25, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plymouth. He preceded her in...
Caroline M. Froehlich
Nov 18, 2020
Caroline M. Froehlich, age 101, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Caroline (Carol/Mimi/Gram) was born June 22, 1919, in Merrill and was the7th of 9 children born to Otto and Marie (Plautz) Wais. She married Alexander G. Froehlich on April 6, 1940. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1994....
Charles Phelps
Nov 18, 2020
Charles R. Phelps (Charlie) age 72, Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born in Merrill on June 10th, 1948, the son of the late Charles L. and Martha (Burgener) Phelps. Charlie graduated from Merrill High School in 1966 and North Central Technical College in 1968 with an associate degree...
Carolyn A. Graap
Nov 17, 2020
Carolyn Graap passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020, with her family at her side under the loving care of the staff at Bell Tower. Carolyn was born in Merrill on December 1, 1937, to Edward H. and Sophia (Bartelt) Plautz. She met the love of her life, Kenneth Graap in high school and they were married on December...
Marie Lange
Nov 17, 2020
Marie Lange, 88, of Irma, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. She was born March 11, 1932 in Town of Schley, WI. On September 22, 1956 she married Delbert Lange at Gleason Lutheran Church. He survives.
After graduating high school, Marie worked for Merrill Manufacturing for 42 years. Delbert...
Patrick Hommerding
Nov 16, 2020
Patrick “Pat” Hommerding “Hummer”, age 70, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born December 27, 1949 in Merrill to the late Lawrence P. and Vivian G. (Walenczyk) Hommerding. Pat married his high school sweetheart, Carol Mosser on October 9,...
Steven Michael Peck
Nov 15, 2020
Steven Michael Peck, age 63, passed away at his home of natural causes on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Steve was born September 16, 1957, in Merrill, son of the late Legion and Joan (Cortright) Peck. He was a graduate of Merrill Senior High School and had attended a technical school thereafter. Steve recently retired from the Weinbrenner Shoe Company...
Connie Jean Duframe
Nov 14, 2020
Connie J. Duframe, age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Connie was born September 17, 1930 in Merrill, daughter of the late George and Mary (Walker) Jankowsky. She married Edward Duframe on June 29, 1951 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2006. Connie was a cook’s aid...
Jane Baumgart
Nov 13, 2020
Jane M Baumgart, 94 passed away November 13th at home. Jane was born January 1,1926 in Colby Wisconsin to Leo and Ida Lukowicz. She is survived by Great nieces and nephews Jeff McGuire, Chris McGuire-Paters, Beth Keough-Lukowicz, Jay Lukowicz and Mathew Lukowicz. She is also survived by many great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
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CATHERINE “HELENE” (CURTIN) VEDNER
Nov 13, 2020
Helene, also known as Mom, Grandma, Aunt, at age 80, used her one way ticket to Heaven, on November 13, 2020. She left us very suddenly, and peacefully, at her family’s home in Merrill Wisconsin, with her daughter by her side. Helene was born on October 12, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to John “Jack” and Bridget (Duffy) Fahy....
Grayson Robertson
Nov 12, 2020
Baby Grayson Gene Robertson, age 1, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home in Merrill. He was born on July 14, 2019 to Cody Robertson and Amber Boyd in Weston. Grayson lived in Merrill with his parents and siblings: Bentley and Nevaeh. He is remembered as a good boy that loved playing and picking on...
Marion A. Anderson
Nov 11, 2020
Marion A. Anderson, 85, of Merrill passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and hospice services. Marion was born January 26, 1935, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Emil and Luella (Buhrow) Winter. She married Roger Anderson on June 2, 1956. He survives. Marion was very proud to have earned...
Gerrit "Chub" Van Der Geest
Nov 11, 2020
Funeral Services for Gerrit (Chub) Van Der Geest will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., November 18, 2020 at Willow Springs Garden, Wausau, WI with Pastor Jesse Wakefield officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery in the village of Maine, located near Merrill, WI.
Friends and family are welcome for visitation during 8:30...
Darrell Martin Bohm
Nov 7, 2020
Darrell M. Bohm Darrell M. Bohm, age 77, of Merrill, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. He was born on November, 4, 1943 in Rhinelander, the son of Ernest and Eleanor (Reinke) Bohm. Darrell graduated from Rhinelander High School. He attended Lincoln County Teachers College and the University of WI-Stevens Point. He...
Herbert Allen Schotz
Nov 3, 2020
Herbert Schotz, age 85, died at home in Irma. His durable heart hung on a long time and is at rest after a long illness . The Merrill native and 1955 graduate taught biology at the opening of Lincoln Hills School and retired as the Merrill School Forest Director. This pioneer of the Ice Age Trail found happiness at...
Jerry W. Karau
Nov 3, 2020
Jerry W. Karau, age 76, formerly of the Merrill area, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 while residing at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center in Whitehall, Wisconsin. Jerry was born February 22, 1944 in Merrill, son of the late Leslie F. and Vera (Lupton) Karau. Prior to his disability, Jerry was employed in farming, logging, and trucking. Private...
David Graap
Nov 3, 2020
David L. Graap, age 73, of Merrill, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. He was born on December 27, 1946 to the late Richard and Berdine (Woller) Graap in Merrill. He married Cindy Graap, who preceded him in death.
He had previously been employed with the Gleason Sawmill – a...
Alice Alberg
Nov 1, 2020
Alice M (Gatterman) Alberg , 101, of Merrill WI passed away November 1, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death.
Alice was born December 11, 1918; daughter of William and Cecelia (Templin) Gatterman. She was born during the Spanish Flu Pandemic; it nearly...
Margie Imhoff
Nov 1, 2020
Margie E. Imhoff, just shy of her 85th birthday, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Woodland Court in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Ascension Hospice. She was born on November 4, 1935 to the late Edwin and Selma (Hess) Engebrecht in Helenville, WI. Margie attended and graduated from Wausau High School...
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