Obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Freja Avess Swanson - Ritchie peacefully passed away in her sleep.  Born on December 18, 2019, she lived to be only 7 months and 11 days old.

Freja’s favorite things in life were her parents, Asheley Swanson, Dillon Ritchie and snuggling her fuzzy pink blanket.  For such a small girl, born prematurely,...

Jul 27, 2020

Dorothy M. Berndt, 94, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Dorothy was born March 30, 1926, in Merrill, daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie (Kienbaum) Henrich. In 1930, her family moved out to a farm in the Town of Scott. She attended the former Fairview School and then Merrill High School...

Jul 25, 2020

Anthony ‘Tony’ P. Rothmeyer, age 48, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 30, 1971 to Dennis & Paulette (Grefe) Rothmeyer in Merrill.  His father survives.  Tony attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

Tony worked at...

Jul 23, 2020

Donald (Don) Glen Iattoni passed away at Aspirus Hospice House of Wausau, WI on July 23, 2020. Don was born January 26, 1942, in Tomahawk, WI, the son of the late Guidosi and Lena (Johnson) Iattoni. Don grew up on a farm in the Schulz Spur area, Irma, WI. He attended the Schulz Spur one room country school for...

Jul 22, 2020

Carol Jeanne Donner, age 89, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI. She was a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1930, in Merrill, to the late Otto and Agnes (Johnson) Dupke. She married the love of her life, David Karl Donner, on June 7, 1952. They celebrated 68 years of marriage this past June....

Jul 21, 2020

JoAnn Mary Rogers, 82, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 21st. JoAnn was born November 5, 1937, the second of eight children, to Walter and Mabel (Severt) Sherfinski. She was united in marriage to Everett Rogers on February 7, 1953. She was a loving and supportive wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She and Everett enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2020

Melita J. Hall, 90, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Melita was born November 6, 1929 in Merrill, daughter of the late Arnold and Elsie Weber. She married Roland J. Hall on June 5, 1948 in St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. Melita was baptized, confirmed, and was married all in...

Jul 19, 2020

Daniel ‘Danny’ C. Klempke, age 34, of Merrill, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  He was born on June 23, 1986 to Daniel W. Klempke and Christine Steidl in Wausau, WI.  Danny attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  He worked as a manager at Taco Bell/KFC in Merrill until he was unable to work,...

Jul 14, 2020

Thomas Jon Selbrede, age 70, of rural Merrill, passed away on July 14, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Tom was born February 16, 1950 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin son of the late Robert and Cleon Selbrede. He was a self-employed computer software engineer. Tom honorably served in the U.S. Army and had been stationed in both Vietnam and...

Jul 6, 2020

Lila Martha Schleif celebrated her 93rd birthday with her journey to heaven on July 6, 2020. Lila was born July 6, 1927 at home in the Town of Scott. She was the first child of Edward and Della Schulz Sense, first generation children of Pomeranian settlers. Lila was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. Walter Piehler at St John’s...

Jul 4, 2020

Ronald ‘Ron’ F. Lass, a.k.a ‘Bert’, age 84, of Merrill, passed away on his favorite holiday, July 4, 2020, at his residence in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on March 8, 1936 to the late Edward and May (Marunde) Lass in Evanston, IL. ...

Jul 3, 2020

Mavis D. Voelz, 91, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on July 3, 2020, in the Comfort Care Unit of Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Mavis was born on November 9, 1928, in the Town of Hamburg to Harvey and Eldora (Harder) Woller. Mavis graduated from Athens High School and the Lincoln County Normal School. She...

Jun 28, 2020

Edward S Glisch, age 74, of Merrill passed on Sunday, June 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.

Ed was born in Milwaukee to the late Edward & Ann (Rollfink) Glisch on May 16, 1946.

Ed worked as a youth counselor for Lincoln Hills for over 22 years.  He had a passion...

Jun 27, 2020

Judith M. ‘Jutee’ Lohff, 79, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Jutee was born August 25, 1940, in Merrill, daughter of the late Wilbert and Dorothy Raasch. She married James Lohff on December 26, 1990 in Merrill. He survives. Jutee worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill for several years. She...

Jun 27, 2020

Thomas R. ‘Tom’ Taylor, 84, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home in Minocqua, under the care of his family and hospice services. Tom was born September 6, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Stuart and Marion (Grefe) Taylor. He married Phyllis Wood in California in 1964. She preceded him in death...

Jun 21, 2020

Maria Sosnovske, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, with her family by her side and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on May 5, 1934 to the Heron and Regina (Selthofner) Pos in Cabuna, Croatia .  Maria met Richard Sosnovske and...

Jun 19, 2020

Shirley LaVerne Pertile was born April 28, 1941 at her Grandma Coey’s home in Pine Lake, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of Fred and Ila Dietel [Coey].  She passed away peacefully, at the age of 79, with her three daughters by her side on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Shirley lived...

Jun 18, 2020

It is unimaginable to try and describe the life of Dr. Jeffrey Winter in a few sentences or paragraphs.  The world was blessed with his existence on September 27, 1956 and on June 18, 2020 he was suddenly called to his rightful spot in heaven at the age of 63. He was born to the late Curtis and Priscilla...

Jun 7, 2020

Fred John ‘Fritz’ Pester, 89, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Fred was born April 5, 1931, son of the late Kurt and Nora (Kuether) Pester. He married Carol Jean Gille on January 6, 1978. She survives. Fred attended Merrill Senior High School and in 1951 he enlisted in the United...

Jun 7, 2020

Elroy E. Kohnke, age 100, of Merrill, went to his heavenly home to be with his wife, whom he dearly missed, on Sunday, June 7, 2020 while residing at Bell Tower Assisted Living.  He was born on April 27, 1920 to the late Alfred and Minnie (Sell) Kohnke in the town of Pine River.  Elroy attended Merrill school through...