Obituaries

Steve Schleif

Steve Schleif

Sep 18, 2020

Steve Schleif passed away in his sleep on September 18, 2020 at his home. Steve was born on June 26, 1956 to Martin & Margaret (Olson) Schleif in Merrill.

He worked as an electrical engineer for Wisconsin Public Service.

Steve had hundreds of friends in the Northland, too many to mention by name. We all...

Jacqueline Engel

Jacqueline Engel

Sep 18, 2020

Jacqueline D. Engel passed away surrounded by family on September 18, 2020 at home under the care of Ascension Hospice Services. She was born on June 28, 1935 to the late Rosella Schroeder in Merrill, WI.  Jackie married the man of her dreams James W. Engel.  He survives.

Jackie worked along-side her loving husband...

Roy Thiel

Roy Thiel

Sep 17, 2020

Roy Henry Thiel passed away September 17, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  Roy was born on July 13, 1934 to the late Dewey Edward & Alma Emma Purath in Appleton, WI.  He married his greatest love, Jacquelyn Colling, who survives, on...

Walter 'Wally' Friedenfelt

Walter 'Wally' Friedenfelt

Sep 16, 2020

Walter ‘Wally’ Friedenfelt, 88, Gleason, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, Wisconsin.

Although Wally was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 2, 1932, his family roots can be traced back to the late 1800’s in the Gleason area.  He spent his younger years in Chicago where he attended Tilden...

Todd Kleinschmidt

Todd Kleinschmidt

Sep 12, 2020

Todd C. Kleinschmidt, age 59, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  He was born on July 25, 1961 to Wayne and Bonnie (Pahls) Kleinschmidt in Merrill.

Todd attended school at Trinity Lutheran and Merrill High.  He worked as a mechanic for most of his adult life, learning the trade from...

John  T.  North

John T. North

Sep 9, 2020

John T. North, 64, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at The Bay at Colonial Manor under the care of hospice services. John was born June 5, 1956, in Fargo, North Dakota, son of the late Winfred and Solange (Anderson) North. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and two Associate’s Degrees during his post high school education. John...

Peter Ellenbecker

Peter Ellenbecker

Sep 8, 2020

Peter P. Ellenbecker, age 71, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, formerly known as St. Clare’s Hospital, after a brave fight with cancer.  He was born on February 11, 1949 to the late Melvin W. and Dorothy A. (Dalsky) Ellenbecker in Marathon, WI.

Peter attended and graduated...

Carol Sczygelski

Carol Sczygelski

Sep 6, 2020

Carol J. Sczygelski, age 87, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 5, 1933, daughter of the late John Arba and Martha (Pottloff) Bonebright in Cortland, NE.

Carol retired from Lincoln Hills where she did bookkeeping and accounting.  After her retirement she was...

Joyce A. Vreeke

Joyce A. Vreeke

Sep 5, 2020

Joyce A. Vreeke, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, WI. Joyce was born December 23, 1933 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Reuben and Laura (Herwig) Groene. She was baptized on January 21, 1934. On July 25, 1953 Joyce married Vilas E. Vreeke. He preceded her in death on...

Gary Porath

Gary Porath

Sep 5, 2020

Gary Gene Porath, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, under the care of Zilber Family Hospice, at the age of 72. After many months of declining health, and a long battle with kidney failure, Gary died peacefully with his beloved wife Vicky and their daughter Stephany by his side. Gary was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on November...

Clifford Lupton

Clifford Lupton

Sep 5, 2020

Clifford J Lupton passed away on September 5, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Ascension Health at Home. Clifford was born on March 26, 1928 to the late Arthur & Celia (Bessey) Lupton in Merrill.  He married his greatest love, Alvera M Lupton on August 22, 1953, they had 61 wonderful years together.  She...

Alfred  Henry Goehe

Alfred Henry Goehe

Sep 2, 2020

Alfred H. Goehe, age 97, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Riverview Rehab & Care Center in Tomahawk. Alfred was born July 5, 1923 in the Town of Harrison, Lincoln County, son of the late Herman and Jenny (Roesler) Goehe. He married Margaret L. Paul on November 27, 1954 in Gleason. She preceded him in...

Sandra M. Ebner

Sandra M. Ebner

Aug 31, 2020

Sandra M. Ebner, 71, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born March 28, 1949, in Merrill, daughter of the late Lester and Eleanor (Hahn) Baumann. She married ‘the love of her life’ Dennis W. Ebner on October 21, 1972, in Merrill. Sandy was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Edward Kienbaum

Edward Kienbaum

Aug 28, 2020

Edward R. Kienbaum, age 65, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on March 8, 1955 to the late Edward H. and Elvera (Kamp) Kienbaum in the town of Corning.  Ed attended and graduated from Merrill...

Madeline 'Mitzi' Loeffelad

Madeline 'Mitzi' Loeffelad

Aug 28, 2020

Madeline ‘Mitzi’ P. Loeffelad, age 81, of Merrill, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI, under the care of Ministry Hospice.  She was born on January 7, 1939 to the late Rudolph and Freda (Dasenbrock) Schneider in Milwaukee, WI.  Mitzi attended and graduated from Milwaukee High.  She furthered her...

Rockey  L. Fehr

Rockey L. Fehr

Aug 26, 2020

Rockey L. Fehr, 61, of the Town of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Rockey was born July 8, 1959, son of Marilyn (Hagedorn) Fehr and the late Robert Fehr. Rockey graduated from Tomahawk High School with the class of 1978. He worked for over 33 years at the former Semco Windows & Doors. Rockey enjoyed bass and...

Martin 'Marty' Stenberg

Martin 'Marty' Stenberg

Aug 25, 2020

Martin ‘Marty’ Henry Stenberg, age 82, of Irma, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at his home while surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born in Merrill on July 12, 1938 to his loving parents, Hjelmar and Anna (Schluckebier) Stenberg.  Marty grew up in Irma and...

Leroy A.  Krueger

Leroy A. Krueger

Aug 21, 2020

Leroy A. Krueger, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21st, 2020. Leroy was born April 27, 1935, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Arnold and Ruth Krueger. He married Nathaleen Bloch on October 3rd, 1959. Leroy joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was stationed overseas in Europe. He spoke often of his experiences while...

Linda Schmid

Linda Schmid

Aug 20, 2020

Linda C. Schmid, age 51, passed away on August 20, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on December 4, 1968 to William Davis Sr. & Nancy (Czapiewski) Walker in Milwaukee, WI.  She married the love of her life, Tom Schmid on August 27, 1994.  He survives.

Linda’s career led her to Graphic...

Nathalie M. Tank

Nathalie M. Tank

Aug 14, 2020

Nathalie M. Tank, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Nathalie was born May 3, 1924 in Merrill, daughter of the late Herman and Beata (Genrich) Tank. Nathalie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church,...