Obituaries

Apr 13, 2020

Margaret Ellen Robl, 84, of Merrill, passed away April 13, 2020 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. Margaret Ellen Hamlin was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on July 15, 1935 to the late James and Margaret (Running) Hamlin. She graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1953, and then attended Lincoln County Normal School for...

Apr 13, 2020

Elaine C. Knutson, 86, of Gleason, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at her son’s home in Rhinelander under the care of her family and hospice services. Elaine was born August 20, 1933, in the Town of Pigeon, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Ernest and Alleta (Omoth) Fromm. She married Arlyn R. Knutson on May 7, 1955, in Blair,...

Apr 12, 2020

At the age of 88, Eleanor May Fehlberg, entered into Eternal Life with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her son's home with her family by her side, and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice.  She was born on May 31, 1931 to the late Charles and Ruth (Larson) Hill...

Apr 11, 2020

Jeffrey L. Krueger, (‘Jeff”), age 59 passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital from heart issues on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Jeff was born February 18, 1961 and was the third son born to Anna and Ernest Krueger, Jr. He attended Merrill Area Schools and graduated in 1979. Jeff also graduated from the Tool and Die program at NTC....

Apr 5, 2020

ROBERT A. HOFF May 27, 1926 – April 5, 2020 A man, a myth and a legend, Robert A. Hoff of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Palm Sunday April 5, 2020 after reaching the age of 93 years. After several months of failing health, he died peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services....

Apr 3, 2020

Gloria M. Campbell, age 95, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Hospice House, Wausau. Gloria was born October 3, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois daughter of the late Paul R. and Althea F. (Lane) Keys. Gloria graduated from Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois in 1943 and then trained to be a Civilian Inspector for...

Apr 2, 2020

Wanda Lou Helvey, age 81, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 14, 1938 in Tomahawk to William & Gladys (Fortney) Dietrich.

Wanda attended Tomahawk High School and later in life went onto Northcentral Technical College. Wanda...

Mar 29, 2020

Joyce L. Henrich, age 90, of Merrill, entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services.  She was born on August 27, 1929 to the late Henry and Martha (Schepp) Schneider in the town of Pine River.  Joyce attended and graduated from Merrill High...

Mar 28, 2020

Alice Jane ‘AJ’ Hamlin O’Day Alice Jane, also known as ‘AJ’, was the first of twelve children born to James Harvey Hamlin and Margaret Running, born on 15 Mar 1929 at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill, WI. She returned home with her parents to 404.5 Blaine Street, upstairs from her paternal great aunt who looked after AJ and the...

Mar 28, 2020

Crystal M. Josiger, age 62, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Crystal was born April 23, 1957 in Merrill, daughter of the late Howard ‘Ookie’ and Janice (Krause) Rajek. She married Michael J. Josiger on April 11, 1994. He preceded her in death on December 15,...

Mar 28, 2020

Lillian J. McGurn, age 90, of Merrill, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her Bell Tower residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Hospice.  She was born on July 29, 1929 to the late John and Alma (Klein) Beyer in Merrill.  Lillian attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  She met Frederick McGurn, and the two...

Mar 27, 2020

Mabelle E. O’Connor, 87, formerly of Rothschild, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Mabelle was born November 2, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri. She married Gerald ‘Jerry’ O’Connor on June 30, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2020. Mabelle graduated from Central Missouri State University with a teaching certificate and taught...

Mar 26, 2020

Norman E. Ziemke, 85, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his loving wife at his side. Norm was born June 18, 1934 in Lincoln County, son of the late Albert and Emily Ziemke, Sr. He married Alice Zimmerman on July 28, 1956 in St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. She...

Mar 26, 2020

Alan L. Bondioli, loving brother and friend, passed away on March 26, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home.

Alan was born on September 24, 1947, in Merrill, to Geno and Margaret (Lindstrom) Bondioli.  He graduated from Merrill High School in 1965.  Many of his high school friends became life-long friends.  These friends have been a blessing to Alan with...

Mar 25, 2020

Richard J. Berndt, age 71, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 12, 1948 in Merrill to the late Harold & Inez (Wendt) Berndt. On November 3, 1973 he and Peggy were united in marriage in Merrill.  She survives.

Richard graduated from...