Obituaries

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...

Jun 6, 2020

Florian R. Koehler, 92, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Florian was born March 22, 1928, in Merrill, daughter of the late George and Lydia (Krueger) Raasch. She married Glenn R. Koehler on June 10, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2009. Florian worked in the Lincoln County Treasurer’s...

Jun 6, 2020

Bernice A. Tesky, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on October 18, 1930 to the late Frederick and Anna (Berndt) Krause in the town of Corning.  Bernice attended school in Merrill.  She married Donald...

Jun 4, 2020

Lowell Robert Downs, age 96, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Bell Tower Assisted Living in Merrill.  He was born on March 28, 1924 in Hornell, NY, and was the son to the late John and June Downs.  Lowell attended school in Hornell.  When he was just 18 years old, Lowell was drafted to...

Jun 3, 2020

Judy M. Yuska, age 69, of Merrill passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home with family, and under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. She bravely fought and beat the odds with Glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, which she was diagnosed with in April 2017. Judy was born February 12, 1951 in Chicago,...

Jun 2, 2020

John A. Hafner, age 85, of Bryant, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his daughter’s residence, while surrounded by his family and under the care of Interim Hospice & Pallative Care.  He was born on September 2, 1934 to the late Albert & Anna (Mucha) Hafner in Bryant, WI.  John met and fell in love...