Obituaries

Oct 29, 2019

Marie R. Merkel, age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in Merrill.  She was born on April 19, 1935 to the late William and Sylvia (Buntrock) Sukow in Merrill.  Marie attended and graduated from Merrill High School and went on to further her education at the Normal Teachers College.  She met her soul mate, Edmond...

Oct 28, 2019

Charles ‘Chuck’ Simon, age 68, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at Mount View Care Center in Wausau on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1951 to the late Richard and Beverly (Johnson) Simon in Racine, WI.

Chuck is survived by his wife: Kathy Simon of Merrill, children: Chris, Brain (Jackie) and Nick (Kristen)...

Oct 25, 2019

Darrin T. Neumann, 48, of Wausau, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston, under great care and comfort provided by doctors, nurses and staff of the I.C.U. at St. Clare’s. Darrin was born December 29, 1970, in Wausau, son of Elvera (Schmidt) Neumann and the late William ‘Peanuts’ Neumann. Darrin attended Trinity Lutheran School...

Oct 24, 2019

Thomas D. Lohfink, age 54, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Tom was born November 2, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana, son of the late Donald C. Lohfink, Sr. and Helen (Rajek) Lohfink. He enjoyed looking at magazines and watching the television. Tom is survived by three siblings, Judy (Wally)...

Oct 22, 2019

Judith C. ‘Judy’ Tubbin, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Judy was born November 25, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late Julius and Leona (Sukow) Boettcher. She married Jerry Tubbin on November 21, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. He survives. Judy was a longtime member of Trinity...

Oct 22, 2019

Gregory G. Zais, age 56, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Greg was born October 16, 1963 in Milwaukee, son of Edward and Janet (Shock) Zais. He exchanged vows with Linda Haig on July 1, 2018. She survives. Greg was a self-employed over the road truck driver. He enjoyed motorcycling, shooting pool, watching movies, and was...

Oct 21, 2019

Martha Ann (Leiskau) Neumann, age 88, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 in Fitchburg, WI while under the care of Agrace Hospice.  She was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Martin and Lettie (Morse) VerHagen in Langlade County.  Martha attended school in Shawano.  On November 21, 1946, she married Leo Leiskau Sr. in...

Oct 18, 2019

Mae E. Woller, age 84, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home on Friday, October 18, 2019. She was born in Merrill on February 20, 1935 to the late Charles and Lillian (Graap) Iwen. Mae and Robert R. Woller were united in marriage. He preceded her in death.

Mae grew up in Merrill, attending...

Oct 16, 2019

Roger Young, 85, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Rock Falls, Lincoln County, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Roger was born January 31, 1934, in Cook County, Illinois, son of the late Elmer and Helen (Bohman) Young. He married Margie Mae Pophal and she preceded him in death on May 4, 2015....

Oct 14, 2019

Debra Lynn Leiskau, 64, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Debra was born June 11, 1955 to Lawrence and Janet (Johnson) Beyer. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1973. In the mid 80’s, Debbie was an assistant softball and volleyball coach. Her players were very fond of her and kept in touch...

Oct 14, 2019

Michael ‘Mike’ F. Van Lieshout, age 69, passed away peacefully at home during his morning nap on October 14, 2019 after more than a year of cancer treatment. Mike was born in Kimberly, Wis. where he was a Kimberly Papermaker. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh with a Bachelor’s degree in special education before enlisting in...

Oct 12, 2019

Dorothy M. Kayhart, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at her home. Dorothy was born November 30, 1932, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Henrichs) Eikelmann. She married Edward Kayhart on October 18, 1958 in Pine City, Minnesota. He survives. Dorothy worked as an underwriter...

Oct 10, 2019

Florence E. Rehwinkel, age 96, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Bell Tower.  Florence was born on December 18, 1922 to the late Robert and Irene (Kufahl) Teske in the Town of Hamburg.  She married Raymond Rehwinkel on June 26, 1943 in the town of Berlin.  He preceded her in death on December 27, 1988.

Florence worked...

Oct 7, 2019

Surrounded by family, Darlene Slewitzke’s eternal life began on October 7, 2019. Darlene was born on October 4, 1936. Her proud parents were Erna and Herbert Juhlke. She grew up on a farm in rural Merrill with her two sisters, June and Dawn, and attended a one-room schoolhouse. Darlene graduated from Merrill High School in 1954. On March 22,...

Oct 6, 2019

Frederick G. ‘Fritz’ Heller, Jr., 88, of the Town of Birch, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Ascension Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Fritz was born January 2, 1931 in Merrill, son of the late Fred and Barbara Heller, Sr. He married Bonita ‘Bea’ English on April 14, 1956 in Merrill. She preceded him in death on...

Oct 3, 2019

Agnes Steckling, 93, formerly of Little Chicago, died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Southern Reflections at North Central Health Care Center under Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, Wausau.  Agnes was born on December 31, 1925 in the township of Berlin, the daughter of the late Erwin and Irene (Voigt) Baumann Sr.  On June 16, 1945, Agnes was...

Sep 28, 2019

Eleanor Krause, 97, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Eleanor was born July 1, 1922 in Merrill, daughter of the late Arthur and Alma (Koehler) Braatz. She married Wilbert Radloff on April 11, 1941 and he preceded her in death on January 11, 1963. She then married Renatus ‘Knute’ Krause...

Sep 28, 2019

Thomas E. LaFreniere, age 19, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  He was born on September 14, 2000 to Scott and Lisa (Wilson) LaFreniere in Iron Mountain, Michigan.  Thomas attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  He was currently attending Blackwell Job Corp. in Laona, WI, where he had met many good...

Sep 25, 2019

Ruth J. Schneider, 94, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of her loving family, the staff at Bell Tower, and hospice services. Ruth was born June 3, 1925 in the Town of Texas, Marathon County, daughter of the late John and Hattie (Hartwig) Cannon. She married George Schneider, Jr....

Sep 22, 2019

Milno K. Kufahl, 83, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of hospice and the staff at Pine Crest. Milno was born on May 13, 1936 to Paul and Elsie (Jaeger) Kufahl. He was raised on the family farm in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County. Milno worked...