Obituaries

Aug 7, 2019

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Wayne Wenzlick, age 72, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in the palliative care / hospice care unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Kenny was born on March 30, 1947 to the late LaVern and Mae (Leopold) Wenzlick in Merrill.  He married Penny Jo Gunderson on November 11, 1972,...

Aug 7, 2019

Merlin ‘Merlie’ E. Steinagel, age 78, of the town of Corning, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with his family by his side.  Merlin was born on June 29, 1941 to the late Fred and Leona (Schultz) Steinagel in Merrill.  He attended school in Merrill.  After meeting and falling in love with...

Aug 6, 2019

Emilie J. Strohm, 81, formerly of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Sturgeon Bay, under the care of her family and hospice services. Emilie was born June 6, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late Henry and Louise (Savaske) Plautz. She married Roy L. Strohm on May 4, 1957 in Merrill. He survives....

Aug 4, 2019

Muriel R. Day, 94, of Merrill passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill under the care of her family, the nursing home staff, and hospice services. Muriel was born February 27, 1925, in Marion, Wisconsin daughter of the late Ed and Elsa (Kundert) Degner. Her first marriage was to Ralph Hintze in January...

Aug 3, 2019

Irene M. Haig, 94, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Irene was born October 17, 1924, in the Town of Vilas, Langlade County, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Elizabeth (Buchta) Glugla. She married Bernard McKinney on June 18, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1976. She...

Aug 1, 2019

There is no appropriate or possible way to summarize the life of the blissfully strong, and unapologetically beautiful young woman, Anne Alicia Germain. Anne is the daughter of Michael and Laurie Germain, sister of Alex Germain. Anne is also loved by her grandparents, Fred and Carol Pester, aunts and uncles; Michelle (Howard) Sczygelski, Jean (Tom) Kouba, Polly (Jay Koebe),...

Jul 30, 2019

Louise Lorraine Peterson-Schmidt, age 90, of Merrill passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her residence, while under the care of Interim Hospice.  She was born on July 26, 1929 to the late Owen and Leonora (Hottenstein) Jones in Oshkosh, WI, and was baptized at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gleason.  She attended Merrill High School and graduated...

Jul 29, 2019

Betty Hehling, 65, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Betty was born November 27, 1953, in Merrill, daughter of the late John Jr. and Darlene (Weinkauf) Hehling. She graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1973. In her earlier years, Betty worked as a dietary aid at Pine...

Jul 27, 2019

Donald L. King, Sr., age 83, of the Town of Summit, Langlade County, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home under the care of his family and hospice services. Don was born September 17, 1935 in the Town of Summit, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Payne) King. He married Annabelle Valenta in November of 1959. She...

Jul 27, 2019

Bonita “Bonnie” Kell, age 58, of Merrill, WI passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Ascension St Clare’s Hospital.  She was born April 14, 1961 to the late Leonard and Ellen (Radtke) Kell.

Bonnie worked for Elgin Fastener as a machine operator for many years.  She enjoyed gardening, bird watching and had a general love of...

Jul 24, 2019

Larry Baumgart, 85, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, with his son, Mike, by his side. Larry was born October 30, 1933 in Merrill, son of the late Alvin and Lillian (Block) Baumgart. He married Beverly A. Marcouiller on December 1, 1956 in Merrill. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2008. Larry and his...

Jul 22, 2019

Elsie Beatrice Newman, age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on July 7, 1931 to the late Ray and Nellie (Spicer) Alloway in Minneapolis, MN.  Elsie attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids.

Elsie worked as a medical transcriptionist for the majority of...

Jul 20, 2019

Richard ‘Dick’ Hall, 81, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home under the care of his family and hospice. Dick was born January 5, 1938, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of the late Martin and Lula (Hurd) Hall. He married Kay Weast on October 1, 1960 in Elko, Nevada. She survives. Dick served his country...

Jul 19, 2019

Greg P. Hardrath, 62, of the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Greg was born November 17, 1956 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, son of Lois (Clark) Hardrath and the late Hugo Hardrath. Greg married Lori O’Neil on June 8, 1979 in Stockbridge, Wisconsin. She survives. At a young age, Greg...

Jul 19, 2019

Jamie Lou Harder, age 65, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at her residence in Merrill.  She was born on March 5, 1954 to the late Donald and Marlene (Freuen) Collins in Tomahawk.  Jamie attended and graduated from Tomahawk High School and continued her education at NTC in Wausau, earning her degree in medical coding.  She...

Jul 18, 2019

LaBelle L. Klug, age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.  She was born on July 30, 1934 to the late Erwin R. and Esther C. (Luedtke) Kniess in Merrill.  LaBelle attended grade school in Greendale, WI and high school...

Jul 17, 2019

Jean H. Bubolz, 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family at her side. Jean was born April 26, 1932 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Louis and Viola (Grawien) Langhoff, Sr. She married Lawrence Bubolz on May 23, 1953 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Town of Corning. He preceded...

Jul 17, 2019

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Louis Oelkers, age 87, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, with his loving family by his side and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on March 9, 1932 to the late Nelles and Ethel (Johnson) Oelkers in Racine,...

Jul 11, 2019

LeRoy “Pete” Kufahl, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born in Brokaw on July 11, 1926 to the late Hubert and Sophie (Kloth) Kufahl.  LeRoy married Patricia Wussow on April 24, 1948.  She preceded him in death on February 15,...

Jul 6, 2019

Randolph C. Henkelman, 82, of the Town of Hewitt, Marathon County, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Randy was born May 2, 1937, in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Dora Henkelman. He married Donna Wiensch on November 30, 1957. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2010. After...