Obituaries
Stephen J. Batchelder
Jun 6, 2019
Stephen J. Batchelder, age 65, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Ascension Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Steve was born January 28, 1954 in Merrill, son of Grace Batchelder and the late Donald Batchelder. Steve had been employed at the former Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for 19 years. He enjoyed both golfing and bowling....
Dorothy M. Berndt
Jun 5, 2019
Dorothy M. Berndt, 96, of the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Dorothy was born October 10, 1922, in Merrill, daughter of the late Rhinehard and Erna (Beltz) Barz. On May 12, 1945, she married Carlos L. Berndt at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. Rev. William Kohn presided at...
Geraldine 'Gerie' Racino
Jun 5, 2019
Geraldine M. ‘Gerie’ Racino, age 75, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Tender Reflections, Weston. Gerie was born June 23, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Floyd and Lois (Schaffer) Laffin. She married LeRoy A. Racino on September 11, 1965. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2010. Gerie had been employed at Lincoln...
Donald Schwartzman
Jun 4, 2019
Donald R. Schwartzman, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1931 to the late Raymond and Sophie (Johnson) Schwartzman. Donald married Gayle R. Hintze on December 26, 1991. She survives.
Donald was in the National Guard for four years. ...
James 'Jim' Schwartzman
Jun 3, 2019
James Elroy Schwartzman, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. He was born on July 13, 1935 to the late Ray and Sophie (Johnson) Schwartzman in Milwaukee, WI. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. After high school, James enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served...
Earl E. Procknow
Jun 1, 2019
Earl E. Procknow, age 69, of Merrill passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his home of natural causes. Earl was born June 2, 1949, in Merrill, son of the late Edward and Bertha (Becker) Procknow. Earl retired from Wausau Paper – Brokaw Division where he was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local 1381. Earl served...
Dolores Froelich
May 30, 2019
Dolores A. Froelich, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at her home in Gleason. She was born on March 12, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI. Dolores married Ernie Froelich, who preceded her in death.
Dolores is survived by her sons: John Froelich of Milwaukee, WI and Michael Peters of Greendale, WI, sister: Carol Sobocinski, niece:...
Mary Ann Krueger
May 25, 2019
Mary Ann Krueger, age 88, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Mount View Care Center in Wausau. She was born on April 5, 1931 to the late Martin C. and Erna C. (Fabaruis) Saeger in Merrill. Mary Ann attended school in Merrill.
Mary Ann worked a variety of jobs when she was...
William S. Zeitz
May 23, 2019
William S. Zeitz, 74, of the Town of Pine River, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Bill was born January 21, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio son of the late Melvin and Florence Zeitz. He married Nancy L. Lajeunesse on August 19, 1967. She survives. Bill taught high school history and political science....
Manley 'Steve' Burss
May 23, 2019
Manley ‘Steve’ Burss, 78, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Steve was born April 1, 1941, in Otsego, Michigan, son of the late Albert and Georgia (Youngs) Burss. He married Anna Pigg on May 23, 1961 in Elcho, Wisconsin. She survives. Steve worked as a welder at Merrill Manufacturing for 23...
Arlene Wilke
May 22, 2019
Arlene J. Wilke, age 92, died peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home on May 22, 2019. She was born February 19, 1927 to Robert & Bertha (Gutknecht) Tesch. She married Stanley Wilke. He preceded her in death.
Arlene spent her years as a farmer’s wife. When she wasn’t helping with farm work, Arlene could...
Joyce M. Christian
May 20, 2019
Joyce M. Christian, 88, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Joyce was born July 31, 1930 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Wolff) Jetty. She married Bert Poi and he preceded her in death. She then married Arvin Christian on November 11, 1972 in Wausau. He preceded her...
Janeen Scafide
May 19, 2019
Janeen Scafide, age 70, of Shawsville, VA passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1948 to the late Edmond and Noreen (Newitt) Brohman. Janeen married John LaMonica. He preceded her in death. She married John Scafide. He survives.
Janeen worked for Fox Point as a seamstress...
Robert Arthur Wendt
May 17, 2019
Robert A. Wendt, 94, of the Town of Corning, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Robert was born May 22, 1924 in the Town of Corning, son of the late Robert and Ella (Schmidt) Wendt. He married Luella R. Weide on September 9, 1944. She preceded him in death on June 25,...
Apollo Laven
May 17, 2019
Apollo E. Laven was a beautiful little boy with an amazing spirit and a gentle soul. He entered this world on April 2, 2017 and left us too soon on May 17, 2019. He was the beloved son of Lindsay D’Amico and Thomas Laven.
Apollo was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at 7 months old. He...
Marcella Hull
May 16, 2019
Marcella G. Hull, age 103, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by her children on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born June 29, 1915 to the late Otto A. & Cecilia (Buehlar) Kellner. Marcella married Herman A. Hull at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill on June 19, 1937; he preceded her in death...
David A. Kleinschmidt, Jr.
May 6, 2019
David A. Kleinschmidt, Jr., 45, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. David was born November 6, 1973, in Merrill, son of the late David and Judith (Pophal) Kleinschmidt, Sr. He worked on the janitorial crew at SEMCO through Lincoln Industries. David enjoyed fishing, watching football and baseball, playing cards and spending...
Jerry Harmon Sr.
May 3, 2019
Jerry Wesley Harmon Sr., age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born on September 19, 1936 to the late Howard and Beulah Harmon. Jerry attended the Rhinelander High School. He met Rachel Swanson, and the two exchanged marriage vows on June 10, 1978 in Merrill, WI. She...
Michael C. Goetsch
May 1, 2019
Michael C. Goetsch, 77, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2109 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Michael was born September 28, 1941, in Merrill, son of the late Rudy and Helen (Voight) Goetsch. On December 15, 1962, he married Marjorie ‘Margie’ Ollhoff at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. They were married 57 years. Mike and his dad were mink...
Ted Bengtson
Apr 27, 2019
Ted William Bengtson, age 67, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. He was born to Dr. Roy and Luverne Bengtson at Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas on March 15, 1952. He was the third of five children.
Ted was always known for his...
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