Obituaries
Crystal L. Lambrecht
Dec 21, 2024
Crystal L. Lambrecht, age 42, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 8, 1982, in Monroe, WI, and was the daughter of Mark Lambrecht and Dena Drye. Crystal attended and graduated from high school and went on to earn her associate's degree,...
Maurice "Rudy" Tewes
Dec 20, 2024
Maurice “Rudy” P. Tewes, age 77, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Mount View - North Central Health Care in Schofield while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Rudy was born on July 31, 1947 to the late Rudolph and Sarah (Allorie) Tewes in Merrill. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Rudy...
Russell G. Wendt
Dec 17, 2024
Russell G. Wendt, 60, of the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home.
Russell was born October 9, 1964, in Merrill, son of Robert A. and Luella (Weide) Wendt. Russell graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1983. He worked on the family dairy farm in the Town of Corning. He loved...
Marianne R. Bunge
Dec 8, 2024
Marianne Bunge, age 87, of Merrill WI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 8, 2024. She was born August 16, 1937, in Athens WI, to Ervin and Florence (Heidmann) Bunge. She graduated with honors from Merrill High School in 1955. She married Gerald Zastrow on August 17, 1957, with whom she shared five children. They were divorced in 1983....
Timothy Whitehouse
Dec 4, 2024
Timothy Whitehouse entered this world at the beginning of 1966 on January 4th, and left it on December 4th of 2024 - he was much beloved by those that knew him. He took a winding path through life as we so often do, having started his career as a teacher at Bellaire High School for a number of years before...
Fred M. Reader
Dec 3, 2024
Fred M. Reader, 91, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.
Fred was born January 14, 1933, in Chicago, son of the Harry and Nelli Reader. He met Dorothy Hulke and they married on April 14, 1956. She passed away on April 29, 2013.
Fred was raised...
Sandra "Sandy" A. Spears
Dec 1, 2024
Sandra A. Spears died peacefully with her family at her side on December 1, 2024. Sandy loved children, especially her grandchildren and great grandchild. She took care of many children during her life and was known to all as “Nana Sandy.” She was an avid seamstress, sharing her talents with many. Sandy was born in 1943 and lived in Merrill...
Lynn Jon Henrich
Nov 30, 2024
Lynn J. Henrich, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 30, 2024, while filling his bird feeders, something he took great pleasure in. Lynn was born, March 29, 1949, to the late Gerald C. and Harriett M. (Dahm) in Merrill.
Lynn graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1967. As a recipient of the Anson Memorial Scholarship, he completed...
Sherryl L. Westfall
Nov 28, 2024
Sherryl L. Westfall, 72, of Gleason, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Sherryl was born February 5, 1952, in Rhinelander, daughter of Connie Bruns. She married Steven Westfall in 1997, he survives. Sherryl worked at the former Hurd Millwork, Merrill for over 20 years. After she retired from Hurd, she took a position with...
Mary Catherine Grefe
Nov 26, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Mary Catherine Grefe, who peacefully left us on November 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on November 4, 1943, to the late Fred and Dorothy (Hickey) Heldt. Mary graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1961. She worked various jobs while raising her family, and...
Darlene J. Plautz
Nov 25, 2024
Darlene J. Plautz, 90, of Merrill, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.
Darlene was born July 8, 1934, in Oneida County, daughter of Victor and Ruth (Batchelder) Schreiber. She married Richard E. Plautz on June 11, 1955, in Rhinelander. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2021. Darlene had attended Normal Teacher’s College in...
Charles E. Scolley
Nov 23, 2024
Charles E. Scolley, 76, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.
Charles was born June 17, 1948, in Frankfort, Indiana, son of Elvin and Cora (Robbins) Scolley. Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 1, 1968. He served in Vietnam on the front line as an infantry sniper. He was honorably discharged as...
Judy Weaver
Nov 17, 2024
Judith A. Weaver, 88, passed peacefully at home, cared for by her husband of 51 years, Robert Weaver. Judy was born April 5, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Katherine and Howard Bruss. She married Robert Weaver June 5, 1973.
Judy graduated from Rosary College and did graduate work at UW Madison as an English Major. She had several careers – English...
Elmira M. Krause
Nov 15, 2024
Elmira M. Krause, 83, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024.
Elmira was born February 18, 1941, in Merrill, daughter of Elmer and Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’
(Kienbaum) Henrich. She married Jerry Krause on April 18, 1959, a union that lasted 65 years.
Elmira was a homemaker and worked at their business, Quality Furnace Shop.
Elmira loved to bake, garden, work on puzzles, and take...
Ryan Patrick Adams
Nov 13, 2024
Ryan Patrick Adams, age 32, passed away unexpectedly from an accident on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Ryan was born on December 18, 1991, in Park Ridge, IL to Gerald “Gerry” and Vicki (King) Adams. He attended and graduated from Westfield High School before going on to earn an associate’s degree from Mid-State Technical College. Ryan worked as a youth counselor...
Patrick J. Grob
Nov 12, 2024
Patrick Joseph Grob, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born in Merrill on July 2, 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army in June 1967, where he served as a combat engineer, and ultimately attained the rank of E8 Master Sergeant. Pat retired from the Army...
Steve D. Tomajcik
Nov 9, 2024
Steven “Steve” Duane Tomajcik, age 54, of Merrill, passed away at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Steve attended Washington School as a child, and later in life, The Life Tasks Center in Merrill, where he made many lifelong friends. Steve competed in Special Olympics for many years, in track and bowling. Steve worked for over 20...
Sharon Ann Kasper
Nov 7, 2024
Sharon Ann Kasper, age 72, of Merrill, passed away from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side and under the care of Interim Hospice Services.
Sharon was born on January 7, 1952, to the late George and Norma (Rusch) Strasser in Merrill. She graduated from Merrill High School in...
Joseph "Joe" Donald Day
Nov 7, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Day, age 81, passed away on November 7, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Woodland Court Elder Services.
Joe was born on August 3, 1943, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to the late Fahy and Jean (Falk) Day. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1961 and enrolled in the U.S. Army, where he...
Erland "Erl" Clifford Carlson
Nov 6, 2024
Erland (Erl) Clifford Carlson, 69, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Erl was born March 19th,1955, in Marshfield, son of Clifford Carlson and Lois (Franke) Carlson-Schindler. He married Jeanine (Beaudette) Carlson on July 21, 1981, in Merrill.
Erl is survived by his wife, Jeanine Carlson of Merrill; son, Garret (Jillian) Carlson of Lisbon, Iowa; daughter Nicole...
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