Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

John Michael Koehler, age 18, of the town of Hamburg, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Hamburg.  He was born on January 6, 2000. He is the son of Bob and Cindy Koehler from the town of Hamburg.  John attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

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Aug 5, 2018

William “Bill” H. Graupman, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on August 5, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill and while under the care of Ministry Ascension Hospice.  He was born on May 27, 1927 to the late Harvey C. and Dora M. (Behrend) Graupman in New London, WI.  Bill spent his youth on a farm in...

Aug 3, 2018

Jean E. Zastrow, 85, of Athens, died Friday, August 3, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her family. Jean was born November 20, 1932, in Marathon County, daughter of the late Raymond and Leona (Plautz) Borchardt. She married Eldred Zastrow on September 8, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2013. Jean and Eldred had farmed...

Aug 3, 2018

Gloria P Raddatz, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018, at her home in Wakefield, MI.  Gloria was born on July 3, 1927 to the late August and Mary (Martz) Kottman.  She married Arthur Hehling on October 9, 1966.   He preceded her in death.  Gloria married Leroy Raddatz.  He preceded her in death.

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Aug 2, 2018

Juliane “Judy” Rice, age 63, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Interim Hospice & Pallative Services.  She was born on September 25, 1954 in Merrill to the late William W. and Margaret (Rowe) Rice.

Juliane worked for many years as a hairdresser.  She...

Aug 1, 2018

Diane Gulke, age 58, of Merrill, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill.  She was born on October 29, 1959 to the late Donald and Marion (Duginski) Meyer in Merrill.  Diane attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

Diane met Allan Gulke, and the two exchanged wedding vows on July 23, 1983...

Jul 30, 2018

Morgan Lynn Escherich, 23, of Merrill passed away unexpectedly Monday July 30, 2018 at her home in Merrill, of natural causes. Morgan was born on January 30th, 1995 in Lacrosse, WI to Marianne (Escherich) Dinges. She graduated from Merrill Senior High School with the class of 2013. Anyone who knew Morgan knew of her love of her family and...

Jul 29, 2018

Lydia Martha (Schult) Gierach, 96, formally of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 in her apartment at Island Shores Senior Living in Neenah, WI. Lydia was born March 12, 1922 in the Town of Scott, WI. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Augusta (Bartenhagen) Schult. She married Harold Gierach on September 7, 1940. After their...

Jul 29, 2018

+ Leah Jean Riemer God gave life to Leah on July 10, 1933 at Tomahawk, Wisconsin, a gift of God to her parents William and Margaret (Marheine) Krueger. God came to Leah in His Word and established a covenant of grace with her in her baptism as an infant at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. She confirmed the...

Jul 29, 2018

Christian Merkel Jr., age 94, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Ascension Hospice.  He was born to the late Christian & Dora (Weigle) Merkel  Sr. on November 30, 1923 in Chicago, IL.  He met and fell in love with Dorothy M. Woller, and the two exchanged marriage...

Jul 28, 2018

Dorothy G. Radke, age 95, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  She was born on January 21, 1923 to the late George and Edna (Kuether) Gruetzmacher in Merrill.

Dorothy was a registered nurse, and was recognized for 56 years of service at the former Holy Cross Hospital. ...

Jul 27, 2018

Byrdine A. Lutzke, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Rennes Health & Rehab, Weston, with her family by her side. Byrdine was born February 19, 1932, in Merrill, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Waldburger) Harkner, Sr. She married Donald E. ‘Bud’ Lutzke on July 26, 1952, in Merrill. He preceded her...

Jul 27, 2018

Ella L. Haugen, age 74, of Merrill, died on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Marshfield Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 16, 1944 to the late John H. and Florence L. (Matter) Boucher in Huron, SD.  Ella married Robert O. Haugen on July 16, 1961 in Huron, SD.  He preceded her in...

Jul 26, 2018

Jean P. Ouimette, age 67, of the town of Pine River, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, while under the care and support of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on February 6, 1951 to the late George and Helen (Krueger) Ouimette in Manitowoc, WI.  Jean attended and graduated from...

Jul 25, 2018

Sylvia Marie Lemon, age 90, of Merrill, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born on July 18, 1928, to the late Alfred and Grace (Londerville) Turner. Sylvia attended the former Holy Cross High School, Merrill, and graduated from Lincoln County Normal School. On June 15, 1948, she was married to Floyd Lemon of Houston, Texas. For three...

Jul 22, 2018

Audrey J. Heuser, 87, of Merrill passed away July 22, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under palliative care. Audrey was born November 19, 1930, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Dorothy (Mittag) Graap. She married Vernon R. Heuser on June 9, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2000. Audrey had worked at...

Jul 21, 2018

A very unique man began a new life, July 21, 2018. Joel E. Heckendorf was born to Lester Sr. and Mildred (Muelver) Heckendorf on April 19, 1938 in Merrill. Joel graduated from Merrill High in 1956. Early employment came at American Motors in Milwaukee and then short stints at Weinbrenner Shoe Company and Anson-Gilkey in Merrill. Joel retired from...

Jul 20, 2018

Rudolph F. ‘Rudy’ Burgener, 82, of Merrill, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Rudolph was born June 20, 1936, in the Town of Rock Falls, Lincoln County, son of the late Albert and Louise (Kautz) Burgener. He married Rita Campbell on May 14, 1955. She survives. Rudy served his country in the United...

Jul 18, 2018

William ‘Bill’ Wegner passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2018. William was born to George and Emma Wegner on June 29th 1926 in the Town of Corning. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley and his three brothers, Harold, Emil and Eldor Wegner. He is survived by his daughter, Sheila (Jeff) Brummond and son, Scott (Laurie) Wegner....

Jul 18, 2018

Peggy “Peg” A. Torkelson, age 65, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at  her home.  She was born to the late Elroy and Gloria (Diels) Block on December 12, 1952 in Merrill.  Peggy grew up in Merrill, attending and graduating from Merrill High School with the Class of 1971.  She met Carl Torkelson, and the...