Obituaries
Sylvia Marie Lemon
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...
Audrey J. Heuser
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...
Joel E. Heckendorf
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...
Rudolph F. Burgener
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...
William 'Bill' Wegner
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....
Peggy "Peg" Torkelson
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...
Carol Krause
Jul 16, 2018
Carol A. Krause, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018, at her residence. Carol was born on October 28, 1937 to the late Edward and Mildred (Gremler) Kunkel in Merrill. She attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Carol married the love of her life, Roger Krause in 1957, in Merrill. He preceded her in...
Eugene 'Gene' Essert, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
Eugene (Gene) Essert Sr, 75, of Harrison Hills, passed away at his son’s home on Thursday, July 12, 2018. By his side was his son, Gene Jr., his daughter in law, Lynn, his sister, Judy, and good friend, Matt Boyle. Gene was born on September 25, 1942 to Joseph & Irene (Van Ooyen) Essert in Antigo. Gene was the...
Mildred Martin
Jul 12, 2018
Mildred “Millie” J. Martin, age 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1925 to the late Frances “Frank” & Edna (Breitenstein) Kandzora in Wisconsin Rapids. Millie attended and graduated from the Wausau High School. She met Glenn Martin, and the two exchanged marriage vows on...
Anthony Taggart
Jul 10, 2018
After a long battle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, Anthony “Antone” Allan Taggart took his own life on July 10th, 2018.
Anthony was born April 10th, 1991, in Merrill, WI, with an eagerness and curiosity about life that would carry him through the rest of his days. He wanted to know about everything as a child. "Why?"...
Lois Hommerding
Jul 8, 2018
Lois Janet Hommerding, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.
Private services were held.
Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
Stephany J. Smith
Jul 7, 2018
Stephany J. ‘Stevie’ Smith, age 79, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. Stephany was born July 8, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late John E. and Janet Smith. Stephany graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1956. She then attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Lincoln County Teachers College in...
Edward Slewitzke
Jul 6, 2018
Edward “Ed” B. Slewitzke, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on January 6, 1933 to the late Stephen and Cecelia (Tigges) Slewitzke in Mosinee. He grew up in Mosinee and attended St. Paul’s Parochial Grade School and Mosinee High School,...
Roy Eckes
Jul 6, 2018
Roy Joseph Eckes, age 91, formerly of Merrill passed away Friday July 6, 2018 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona, WI under the care of Heartland Hospice. Roy was born June 9, 1927 to the late Joseph and Anna(Gleisner) Eckes in Marshfield, Wi.
He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1945 and entered the United States...
Bradd Price
Jul 5, 2018
Bradd Wayne Price, age 68, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. He was born to the late Wayne B. & Carol C. (Colwell) Price on June 22, 1950 in Rio, WI. Bradd graduated from Rio High School, and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, earning a Bachelor of...
Diana Hanke
Jul 4, 2018
Diana “DeDe” Lynn Hanke, age 69, of Irma, died after a long and brave struggle with a congenital heart defect and related complications on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on May 2, 1949 to the late Matthew and Dorothy (Streich) Van Rixel, in Merrill. Diana graduated from D.C. Everest High School on...
Erava "Ray" Karau Jr.
Jul 4, 2018
Erava “Ray” W. Karau Jr., 69, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merill. He was born on September 4, 1948 to the late Erava and Ruth Karau Sr. in Merrill. Ray attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and then enrolled in the U.S. Army, and proudly served his country...
Donald R. Krueger
Jul 1, 2018
Donald R. Krueger, age 92, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at St. Lucas Care Center, Faribault, Minnesota. Donald was born March 1, 1926, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Reinhard and Ella (Pruesser) Krueger. He married Betty J. Emanuel on May 15, 1948, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She preceded him in death on September 9,...
Janice Kucirek
Jun 29, 2018
Janice L. Kucirek, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Woodland Court Elder Services, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on December 25, 1924 to the late James and Marie (Crothers) Musil in Neillsville, WI. Janice attended Miss Woods kindergarten & primary training school. She graduated...
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