Obituaries

Mar 28, 2018

James “Jim” E. Mitchell, age 81, of Irma, WI, went to his eternal resting home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, WI, with his children by his side.  Jim was born on January 4, 1937 to the late George and Jay (Sackreiter) Mitchell in Ashland, WI.  He attended and graduated from Bayfield...

Mar 24, 2018

Theodore “Ted” Kolka, 77, Mosinee, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his winter home in Chandler, AZ surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Ted was born on April 5th, 1940 in Merrill to John and Ann (Tutt) Kolka. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Helen (Duginski).  They were united in...

Mar 23, 2018

Obituary of Lisa Fischer (nee Berndt) Lisa Berndt Fischer passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018, in Dayton, KY, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband, John Fischer; parents Arlo and Eunice Berndt; brothers Todd (Debbie) and Dean (Trina) Berndt; in-laws John and Sharon Fischer and Jennifer (John) Schroer; nieces and nephews Anneliese, Bryce, Tamber, Brittany Berndt,...

Mar 21, 2018

Delores M. Heise, 92, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Delores was born December 25, 1925 in Merrill, daughter of the late Myron and Emma (Howard) Combs. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1943. Delores married Gilbert Heise on April 29, 1944 in Merrill. He preceded her in death on July...

Mar 19, 2018

Suzette M. Winterfeldt, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Tomahawk Health Services. Suzette was born August 4, 1954, in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Willard and Ardena (Winchell) Hanson. She married Lee Winterfeldt on July 2, 1977. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2013. Suzette had been employed at Pine Crest...

Mar 19, 2018

Keith “Jim” VenRooy, age 85, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. He was born October 22, 1932 in Colby to the late Norbert and Elva (Olson) VenRooy. On June 9, 1960, Keith and Frances Boland were united in marriage in Pine City, MN, a union that would last nearly 35 years. Sadly, she...

Mar 18, 2018

Marjorie “Margie” E. Rajek, age 88, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  Marjorie was born on January 5, 1930 to the late Ed and Florence (Guerin) Schielke in Merrill.  She grew...

Mar 13, 2018

Randal ‘Randy’ P. Bellin, 76, of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Randal was born September 26, 1941 in Merrill, son of the late Walter and Margarite (Swope) Bellin. He married Judith Doering on August 3, 1963 in Merrill. She survives. Randy was a member of Wildwood Chapel United Methodist Church, Gleason. Randy worked...

Mar 12, 2018

Gary R. Messerschmidt, 60, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, at home from a heart attack.  Gary was born in Merrill, WI on April 10, 1957, the son of Ronald and Joyce (nee: Hill) Messerschmidt. He was preceded in death by his father on July 22, 2013.  Surviving are his mother Joyce, significant other Sally Severt, grandsons Landon...

Mar 10, 2018

Susan M. Klune, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Susan was born August 1, 1937, in Neenah, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Marvel (Pues) Pawelkiewicz. She married Edward J. Klune on February 9, 1957, in Clintonville, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2016. Susan...

Mar 9, 2018

Carol M. Peterson, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on March 9, 2018. She was born August 4, 1930 in Park Falls, Wisconsin to the late Oscar and Agnes (Kundinger) Olson. On June 27, 1953, Carol married her high school sweetheart- the love of her life- Roman ‘Butch’ Peterson in Park...

Mar 8, 2018

Lucille L. Folta, 80, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Lucille was born May 4, 1937 in Merrill, daughter of the late Mathias ‘Matt’ and Hilda (Klein) Beyer. She married Frank Folta on April 24, 1954 in Merrill. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2008. Lucille and her husband...

Mar 8, 2018

Helen A. Grawien, age 89, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Helen Ann Borchardt was born October 1, 1928 in the Town of Berlin, the youngest of five children of the late Lena and Carl Borchardt. She was married to Milton Grawien on October 1, 1947, a marriage that lasted...

Mar 8, 2018

Blossom Ann Strand, age 85, of the town of Scott, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her residence in Merrill, WI.  She was surrounded by her family and loved ones under the care of Ascension At Home Hospice Care. Blossom was born on February 3, 1933 to John and Blossom (Leveille) Mischnick in Elmhurst, ILL.

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Mar 8, 2018

Norman F. Natzke, 93, passed on with his children at his side on Thursday, March 8, 2018.  Norman was born March 14, 1924 in Corning, WI to William and Elsie (Scheu) Natzke.  In his early years, his family ran a logging camp and later moved to a dairy farm.  He attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he was confirmed in faith...

Mar 6, 2018

Phyllis Ann Fehr, age 74, of Gleason, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1943 in Gleason to the late Clarence and Julia (Basil) Zoellner. Phyllis and Larry Fehr were united in marriage on December 12, 1960 in Dubuque, Iowa. He survives.

Phyllis and Larry owned and...

Mar 4, 2018

Richard L. Hull, age 73, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Woodland Court, Merrill, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born December 3, 1944, in Merrill, son of Marcella (Kellner) Hull and the late Herman Hull. Richard graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1963, where he participated in football and basketball. Richard had...

Mar 3, 2018

Sheri Lynn Kramer, age 32, of Wausau, beloved daughter of Timothy N. and Cami J. Kramer, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 3, 2018, after a courageous battle with long-term health issues.  She entered eternal life while being held by her mom and dad, who were by her side and while she was under the...

Mar 2, 2018

Keith E. Koehler, age 56, of Merrill, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his residence.  Keith was born on March 15, 1961 to the late Larry Koehler and Mercedes Wiess in Merrill.  He attended Merrill High School.  Keith met Sharon Lee, and the two exchanged marriage vows on June 15, 2007 in Merrill.  She survives.

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Mar 2, 2018

Derrick Fravert, age 36, of St. Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his residence in St. Paul, MN.  Derrick is the son of Frederic and Mary Fravert, and he was born on August 12, 1981 in Marshfield, WI.  His parents survive.  Derrick and his family moved to Merrill in 1987.

Derrick attended...