Obituaries
Delbert D. Lange
Mar 6, 2025
Delbert Donald Lange, 91, of Irma, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.
Delbert was born May 5, 1933, in Gleason, to the late Otto Sr. and Minnie (Radeck) Lange. He enlisted in the United States Army in April 1953 and served with his twin brother, Delmer, during the...
Lori Jean Duginski
Mar 6, 2025
Lori Jean Duginski, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 15, 1962, in Merrill, Wisconsin, Lori was the daughter of her late parents, Eugene and Gloria (Nelson) Bondioli and a beloved figure who made a profound impact on everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Lori completed her education...
Brandelia A. 'Brandi' DuFour
Mar 1, 2025
Brandelia A. ‘Brandi’ DuFour, 44, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Brandi was born February 22 ,1981, in Merrill, daughter of Robert ‘Bob’ and Brenda (Boyd) Busterud. She graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1999. She attended classes at Rasmussen College and worked as a Medical Assistant. Recently she worked at Ascension...
Michael J. Prein
Feb 26, 2025
Michael ‘Mike’ Prein, age 73, died peacefully in his Merrill, WI home after a long battle with kidney cancer.
He was born on September 4, 1951, to John and Virginia (Taylor) Prein of Merrill, WI. Mike graduated from Merrill High School in 1970. After graduation, Mike went to work at Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill. He also worked for the Lincoln...
Kenneth 'Ken' G. Marth
Feb 23, 2025
Kenneth ‘Ken’ G. Marth, age 73, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Aurora Bay Care Hospital, Green Bay. Ken was born on March 15, 1951, to Alfred and Iris (Springer) Marth in Merrill. He married Megan E. McCarthy on December 14, 1984. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2017.
Ken graduated from Merrill High School...
Kelly J. Schielke
Feb 21, 2025
Kelly J. Schielke, age 62, of Gleason, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, while surrounded by his family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born on September 15, 1962, to the late Frank and Phyllis (Japhke) Schielke in Merrill, WI.
In his younger years, he worked on the family dairy farm and did...
Benjamin "Ben" Haring
Feb 18, 2025
Benjamin Charles Haring died unexpectedly on February 18, 2025, at his home in Rothschild, Wisconsin. Benjamin was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on February 23,1990. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Affectionately known as Ben, he touched many lives and made it his mission to help and care for those closest to him.
One of Ben’s proudest achievements was...
Donald "Don" W. Steinbeck
Feb 18, 2025
Donald “Don” Wayne Steinbeck, age 70, of Gleason, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 13, 1954 to the late Norbert and Delores (Anderson) Steinbeck in Madison, WI. Don attended and graduated from Merrill High School. He met Kathleen “Kathy” Guite, and the two were united in marriage on November 13, 1976,...
Dennis W. Pike
Feb 18, 2025
Dennis Pike, 70, of Merriweather, MI formerly of Merrill, passed away February 18, 2025, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.
Dennis was born September 21, 1954, in Merrill, son of Rudolph and Ione (Marshall) Pike. He married Roxane ‘Roxy’ Hockett on March 3, 2001, in Merrill. Dennis had worked at the former Ward Paper Mill in Merrill. When the mill...
Nancy L. Muschinske
Feb 17, 2025
Nancy L. Muschinske, age 91, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1933, in Merrill, WI, the younger daughter of Lynn and Edna (Hollsted) Higgs. Her life was marked by joy, faith, and devotion to family and friends.
Nancy was a graduate of Merrill High School. She married Ronald Muschinske in Wausau, WI on June 10,...
Randy D. Schwartz
Feb 16, 2025
Randy D. Schwartz, 72, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his home under the care of his family and Interim Hospice.
Randy was born April 22, 1952, in Rantoul, Illinois, son of Raymond Sr. and Verna (Edmund) Schwartz. After high school graduation, he attended UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison. Randy worked as a Director of Food Service – Category...
Evelyn Schmidt
Feb 15, 2025
Evelyn Frances Schmidt, age 88, of Athens, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born on July 14, 1936 in Marathon City, Wisconsin to the late William and Laura (Vetter) Jansen.
Evelyn met her husband, William “Bill” Schmidt while working at Marathon Cheese Factory. They were married on May 20,...
Edith Slater
Feb 13, 2025
Edith Slater, age 74, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, while in the hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on July 4, 1950 to the late James and Edith (Thomas) Willis.
Barbara A. Zoellner
Feb 13, 2025
Barbara A. ‘Barb’ Zoellner, 87, of Rhinelander, formerly of Merrill and Minocqua, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Friendly Village Nursing & Rehab in Rhinelander.
Barbara was born February 5, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of Angelo and Alida (Saar) Johnson. She married Arthur ‘Art’ Zoellner on March 23, 1957, in Merrill. He survives. Barb worked as a secretary at Weinbrenner...
Andrew D. Chartier II
Feb 10, 2025
The family of Andrew D. Chartier II, age 30, are deeply saddened to share that he has passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, due to an accident, but they rejoice that he is now safe and sound with his Lord. Andrew was born on April 9, 1994, to Andrew Chartier and Amy (Gremler) Drehmel in Wausau, WI. He graduated...
Carol J. Kopplin
Feb 10, 2025
Carol June Kopplin, age 87, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born on April 3, 1937 to the late Harvey and Eldora (Harder) Woller in Wausau, WI. Carol attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She met her...
Selma A. Weber
Feb 7, 2025
Selma A. Weber, 97, of Merrill, suddenly yet peacefully passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, with her son by her side at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of “Team Selma” which was her devoted family, Pine Crest Staff, and Aspirus Hospice.
Selma was born on June 27, 1927, in Marathon County to Emil and Erna (Butt) Schuster. She...
Karan K. Pfingsten
Feb 7, 2025
Karan K. Pfingsten, 82 of Gleason, passed away Friday February 7, 2025, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Karan was born January 20, 1943, in Oklahoma, daughter of Asa Byron and Edna (Gennrich) Couse. She married Ray A. Pfingsten on October 29, 1960 at the former Emmanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Schley. Ray passed away July 12, 2021. Karan had worked...
Duane R. Isaacson
Feb 6, 2025
Duane R. Isaacson, 94, of New London, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Kindred Heart Senior Living under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Duane was born January 20, 1931, in Merrill, son of Oscar and Frieda (Hartwig) Isaacson. After high school, Duane enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country for four years and was honorably discharged....
VerJean M. Schmidt
Feb 5, 2025
VerJean M. Schmidt, 76, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
VerJean was born January 23, 1949, in Merrill, daughter of Lawrence and Carmelita (Ament) Kleinschmidt, Sr. She married the love of her life, Dennis Schmidt, on April 26, 1969. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2024. After graduating...
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