Obituaries

Aug 3, 2017

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Elsa M. Higgins, age 87, on August 3, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born March 2, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Erick Thorston and Helga (Bouquist) Sundell....

Aug 1, 2017

Karen K. Graap, age 62, of rural Merrill, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at her home, of natural causes. Karen was born July 6, 1955, in Merrill, daughter of the late Paul and Leona Graap. Karen had been a waitress at the Eagle’s Club in Merrill, and was also employed at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, for 28 years. Karen...

Aug 1, 2017

Cynthia S. Erpelding, age 65, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Cindy was born September 17, 1951 in Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of Eddie Sage and the late Beverly (Middlekauff) Sage. She married Wayne Erpelding on March 25, 1972, in Waterloo, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2005. Cindy was a homemaker most...

Jul 30, 2017

Joseph “Joe” N. Lohff, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.  Joe was born on January 29, 1948 to the late LuEllen Lohff,  in Merrill.  Joe was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill on May 20, 1962.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

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Jul 29, 2017

Annette J. Crespo, age 83, of Wausau, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Colonial Manor in Wausau. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family.

Jul 28, 2017

Mildred “Millie” J. Roman, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.  Millie was born on June 6, 1927, to the late William and Lena (Beyer) Mosser in Merrill.  She married Alfred “Butch” Roman on July 15, 1944 in Merrill.  He preceded her in death on March 4,...

Jul 28, 2017

Barbara J. Schmitz, age 64, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI.  Barbara was born on March 25, 1953 to the late Marvin Stahnke and Arlene(Dawson) Stahnke, in Medford WI.  She married Gary Schmitz on August 5, 1972 in Merrill.

Barbara worked...

Jul 22, 2017

Thomas Gene Schwartzman, age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in King, WI, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.  He was born on August 3, 1928 to the late Ray and Sophia (Johnson) Schwartzman in Merrill, WI.  Thomas proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Army in 1948.  He...

Jul 20, 2017

LaVerne H. Henrichs, age 86, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 under hospice care at Aspirus after a fall at home. LaVerne was born March 1, 1931, in Merrill, son of the late Archie and Adela (Luedtke) Henrichs. By all measures, LaVerne lived a full and successful life. He laughed easily, and was never intimidated by life's...

Jul 19, 2017

Richard W. ‘Rick’ King, Jr., age 59, of rural Merrill, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his home of natural causes. Rick was born April 8, 1958, in Merrill, son of Richard W. King, Sr., Merrill, and the late Delores ‘DeeDee’ (Savaske) King. Rick worked at SNE Enterprises, Mosinee, for 32 years, and also at O’Reilly Auto Parts,...

Jul 15, 2017

Nancy L. Nedden, age 84, of Merrill, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home surrounded by family. She was born February 2, 1933 in Stanley, WI to the late Leo and Helen (VanZutphen) Olson. Nancy and Robert Lee Nedden were united in marriage on June 19, 1953 in Cornell, WI. He preceded her in death...

Jul 14, 2017

Wendy N. Flemal, age 70, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, under hospice care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for the past 16 years. Wendy was born May 4, 1947, in Merrill, daughter of the late Norman and Ruth (Schlisman) Bootz. She attended Trinity Lutheran School in Merrill, and...

Jul 7, 2017

Eileen L. Coonen, 96, of Merrill, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Eileen was born February 8, 1921 in Whiting, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Patrick and Lucy (Bourassa) Keapock. She was raised in Menasha, Wisconsin and graduated from Menasha High School. Eileen attended Oshkosh Business College and was employed by Kimberly-Clark Corp. before...

Jul 3, 2017

Bernadine L. Frick, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home, under the care of her family and hospice services. Bernadine was born September 1, 1924, in Langlade County, daughter of the late William and Anna Weisshahn. She married Elmer Frick on June 23, 1943, and he preceded her in death on October...

Jul 3, 2017

Lee R. Zastrow, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lee was born August 29, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Harry and Adela (Hagedorn) Zastrow. He married Virginia Krueger on November 1, 1958, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin. She survives. Lee had worked for 50 years with...

Jul 1, 2017

Lynn L. Tordsen, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Lynn was born June 11, 1954, in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Fred and Shirley (David) Becker. She married David L. Tordsen on July 1, 1994. He survives. Lynn had worked as a nursing assistance at Pine Crest Nursing Home,...

Jun 29, 2017

Dorothy M. Plamann, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017, while residing at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Dorothy was born July 31, 1922, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Arnold and Adeline (Polinske) Borchert. She was happily married to Erwin Plamann for 41 years, from July 12, 1941, until his death in October of...

Jun 27, 2017

Anna I. Ineichen, age 46, of Marshfield, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on May 15, 1971 to the late Walter G. Sr. and Marie (Spoerri) Ineichen, in Merrill. Anna attended and graduated from Merrill High School. She cherished her time that she spent with family, especially her beloved children. Anna would look forward to going...

Jun 24, 2017

Joyce M. Schoenherr, 79, of Minocqua, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Seasons of Life Hospice Home in Minocqua. Joyce was born June 18, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late Wilfred and Ella (Eggers) Laabs. She married Vilas Schoenherr on June 28, 1958. He survives. Joyce was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill for many years....

Jun 24, 2017

Airabell L. Beyer, age 90, of Merrill, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on February 6, 1927 to the late Emmitt and Mae (Bessey) Winchell in Tomahawk, WI. She had met...