Obituaries

Terry  A. Frisch

Terry A. Frisch

Feb 3, 2016

Terry A. Frisch, age 64, of Merrill, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her family by her side. Terry was born September 28, 1951, to the late Robert ‘Bob’ and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Frisch. Terry was one of the first set of surviving triplets born at...

Nancy Graupman

Nancy Graupman

Jan 31, 2016

Nancy L. Graupman, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Good Samaritan Health Center. She was born February 14, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, IA, to the late Clifford and Pearl (Drenhan) Riley. On September 22, 1956 Nancy married William Graupman in Appleton. They enjoyed nearly 60 years together. Nancy graduated from New London High School. She was retired...

Harold E. Wegner

Harold E. Wegner

Jan 30, 2016

Harold E. Wegner, age 96, of the Town of Harding, Lincoln County, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016, under the care of hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born on June 23, 1919, in the town of Corning, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wegner. He married Esther Welch on March 14, 1946,...

Alex Langbecker

Alex Langbecker

Jan 29, 2016

Alex Langbecker, age 98, of Merrill, died Friday, January 29, 2016, at Artisan Living Center, Merrill. Alex was born October 23, 1917, in the town of Corning, Lincoln County, son of the late Otto and Emma Langbecker. Alex dairy farmed in the town of Corning. He enjoyed photography, reading, tending to his fish pond years ago, hunting, fishing, and...

Mark Cibulka

Mark Cibulka

Jan 29, 2016

Mark R. Cibulka, age 58, of Merrill, died on Friday, January 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1957 to the late Richard and Wilida (Telford) Cibulka in Milwaukee, WI. Mark attended and graduated from the Milwaukee Lutheran High School and went on to further his education by earning a bachelors degree in Criminal and Justice...

Leslie Radloff

Leslie Radloff

Jan 26, 2016

Leslie "Lolly" Radloff, age 95, passed away on January 26, 2016 at Bell Tower Residence while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born on March 27, 1920 to the late Robert and Hattie (Engel) Radloff in the town of Corning. Les married Grayce Mildred Erickson on June 25, 1945 in Merrill, WI. She preceded him in...

Delores Stickler

Delores Stickler

Jan 26, 2016

Delores Stickler, best known to everyone as "Deets", gained her angel wings on January 26, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital Palliative Care in Marshfield, WI, at the young age of 70. She was born on November 15, 1945, in Merrill, WI. to the late Louis and Irene Stickler. She graduated from Merrill Senior High School where she was Vice President...

Maureen R. 'Mo' Johnson

Maureen R. 'Mo' Johnson

Jan 24, 2016

Maureen ‘Mo’ Rebecca Johnson, age 65, formerly of Irma, WI, passed away January 24, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill under the care of honorary family, the nursing home staff and Ministry Home Care Hospice. Maureen was born in Neenah, WI and spent her childhood in Winneconne, WI. She was the only daughter of Ivan T.K. Andersen...

Duane 'Dewey Ament

Duane 'Dewey Ament

Jan 22, 2016

Duane G. ‘Dewey’ Ament, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. Dewey was born April 26, 1930, in Merrill, son of the late David and Adeline (Luedtke) Ament. He worked at the former Ward Paper Company in Merrill, retiring after 45 years. Dewey enlisted in the National Guard in 1949,...

James Shaver

James Shaver

Jan 22, 2016

James "Jim" Alton Shaver, age 75, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at his residence. Jim was born on November 4, 1940 to the late Alton and Mabel (Gauthier) Shaver in Rhinelander, WI. On October 27, 1967, Jim married Sharon Kay Piasecki in Eagle River, WI. She survives. Jim was a machine operator at many local wood...

Lois  M. Severt

Lois M. Severt

Jan 19, 2016

Lois M. Severt, age 81, of the Town of Pine River, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Lois was born June 4, 1934 in Mattoon, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Herman and Ruth (Jaeger) Lemke. She married Donald P. Severt on February 9, 1957 at the former St. Luke’s Church in the Town of...

Catherine Nutter

Catherine Nutter

Jan 16, 2016

Catherine Nutter, age 94, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Pinecrest Nursing Home while under the care of Ministry Home Health Hospice and surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1921 to the late William and Louise (Neuendank) Barden in the town of Easton, WI. Catherine attended elementary school in the town of Easton,...

Kevin Monroe

Kevin Monroe

Jan 13, 2016

Kevin Monroe, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at his residence in Merrill. Kevin was born on January 19, 1960 to James "Jim" Monroe and the late Barbara (Hunter) Monroe in Lakewood, California. He attended school at Fallbrook Union High School. Kevin went on to further his education and graduated from the Stratford Career Institute in...

Peter  Frederick Braun

Peter Frederick Braun

Jan 12, 2016

Peter Frederick Braun, of Merrill, was born January 22, 1951, and passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William E. Braun of Merrill. Survivors include his mother, Naomi Braun; siblings and spouses, Daniel Braun, Gary and Nancy Braun, Dick and Janet Braun, Sandy Braun and Vanessa Carr; nephews and nieces,...

Gerald J. Saal

Gerald J. Saal

Jan 12, 2016

Gerald J. Saal, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of his family, the nursing home staff, and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Gerald was born July 2, 1930, at home on Second Street in Merrill, son of the late Carl and Frieda Saal. Gerald had...

Michelle M. Sukow

Michelle M. Sukow

Jan 9, 2016

Michelle Mary Sukow, age 51, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born September 3, 1964, in Merrill, daughter of Lester and Elaine (Doering) Sukow. Michelle had worked at Lincoln Industries in Merrill. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. Michelle...

Stephanie Elliott

Stephanie Elliott

Jan 9, 2016

Stephanie Kim DuFrame Elliott, age 40, of Merrill, WI, began her new life in the arms of Jesus on January 9, 2016 at her home, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services and surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 23, 1975 in Merrill, WI to Debbie and Timothy DuFrame. She attended and graduated...

Mark J, Peterson

Mark J, Peterson

Jan 8, 2016

Mark J. Peterson, age 45, of Merrill, passed away January 8, 2016, at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Mark was born April 11, 1970, in Merrill, son of James Peterson and the late Bonita (Rahlf) Peterson. He married Jennifer Lokemoen on May 22, 1993, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Mark graduated from Merrill High School...

Mary Biggs

Mary Biggs

Jan 6, 2016

Mary Ellen Biggs, age 60, went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, the caregivers at Our Way, Inc. and surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on December 22, 1955 to the late Clifford and Esther (Oestreich) Biggs...

Peggy J. Gibson

Peggy J. Gibson

Jan 4, 2016

Peggy J. Gibson, age 84, of Merrill, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. Peggy was born February 12, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of the late Ervin and Eleanore (Schreiber) Lutzke. She married Ralph Gibson on October 17, 1953 at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Merrill. He survives. Peggy had worked various jobs around Merrill; however, her...