Obituaries

Ralph Wenzlick

Ralph Wenzlick

Jun 23, 2015

Ralph D. Wenzlick, age 51, of Merrill, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. He was born October 17, 1963 to Russell and Veleeta (Hoffman) Wenzlick. Ralph attended High School in Tomahawk. He loved working on cars and gambling at the casino. Ralph had a very big heart and helped anyone he could. He adored his nieces...

Cynthia Jaeger

Cynthia Jaeger

Jun 21, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Jaeger, age 42, of Merrill, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 in North Dakota. She was born June 17, 1973 in Merrill to Philip and Constance (Komrofske) Jaeger. Cindy graduated from Merrill High School in 1995. She was currently employed at Northern Wire. Cindy enjoyed horseback riding and loved spending time outdoors fishing and deer hunting. She...

Damon Johnson

Damon Johnson

Jun 21, 2015

Damon M. Johnson, age 13, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Merrill. He was born September 11, 2001 in Merrill to Cris Johnson and Rebekah Leder. Damon attended DC Everest Junior High. He enjoyed go-cart racing and playing video games with his friends. Damon also enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, making firewood, mowing lawn or just enjoying nature....

Eric Greene

Eric Greene

Jun 3, 2015

Eric Greene, age 44, of Merrill, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1970. Eric's loving parents are Keith Greene and Lynn Funk (loving stepfather, Ed Funk). Eric married Dawn Kasten on November 21, 2009. Eric worked as a software developer at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for many years. He enjoyed...

Y'Vonne Kniess

Y'Vonne Kniess

Jun 1, 2015

Y'Vonne "Vonnie" Kniess, age 69, passed away at her home June 1, 2015 surrounded by her family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born January 23, 1946 in Merrill to the late Wallace and Carolyn (Liebig) Tewes. Vonnie and Everett "Ev" Kniess were united in marriage on October 23, 1965 at Luther Memorial Church...

Raymond Schield

Raymond Schield

May 25, 2015

Raymond Schield died peacefully at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, WI on May 25 at the age of 88. Ray is survived by his wife, Arlene, his daughter Kathryn (Charles) Coates and Son Gregory (Holly) Schield both of Merrill. Ray is also survived by eight grandchildren Carissa (Shannon) Kraucyk, Carla (Chad) Emmer, Joshua (Jesseca) Coates, Joel (Sammi-Jo) Coates, Faith...

Mary Narlock

Mary Narlock

May 24, 2015

Mary M. Narlock, age 67, died on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Mary was born on August 24, 1947 to the late Vincent and Ethelyn (Kostrzak) Eiberger in Maniwa, WI. She attended and graduated from DC Everest in Wausau, WI. Mary had met Michael Narlock and the two exchanged vows of marriage on January...

Milton Krause

Milton Krause

May 21, 2015

Milton (Milt) R Krause, age 86, of Merrill died Thursday, May 21, 2015 peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Milton was born February 6, 1929 to the late Charles and Emma (Marnholz) Krause. He married the love of his life, Janet (Jeanne Neuens) August 9, 1959. He spent 55 beautiful years at her side. Milton prided...

Larry Teske

Larry Teske

May 19, 2015

Larry Teske, age 68, of Town of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born January 26, 1947 in Merrill to the late Gilbert and Blondina (Buch) Teske. On April 17, 1968 he and Jolene 'Jo' Woller were united in marriage in the Town of...

Beatrice Kriewald

Beatrice Kriewald

May 13, 2015

Beatrice Kriewald, a long-time resident of Merrill, died Wednesday the 13th of May, 2015. Beatrice was 94 years old. Beatrice was born December 13th , 1920 in Taylor County. Beatrice was the eldest child of William and Josephine Achterberg. Beatrice married Clarence Kriewald in California in 1943. They were married 54 years and had one daughter, Alice. Beatrice lived most...

Verna Loesel

Verna Loesel

May 2, 2015

Verna Alma (Kroening) Loesel, 92, of Merrill passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Woodland Court Elder Care where she was a resident for 8 years suffering from dementia. Verna was born on July 23, 1922 in Wausau to the late Robert and Alma (Meihlan) Kroening. She married Daniel Blaubach, October 31, 1943. They dairy farmed for over 27...

Eugene Gryskiewicz

Eugene Gryskiewicz

May 1, 2015

Eugene H. Gryskiewicz, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Mountview Health Care Center under Asera Hospice Care. Eugene H. was born on July 2, 1931 in the township of Schley to the late Stanley and Ludwiga Gryskiewicz. He married Laura May on July 24, 1954 in Highland Park, Ill. Eugene was very proud to...

Colleen Golden

Colleen Golden

Apr 26, 2015

Colleen J. Golden, age 82, passed away on April 26, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was the fourth child of William and Florence Sullivan, born on March 5, 1933. She attended and graduated from the Holy Cross High School. She then went on to further her...

LeRoy Rice

LeRoy Rice

Apr 25, 2015

LeRoy W. Rice, age 84, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. LeRoy was born in Gleason to Irvin and Bertha (Graunke) Rice on May 9, 1930. He attended school in Gleason, WI. LeRoy married Phyllis Hoffman on March 17, 1951 in Gleason,...

Florence Porath

Florence Porath

Apr 24, 2015

Florence 'Flo' Marie Porath, age 91, of Merrill, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born March 5, 1924 in Wausau to the late Edward G. and Margaret H. (LaMere) Kraft. Florence and Leander "Lindy" Porath were united in marriage on August 7, 1943...

Donald Bembenek

Donald Bembenek

Apr 21, 2015

Donald "Donny" Herbert Bembenek, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. He was the 8th child of 10, born on November 2, 1934 to the late Dominec and Laura (Cerwonka) Bembenek in Stockman Township in Portage County. Donald and Alice Birch were united in marriage on May 27, 1977. Donald...

Leone Woller

Leone Woller

Apr 18, 2015

Leone S. Woller, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, April 18 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born December 31, 1928 in Butternut, WI to the late Oscar and Irma (Nutting) Schaper. Leone and Lawrence Woller were united in marriage in Park Falls, WI on August 21,...

Elaine Tabor

Elaine Tabor

Apr 13, 2015

After 87 years of living life to the fullest, Elaine Tabor was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 13, 2015. Elaine was born on March 29, 1928 in Merrill to Ben and Ruby (Briggs) Thompson. In 1946, she graduated from Merrill High School. Elaine met her future husband, Leon (Slim) Tabor while working at the Cosmo Theater. They were married...

Larry Hahn

Larry Hahn

Apr 8, 2015

Larry F. Hahn, age 72, of Tomahawk, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born on June 19, 1942 in Merrill to Fidelis and Marion Hahn. Larry worked at Lincoln Wood in his younger years, and later worked at Lincoln Industries in Tomahawk. He enjoyed riding the 4-wheeler, snowmobiling, and being outdoors. Larry is survived...

Glorian Reinke

Glorian Reinke

Apr 7, 2015

Glorian G. Reinke, age 94, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Woodland Court under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born March 31, 1921 in Merrill to the late Edwin and Emilie (Semrau) Gehrt. She and Martin Reinke were united in marriage on December 8, 1945 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in...

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