Obituaries
Patricia Kufahl
Feb 5, 2015
Patricia L. Kufahl, age 84, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort & Care Hospice Services. She was born September 16, 1930 in Wausau to the late Reinhart and Meta (Behr) Wussow. She and LeRoy "Pete" Kufahl were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau on...
Eleanor Sukow
Jan 31, 2015
Eleanor Ann Sukow, age 93, was called to her eternal home on January 31, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born on April 17, 1921 in Merrill to William and Lena Krause. Eleanor was baptized into the Kingdom of God on May 8, 1921 and later confirmed her faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior...
Kathleen Swope
Jan 28, 2015
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Swope, 74, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Artisan Assisted Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. She was born July, 16, 1940, in Merrill, WI to the late George and Lisetta (Wiesman) Bohman. She married Kermit Swope in 1960, he preceded her in death in 1992. Kathleen attended school in...
Henry Williams
Jan 23, 2015
Henry N. Williams, 79, of Merrill, died on January 23, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Henry was born on May 7, 1935 in the town of Guenther to the late James and Gertrude (Kujawski) Williams. He married Marjorie Bargender in Schofield on November 9, 1957. He was a farmer all his life and he enjoyed traveling as well as...
Genevieve Rajek
Jan 19, 2015
Genevieve J. Rajek, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 26, 1929 in Rosholt, Wisconsin to the late Merle & Charlotte (Whitney) Ravey. Genevieve and Robert "Bob" Rajek were united in marriage on October 4, 1947 in Merrill. Genevieve attended Rosholt High School. She was a homemaker. Genevieve loved...
Barbara Loskot
Jan 6, 2015
Barbara Loskot, age 70, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2014 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born June 25, 1944 in Merrill to the late Harold and LuEllen (Litke) Benzinger. Barbara married Gerald Loskot in Merrill on June 26, 1964. He preceded her in death January 15, 2013. Barbara worked as a clerk for the city directory...
Venita Stevens
Jan 2, 2015
Venita Stevens, age 93, of Merrill, WI, died on January 2, 2015 at Bell Tower Residence. Venita was born on November 15, 1921 to Matthew and Magdalena (Boettcher) Jirovec in Merrill, WI. She met and fell in love with Carlen Stevens, whom she married on April 14, 1941. He preceded her in death September 3, 2014. Venita and Carlen owned...
Harold Stoeckmann
Dec 28, 2014
Harold L. Stoeckmann, age 90. Of Merrill died on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Harold was born on April 14, 1924 in the town of Pine River to the late Albert and Grace (Dichraff) Stoeckmann. He was united in marriage to Irene C. Duley on September 25, 1948. Harold worked on his dad's farm until he sold...
Delores Scheu
Dec 16, 2014
Delores Scheu, 91, of Merrill, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. Delores was born in Hamburg, WI on March 1, 1923 to the late Arnold and Herta (Plisch) Voigt. She married Leslie Scheu on November 14, 1942 in Hamburg. He preceded her in death on October 24,...
Eleanor Hixon
Dec 15, 2014
Eleanor E. Hixon, 82, of Merrill, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at her home with her family & under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Eleanor was born in Colorado on August 24, 1932 to the late Floyd and Cloie (Holsclaw) Roberts. She married Kenneth Thomas Hixon. He preceded her in death. Eleanor loved crocheting and watching old movies,...
Melvin Woller
Dec 14, 2014
Melvin H. Woller, 93, of Merrill, died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital under Ministry Home Care Hospice. Melvin was born February 19, 1921 in Hamburg to the late Edward and Mathilda (Thurs) Woller. He married Amyra (Theilig). She preceded him in death in 2004. Melvin spent many years in Hamburg, he owned & operated a general store,...
Eunice Koehler
Dec 12, 2014
Eunice M. (Borchardt) Koehler, 77, Merrill passed away peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, December 12, 2014 under hospice care at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. Eunice was born February 21, 1937 to the late Clarence and Valeria (Radloff) Borchardt at her home in the Town of Corning. She married Gilbert Koehler on August 18, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran...
Bonnie Hipke
Dec 10, 2014
Bonnie J. Hipke, of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 77. She was born in Wausau, WI on February 28, 1937 the daughter of Franklin and Dorothy (nee Storm) Schultz. She was a 1955 graduate of Wausau High School. She was a passionate collector of Hallmark Christmas ornaments....
Le Giese
Dec 6, 2014
Le Elda Adeline Agnes Giese, age 98, went to her heavenly home on December 6, 2014. She spent the last several months in the loving care of the Seasons of Life Hospice House and staff in Woodruff, WI. Le Elda was born on January 21, 1916. She was the daughter of William and Adeline (Giese) Lemke of the town of...
Matthew Lepak
Dec 3, 2014
Matthew "Matt" J. Lepak, age 21, died as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in the town of Scott. He was born May 9, 1993 in Wausau to David Lepak and Audrey Schmidt. Matt worked at Wausau Coated as a winder operator. He enjoyed attending music festivals, especially Hodag. Matt loved camping, it didn't matter...
Miriam Ellerman
Nov 22, 2014
Miriam Ellerman, age 84, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Woodland Court. Miriam was born September 14, 1930 in Merrill to the late Emil and Mabel (Bull) Barrone. She and Vernon Ellerman were united in marriage in June of 1950 in Illinois. He preceded her in death in January of 1951. Miriam was a 1949 graduate of...
Russell Scheu
Nov 19, 2014
Russell L. Scheu, age 68, of Greendale, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, WI. He was born October 8, 1946 in Merrill to Leslie and Delores (Voigt) Scheu. He and Donna Flannery were united in marriage on May 6, 1967 in Antigo. Russ was a 1964 graduate of Merrill High...
Sandra Pieper
Nov 17, 2014
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Pieper, age 64, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at her home in Merrill, Wisconsin after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 7, 1950 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernard and Jeanette (Koenigs) Sarauer. Sandy enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing and spending time with her family and many friends. She was a member...
Emma Johns
Nov 14, 2014
Emma Minnie Johns, age 93, passed away on November 14, 2014 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Emma was born to Adolf and Alvina (Tesch) Erdman on August 9, 1921 in Ogema, WI. She married Charles Johns on October 15, 1941 in Phillips, WI, a union lasting over 50 years. He precedes her in death. Emma was a house...
Elaine Paris
Nov 13, 2014
Elaine S. Paris Obituary Elaine S. Paris, age 88, of Minocqua, formerly of Merrill, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. She was born April 27, 1926, in Rhinelander to Milton and Esther (Abendroth) Andrus. She was united in marriage to Vincent Paris November 30, 1947, in Rhinelander. Graduating from Rhinelander High School, Elaine pursued...
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