Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alan Brandenburg
Apr 3, 2015
Alan Brandenburg, 72, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015, at his home. He was born November 6, 1942 in Merrill to the late Edwin and Martha (Beilke) Brandenburg. Alan married Lois Luedtke at St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Merrill on August 24, 1963. He was raised on the family farm in rural Merrill, and attended a country school. He...
Dale Bacon
Apr 1, 2015
Dale Robert Bacon, born in the town of Emett, WI on February 15, 1942 was welcomed to his Heavenly home by his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 while in the care of St. Clare's Hospital, Weston with his wife and children by his side. Dale was the oldest of twelve children of the late Cecil Bacon and...
Michael Lukens
Mar 30, 2015
Michael "Mike" Lukens, age 58, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born July 17, 1956 in Oconomowoc to Lee W. and Gloria (Jackson) Lukens. Mike attended High School in Oconomowoc. He loved listening to music and was a very good singer. Mike was also a talented guitar player. He took flying lessons years ago and...
Kathy Somers
Mar 30, 2015
Kathy E. Somers, age 58, of Merrill, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 10, 1957 in Rhinelander to the late Leslie and Charlotte (Baker) Somers. Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Rhinelander High School. She had taken courses toward an accounting degree. Kathy was a homemaker. She loved collecting angels and enjoyed...
Dennis Meyer
Mar 30, 2015
Dennis Meyer, age 59, town of Schley, passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2015 at his home. He was born April 8, 1955 in Merrill to the late Raymond and Charlene (Hartson) Meyer. Dennis attended Merrill Senior High School. He worked as a laborer at Merrill Manufacturing. Survivors include his brother; Bill(Annie)Meyer; good friend: Megan Zahn and many other relatives. He...
Russell Wetterau
Mar 28, 2015
Russell Norman Ervin Wetterau, age 55, of Athens passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with diabetes, heart and kidney failure. He was born November 11, 1959 in Merrill to Norman and Bernice (Luedtke) Wetterau. Russ married Sheri Wendt April 14th, 1983 at Trinity...
Jeff Lokemoen
Mar 25, 2015
Jeff O. Lokemoen, age 52, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born on June 15, 1962 in Denver, CO and moved to Merrill in 1965. Jeff got his start in life by working on the family dairy farm and later, family business – Lokemoen Farms. His parents, Gerald and Kathleen Lokemoen, taught him many...
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