Obituaries

Nov 21, 2023

Mark “Bench” Dennis Bentley, age 68, of Athens, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born on October 2, 1955 to the late Warren and Delores (Sukowski) Bentley in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Mark graduated from Delavan-Darien High School in 1974. In his earlier days, Mark helped his father build many bowling alleys across the...

Nov 17, 2023

Ray O’Malley, age 63, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home under the care of Interim Hospice. He was born on March 15, 1960, in Waukesha to the late Donald and Joan (Neman) O’Malley. Ray graduated from Pewaukee High School with the class of 1979 and continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-River...

Nov 16, 2023

Esther “Eppie” Martha Gruling, age 90, of Wausau, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Aspirus Hospice House. Eppie was born on November 14, 1933, to the late Fred and Louisa (Kienbaum) Schulz, in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was a twin (Edna) and the youngest of 9 children. Born at home prematurely, she was so small that she slept in a...

Nov 16, 2023

Michael “Mike” John Becker, age 73, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Clinic in Weston, Wisconsin. He was born on September 29, 1950 to Donald and Jean (Kretschmer) Becker in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Mike married his first wife Donna Kallerud, together they had Mickey. They later divorced. Mike married his second wife, Kristie Krueger,...

Nov 14, 2023

Gerald Roland Duwe, 87, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Gerald was born August 24, 1936, in Merrill, son of the late Sylvia (Utech) and Roland Duwe. He grew up in the Town of Berlin in Marathon County. Gerald married Carol Seehafer on May 7, 1960, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. He...

Nov 9, 2023

Everett “Ev” M. Kniess, age 81, of Gleason, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on January 22, 1942 to the late Erwin and Esther (Luedtke) in Merrill, Wisconsin. Ev married his first wife, Yvonne Tewes on October 23, 1965 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Gleason. She preceded...

Nov 7, 2023

 

Lyle Clayton Whiting, age 90, of Merrill, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital.  He was born on December 26, 1932 to the late Herbert and Grace (VanAlstein) Whiting in Eland, WI, Shawano County.  Lyle attended high school and went on to bravely serve his country in the United States Air...

Nov 6, 2023

Thomas “Tom” James Frisch of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home in Merrill. He was born on August 22, 1951 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Ervin and Florene (Mootz) Frisch.

Tom loved hunting, fishing and guns. He was an avid gun collector and dealer. He loved making trips to North Dakota for ice...

Nov 6, 2023

Audrey L. Fudaley, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, with her family by her side.

No services will be held.

Nov 3, 2023

Donna Mae Eckerle

May 30, 1933 – November 3, 2023

Longtime Merrill resident Donna Mae Eckerle died quietly in her sleep on November 3, 2023, after a years long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 90 years old.

Born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Harold and Genevieve Ruprecht, she moved with her...

Nov 2, 2023

Philip E. Woller, 65, of Plover, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home.

Philip was born November 15, 1957, in Merrill, son of the late Laverne and Donna (Beste) Woller. He married Nancy Hagedorn on November 16, 1996, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Merrill. They moved to Plover, WI after their marriage.

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Oct 30, 2023

James M. Roberts, born on April 10, 1947, in Harvey, Illinois to Bernard and Margaret (Redmond) Roberts, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, with his family by his side.

James proudly served in the United States Army 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War. He was awarded multiple commendations, including the Purple Heart for his bravery. After his...

Oct 29, 2023

Harry Donald Doering, 95, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Harry was born June 16, 1928, and raised in Doering, Wisconsin. He graduated from Merrill High School and later attended Spencerian Business...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Tyler James Cole, age 16, of Tomahawk and Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, as the result of a car accident.  He was born on August 16, 2007 to Joshua Cole and Ashley Carstensen in Wausau, WI.  He was currently in the 11th grade at Tomahawk High School.

Tyler enjoyed doing various jobs, whether it was...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Warren Lee “Cub” Fischer, age 92, of Merrill, died on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Bell Tower Residence.  He was born on November 20, 1930 to the late Clarence H. and Genevieve C. (Schultz) Fischer in Kaukauna, WI. He was their only child.  At the age of 17, Cub bravely joined the United States Army.  He chose to be...

Oct 22, 2023

David Showalter, age 77 of Gleason, Wisconsin passed away on October 22, 2023 in Marion, Illinois. He was born on October 22, 1945 to the late Elmer and Helen (Weaver) Showalter in Ohio. He married his first wife Sandra Schrey on August 10, 1968. She precedes him in death. He was united in marriage with his second wife, Mildred Huber...

Oct 21, 2023

 

Paulette A. Robinson, age 76, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Wausau, Wisconsin at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born on June 28, 1947 in Merrill, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norman and Bernice (Luedtke) Wetterau.

Paulette was united in marriage to David Czech in 1968 and later divorced. Paulette was united in marriage to...

Oct 19, 2023

Albert C. Herdt, 94 of Merrill, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Albert was born June 22, 1929, in Merrill, son of the late John and Marie (Reichert) Herdt. He married Dawn Bellin on September 4, 1954, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County. She preceded him in death on...

Oct 17, 2023

Ricky ‘Rick’ Lyle Henrichs passed away on October 17th, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. Rick was born in Merrill on September 11th, 1955, son of the late Lylas and Ethel (Kleinschmidt) Henrichs. He attended Trinity Lutheran School and Merrill High School. He worked at various positions in Merrill, with 33 years at Rite Screen.

Rick...

Oct 12, 2023

Lyle E. Gast, 92, of Weston, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Pride TLC, Weston.

Lyle was born December 27, 1930, in Birnamwood, son of the late Herman and Caroline (Wickman) Gast. He married Delores Hoff on June 23, 1951, at the former Zion Lutheran Church in the Village of Maine, Marathon County. They recently celebrated...