Obituaries

Nov 8, 2022

Geraldine L. ‘Dolly’ Peterson, age 90, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Compassus Hospice.

Dolly was born February 18, 1932, in Merrill, daughter of the late James and Eda (Thoresdahl) Kimmons. She married Dale ‘Sonny’ Peterson on January 6, 1951, at the former Bethany Lutheran...

Nov 8, 2022

Keith Brooks, 91, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Tomahawk Health Services.

Keith was born February 27, 1931, in Buena Vista, Wisconsin, son of the late Harold and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. He married Lois L. Waldburger in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in July of 1953. She preceded him in death in 1993. Keith...

Nov 6, 2022

Michael P. Kufahl, age 67, of Merrill, left us way too early from a short but courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Mike was born March 1, 1955, to the late Melvin Sr. and Fern (Whitney) Kufahl. Mike grew...

Nov 4, 2022

Linda L. Zastrow, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison.

Linda was born June 30, 1948, in Merrill, daughter of the late Elmer and Jeanette (Yonke) Lee. She married Dale W. Zastrow on August 12, 1967, at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. He survives. Linda graduated from Merrill...

Nov 3, 2022

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend. When he died on November 3, 2022, Harold Warner ‘Punk’ Fox answered to all those names.

Born on April 5, 1933, near Doering to Charles and Rose (Dignin) Fox, Punk was a 1951 graduate of Merrill High School. He served in the United States Army in Korea. He played...

Nov 1, 2022

Harry F. Dahm, 98, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Harry was born October 3, 1924, in Merrill, son of the late Harry O. and Esther (Ollhoff) Dahm. Harry enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 10,1943 and served during World War II. He started basic training at Fort...

Oct 31, 2022

Joyce Elaine (Beaudry) Doering, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Joyce was born on November 24, 1935, in Merrill, WI, where she later met the love of her life, Harry Doering. They were married on October...

Oct 25, 2022

David R. Renken, age 85, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.

David was born August 16, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late Ulrich and Adela (Dengel) Renken. After graduation from high school, David served in the National Guard. He married...

Oct 25, 2022

Norman L. Saxby, 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice surrounded by his family.

Norman was born on May 21, 1942, in Vernon County, son of the late George and Minnie (Kleinschmidt) Saxby. He married Joyce Oestreich on June 2, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran...

Oct 24, 2022

 

Patrick “Pat” L. Zimmerman, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Woodland Elder Services in Merrill, while under the care of Interim Hospice.  He was born on September 18, 1940, to the late Harold and Minnie (Mittlesteadt) Zimmerman in Merrill.  Pat grew up in the Merrill area, attending and graduating from Merrill High School...

Oct 19, 2022

Arlene Marie Voigt, 77, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home.

Arlene was born on November 13, 1944, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Leo and Gladys (Beyersdorff) Uekert. Arlene graduated from Marathon High School at the top of her class. She married Ralph Voigt on September 11, 1965, at...

Oct 13, 2022

Betty A. Voelz, 97, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Betty was born August 10, 1925, in the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Hinz) Sense. On September 6, 1925, Betty was baptized at her home. Her father passed away when she was...

Oct 10, 2022

Denise A. Maurisak, 66, of Merrill, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Denise was born on July 16, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Dennis and Ruth (Kaphaem) Wolf. She graduated from Wausau East High School. Denise married Mark Maurisak on July 17, 1976, at Wesley United Methodist Church...

Oct 7, 2022

 

Mark Norman Pankow, age 72, of Merrill Wisconsin, was called to be with his Lord on, October 7, 2022, at his home with his loving wife and children at his side. Mark was born on May 27, 1950, to the late Norman and Lilamae (Ritter) Pankow in Merrill.  He was a graduate of Merrill High School, class of 1969. ...

Oct 6, 2022

Marian Louise Seidlitz, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital.  She was born on June 8, 1932, in Vernon County and was the daughter to the late Willard and Linda (Mortenson) Hoilien.  Marian was baptized on July 23, 1932, at the Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby, WI.  She was confirmed...

Oct 5, 2022

Oliver E. Schemehorn, 81, of Weston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston.

Oliver was born December 20, 1940, in Merrill, son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Ditsworth) Schemehorn. Oliver had worked at a candy factory and foundry in the Milwaukee Area. When he moved back to the Merrill area,...

Oct 4, 2022

 

Nicholas Donato Jr., age 75, of Merrill, previously of Ishpeming, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his home, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, and is home with Jesus.  He lived in Ishpeming, Michigan for most of his life, but moved to Merrill in April of 2021 to be closer to...

Oct 2, 2022

Michael Dwayne Barnes passed away on October 2, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. He was born on November 1, 1962, to Merwin “Mike” and Virginia “Ginny” (Aschauer) Barnes in Union Grove, Racine Co., Wisconsin.

Michael was beyond generous, jack of all trades. He served in the army for 3 years. He was a NASCAR racer and owned and operated many...

Sep 30, 2022

George Karl Hanson, age 70, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away surround by loved ones at Marshfield Medical Clinic in Weston on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on April 12, 1952, to the late Willard and Ardena (Winchell) Hanson in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

George grew up in a household with 14 sibling’s and graduated from Merrill High School. He was...

Sep 27, 2022

 

Scott Ray Plum, age 62, of Lomira, WI, previously of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his mother’s home in Merrill on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  He was born on March 16, 1960, to Duane and Carol (Barker) Plum in Tomahawk, WI.  His mother survives.  Scott met his soul mate and the love of his life, Sandy Burmeister, and the...