Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

Joanne G (Heckmann) Fischer, age 82, of Spring, TX, passed away on February 9 ,2023 at Autumn Leaves of Cyresswood memory care and was too early for the Rapture.  Joanne was born July 5th, 1940, in Merrill, WI, son of the late Martin and Gladys (Richmond) Heckmann.  Joanne fell in love with Ronald Fischer, a neighbor, high school sweetheart. Joanne...

Feb 8, 2023

 

Ronald E. Spears died peacefully with his family by his side on February 8, 2023.  Ron loved children. He never missed his grandchildren's school activities and was known to all as “Papa Ron.”  He was an avid woodworker and always had a joke to share.  Ron had a big heart and often joked that he was so good, he...

Feb 7, 2023

 

Emily C. Pfingsten, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side.  She was born on December 8, 1930, to the late Leo and Rosie (Pieczynski) Oknewski in Merrill.  Emily attended the French Ridge Grade School, went through 8th grade at St. Francis Catholic School and...

Feb 6, 2023

Russell V. Yanda, 64, of Merrill, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home,

Merrill.

Russell was born August 1, 1958, in Merrill, son of the late Laverne and Nancy (Wyant) Yanda Hotzfeld.

He graduated from Merrill High School in 1976 and attended Milwaukee Tech for photography and...

Feb 2, 2023

Emily B. May, 86, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Emily was born March 18, 1936, in Merrill, daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Wittwer) Runge. She married Virgil May on December 21, 1963, on the U.S. Virgin Islands. He preceded her in...

Feb 1, 2023

Miriam J. ‘Mim’ Marquardt, 88, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home.

Miriam was born March 12, 1934, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Utech) Marquardt. She worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Company for 45 years. Miriam loved sports, she was a great athlete, participating in bowling, softball, and golf. She...

Feb 1, 2023

 

Thomas ‘Tom’ Raymond Lindquist, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born in Merrill on April 9, 1935, and was the son to the late Harold and Alice (Friday) Lindquist.  Tom met the love of his...

Jan 31, 2023

Earl E. Volz, 82, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.

Earl was born October 14, 1940, in Merrill, son of the late William and Loretta (Gaeu) Volz. When Earl was five years old, his mother passed away. Eventually his father, William, married Alma Krause and together William and Alma...

Jan 29, 2023

David Jackson, 89, of Gleason, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29th with family by his side and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. David was born on January 18, 1934 to Floyd and Connie (Rajek) Jackson at his maternal grandparents’ farm in Pine River. He grew up in Parrish WI, and in his...

Jan 28, 2023

Marion D. Simon, 89, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Marion was born July 15, 1933, in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Louis and Viola (Grawien) Langhoff. Although Marion did not graduate High School, many years later, she received her G.E.D. along with several...

Jan 28, 2023

 

Lois A. Dupke, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was the only daughter of Ervin and Viroqua (Vockrodt) Dupke and was born on November 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI.  Lois met Roger Dupke,...

Jan 28, 2023

 

Joyce Elaine (Koehler) Woller from the Town of Berlin died January 28, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence.

Daughter of August and Verona (Prechel) Koehler.  Joyce was born August 16, 1932, in the Town of Berlin.   She was Baptized on September 17, 1932.  Joyce and Elgard Woller were married on September 17, 1949.  Elgard died on December 3, 1997.

Joyce...

Jan 23, 2023

 

Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Peeters, age 75, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023, after undergoing a surgical procedure at the UW Madison Hospital.  She was born on August 9, 1947 to the late Chester J. and Lucille M. (Stachura) Polebitski in Stevens Point, WI. Pat grew up in Eastside Floral, a business that her parents owned....

Jan 22, 2023

Wayne E. Catlin, 72, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, after celebrating the victory of his grandson winning the F500 Snowmobile class in Eagle River, which he personally wrenched on the winning sled side by side with his son and grandsons.

Born on October 16, 1950, in Merrill, son of the late R. Neil Catlin...

Jan 19, 2023

 

Francis Lyle Montabon, age 88, of Gleason, WI, entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital.  He was born on March 22, 1934, to the late Antone and Theresa “Lillian” (Wedler) Montabon in Gleason at “Wedler’s Pond”.  Francis graduated from Merrill High School in 1951.  He proudly served in the United States Army...

Jan 19, 2023

 

Terrence ‘Terry” M. Mueller, age 62, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  He was born on April 19, 1960 to the late Richard and Vera “Vicky” (Kampf) Mueller in Wausau, WI.  Terry married Gina Sholund on April 16, 1983, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bloomville, WI.  Together, they had...

Jan 17, 2023

John Allan Benzinger, age 76, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Per John's wishes, no services will be held.

Jan 14, 2023

Carl J. H. Pophal, Jr., 76, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Carl was born May 30, 1946, in Merrill, son of the late Carl Pophal Sr. and Angeline (Nutter) Pophal. He married Audrey Hanson on November 12, 1966, in Merrill. She survives. Carl served his country in the National Guard....

Jan 10, 2023

Diane R. (Bessey) Doering, 82, of Gleason (Town of Schley, Lincoln County), passed away at Pine Crest Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Merrill, Wisconsin.

She was born May 11, 1940, to the late Edmund and Emma (Schmidt) Bessey in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to James A. Doering on June 18, 1960....

Jan 6, 2023

 

Kristine A. Smith, age 61, of Merrill, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with ongoing health issues.  She was born in Merrill on October 7, 1961, to the late Roger and Barbara (Heller) Tholl.  Kristine attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1980.  She married Mike...