Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Harold F. Hopp, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Merrill. Harold was born on August 7, 1936, in Merrill, to the late John and Ella (Moser) Hopp. Harold married Barbara Coey on December 24, 1956, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Merrill. He was the loving caregiver for Barbara until...

Jan 21, 2022

Judine ‘Judy’ A. Schield, age 82, of rural Merrill, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital. Judy was born on February 26, 1939, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Clarence and Irene (Kohn) Kroll. She married Bruce Schield on July 21, 1979, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. He preceded her in death...

Jan 19, 2022

Esther E. Dittmar, 84, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Interim Hospice. Esther was born March 21, 1937, in Wausau, daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Raasch) Henkelman. She was baptized on April 11, 1937 and confirmed her faith on May 21, 1950. She married Earl...

Jan 19, 2022

Jan 18, 2022

Curtis Brian Whitson went home to Jesus on January 18, 2022, at the age of 71.  He was born to Chester and Clara [Bauer] Whitson on January 29th, 1950, in Culver City, CA.  As a child, Curt enjoyed spending time with his older brother, Craig, playing sports (especially tennis), fishing, and getting into plenty of mischief.

Curtis...

Jan 16, 2022

Jeffrey Wallace Kottke left this world on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm to be in the loving arms of the Lord. The pain of cancer and Covid that took his earthly life is now replaced with joy & gladness and NO more pain. Jeff was born on September 30, 1965 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Wallace and Judy....

Jan 13, 2022

Test obituary

Jan 11, 2022

Kristine A. Anderson, age 67, of Irma passed away, Tuesday January 11, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Compassus Hospice Services. Kristine was born on February 22, 1954, in Merrill, to the late Adolph and Ann (Robl) Johnson. She graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1972. Kristine married Gilbert Anderson on June 17,...

Jan 10, 2022

Michael ‘Mike’ L. Perry, a.k.a. ‘Griz’, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home in Merrill, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on October 14, 1946, to Wilburn and Bernice Perry.  Mike graduated from Merrill High School in 1965 and looked forward...

Jan 9, 2022

Salma Cloella Baumann, age 93, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health & Rehab on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Salma, the daughter of Otto and Bertha (Plank) Pfantz, was born on July 3, 1928, at home in the town of Merrill, Wisconsin.  She was baptized September 16, 1928, by the pastor serving Trinity Lutheran Church Dutch Corners.  She...

Jan 7, 2022

Greyson James Lawrie was born to Cheyenne Wiesman and Keegan Lawrie on January 7, 2022 at 1:45 am.

Although Greyson’s life was short, he was greatly loved by many and will be forever missed.

He is survived by his parents Cheyenne Wiesman and Keegan Lawrie, his grandparents Jamie Haring (Dennis Curtis), Kenny (Chrissie) Wiesman, Missy...

Jan 6, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Paul Burish, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin.  He was born on June 17, 1945 to Edward Burish and Leora Burish (Jost) in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He married Kathleen Proulx on June 20, 1970 in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Tom had a tireless work ethic.  In addition...

Jan 5, 2022

Sarah J. Kastner-Warren joined the heavenly angels on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, under the care of her family, Compassus Hospice, and the Bell Tower Residence staff. Sarah’s recent cancer diagnosis along with her Parkinson’s was difficult on her body, but she fought hard. Sarah was born on June 13, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota to...

Jan 5, 2022

Max Bächi, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI. He was born on October 3, 1936 to the late Robert and Martha (Meier) Bächi in Rafz, Switzerland.

Max grew up on a small farm with his brothers and sisters and had his first job operating heavy equipment at...

Jan 4, 2022

Keith Leslie Cottrell, 87, of Merrill, WI and Aurora, IL died on January 4, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Keith was born in Irma, Wisconsin, on Dec. 3rd, 1934, the son of Florence and Arba (Barney) Cottrell. He graduated from Merrill High School, and later earned degrees from Aurora University and Governors State University. He served...

Jan 3, 2022

Lawrence Paul Walter Kleinschmidt Jr., of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Howard Young Hospital in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Lawrence was born on September 4, 1953 to Lawrence Kleinschmidt Sr., and Carmelita Ament in Merrill, Wisconsin.

In junior high school, Lawrence met the love of his life, Marie Lynn Klempke....

Jan 3, 2022

Riley Benjamin Kurtz, age 24, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on February 20, 1997 to Timothy Kurtz and Danielle Rothmeyer in Merrill, Wisconsin.

He earned his nickname “Smiley Riley” with his affectionate smile and welcoming personality. He was one of the good...

Jan 2, 2022

Deanna Dawn Koebe passed away peacefully at home at the age of 79 on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Deanna was born January 7, 1942 in Lincoln County to Franklin & Milda (Grawien) Brandenburg. She received the Sacrament of Confirmation on March 25, 1956. On September 28, 1963 she married her 8th grade sweetheart,...

Jan 1, 2022

Lyla Rose Krostag, born into life on Saturday, January 1, 2022, and was able to spend a few precious minutes with her parents shortly before passing way.  Lyla was her daddy and mommy’s little rose bud.

Lyla was deeply loved by her parents: Anthony and Kristin Krostag and her siblings: Sophia, Aryanna, Saxton, and Anita.

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Dec 31, 2021

Katherine J. ‘Kathie’ Baumann, 71, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Kathie was born in Merrill, Wisconsin at Holy Cross Hospital on August 23, 1950, to Milton and Vernette (Langhoff) Kleinschmidt. She was baptized into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin where she later proclaimed her faith through...