Obituaries

Nov 6, 2021

Phyllis Kottke, 85, of the town of Hamburg, Marathon County, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home under the care of her family and hospice services. Phyllis was born August 6, 1936, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Anna (Koehler) Krause. She married LaVern Kottke on September 11, 1954. He preceded her in death...

Nov 5, 2021

Diane Marie (Krueger) Seiler January 17, 1941-November 5, 2021 To say that Diane was loved by her family does not tell the whole story. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren have deeply been impacted by the selfless generosity with which she loved them. Since the death of her beloved husband Ralph, 15 years ago, almost to the day, Diane...

Nov 5, 2021

Jo Lee Wendt was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and entered her heavenly home on November 5, 2021, at the age of 55.

Jo Lee was born on August 11, 1966, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the youngest of nine children, to John and Joyce Wendt.  She was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of St. John...

Nov 4, 2021

Lorraine Mae Muschinske, age 91, of Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Lorraine, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Gruetzmacher) Hagedorn, was born on November 22, 1929, in Merrill. She was baptized in St. James Lutheran Church in the Town of Pine River and affirmed her faith in Jesus on May 17, 1942,...

Nov 3, 2021

Robert “Bob” Turner, age 81, of Wausau, passed away at Abbotsford Health Care Center under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care on November 3, 2021 with his loving wife Kathy at his side after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s.  Robert was born in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 1940 to Ralph and Orma Turner.  The family later...

Nov 2, 2021

Mary Josephine (Daley) Sazama was born in North Portal, Saskatchewan, Canada on October 16th, 1935, to Arthur and Louise (Pfeifer) Daley. She was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and entered her eternal home on November 2, 2021, at the age of 86.

Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents, brother Jerry and sister-in-law...

Nov 1, 2021

Michael ‘Mike’ D. Wangerin, age 39, of Merrill, was born into eternal life on Monday, November 1, 2021.  Michael was born in Merrill on October 23, 1982, to Dave and Pam Wangerin.  He was a student at Washington Elementary, Merrill Junior High and Merrill Senior High, graduating in 2004.  He spent his remaining years at Lincoln Industries.  Mike enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2021

Amy Jo Schwartz David, age 49, of Merrill, died peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19, pneumonia, and other pre-existing conditions.  Amy was born on March 4, 1972, to Duane Schwartz and Barbara (Allen) (Schwartz) Schuster in Merrill.

Amy graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1991....

Oct 29, 2021

Gloria D. Trzebiatowski, age 71, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Hospice House in Wausau. Gloria was born August 24, 1950, in Merrill, daughter of the late Henry and Bernice (Liesman) Puphal. She married Damon R. Trzebiatowski on July 19, 2001. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2015. Gloria and Damon had...

Oct 29, 2021

Carlon J. Pepke, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Carlon was born December 6, 1939, in the town of Scott, Lincoln County, son of the late Otto and Helen (Kleinschmidt) Pepke. He married Virginia Weiler on September 15, 1962, in Athens, and she preceded him in death in March of...

Oct 29, 2021

Gene L. Voigt, age 81, of Merrill, passed away Friday October 29, 2021 at his home under the care of his family and hospice services. Gene was born August 24, 1940, in Lincoln County, to the late Ralph and Ernestine (Kleinschmidt) Voigt. He married Phyllis Grund on September 1, 1970 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gene worked as a bridge...

Oct 29, 2021

Roger Franklin Hass, age 88, passed away October 29, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on March 4, 1933 to Emil and Erna (Sell) Hass in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Roger was enlisted into the US Army in 1952. He was stationed in France, Germany, Spain, Nevada, and Colorado. He was honorably discharged in 1955....

Oct 29, 2021

Dianne L. (Hongisto) Kucirek, of Merrill, WI, went home to Jesus on October 29, 2021 at the age of 62. Dianne will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Dianne was born on June 25, 1959 in Wakefield, MI to Arnold H. Hongisto and Audrey E Hongisto. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1977....

Oct 28, 2021

Lloyd D. Hackbart, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Lloyd was born December 15, 1928, in Merrill, son of the late Marvin and Marie Hackbart. He married Mary Anne J. Bower on November 18, 1950. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2015. Lloyd served in...

Oct 26, 2021

LaVern J. Kottke, 89, of the town of Hamburg, Marathon County, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. LaVerrn was born February 1, 1932, in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Walter and Adelia (Kleinschmidt) Kottke. He married Phyllis Krause on September 11, 1954. She survives. LaVern was a dairy farmer and had...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 25, 2021

Dawn Sus, age 75, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was born on May 4, 1946 in Racine, Wisconsin.

While working in a grocery store in Racine, WI, Dawn met her future husband, Frank J. Sus Jr. Shortly after meeting, Frank was deployed to England...

Oct 24, 2021

Michael L. ‘Mike’ Rasmussen, age 74, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital due to natural causes. Mike was born February 14, 1947, in Lincoln county, son of the late Leslie and Marcia ‘Joan’ (Whitney) Rasmussen. He worked as a sheet metal worker for Mid-State Contracting for over forty years. Mike was a gentle...

Oct 24, 2021

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Oscar Maluegge, age 95, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on January 23, 1926, to the late Harry H. and Esther (Degner) Maluegge in Merrill.  Cliff proudly and bravely served in the U.S. Army during WWII,...

Oct 23, 2021

Judith Ann Lemke, mothers never really die, they just keep house up in the sky, they polish the sun by day - and light the stars that shine at night, keep the Moon beams silvery bright – and in the heavenly home above they wait to welcome those they love. Poem author unknown. June 4, 1939 - October 23,...