Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Dec 30, 2021

Nancy C. Walsh, age 85, long time resident of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Weston Marshfield Medical Center.  Nancy was born to the late Carl and Margaret (Batchelder) Henrichs in Merrill on October 2, 1936.  She graduated from Merrill High School.  In 1955 Nancy met Martin Walsh at the Badger Theater in Merrill after...

Dec 29, 2021

Patricia ‘Pat’ Woller Patricia ‘Pat’ Woller passed away peacefully at Aspirus Merrill Hospital on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1944, in Merrill, WI to Duane & Ruth (Boettcher) Heath. While attending Merrill High School in 1961 she met Danny ‘Dan’ Woller. They married on June 12, 1965. Pat co-owned...

Dec 28, 2021

***PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE FRIDAY, JANUARY 7th*** Adam A. Smith, 28, of Merrill, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a battle with a rare bone cancer, Osteosarcoma. Adam was born December 20, 1993, in Wausau, son of Wally and Judy (Lohfink) Smith. He attended Northcentral Technical...

Dec 28, 2021

Veronica J. ‘Boots’ Zwirchitz, age 95, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home. Veronica ‘Boots’ was born on November 18, 1926, in Merrill to the late Michael and Ann (Wyland) Hudzinski. Boots was the first baby ever born at the Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill. She married Edward ‘Ed’ Zwirchitz on April 12, 1947, in Merrill, and...

Dec 25, 2021

Delores A. Burrow, age 81, of Merrill, passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 at her home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and her family. Delores was born on November 22, 1940 in Merrill to the late John and Alice (Englund) Kalinus. Delores married William ‘Bill’ Burrow on November 22, 1958 in Merrill. Delores worked...

Dec 23, 2021

Ewald W. Katke, age 87, of Merrill, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Ewald was born June 2, 1934 in the town of Pine River to Ewald F. and Eleanore Katke. He married Marilyn Lemke on March 21, 1959. Ewald was a self-employed dairy farmer until 1995 and continued crop farming...

Dec 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” Koth, 97, died peacefully at home in Merrill, Wisconsin, on December 21, 2021. He was born in a farmhouse outside of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on August 26, 1924, the sixth boy in a family of eleven children. He was confirmed on June 9, 1940, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tomahawk. Bob graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1942....