Obituaries

Oct 16, 2021

93 years ago, on April 16, a little girl was born at a farm atop a hill, just off Duginski Road. Her parents, Peter and Katherine (Doheney) Duginske, named her "Margaret Ann", one of 9 children. She married Philip D. English in 1949, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1985. Her sisters-in-law, Lenore English and Marge...

Oct 15, 2021

Gordon E. Jaeger, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.  He was born to the late Albert and Selma (Kufahl) Jaeger on November 23, 1930, in the town of Texas, Marathon County.  After school, Gordon joined the United States Army and proudly served his country...

Oct 13, 2021

Jeffrey T. Stevens, age 60, loving husband, father, son and brother, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, and awaits the resurrection to eternal life in God's family. He was born on September 8, 1961, the third son of Jerry and Shirley Stevens. He married Linda Strelow on March 7, 1987.

His life was dedicated to his family...

Oct 11, 2021

Gregory “Greg” Allan Heath, 75, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on October 11, 2021 with his family at his side. He was born on November 6, 1945 to Duane and Ruth (Boettcher) Heath in Merrill, Wisconsin.

After graduating high school in 1963, Greg enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably...

Oct 10, 2021

Marlene M. ‘Marcie’ Luedtke, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at her home under the care of her loving family and hospice services. Marcie was born July 6, 1941, in Merrill, daughter of the late George and Mabel Langbecker. She married Robert Luedtke on July 9, 1960. He preceded her in death in 1987....

Oct 7, 2021

Mary Ann Romatoski, age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on August 18, 1933, to the late Joseph and Jennie (Falkowski) Kleman in the town of Bevent in Marathon County.  Mary graduated from Mosinee High School with the class of 1951.  She met and married the love of her...

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara J. Klade, age 83, of Merrill, passed away October 7, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Compassus Hospice. Barb was born on July 26, 1938 in Merrill to the late Lawrence and Martha Hope (Ward) Euler. She and William “Bill” Robert Klade were united in marriage on November 12, 1960. They Just celebrated their...

Oct 5, 2021

Delores Coulthurst O’Brion, 91, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky died at 8:41 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Christian Health Center in Hopkinsville. A native of Plover, Wisconsin, Delores was born on January 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Lawrence Coulthurst and Carrie Coulthurst. Delores was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert O’Brion; daughter, Dorrie (Paul) Herman; sister,...

Oct 5, 2021

Gladys F Case, age 97 of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 5, 2021.  She was born August 11, 1924, to the late Michael and Genevieve (Slusarski) Ross.  She graduated from St. Francis School in 1938 and then from Merrill High School in 1942.  On October 23, 1943, Gladys Married John Case at St Francis Church in Merrill....

Oct 4, 2021

Kenneth Krueger, 85, died Monday, October 4, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Ken was born December 8, 1935, in Merrill, son of the late Reinhardt and Ella (Pruesser) Krueger. In 1962 he married Delores Feairheller who preceded him in death in 1989. On September 19, 1992, he married...

Oct 3, 2021

Lorraine Anna Plamann, 97, was called to her heavenly home on October 3, 2021, under the care of Compassus Hospice at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Lorraine was born February 24, 1924, in the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, daughter of the late August and Metha (Lowenhagen) Loesel. On September 11, 1943, Lorraine married Edgar Plamann. Lorraine was a...

Oct 1, 2021

Lloyd ‘Bud’ Schmitz, 95, Merrill passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Our House Assisted Living, Wausau. He was born August 12, 1926, in Tomahawk, son of the late Adam and Elsie (Heiser) Schmitz. Bud attended Whittier School in Tomahawk and then moved to Merrill. Bud graduated from Merrill High School prior to enlisting in the United States...

Oct 1, 2021

James M. Hartson went to go meet his lord and savior on October 1, 2021 in Merrill, Wisconsin. He was born on May 12, 1937 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Robert and Pearl (Finch) Hartson.

James worked at Lincoln Windows for over 30 years, he was long-haul semi-driver for over 15 years, and was employed as a deputy...

Sep 30, 2021

Owen Thomas Cordova 4-24-2005 Our world was blessed and forever altered on April 24th, 2005 when God gifted us Owen and forever altered again the morning of September 30th, 2021. Owen was traveling way too fast on his way to school when he lost control on a corner resulting in a terrible collision with multiple trees. God and his...

Sep 29, 2021

Lois D. Jaeger, age 92, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lois was born November 29, 1928, in Merrill, daughter of the late Harry and Hertha (Zastrow) Pfaff. She married Norman “Butch” Jaeger on January 26, 1949, at the former St. Luke’s Church in the Town of Pine River. He preceded her in...

Sep 28, 2021

Charles ‘Chuck’ Troupe, age 79, met his Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born on August 29, 1942, to the late Mark and Renee Taloums-Troupe in Goshen, Indiana. Later, he and his mother moved to Pennsylvania where Chuck attended high school and eventually joined the US Army and served as a paratrooper, after being honorably discharged. He...

Sep 27, 2021

Charles G. Coates, age 84, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Good Samaritan Health

Center, Merrill, after heroic efforts by the Merrill Fire Department at his home. He was born on March

10, 1937 in Loyal, WI to the late Gordon C and Delana E. (Hills) Coates. On February 5, 1971, Charles and...

Sep 25, 2021

Roger Edward Ollhoff, age 87, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on September 25, 2021, following a stroke.  Roger was born on April 7, 1934.  He married Frances Grace Schoone on September 21, 1957, at Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Roger was born and raised in rural Merrill as the oldest of six children.  He spent...

Sep 22, 2021

Joyce Bacher, age 88, followed her husband, Jerry, to their eternal home on September 22, 2021. She was born October 4th, 1932 to the late Arthur and Ellen (Norman) Zoellner.

Joyce attended Merrill school and moved to Milwaukee in 1951 where she worked at Allis Chambers. After returning to Merrill, she married the love of her life,...

Sep 20, 2021

Florence A. ‘Flo’ Brazeau, 67, of Merrill, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Flo was born February 13, 1954, in Chicago, daughter of the late Louis and Florence (Dombrowski) Pempek. She married Edward Brazeau on April 24, 1976, in Illinois. He survives. Flo and Ed had lived for several years in Illinois and in 1989...