Obituaries

May 16, 2021

Darlene Dawn (Gotter) Kasper, age 86, of Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, Wisconsin. Darlene was born on March 9, 1935 in Loyal, Wisconsin to Elmer and Elsie (Strey) Gotter.

Darlene married Vernon H. Kasper on February 2, 1952 in Loyal, Wisconsin. After residing in Abbotsford, Wisconsin for...

May 14, 2021

Tammy Lou Zerbe, age 59, of Neillsville, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born on March 31, 1962 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Wayne and Judith (Graap) Nelson.

On July 8, 1978, Tammy married the love of her life, Dale Zerbe. She spent most of her life working in factories....

May 13, 2021

Theodore ‘Teddy’ Robert Bartz, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Merrill, on Thursday, May 13,

2021, at the age of 63. He was born on August 2, 1956 to Robert and Audrey (Ball) Bartz in Elkhorn, WI.

Ted attended and graduated from Elkhorn High School and went on to complete a welding

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May 13, 2021

Darrell D. Hass, age 61, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after a short illness and while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 22, 1959 to Roger and Janean (Haehlke) Hass in Wausau, WI.  Darrell attended Merrill High School and graduated with the class of 1977.  He was employed...

May 12, 2021

Michael L. Rodriguez, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on November 14, 1957 to the late Louis and Carol (Black) Rodriguez in Bellflower, California.  Michael has spent the last 11 years will his soul mate, Sharon Glatczak.

Michael was a painter by trade and...

May 11, 2021

Faye E. Krenzke, 78, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home while under the loving care of her family and hospice services. Faye was born April 7, 1943 in Merrill, daughter of the late Arnold and Helena (Zemke) Kleinschmidt. She married Dennis Krenzke on December 21, 1968. He survives. Faye was a Girl Scout...

May 9, 2021

Marie Ellyn Hamilton Marrier, age 75, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, from cardiac issues.   Marie was born on October 2, 1945 at Marinette General Hospital in Marinette, WI to Louis Arnold Hamilton and Velma Glen Ellen Rude Hamilton, both originally of Rhinelander, WI.  She had one brother, Jack Allan...

May 4, 2021

Dr. John R. Scioli, Sr. of Gleason, passed away peacefully on May, 4, 2021 at his home while under the loving care of his wife and family. John was born May 11, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Thomas and Rose Scioli. John was an educator, multilinguist and accomplished musician. One could often hear John playing Brahms,...

May 3, 2021

Nellie M. Reed, 98, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Nellie was born June 2, 1922, in Langlade County, daughter of the late Philip Arthur and Lottie (Fralick) Pond. She worked for many years at the National Lock Company in Rockford, Illinois. Nellie was a member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church,...

May 2, 2021

Marion H. (Bagley) Hill, 87. Marion passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2021 with her family by her side. She and her twin sister Maime were born December 11, 1933 to Henry and Agnes (Isaacson) Bagley. Marion is survived by her children Randy (Delnice), Mary (Jim Gilbert), Sara (Jeff Simon); Kris (daughter-in-law); 8 grandchildren and 11...

Apr 29, 2021

Peggy Ann Blood passed away at the age of 77 following a short bout with cancer. Peggy was a kind, caring little lady who was able to make those around her smile with absolutely no effort. She had a great sense of humor and was described by friends as “a spitfire” and “a lot of sass in a small...

Apr 26, 2021

Sister Dolores Wagner, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 96, died April 26 at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Betty Jane Louise was born August 12, 1924 in Wallace, Michigan, to Fred and Minerva Wagner. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on February 26, 1948 and professed her vows...

Apr 25, 2021

Dennis D. Chartier, 74, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 while residing at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill. Dennis was born November 5, 1946 in Merrill, son of the late George O. and Marcella R. (DeBarr) Chartier. Dennis had worked as a Security Guard at Fromm Brothers in Hamburg for several years, and had also worked...

Apr 25, 2021

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Donald J. Sparby, age 59, of Merrill received eternal rest on April 25, 2021 with his trusty dog, Blu by his side.

Don was born on November 24, 1961 in Wausau, WI to Martin and Dorothy (Lippe) Sparby....

Apr 23, 2021

Alex J.  Holzem, 89, passed away, Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community-Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services.

He was born July 16, 1931, in Wausau, to the late Christian and Amelia Holzem.

He married the late Barbara (Sowinski) Holzem, on July 2, 1952, at St. Michael's...

Apr 20, 2021

Brian R. Turner, age 48, of Gleason, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  He was born on October 25, 1972 in Libertyville, WI.

Brian enjoyed spending time with his son, Gavin, whether it was hunting, fishing or just enjoying nature.  He loved the good food and visiting at the family get togethers,...

Apr 19, 2021

Jered James Severt was born October 22, 1974, to Jim and Denise (Rogers) Severt. Jered grew up on the family farm. He was his dad’s “right-hand man” throughout his teenage years, establishing his strong work ethic. He made many life-long friends in the Barnes Creek Buccaneers 4-H Club. He is a 1993 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He...

Apr 15, 2021

Bonelle ‘Bonnie’ Lewis Millenbah, age 96, of Merrill passed away on April 15, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Bonnie was born June 18, 1924 in Elgin, Nebraska. She married Jack D. Millenbah (originally from Gleason, Wisconsin) in Omaha, Nebraska in March of 1946. After Jack graduated from Creighton University Medical College in August of 1950 they...

Apr 15, 2021

Judy Ann Sukow went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2021.  She was born on March 28, 1945, to the late James and Anna (Lunde) Kellar in Merrill, WI.  On September 29, 1962, she married David Sukow.  Together they raised three children: Daniel, Derrick and Diana.

She graduated from Merrill Senior High...

Apr 11, 2021

Lance R. Nienow, 77, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lance was born October 20, 1943 in Merrill, son of the late Ralph ‘Flash’ and Adeline ‘Addy’ (Krueger) Nienow. Lance was the former President and C.E.O. of Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill and was currently on the Board of Directors. Lance was a...