Obituaries

Apr 2, 2021

Stephanie Ann Yonke-Boehm passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2nd, 2021.

She had just celebrated her 35th birthday on March 27th, 2021.

Stephanie loved having a busy life that revolved around her family and friends, but her boys were her pride and joy, Dayton Kottke (age 8) and Kayson Boehm (age 6), along with her...

Mar 29, 2021

Glen Richard Jones, age 52, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 2, 1969 to Jack and Beatrice (Fellows) Jones in Burlington, WI.

Glen was a very hardworking and determined man.  He was a loving dad and a great provider for his...

Mar 28, 2021

Joshua ‘Josh’ Wendt, age 41, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  He was born on February 2, 1980 to John and Teresa (Slewitzke) Wendt in Merrill.  He attended Merrill High School.  Josh was currently employed at Gruett Appliance in Merrill as an appliance installer and repairman.

Above all, Josh loved his family, especially...

Mar 27, 2021

Martha Jane Johnson, age 72, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Compassus Hospice.  She was born on July 15, 1948 to the late Mary Ann Young in Merrill.   Martha met the love of her life, Thomas Johnson, and the two exchanged marriage...

Mar 21, 2021

Bruce Edward Hein, age 59, of Merrill, left this world suddenly and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 21, 2021.

Bruce was born on March 27, 1961, in Clintonville. After graduating Culinary school, Bruce went on to be a chef, and his passion for adventure took him across the United States working as a...

Mar 20, 2021

Leo “Tom” Mucha, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. He was born May 29, 1950 in Wausau to the late Leo J. and Diane (Dvorak) Mucha. On September 16, 1972, he married the love of his life, LuAnn Felzkowski, in Rothschild, WI....

Mar 17, 2021

John ‘Jack’ Timothy Crowley, 90, of Merrill, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. He was accompanied by his family when he passed. Jack was born on May 19, 1930 to Dr. William T. and Grace M. (Doran) Crowley in Milwaukee, WI. Jack graduated from Pius Xl High School in Milwaukee and went...

Mar 16, 2021

Donna M. Henrichs, 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Donna was born October 31, 1940, in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Erna (Wendt) Henrichs. She worked as a receptionist at the former Quality Print and the former Green’s Floral, both in Merrill. Donna was a great caregiver to her mother,...

Mar 13, 2021

Glenn William Frank, age 78, of Merrill, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on September 23, 1942 to the late William and Catherine (Behrens) Frank in Des Plaines, IL.  He earned his bachelor’s...

Mar 9, 2021

Randy L. Koehler, age 66, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston Hospital. Randy was born September 11, 1954 in Merrill, son of the late Glenn and Florian (Raasch) Koehler. He married Barbara Plonsky on August 23, 1980 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Randy graduated from Merrill Senior...

Mar 8, 2021

Rev. Dale G. Kuck, age 90, of Merrill, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 8, 2021, in Grafton, Wisconsin. One of the most selfless and generous men you could ever meet; he was a model husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and community leader.

Dale was born on December 28, 1930, in New Knoxville, Ohio,...

Mar 6, 2021

Richard L. ‘Dick’ Wolff, 82, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 while residing at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Dick was born July 2, 1938 in Merrill, son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Reifschneider) Wolff. After graduating from Merrill Senior High School, Dick briefly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was honorably discharged. Dick...

Mar 4, 2021

Janet R. Bares, age 94, of Merrill, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Compassus Hospice.  She was born on May 31, 1926 to the late Joseph and Susan (Ries) Ott in Belgium, WI.  Janet attended and graduated from Port Washington...

Mar 1, 2021

Jamie Lois (Birkholz) Schepp was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She left this world unexpectedly on March 1st, 2021 at the age of 89. Jamie was born to Otto and Loraine Birkholz on April 15th, 1931 in Goodrich, WI. She graduated from Medford High School and went on to obtain her teaching degree from...

Feb 28, 2021

Raymond Lloyd Gilson “Hoot”, age 90, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on December 16, 1930 to the late Raymond A. and Marie R. (Zimmerman) Gilson in Merrill.  Ray graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1950. ...

Feb 26, 2021

Sandra J. ‘Sandy’ Schneider, 73, of Merrill, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born February 12, 1948, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Herbert and Marguerite (Schwebe) Plehn. Sandy’s family moved to the Merrill area when she was twelve years old. Her parents...

Feb 24, 2021

Herbert M. Simon, 88, of Merrill, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 24, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1932 to Frank Simon and Lena (Steger) Simon in the Town of Summit, Langlade County. Herb was baptized on July 17, 1932 into the Christian Faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Town...

Feb 22, 2021

Gordon “Gordy” Valentine Fletcher, age 83, of Gleason, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021.  He was born on February 14, 1938 (the origin of his middle name) to the late Fay and Gralda (Luedtke) Fletcher in Weston, WI.  Gordy attended and graduated from DC Everest High School with the class of...

Feb 20, 2021

Roger Earl Schmoldt, age 81, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021.  He was born on March 4, 1939 to the late Erich and Lillian (Radtke) Schmoldt at their home in Fremont, WI.  Roger went to grade school in Fremont, and later to Weyauwega High School, where he was a star basketball player. ...

Feb 19, 2021

Hans Breitenmoser Sr., age 82, of the town of Scott, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2021 in the loving company of his family. He was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Hans and Julia (Wilde) Breitenmoser in Krinau, Switzerland. Hans graduated from high school, served in the Swiss Army, and was a tenor...