Obituaries
Leroy A. Krueger
Aug 21, 2020
Leroy A. Krueger, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21st, 2020. Leroy was born April 27, 1935, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Arnold and Ruth Krueger. He married Nathaleen Bloch on October 3rd, 1959. Leroy joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was stationed overseas in Europe. He spoke often of his experiences while...
Linda Schmid
Aug 20, 2020
Linda C. Schmid, age 51, passed away on August 20, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1968 to William Davis Sr. & Nancy (Czapiewski) Walker in Milwaukee, WI. She married the love of her life, Tom Schmid on August 27, 1994. He survives.
Linda’s career led her to Graphic...
Nathalie M. Tank
Aug 14, 2020
Nathalie M. Tank, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Nathalie was born May 3, 1924 in Merrill, daughter of the late Herman and Beata (Genrich) Tank. Nathalie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church,...
Ryan Kohnhorst
Aug 14, 2020
Ryan James Kohnhorst, age 39, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Michigan due to an unexpected accident while doing what he loved, being outdoors and seeking adventure.
Ryan was born on June 15, 1981 to James and Darlene (Harkner) Kohnhorst in Sturgeon Bay, WI. He grew up in the Merrill area, attending Merrill...
Bonnie Buntrock
Aug 11, 2020
Bonnie J. Buntrock, age 85, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Cady Homes in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on August 5, 1935 to the late Albert E. and Myrtle (Nelson) Rowe in Merrill. Bonnie attended school in Merrill.
She worked at...
Elenora Ollhoff
Aug 10, 2020
Elenora Ollhoff (nee Baumann) passed into the eternal care of her Lord on August 10, 2020. Born June 13, 1926 in the Town of Corning to Karl and Alvina Baumann. Elenora was married to the late Ferdinand Ollhoff for 71 years at the time of his passing.
Elenora assisted Ferdinand with the operation of...
Jessica 'Jessi' Beyer
Aug 10, 2020
Jessica ‘Jessi’ L. Beyer, age 35, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on October 20, 1984 to Scott and Tina (Kleinschmidt) Beyer in Merrill.
Jessi attended and graduated from Merrill High School and went on to further her education as a medical assistant. While in high...
David Halpin
Aug 9, 2020
David Myrle Halpin, age 66, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, August 9th in his home surrounded by family. David was born on November 22, 1953 in Merton, WI. David graduated from the University of Wisconsin Platteville. He worked for 36 years as a Youth Counselor at Lincoln Hills School. David was passionate for helping young people in...
David Pete Bushar, Sr.
Aug 8, 2020
David D. ‘PETE’ Bushar, Sr., age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. PETE was born August 4, 1942 in Merrill, son of the late Phillip and Celia Bushar. He married Karen Vogt on August 17, 1963 in the Town of Hamburg. She survives. PETE was a truck driver for Gene Bagley,...
Wendy Lee Malinowski
Aug 7, 2020
Wendy L. Malinowski, 46, of Merrill, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home under the care of her loving family and hospice services. Wendy was born May 7, 1974 in Merrill, daughter of the late Richard and Judith ‘Judy’ Hull. She married Michael Malinowski on October 4, 2004. He survives. Wendy had been an Underwriter at Church...
John Schellpfeffer
Aug 7, 2020
John M. Schellpfeffer, age 56, of Merrill passed away in his home on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1964 to Gerald “Jerry” and Jeanette (Wendorff) Schellpfeffer.
John continued his education after high school attending UW Madison and Northern Illinois University Law School. He had a passion for the law...
Steven R. Olson
Aug 6, 2020
Steven R. Olson, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Steve was born April 12, 1951 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin son of the late Ray and Doris Olson. He married Laurie Wendland on July 1, 1978. She survives. Steve attended Merrill Senior High School and graduated in 1969. He...
Germaine Averill
Aug 6, 2020
Germaine H. Averill, age 87, of Merrill, peacefully passed away August 6th, 2020 at Waunakee Manor under the care of Agrace Hospice of Janesville. She was born April 22, 1933 in Merrill to the late Philip J. and Helen M. (Riebe) Klimek. Germaine and Harry Averill were united in marriage June 8, 1957, a union that would last...
Sister Rita Pearce
Aug 4, 2020
Sister Rita Pearce, SCSC Sister Rita Pearce, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 88, died August 4 at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI. Rita Jean was born on November 18, 1931, in Wausau, WI, daughter of John and Sophie (Sherfinski) Pearce. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, WI, on July 16, 1950,...
Donald Radke
Aug 2, 2020
Donald H. Radke “Hon”, age 95, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in King, WI. Donald was born on November 28, 1924 in Merrill, son of the late William F. and Adline (Klevine) Radke. Don proudly served in the United States Navy and was a WWII Veteran. Donald married Bernice Klemp...
John T. Prebeg
Jul 29, 2020
John Thomas Prebeg, age 70, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of his family, the nursing home staff and hospice services. John was born June 5, 1950 in Perrysburg, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Marilyn (Johnson) Prebeg. John had attended Valdosta Technical School in Valdosta, Georgia...
Freja Swanson-Ritchie
Jul 29, 2020
On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Freja Avess Swanson - Ritchie peacefully passed away in her sleep. Born on December 18, 2019, she lived to be only 7 months and 11 days old.
Freja’s favorite things in life were her parents, Asheley Swanson, Dillon Ritchie and snuggling her fuzzy pink blanket. For such a small girl, born prematurely,...
Dorothy M. Berndt
Jul 27, 2020
Dorothy M. Berndt, 94, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Dorothy was born March 30, 1926, in Merrill, daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie (Kienbaum) Henrich. In 1930, her family moved out to a farm in the Town of Scott. She attended the former Fairview School and then Merrill High School...
Anthony 'Tony' Rothmeyer
Jul 25, 2020
Anthony ‘Tony’ P. Rothmeyer, age 48, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30, 1971 to Dennis & Paulette (Grefe) Rothmeyer in Merrill. His father survives. Tony attended and graduated from Merrill High School.
Tony worked at...
Donald "Don" Iattoni
Jul 23, 2020
Donald (Don) Glen Iattoni passed away at Aspirus Hospice House of Wausau, WI on July 23, 2020. Don was born January 26, 1942, in Tomahawk, WI, the son of the late Guidosi and Lena (Johnson) Iattoni. Don grew up on a farm in the Schulz Spur area, Irma, WI. He attended the Schulz Spur one room country school for...
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