Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

Patrick Joseph Grob, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born in Merrill on July 2, 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army in June 1967, where he served as a combat engineer, and ultimately attained the rank of E8 Master Sergeant. Pat retired from the Army...

Nov 9, 2024

Steven “Steve” Duane Tomajcik, age 54, of Merrill, passed away at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Steve attended Washington School as a child, and later in life, The Life Tasks Center in Merrill, where he made many lifelong friends. Steve competed in Special Olympics for many years, in track and bowling. Steve worked for over 20...

Nov 7, 2024

Sharon Ann Kasper, age 72, of Merrill, passed away from the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side and under the care of Interim Hospice Services.

Sharon was born on January 7, 1952, to the late George and Norma (Rusch) Strasser in Merrill. She graduated from Merrill High School in...

Nov 7, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Day, age 81, passed away on November 7, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Woodland Court Elder Services. 

Joe was born on August 3, 1943, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to the late Fahy and Jean (Falk) Day. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1961 and enrolled in the U.S. Army, where he...

Nov 6, 2024

Erland (Erl) Clifford Carlson, 69, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Erl was born March 19th,1955, in Marshfield, son of Clifford Carlson and Lois (Franke) Carlson-Schindler. He married Jeanine (Beaudette) Carlson on July 21, 1981, in Merrill.

Erl is survived by his wife, Jeanine Carlson of Merrill; son, Garret (Jillian) Carlson of Lisbon, Iowa; daughter Nicole...

Nov 4, 2024

Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Neubauer, 85, of Merrill, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice.

Rudi was born April 7, 1939, in Munich, Germany, to Ludwig and Rosa (Deutschenbaur) Neubauer. Rudi arrived in the United States in 1959. On August 9,1962, he enlisted in the United States Army on August 9, 1962....

Nov 4, 2024

Carol Ellen Schmidt, age 87, a lifelong Merrill resident, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill while under the care of Interim Hospice Service. She was born on December 24, 1936 to the late Carl and Ella (Kleinschmidt) Schult in Merrill. Carol attended Trinity Lutheran Church school and then went on to graduate...

Nov 2, 2024

Donald J. ‘Bootz’ Bloechl, 92, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by his family at Rennes Health & Rehab in Weston. 

Bootz was born November 12, 1931, in Lincoln County, son of Joseph and Rose (Kawan) Bloechl. Bootz enlisted in the United States Army on March 8, 1956, and was honorably discharged on March 7,...

Oct 30, 2024

Glen M. Simonis, 78, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home under the care of his wife and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. 

Glen was born November 6, 1945, in Wausau, son of C. Dean and Gladys (Leitermann) Simonis. Glen was raised in Mosinee and graduated from Mosinee High School. He enlisted in the United States...

Oct 29, 2024

Sister Anita Hirt from Reeseville, Wisconsin, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 100, has died October 29, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Anita Marie Hirt was born June 11, 1924, in Reeseville, Wisconsin, to John and Margaret(Landua) Hirt. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on August 31, 1948, and professed her...

Oct 28, 2024

Amy Jo Reichert, age 50, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Rib Lake Health Services facility, while under the care of Hope Hospice. Amy Jo was the daughter of Carol Reichert and was born in Merrill on November 7, 1973. She attended Merrill High School.

Amy Jo was the primary care giver for her mother, Carol, until she...

Oct 28, 2024

Paul Deron Kudick, age 58, of the town of Scott, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1966 to the late Ralph Kudick and Virginia Henrichs in Merrill. Paul attended and graduated from Merrill High School, which is where he met and fell in love with his high school sweetheart, Kathy...

Oct 25, 2024

Philip F. Krause, age 87, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill. He was born February 4, 1937, to Ferdinand and Verna (Malluege) Krause. He was baptized March 7, 1937, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill where he was a lifelong member. 

Phil graduated from Merrill High School with the class of...

Oct 23, 2024

Kathleen Ann Maria (Spangler) Wegner (b. September 3rd, 1945 to Harold John Peter and Regina Sophia (Markofski) Spangler in Berlin, Wisconsin) and her loving husband Lee Gordon Wegner (b. February 19th, 1942 to Raymond and Darlene (Westrick) Wegner in Whitewater, Wisconsin) tragically passed on from this earthly life on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, near their home in Merrill, Wisconsin. They...

Oct 21, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Margaret Bong, affectionately known as Marge, age 76, died on October 21, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marge was born in Wausau, WI to the late Tony and Clara (McGrecki) Kryshak.

Marge was the heart of her home and family. She raised three children Ricky, Jodi, and Matt, in a happy and loving home to be independent...

Oct 21, 2024

Terrence Doering, age 75, died on October 21, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. Terrence was born in Merrill, WI to the late Loraine Kendall.

Terrence, known as Terry, was a graduate of Merrill High School and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in education. This would later foster his passion...

Oct 20, 2024

Carol (Seehafer) Duwe was born December 24, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Wilma (Calder) Seehafer. Carol passed away October 20, 2024. She married Gerald Duwe on May 7, 1960, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. He passed away November 14, 2023.

Carol was a 1955 graduate of Merrill High School. She attended the University...

Oct 17, 2024

Donna Mae Forster, age 85, died on October 17, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI under the care of hospice. Donna was born in Merrill, WI to the late Hubert and Ruth (Baumann) Messerschmidt.

On May 29, 1961 she married Alvin Forster. He preceded her death in 2023.

Donna graduated from Trinity Lutheran School and Merrill High School.

Donna was...

Oct 13, 2024

Steven W. ‘Steve’ Hoefs, 66, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home. 

Steve was born October 27, 1957, in Milwaukee, son of Gerald and Sheila (Fildes) Hoefs. He married Theresa ‘Teri’ Pelczynski on July 1, 1978. Steve served his country in the United States Army for eight years. He was stationed in Virginia, Germany, and Colorado. After...

Oct 10, 2024

William Herbert Cohrs passed peacefully to his heavenly home on October 10, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1939 in Merrill to Herbert and Irene (Boettcher) Cohrs. He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Merrill High. William married Carolyn (Barney) on October 1, 1966. They recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. 

He joined the Army National Guard and...