Obituaries

May 6, 2019

David A. Kleinschmidt, Jr., 45, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. David was born November 6, 1973, in Merrill, son of the late David and Judith (Pophal) Kleinschmidt, Sr. He worked on the janitorial crew at SEMCO through Lincoln Industries. David enjoyed fishing, watching football and baseball, playing cards and spending...

May 3, 2019

Jerry Wesley Harmon Sr., age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, with his family by his side.  He was born on September 19, 1936 to the late Howard and Beulah Harmon.  Jerry attended the Rhinelander High School. He met Rachel Swanson, and the two exchanged marriage vows on June 10, 1978 in Merrill, WI.  She...

May 1, 2019

Michael C. Goetsch, 77, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2109 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Michael was born September 28, 1941, in Merrill, son of the late Rudy and Helen (Voight) Goetsch. On December 15, 1962, he married Marjorie ‘Margie’ Ollhoff at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. They were married 57 years. Mike and his dad were mink...

Apr 27, 2019

Ted William Bengtson, age 67, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. He was born to Dr. Roy and Luverne Bengtson at Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas on March 15, 1952. He was the third of five children.

Ted was always known for his...

Apr 24, 2019

Vera Audrey Ormosen, age 101, died peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home on April 24, 2019.  She was born April 11, 1918 to Carl E. and Edna (Roehrborn) Ecklund in Bloomville, WI.  She married Arthur L. Ormosen on December 28, 1939.  He preceded her in death on June 8, 1987.

Vera was a graduate of Merrill High...

Apr 23, 2019

Steve A. Peterson, 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home in Merrill. Steve was born in Merrill, WI on February 24, 1953 to Elayne and Norman Peterson. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1972. Steve married Diane Teskey on June 14, 1980. He served on the Merrill Fire Department for...

Apr 23, 2019

Susan Hangiandreou, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.  Susan was born on June 5, 1938 to the late James Frederick and Doris (Higgins) Brownell in Beloit, WI.  She attended and graduated from Beloit High School. Susan met and fell...

Apr 23, 2019

Regina G. Raymond, age 86, of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her residence.  Regina was born on January 7, 1933 to the late Walter and Lottie (Badura) Grzeskiewicz in Northwestern, New York.  She attended and graduated from Holland Patent High School with the class of 1950.

Regina retired from her many years employed...

Apr 19, 2019

Angela Nicole Kleinschmidt, 40, living in Wausau, Wisconsin went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 19, 2019. Angela was the second of four children to David Kleinschmidt and Dorothy (Toppel) Kleinschmidt. She was born May 30, 1978, in Merrill, Wisconsin and in her lifetime called North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi and finally Wisconsin home. Angela traveled often in...

Apr 11, 2019

Jessie I. Knott, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, under Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born September 20, 1922 to the late Henry & Lydia (Terry) Myers.  Jessie married Bert C. Knott in Rantoul, ILL; he preceded her in death.

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Apr 10, 2019

Victor L. Raddatz, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice.  He was born on April 19, 1928 to the late Friedrich and Ida (Krause) Raddatz in the town of Maine.  Victor met...

Apr 8, 2019

Eileen Hazel Lipke, 81, of Merrill passed away April 8, 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 17, 1938 to the late Merald and Clara Young. On August 3, 1957 Eileen and David Lipke were united in marriage in Merrill, Wi. David preceded her on August 24, 2001. Married to Dave she enjoyed...

Apr 8, 2019

Duwayne C. Stahnke, age 60, of the town of Hamburg, passed away unexpectedly from a motor vehicle accident on Monday, April 8, 2019 in the town of Hamburg.  He was born on December 12, 1958 to Marvin and Arlene (Dawson) Stahnke in Merrill, WI.  Duwayne attended the Medford High School.

Duwayne met the love of his life,...

Apr 7, 2019

Elaine H. Schroeder, 89, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Elaine was born November 10, 1929, in Merrill, daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Kunkel) Tewes. She married Eugene Schroeder on September 8, 1951. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2015. Elaine had worked for many years as the...

Apr 5, 2019

Leonard S. ‘Sam’ Fox, 88, of Gleason, passed away at his home Friday, April 5, 2019 under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Sam was born November 13, 1930 in Lincoln County, son of the late Charles and Rose (Dignin) Fox. He married Shirley Prueser on March 18, 1961. She preceded him in...

Apr 3, 2019

Marion M. Pearce, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Atrium Post Acute Care at Maple Lane in Shawano, WI.

Per Marion's wishes, there will be no services.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com....

Apr 1, 2019

James Asinas, 59, of Merrill, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 3, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Ildefonso and Darlene (Kuss) Asinas.

James joined the US Air Force right out of high school and he later enlisted in the Marine Corp.  He worked...

Mar 31, 2019

Sister Benedicta Berger, SCSC, age 97, of Merrill, Wisconsin, died March 31, 2019, under the care of the staff at Bell Tower Residence and Ministry Hospice at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living.  Sister Benedicta (Harriet Louise) was born December 24, 1921, to Frederick and Clara (Wolf) Berger in Columbus, Ohio. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on...

Mar 28, 2019

Ruth L. Faust, 81, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Ruth was born April 11, 1937, in the Town of Skanawan, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Gustaf and Rose (Fish) Sandberg, Sr. She married William ‘Bill’ Faust. He preceded her in death. Ruth had worked at the former Skipper’s Restaurant...