Obituaries

Jan 23, 2018

Jesse John Schewe, age 33, died unexpectedly on January 23, 2018. He was born May 8, 1984 in Merrill to John Schewe and the late Barby Jo (Bowers) Schewe.

Jesse was a 2002 graduate of Merrill High School and was currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree. He cherished his son, Logan and spending time with him...

Jan 22, 2018

The Rev. James “Jim” D. Weiland, age 58, of Merrill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  He was born on October 13, 1959 to Donald and Elaine (Alonso) Weiland in Milwaukee, WI.  Jim attended St. John’s elementary school in Lannon, WI, where he was encouraged to become...

Jan 22, 2018

Beulah Erickson, age 88, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 6, 1929 to the late Gustav and Hattie (Reinke) Ney in Merrill.  Beulah grew up in Merrill, and eventually met the love of her life, Robert Erickson.  The two exchanged vows...

Jan 13, 2018

Clare Ann Garrison, age 81, of Merrill, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2018.  Clare Ann was surrounded by her loving family at their annual Christmas celebration when she was peacefully called home.  She was born on September, 18, 1936 to Stephen and Catherine (Wenzel) Figuli in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Clare Ann worked at Erie Insurance...

Jan 9, 2018

Marlene J. Hinz, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Marlene was born December 3, 1935, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leslie and Ida (Peterson) McCrossen. She married Donald D. Hinz on May 10, 1958, in Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 20. 2014. Marlene was a retired...

Jan 9, 2018

Nancy Marie Hojan, 85, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2018, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.  She was born on June 18, 1932 to Nicholas and Anna (Kautz) Manderfield in Racine,WI.  On September 12, 1953 she married the love of her life, Joe Hojan in Merrill.

Nancy was involved in her church,...

Jan 9, 2018

Kenneth Meier passed away on January 9, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Ken was born to Henry and Alma (Krueger) Meier at their farm house that had no running water or electricity. He attended St. Johns School and Merrill High school. During his senior year he met a young lady, Faye Krueger. After he graduated high school...

Jan 6, 2018

Shirley Menebroeker, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the support and care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care.  She was born on January 3, 1926 to the late John and Augusta (Hennemann) Kordick in Merrill.  Shirley attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  She worked at...

Jan 2, 2018

Shirley A. Pfingsten, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on January 2, 2018, at Ascension Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Shirley was born November 28, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of the late August and Anna (Hanson) Leopold. She married Clifford H. Pfingsten, Sr. on May 16, 1953, in Merrill. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2007. Shirley...

Jan 1, 2018

Alan Keith Malm “I came, I saw, I was richly blessed.” “People will forget what you said and did, but not how you made them feel.” Alan Keith Malm, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Happy Heavenly Homecoming Day and Happy Earthly New Year!...

Dec 30, 2017

Linda F. Nehrbass, age 61, of Merrill, died Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her son’s home, under the care of her loving family and hospice services. Linda was born September 23, 1956, in Cedar Town, Georgia, daughter of the late Nathan and Evelyn Stroup. Linda met Neil Nehrbass while he was working in Georgia for a military contractor. They...

Dec 29, 2017

Tyler A. Holbach, age 20, of Merrill, passed away on December 29, 2017. Tyler was born August 19, 1997, in Wausau, son of Tammy (Hornung) Duwe and Paul Holbach. Tyler was currently an apprentice electrician with Kroker Electric in Wausau. Tyler was a helpful young man with a great sense of humor. He loved his job, enjoyed playing video...

Dec 27, 2017

Operations Specialist Chief Petty Officer Nickolas Wayne Gulke, 33, of Lake Stevens, Washington, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 27, 2017, from natural causes. Nick was born October 8, 1984 in Woodruff, son of Dennis Gulke and Connie (Herdt) Gulke. He married Erin Klug on June 11, 2005, in Merrill. She survives. Nick was actively serving in the...

Dec 27, 2017

A life well lived, a life full of love for her husband Jim and dogs (Oscar and Axel). Julie A. Hornung held God’s hand as she joined him on the walk home to Heaven on December 27th, 2017.  Julie was born in Berlin, WI on December 28th, 1961 to Ervin and Alice Fay of Berlin, WI, one of...

Dec 27, 2017

Dec 25, 2017

On Christmas Day, December 25, 2017, Laura Duginski passed away after a three-day battle with sudden illness.  She leaves behind a legacy of courage, strength, hope, and love.

Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014.  Laura, however, desired to see her daughter graduate from college, a gift she had vowed to provide both...

Dec 23, 2017

Dorothy E. Koehler, 97, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Dorothy was born February 13, 1920 in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Berndt) Krause. She married Reuben Koehler on September 11, 1937 at St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. He preceded her in...

Dec 22, 2017

Irene M. Baumann, 94, of Merrill, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Irene was born August 21, 1923, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Albert and Emilie (Henkelman) Braun. She married Carl W. Baumann on August 28, 1943 in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County. He preceded her in death on May...

Dec 21, 2017

Debra Krueger McPherson, age 64, formally of Merrill, Wisconsin and now residing in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday December 21, 2017 under the care of Care Partners Assisted Living of Manitowoc and the Asera Care Hospice program. She was born November 6th 1953 in Medford Wisconsin. She was married to Alfred McPherson of Stuttgart Arkansas who preceded her in...

Dec 21, 2017

Peter A. Annis, of Irma, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI, while surrounded by his family and friends.  He was the son of the late Charles and Doris (Schenzel) Annis, and was born on December 1, 1953 in Merrill.  Pete attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Merrill High...