Obituaries

Feb 8, 2018

Duane W. ‘Dewey’ Pfister, age 85, of Merrill, died Thursday, February 8, 2018. A committal of his cremated remains will take place at a later date at Merrill Memorial Park Scattering Garden. Dewey was born February 11, 1932, in Merrill, son of the late Bernard and Dorothy Pfister. After serving in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-1953, he...

Feb 6, 2018

Andrew B. Duginski, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family.  Andrew was born to the late James and Mary (Collins) Duginski  in Merrill.  Andrew met the love of his life, Lucille Kaplan, and the two exchanged vows on July 15, 1953 in Merrill.  She...

Feb 4, 2018

Gerhardt S. (Gary) Graap, 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Known to many as “Graapie”, Gary was born on March 31, 1951, to Rinehardt and Shirley (Schneck) Graap. He married Marlene Marsceau on Nov. 26, 1977. She survives. Gary attended school in Merrill and graduated in 1969. He worked at Woodcraft Finishes...

Feb 4, 2018

Philip T. Barker, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at his home of natural causes. Philip was born August 2, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late William and Elsie (Thomas) Barker, Sr. He married Shirley A. Rost on May 21, 1976 in Milwaukee. She survives. Philip had been employed with the former General...

Feb 2, 2018

At the wonderful age of 95, Marjory Mae Hanson passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. Born in Merrill on August 19, 1922 to parents Glen and Elizabeth (Sense) Germain, Marge graduated from Normal Teachers College and became an elementary schoolteacher, teaching grades 1 – 8 in a one room...

Feb 2, 2018

Della I. Nelson, 93, of Merrill, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of her family, the nursing home staff and Ascension/Ministry Home Care Hospice Services. Della was born June 12, 1924, in Irma, daughter of the late Hugo and Clara (Samuelson) Johnson. She married Harry W. Nelson on May 10,...

Jan 28, 2018

Lorraine C. Plautz, age 95, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born May 12, 1922 in Merrill. In fact, the same place she lived at for 88 years. Lorraine resided at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill, for the last 7 years. Lorraine was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Henrich) Holl. She married Delton...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary Ruth Plautz, age 73, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, WI.  She was born on August 20, 1944 to the late Earl and Mildred (Franz) Plautz in Wausau, WI.  Mary attended and graduated from Wausau High School.  She eventually met and fell in love with Jim Plautz and...

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

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 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 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...