Obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

Thomas ‘Tom’ Vilter, age 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 2, 1957 in Wausau, WI to the late George and Elaine (Gebhardt) Vilter.   Tom attended and graduated from Athens High School.

Tom recently retired from Northern Wire in Merrill, after working as a welder there for 14...

Mar 25, 2024

Susan “Sue” R. Weiland, age 64, of Weston, WI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2024, while at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI.  

Sue was born to the late Rev. Richard and Irene (Kuckkan) Mueller on January 17, 1960, in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa.  She attended and graduated from Northwestern Lutheran High School...

Mar 23, 2024

Yvonne M. Lezotte, 80, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.

Yvonne was born May 6, 1943, in Neillsville, Wisconsin, daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Wenner) Schmidt. She married Alvin Lezotte on November 25, 1961, in Neillsville. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2023.

Mar 22, 2024

Rosemary E. Smith, 92, of Merrill, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.

Rosemary was born June 8, 1931, in Mantador, North Dakota, daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Thiel) Reiland. She married Wayne H. Smith on October 10, 1953, in California. Throughout their marriage, Rosemary and Wayne lived in several different states including...

Mar 19, 2024

Jean Carol Olson, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her family by her side.  She was born on December 17, 1938 to the late Charles and Margaret (Zuleger) Huckbody in Wausau, WI.  Jean attended and graduated from Washinton Park High School in Racine, before continuing her education at UW-Milwaukee...

Mar 17, 2024

Carol Jean Peterson, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on November 30, 1954 to the late William J. and Elizabeth R. (Cole) Rehwinkel in Merrill.  Carol attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

Carol most recently worked for the Aspirus Merrill Hospital...

Mar 16, 2024

Christopher M. Rehwinkel, age 51, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home.  He was born on March 4, 1973 to Mark and Linda (Streeter) Rehwinkel in Merrill.   His father survives.  Chris attended and graduated from Merrill High School, with the class of 1991.

Chris was currently working at Walmart, but had spent many years...

Mar 16, 2024

Chad William Evenson, age 44, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home, with his loving parents by his side and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on April 5, 1979 to William and Marilyn (Wetterau) Evenson in Wausau, WI.  Chad attended school in Wausau and Merrill.  

Chad...

Mar 13, 2024

Regina E. “Doody,” née Gorsegner, Broeking, 96, formerly of Greendale Drive in the Town of Corning, Merrill, WI, passed away March 13, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.

Regina was born November 30, 1927, to Gustav and Ella, née Hansen, Gorsegner on the family farm in the Town of Reseburg in Clark County....

Mar 13, 2024

Charlotte “Char” M. Mootz, age 82, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.   She was born on May 13, 1941 to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Jopke) Hackbarth in Merrill.  Charlotte attended and graduated from Merrill High School and went on to further her education at the Northwest Institute of Technology in St. Paul, MN,...

Mar 10, 2024

Linda L. Henrichs, age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.  She was born on May 10, 1939 to the late Lloyd and Isabel (Shank) Londerville in Milwaukee, WI.  Linda met Wayne Henrichs, and the two were united in marriage July 3, 1964 until his death on March 12, 1998....

Mar 5, 2024

Lon Michael Truckey, age 58, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born on March 7, 1965 to the late Robert and Patricia (Atkielski) Truckey in Milwaukee, WI.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  Lon faithfully served his country in the United...

Mar 5, 2024

John “Butch” M. Jirovec, age 77, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI, with his family by his side.  He was born on January 3, 1947 to the late John and Marian (Roemer) Jirovec in Merrill.  Butch attended and graduated from Merrill High School before enlisting in the United...

Mar 4, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Wayne Bondioli, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home, under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was surrounded by his three daughters and faithful companion, Stormy.

Eugene was born on June 16, 1943, in Merrill, to the late Geno and Margaret (Lindstrom) Bondioli. He was raised in Merrill and graduated from Merrill High...

Mar 1, 2024

Linda D. Sukow, 69, of Merrill, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2024, under the care of hospice while at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Linda passed away from RSV complications arising from her long-time struggle with COPD.

Linda was born June 2, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of Charles ‘Chuck’ Oleson and Dolores (Minton) Oleson. She married Brian...