Obituaries

Shirley Ann Pfingsten

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...

Alan K. Malm

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!...

Linda Faye Nehrbass

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...

Tyler A. Holbach

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...

Osc(Sw) Nickolas Wayne Gulke

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...

Julie Hornung

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...

Jo Baughan

Dec 27, 2017

Laura Duginski

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...

Dorothy E. Koehler

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...

Irene M. Baumann

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...

Pete Annis

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...

Debra McPherson

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...

Jayne L. Annis

Dec 20, 2017

Jayne L. Annis, age 90, formerly of Merrill, now of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Jayne was born July 30, 1927, in Merrill, daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes (Ringle) Tholl. She married Ellsworth ‘Beaner’ Annis, Jr. on January 23, 1943, in Merrill. He preceded her...

Carol L. Long

Dec 19, 2017

Carol L. Long, 58, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Wausau. Carol was born November 23, 1959, in Milwaukee. She worked for 20 years as a registered nurse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Carol is survived by her mother, Roseann Wetter of Merrill; daughter, Alicia Long of Alexandria, Virginia; son, Jacob (Lia) Long of Sioux Falls,...

Lynda Benzinger

Dec 16, 2017

Lynda Benzinger, age 62, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Lynda was born on July 22, 1955 to David “Knocky” and LuEllen (Utecht) Benzinger in Merrill. Lynda enjoyed car rides to the casino. Lynda enjoyed cuddling with her beloved dog, “Tiny”. She was well-known as a good cook...

Ronald R. Lemmer

Dec 12, 2017

Ronald Robert Lemmer, 80, formerly of Wausau, passed away on December 12, 2017 at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill. Ron was born on December 1, 1937, to the late Aloys and Frances (Hornung) Lemmer in Marathon. As a young boy, he spent the first 5 years of his life with his family in Marathon, moving to Milwaukee during World...

Christine C. Langbecker

Dec 12, 2017

Christine “Chris” Cay (Ollhoff) Langbecker of Merrill, WI passed away on December 12, 2017, surrounded by her family. Chris was born in Merrill, WI to John and Bonnie (Plamann) Ollhoff on December 4, 1963. Throughout her 54 years, Christine wore many hats and held many titles. After meeting the man of her dreams on New Year’s Eve 1981, she...

Robert Jackson

Dec 8, 2017

Robert A. “Bob” Jackson, 94, passed away peacefully December 8, 2017, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill WI.

Bob was born on December 5, 1923, in Fargo, South Dakota, to Claude and Helms (Olson) Jackson.  His family moved to Wisconsin where he attended grade school and later graduated from Jordan High School, West Allis,...

Robert Jackson

Dec 8, 2017

Arrangements and obituary are pending.  Please check back at a later time.

Sister Ann Wittman

Dec 8, 2017

Sister Ann Wittman, SCSC, age 90,  a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross, died, December 8,  at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI.

Ann Marie Wittman was born on October 8, 1927 in Merrill, Wisconsin, daughter of Walter and Mabel (Downie) Wittman.  She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, Wisconsin, on...