Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

Eugene A. Rowe, 87, lifelong resident of Merrill, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at home.

Born to Albert and Myrtle (Nelson) Rowe on May 15, 1937. He worked many jobs in his life. Some of the places he worked were Schulz’s Wrecking, Anson & Gilkey, Wire Products, Northern Wire, Stokely USA (bean cannery),...

Jul 22, 2024

Wayne H. Smith, 96, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Wayne was born November 29, 1927, in Atlantic, Iowa, son of Roy and Miriam (Butler) Smith. Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge and upon his return to the...

Jul 21, 2024

Joseph F. Folta, age 91, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. He was born August 7, 1932, in Merrill to the late Simon and Otillie Folta. He met the love of his life, Jean Rajek, and the two were united in marriage on May 2,1953, a loving union lasting over 70...

Jul 21, 2024

Wesley “Wes” Sczygelski, 67, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1956, to the late Walter Sczygelski and Marilyn Fletcher in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Wes was known for his inventiveness and ingenuity. He was often referred to as a jack-of-all-trades and took much pride in his MacGyver skills. He...

Jul 20, 2024

Jeri Lynn Blaise, age 58, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on March 29, 1966 in Madison, WI, and was the daughter to the late Kenneth and Joyce (Schneider) Henrich. Jeri Lynn met David Blaise, and...

Jul 15, 2024

Joyce N. Kufahl, 98, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Pine River, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

Joyce was born June 14, 1926, in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Max and Hazel (Staege) Berndt. In June 1928, she was welcomed into the...

Jul 11, 2024

Reinhard Daniel Langhoff Jr., age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1940 to the late Reinhard Sr. and Dorothy (Peterson) Langhoff in Merrill, WI. Reinhard attended school in Merrill until, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marines to bravely serve...

Jul 7, 2024

Roger D. Wolf, age 64, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Waterfall Health Services in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born on June 15, 1960 to the late Sy and June Wolf in Milwaukee, WI.

Roger worked for many years at Marathon Carpet Cleaning in Milwaukee, WI and...

Jul 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Renzelmann, 93, of Merrill, formerly of Rice Lake, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Patricia was born February 4, 1931, in the Town of Oak Grove near Rice Lake to Harvey and Jeanette (Rogstad) Dorcey. She taught school at a one-room school in Rice Lake before moving to Minneapolis....

Jul 1, 2024

Wayne Mitchell Bondioli, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

Wayne was born September 7, 1955, in Merrill, son of the late Clement and Beatrice (Peck) Bondioli. Wayne was the youngest of four children. Wayne graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1974. After high school,...

Jun 30, 2024

Gordon Edward Geiger, 93, passed away peacefully on June 30,2024. Gordie was born May 5, 1931, on his grandparents’ farm in the town of Texas to the late Lynden and Emma (Verbeck) Geiger. He was raised in Merrill and graduated from Merrill High School in 1949. While in high school, Gordie lettered in football and golf. He also played baseball...

Jun 29, 2024

Corrine Carol (Kluckman) Sczygelski, age 82, lifelong resident of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home while under the care of Aspirus Hospice.

Corrine was born on March 22, 1942 to the late Ralph and Gladys (Radloff) Kluckman of rural Merrill. She was the eldest of their three children.

Corrine married the love of her...

Jun 28, 2024

Ardis E. Nau, 86, of Merrill, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Ardis was born August 7, 1937, in the Town of Lessor near Bonduel in Shawano County, daughter of Harry and Dora (Priem) Stuewer. She was baptized on August 26, 1937, at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bonduel. Ardis was confirmed...

Jun 27, 2024

Judith “Judy” Leona (Koplin) Kaminski, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, while at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 18, 1937 to the late Herman and Julia (Gaspar) Koplin in Chicago, IL. Judy attended and graduated from Glenbard East High School in Illinois. She met...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Corey Proulx, who was taken too soon from this world on June 25th 2024, at the age of 49. Born on July 11th 1974 in Merrill, to Ed & Kathy Proulx, Corey lived a life filled with passion and curiosity. Corey graduated in 1992 from Merrill High School, and...

Jun 25, 2024

Brent Bennish Schweigert, age 33, of Gleason, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 7, 1991 in Wausau, WI and was the son to Guy Schweigert and Barbara (Bennish) Albright. Brent attended and graduated from Merrill High School. 

Brent was a fun-loving, caring and giving man, that also had a goofy side....

Jun 21, 2024

John Paul Sczygelski, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1938 to the late Adam and Anna (Kordus) Sczygelski at home in the town of Scott. John attended St. Francis Catholic School, as well as Merrill Vocational School. He proudly and bravely served his country...

Jun 19, 2024

Jacqueline J. Pahls, 85, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Jacqueline was born September 15, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of Lawrence and Emma (Chariton) Barney. She married James A. Pahls on August 1, 1959, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. Jim and Jackie resided in New...

Jun 17, 2024

Mary E. “Bingo” Kufahl, 84, of Merrill, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 17th, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Hospice and her family at Bell Tower Residence.

Mary was born December 21, 1939, in Merrill to the late C. L. Bud and Jean (Walsh) Caylor. She graduated from Our Lady of the Holy Cross High School...

Jun 13, 2024

Vicki Lynn Zastrow, 69, of Columbia Falls, MT passed away on June 13, 2024. She was born July 29, 1954, in Merrill, WI to the late William Zastrow and Florence Duginski Zastrow. 

Vicki enlisted in the US Army from January,1973 - August,1974 during the Vietnam War as a Central Office Switchboard Operator. Vicki was many things to many people, a mother,...