Obituaries
George Japke
Jul 10, 2016
George R. Japke, age 77, of the town of Pine River, died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on May 7, 1939 to William and Florence (Doering) Japke in Ontonogan, MI. William proceeded him in death in 1966. Florence survives. George attended and graduated from Merrill High School. He furthered his education by attending...
Marilyn Boyd
Jul 7, 2016
Marilyn Marjorie Boyd, age 76, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, WI. Marilyn was born on September 11, 1939 to the late Harold and Francis (Jensen) Coyer in Gleason, township of Russell. She attended school in Antigo, WI. She met and fell in love with Lloyd Boyd, and the two exchanged vows in Gleason,...
Marlene Woellner
Jul 3, 2016
Marlene Woellner, age 83, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Pine crest Nursing Home. She was born June 30, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late Raymond and Sophia (Johnson) Schwartzman. On October 25, 1952, Marlene and Donald Woellner were united in marriage. Marlene attended school at North Star School and Merrill Vocational School. Marlene worked at Weinbrenner...
Wayne E. Kraetsch
Jun 30, 2016
Wayne E. Kraetsch, age 72, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2016, under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Wayne was born March 2, 1944, in Milwaukee, son of the late Arno and Ruth (Zimmerman) Kraetsch. He married Dawn Berdan on May 3, 1985. She survives. Wayne worked as a...
Glen Backstrom
Jun 23, 2016
In glorious celebration of Glen Carl Backstrom (October 14, 1947 to June 23, 2016). Glen was born in Chicago and lived in the Merrill area before relocating to Elko, Nevada, where he passed due to a military-related condition. Glen leaves a multitude of friends and family across the globe and in the area, too numerous to mention herein. His...
Lawrence Sczygelski
Jun 23, 2016
Lawrence Sczygelski, age 81, died on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the UW Madison Hospital. He resided in the town of Scott, on the family farm. Lawrence was born on June 9, 1935 to the late Adam and Anna (Kordus) Sczygelski in the town of Pine River. He graduated from St. Francis Catholic school. He was drafted and served in...
Madison Seeger
Jun 23, 2016
Madison Lyn Seeger was baptized into her Lord's hands on June 23, 2016, at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston. Madison is survived by her loving parents: Brian & Kaitlyn Seeger, Merrill, her grandparents: Lonn (Patty) Lau, Merrill and Stan (Debbie) Seeger, Merrill, her uncles: Kristopher (Hillary) Lau, Merrill and Tim Seeger, Merrill and her cousins: Braelyn, Mia, Logan and...
Mary Westberg
Jun 23, 2016
Mary Jane Westberg, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born May 2, 1931 in Marshfield to the late Cyril and Louise (Scherr) Eckes. On May 10, 1952 MaryJane and Carl Westberg were united in marriage. He survives. MaryJane graduated from Marshfield High School. MaryJane was a stay at home...
Leon Tabor
Jun 14, 2016
Leon (Slim) Tabor On June 14, 2016, at the grand age of 97 years old, Leon joined his beloved wife, Elaine in heaven. Leon was born March 24, 1919 in Prairie du Sac, WI to Hunter and Hattie (Schoepp) Tabor. Slim was lovingly given his nickname by his father at a young age. As a young boy, he enjoyed fishing...
Edward J. Klune
Jun 11, 2016
Edward J. Klune, 86, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Edward was born May 18, 1930, in West Allis, WI, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Horvat) Klune. He married Susan Pawelkiewicz on February 9, 1957 in Clintonville, WI. She survives. Edward enlisted in the United States Army in 1952. He...
Annamarie Binning
Jun 11, 2016
Annamarie "Becka" Binning, age 95, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Annamarie was born on May 8, 1921 to the late Gabriel and Ragna (Krogstad) Fries in Windlake, WI. She attended and graduated from Waterford Union High School. Annamarie continued her...
James Ullman
Jun 9, 2016
James Ernest Ullman, age 74, of Merrill, passed away at Mt. View Care Center on Thursday morning, June 9, 2016. He was born on April 22, 1942, to Ben and Della (Zirkle) Ullman. James proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and served in The Korean War. He had owned and operated Jims Septic Service for years and then...
Laura B. Pezzi
Jun 7, 2016
Laura B. Pezzi, age 97, formerly of Sussex, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill. Laura was born on April 14, 1919, to the late Emil and Ida (Weihert) Schultz. She married Alfred Pezzi on June 21, 1940. He preceded her in death in July of 2000. Laura worked at Rehea Manufacturing....
Mary Johnson
Jun 7, 2016
Mary Lou Johnson, age 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2016 at her home. She was born March 30, 1940 in New London to the late Clarence and Ruth Mary (Watson) Johnson. Mary Lou worked as a CNA for over 20 years at East View Nursing Home. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her friends at Park...
George G. Mielke
Jun 3, 2016
George G. Mielke, age 82, of Merrill, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at Wausau Manor. George was born February 22, 1934, in Minnesota, to the late Kurt and Erna (Kruschinski) Mielke. He married Evelyn Beyer on June 11, 1955 in Town of Doering, WI. She survives. George attended Douglas County Grade School in St. Paul, MN. He then...
Gertrude L. Schulz
Jun 2, 2016
Gertrude Schulz, age 90, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Gertrude was born January 12, 1926, to the late Fred and Adelia Schmidt. She married Paul Schulz on October 27, 1945 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill by Rev. William Kohn Sr. They were married 61 years. He passed away on...
Louise M. Krause
May 29, 2016
Louise M. Krause, age 97, formerly of Merrill, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Wausau Manor, Wausau. Louise was born May 16, 1919, in Waldorf, Germany, daughter of the late Johannes and Suzzanna (Scheich) Winnes. She married Emil Miller, and he preceded her in death. She then married George Krause, who preceded her in death in 2000. Louise was...
Alice M. Mohr
May 28, 2016
Alice M. Mohr passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Benedictine Manor, Wausau. Alice was born January 1, 1927, to the late Frank and Bertha (Hildebrandt) Busko, Sr. Alice was the last survivor of her ten brothers and sisters. She was united in marriage to Donald ‘Dinty’ Mohr in November of 1947. He preceded her in death on December...
Charlene 'Chicky' Voigt
May 28, 2016
Charlene Voigt, affectionately known as ‘Chicky’ quietly passed away at the age of 69 in the early hours of Saturday, May 28th, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI. She lived most of her life on her hobby farm in Ringle, WI, leaving a lasting legacy of love and the memory of a welcoming heart to family members...
William Illgen
May 27, 2016
William R. Illgen was finally reunited with the love of his life on May 27, 2016, at the age of 99. He was born in Medford, WI on April 27, 1917, son of William Illgen and Sophia Josephine Persinski. Bill spent his younger years living in the Merrill area with his mother and stepfather Carl Wyland. Bill was always there...
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