Obituaries
Paul Ritchie
Sep 23, 2016
Paul Ritchie, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016, under the care of his loving family, the nursing home staff, and hospice services at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Paul was born February 22, 1948, in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late Oscar and Eunice (Grigsby) Ritchie. He married Georgene Lane on September 18, 2015. She survives....
Garth J. Swanson
Sep 19, 2016
Garth J. Swanson, 68, of Merrill went to heaven on Monday, September 19, 2016. Garth was born November 16, 1947, in Brainerd, Minnesota, son of the late Edwin and Genevieve (James) Swanson. He is survived by his beloved wife, Freida Swanson of Merrill; two daughters, Rachael (Ryu) Mizuno of Chicago and Carrie (Jon) Dulin of Rhinelander; one son, Zachary...
John Wendt
Sep 18, 2016
John "Jack" Wendt, age 93, of Merrill, died Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born April 28, 1923 in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Albert and Emma (Eggers) Wendt. He married Joyce Jopke at Trinity Parsonage on December 1, 1945. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2010. Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a life member of...
Alexandra "Sandy" Zettler
Sep 14, 2016
‘DON’T CRY BECAUSE IT’S OVER, SMILE BECAUSE IT HAPPENED’ Alexandra M. ‘Sandy’ Zettler, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, under the care of her loving family, the Pine Crest Nursing Home staff, and hospice care, after succumbing to injuries sustained while doing what she treasured most – walking downtown. Sandy was born January 1,...
Wilmer B. Thurs
Sep 13, 2016
Wilmer B. Thurs, age 89, of the Town of Hamburg, Marathon County, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Wilmer was born March 9, 1927, in the Town of Hamburg, son of the late Gustav and Gertrude (Mueller) Thurs. He married Alladine Wilde on April 10, 1948, in Rib Falls, WI. She survives. Wilmer and Alladine...
Karel Kretlow
Sep 11, 2016
Karel Kretlow, age 83, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born January 24, 1933 in Merrill to the late Eugene and Mabel (Meyer) Rasmussen. On March 28, 1953 she and Arthur were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in...
Jeanette Harkner
Sep 10, 2016
Jeanette Harkner, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. She was born on February 15, 1928 to the late Henry and Sophie (Tobalski) Krahn in the town of Merrill, WI. Jeanette attended St. Francis Catholic School in Merrill, WI. She met Fred Harkner...
Betty J. Krueger
Sep 9, 2016
Betty J. Krueger, age 90, of Menomonie, formerly of Merrill and Eagle River, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. Betty was born January 26, 1926, in Merrill, daughter of the late Harvey and Clara (Jaeger) Emanuel. She married Donald Krueger on May 15, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill....
Janice R. Hull
Sep 5, 2016
Janice R. Hull, age 71, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Janice was born October 12, 1944, in Merrill, daughter of the late Irving J. and Esther R. (Zimmerman) Hull. Janice served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1960’s and was honorably discharged. She...
Helen Mae Bruessow
Sep 2, 2016
Helen M. Bruessow, 91, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Schley, Lincoln County, died Friday, September 2, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Helen was born September 18, 1924, in the Town of Schley, daughter of the late Harold and Ella (Klayum) Krahn. She married Paul F. ‘Paulie’ Bruessow on September 18, 1943. He preceded her in...
Jason E. Orchard
Sep 2, 2016
Jason E. Orchard, age 34, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016. Jason was born September 18, 1981, in Marquette, MI, son of Marlene (Visuri) Orchard and the late Ernest Orchard. Jason was engaged to his long-time sweetheart, Jennifer Hoover, who survives. Jason graduated from L’Anse High School in 1999. Jason was currently employed as a truck...
Nancy Henrich
Sep 2, 2016
Nancy Lynn Henrich, age 73, of the town of Pine River, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill with family. She was born on September 23, 1942 to the late Merlin and Gertrude (Piggins) Piper in Racine, WI. Nancy attended and graduated from Racine Park High. She met and fell in love with George...
Andrew Fischer
Sep 1, 2016
Andrew "Andy" J. Fischer, age 93 of Merrill, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born on October 1, 1922 to the late Andrew Charles & Margaret (Linder) Fischer in Merrill, WI. Andy attended...
Jeanette R. Schulz
Aug 28, 2016
Jeanette R. Schulz, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at her home, under the loving care of her family and hospice services. Jeanette was born September 11, 1934, in Wausau, daughter of the late Roland and Eleanor (Tucker) Lane. She married David C. Schulz on June 23, 1979. He survives. Jeanette attended Northcentral Technical...
Rudy Schleif
Aug 28, 2016
Rudy and Emily Schleif were united with their heavenly father as a result of a car accident Sunday, August 28, 2016. Rudy, or Butch as some folks called him, was born Rudolph Wilhelm Schleif on June 15, 1928 to August and Margaret Schleif, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County. He spent the majority of his life farming (dairy...
Cecil O. Harris
Aug 25, 2016
Cecil Oliver ‘C.O.’ Harris passed away at age 95 on August 25, 2016 at LindenGrove Health Care in Waukesha, WI. He was born February 22, 1921 in Crandon, WI to Roy and Leone (Roberts) Harris. He married Virginia (Jean) Doughty in March of 1940. She preceded him in death October 3, 1986. He married Gloria Halla January 30, 1989....
Lowell Wyma
Aug 21, 2016
Lowell G. "Manie" Wyma, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his home under the care of hospice. He was born in Racine, WI on August 7, 1936, the son of the late George and Marguerite (Ybema) Wyma. Lowell served in the U.S. Army in 1955-1957. On September 8, 1956 he and Carol Hunter were united...
Charles Pierotti
Aug 20, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Pierotti, age 74, passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Chuck was born, the oldest of four children, on October 13, 1941 to the late Hans and Dorathy (Hansen) Pierotti at their home in Pearl Lake, WI. He graduated from Wautoma High School and continued his education at...
Michael Ronkowski
Aug 18, 2016
Michael "Mike" Ronkowski, age 68, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1948 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Wieczorek) Ronkowski in Chicago, IL. Mike attended school in Chicago, IL. He then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy for 4 years. He met and...
Paula M. Bjorklund
Aug 17, 2016
Paula Marie Bjorklund, age 66, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. Paula was born on January 19, 1949, daughter of the late USAF Capt. Richard F. and Janice E. (Franquist) Jones. She married Richard J. ‘Rick’ Bjorklund on August 29, 1970. Paula grew up in Okinawa,...
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