Obituaries
James A. Roth
Aug 17, 2016
James A. Roth, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016, at home, in Merrill, under the care of hospice. Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 24th, 1933, to Richard and Esther Roth. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. After completing his service, Jim returned to Milwaukee...
Eugene Simon
Aug 14, 2016
He was one of the Greatest Generation. Eugene F Simon, age 93, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2016 under the care of Ministry Home Hospice. He was born in a log cabin in Bavaria WI on April 5th 1923 to John and Eva Simon, who were first generation American children born of pioneers, Mathias and...
Roger Strand
Aug 7, 2016
Roger K. Strand, 93, Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at home, surrounded by loved ones. Roger was known for his cheerful optimism, love of learning, appreciation of nature, and devotion to family. Roger was born July 26, 1923, and was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver T. and Mabel Johnson Strand, his brothers Kenneth and Reverend Oliver...
Roger F. Paul
Aug 2, 2016
Roger F. Paul, 78, of Merrill, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Roger was born August 21, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late Roy and Eileen (Frechette) Paul. He married Sally Brown on January 31, 1963. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2011. Roger worked at Miller Home Furnishings in Merrill as a...
Davis Kroening
Aug 2, 2016
Davis Kroening, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the Mount View Care Center in Wausau, WI, under the care of hospice. He was born on April 26, 1930 to the late Herman and Emma (Hollinger) Kroening in Wausau, WI, where he was raised on the family farm. He attended and graduated from Wausau High School, then...
Wilbert Lindstrom
Aug 2, 2016
Wilbert John Lindstrom, age 97, was full of years and full of faith. He died peacefully Tuesday evening, August 2, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home. Ruth, his wife of 70+years, was by his side. Wilbert was born in Merrill on August 19, 1918 to John & Julia (Bjork) Lindstrom in their house on Wisconsin Street. "Wibs" was John and...
Mark Detjens
Jul 30, 2016
Mark J. Detjens, age 59, died on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Mark was born on March 10, 1957 to the late David and Mary (Jones) Detjens in Merrill, WI. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and went on to attend college for 1 year. Mark had a passion for cooking for...
Brian H. Seefeld
Jul 23, 2016
Brian Heldt Seefeld, age 69, died July 23, 2016. Brian was born October 4, 1946, son of the late Robert and Corleen (Heldt/Oelke) Seefeld, Sr., and lived in the town of Berlin for his entire life. He is survived by his three daughters, Amanda (Jake) Sabatke, Heidi Seefeld, and Erin (Neal) Scibelli; granddaughter Isabelle Sabatke and grandson Theodore Scibelli...
Jacob R. Sommi
Jul 14, 2016
Jacob R. Sommi, age 91, of Merrill, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. Jacob was born November 25, 1924, in Lincoln County, son of the late Jacob and Laura (Evans) Sommi. He married Jeannette Krueger on June 30, 1951, she survives. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his...
David Medina
Jul 14, 2016
David Medina, age 59, died on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his residence in Merrill, while under the care of Asera Care Hospice. David was born on October 2, 1956, to Jose Martinez and Mary Medina in New York, NY. He married Joann Hildebrandt on November 1, 2004, in Merrill, WI. She survives. David worked as a truck driver for...
Dolores Springer
Jul 12, 2016
Dolores "Lorrie" Springer, age 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born April 19, 1936 in the town of Maine to the late Winifred and Bertha (Braun) Beilke. Lorrie and Michael Springer were united in marriage on October 17, 1981 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Merrill. He survives. Lorrie worked...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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