Obituaries
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...
Raymond Kudick
May 23, 2016
Raymond V. Kudick, age 68, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 17, 1947 in Merrill to the late Vern and Edna (Natzke) Kudick. Raymond graduated from Merrill Senior High School. He was a dairy farmer his whole life. Raymond loved the outdoors and it was well known, if you couldn't...
Kyle Schumacher
May 19, 2016
Kyle Anthony Schumacher, age 25, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his residence in Merrill. Kyle was born on December 3, 1990 to Gerald and Monika (Gronau) Schumacher in Fort Steward, GA. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Kyle most recently worked at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory doing general labor. He was an outdoor enthusiast, and...
Elvera M. Kniess
May 17, 2016
On May 17, 2016, Jesus took Elvera M. Kniess, age 94, home to be with Him in Heaven. She died at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, where she had been a resident for the past nine years. She was under Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Elvera was born on June 27, 1921, in the Town of Maine,...
Ray Osness
May 14, 2016
Raymond “Ray” W. Osness, age 82 passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 14, 2016. Ray was born on December 14, 1933 in Antigo, WI to the late Oscar and Lucinda (nee Kroeplin) Osness. Ray was raised in Merrill, WI on the family farm with his twelve siblings. After leaving home, Ray attended Teacher’s College, DeVry College studying...
Frank Alvin
May 14, 2016
Frank J. Alvin, age 85 years, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. He was born on February 28, 1931 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to the late Mabel Schoel and Frank Alvin Sr. Frank and Janet Melby were united in marriage August 24, 1957 in Baraboo, WI. She survives. Frank served in the National...
Richard Kretschmer
May 11, 2016
Richard J. Kretschmer, age 58, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born February 17, 1958 in Merrill to the late Gerald & Dorothy (Carlson) Kretschmer. On October 3, 1981 he and Jodene Bahr were united in marriage at St. Johns Lutheran Church in the Town of Maine, Wisconsin. She survives....
Edmund E. Teschner
May 10, 2016
Edmund E. Teschner, 90, of Weston, originally from the Town of Schley in Lincoln County, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Renaissance Assisted Living, Weston. Edmund was born on December 7, 1925, in Merrill, son of the late Henry and Emilie Teschner. Ed enlisted in the United States Army on March 14, 1945, during World War II. He was...
Patricia Turner
May 8, 2016
Patricia Ann Turner began her eternal life with Jesus on May 8th 2016. She was 75. After marrying Robert Turner (former spouse), Patricia made Merrill her home for most of her adult life. Patricia was born on January 21, 1941 to the late Richard A. and Leona K. (Baeten) Retzlaff at their home in Kennan, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lincoln...
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