Obituaries
Gerald J. Saal
Jan 12, 2016
Gerald J. Saal, age 85, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of his family, the nursing home staff, and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Gerald was born July 2, 1930, at home on Second Street in Merrill, son of the late Carl and Frieda Saal. Gerald had...
Peter Frederick Braun
Jan 12, 2016
Peter Frederick Braun, of Merrill, was born January 22, 1951, and passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William E. Braun of Merrill. Survivors include his mother, Naomi Braun; siblings and spouses, Daniel Braun, Gary and Nancy Braun, Dick and Janet Braun, Sandy Braun and Vanessa Carr; nephews and nieces,...
Michelle M. Sukow
Jan 9, 2016
Michelle Mary Sukow, age 51, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born September 3, 1964, in Merrill, daughter of Lester and Elaine (Doering) Sukow. Michelle had worked at Lincoln Industries in Merrill. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. Michelle...
Stephanie Elliott
Jan 9, 2016
Stephanie Kim DuFrame Elliott, age 40, of Merrill, WI, began her new life in the arms of Jesus on January 9, 2016 at her home, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services and surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 23, 1975 in Merrill, WI to Debbie and Timothy DuFrame. She attended and graduated...
Mark J, Peterson
Jan 8, 2016
Mark J. Peterson, age 45, of Merrill, passed away January 8, 2016, at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Mark was born April 11, 1970, in Merrill, son of James Peterson and the late Bonita (Rahlf) Peterson. He married Jennifer Lokemoen on May 22, 1993, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Mark graduated from Merrill High School...
Mary Biggs
Jan 6, 2016
Mary Ellen Biggs, age 60, went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, the caregivers at Our Way, Inc. and surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on December 22, 1955 to the late Clifford and Esther (Oestreich) Biggs...
Peggy J. Gibson
Jan 4, 2016
Peggy J. Gibson, age 84, of Merrill, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. Peggy was born February 12, 1931, in Merrill, daughter of the late Ervin and Eleanore (Schreiber) Lutzke. She married Ralph Gibson on October 17, 1953 at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Merrill. He survives. Peggy had worked various jobs around Merrill; however, her...
John Hoeffler
Dec 26, 2015
John P. Hoeffler, age 68, died on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at his residence in Wausau, WI, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 25, 1947 to the late John and Bette (Lee) Hoeffler III in Quincy, IL. John attended Merrill High School and continued...
Hilda Grell
Dec 25, 2015
Hilda Marie Grell, age 94, formerly of the town of Corning, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill. Hilda was born to the late William and Alma Becker on August 28, 1921 in Athens, WI. Hilda is also preceded in death by her husband: Alvin Grell, son: Wilfred Grell, granddaughter: Loretta Guite, sisters:...
Daniel Fick
Dec 21, 2015
Daniel "Danny" Joseph Fick-Brunelle, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 21, 2015 at his residence in Battlecreek, Michigan. Daniel was born on May 10, 1973 to Bryan and Debrah (Fick) Brunelle in Milwaukee, WI. After graduating from the Milwaukee Boys Tech, Daniel enlisted in the U.S. Army. He had worked in a variety of machine shops and factories....
Lyle Rajek
Dec 7, 2015
Lyle "Jim" J. Rajek, age 85, will be spending Christmas in heaven this year. He passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. He was born on December 18, 1929 to the late John "Ernest" and Alice (Bessey) Rajek in the town of Schley. Jim grew up working on the family dairy farm, before...
Deborah Dysh
Dec 5, 2015
Deborah "Debbie" C. Dysh, age 60, passed away on December 5, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. She was born on December 31, 1954 to the late Walter and Donna (Yahnke) Leonard in Cudahy, WI. Debbie attended school at Oak Creek High School. Debbie met and fell in love with Michael Dysh, and the two exchanged vows on...
Richard Hanke
Dec 3, 2015
Richard T. Hanke, age 76, died on December 3, 2015 at the North Central Healthcare Center in Wausau, WI. Richard was born on December 16, 1938 to the late Ray and Elma (Masten) Hanke in Chicago, IL. He attended and graduated from Ela Vernon High School in Lake Zurich, IL. in 1958. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S....
Marilyn Stiver
Nov 24, 2015
Marilyn R. Stiver, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born January 11, 1936 in Merrill to the late Edward and Ruth (Morrison) Ashbrenner. On September 11, 1965 Marilyn and Dennis A. Stiver were united in marriage in Merrill. He survives. Marilyn graduated from Merrill Senior High School. She was a proofreader...
Lylas Kanitz
Nov 21, 2015
Lylas J. Kanitz of Merrill WI, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the age of 88, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, WI. Lylas was born to the late Gustave and Anna (Wendland) Kanitz on May 6, 1927. He served our country from 1945-1946 as a Navy Seaman 1st class in the Pacific. He worked for Hargrave Appliance Store for...
Kirk Tesky
Nov 14, 2015
Kirk D. Tesky, age 53, earned his heavenly wings and joined his father and brother in heaven on November 14, 2015. He was born on June 1, 1962 to Donald and Bernice Tesky in Merrill, WI. His father, Donald, precedes him in death. Kirk is finally at peace and free of all limitations. He would enjoy the simple things in...
Carol Bennett
Nov 13, 2015
Carol M. Bennett, age 80, died on Friday, November 13, 2015 at Acorn Hills in Mosinee, WI. She was born on November 6, 1935 to Theodore and Ella (Ketelhohn) Jensen in the township of Buena Vista in Portage, WI. Carol met and fell in love with John William Bennett Jr. and the two were united in marriage on October 3,...
Delores Leindecker
Nov 11, 2015
Delores P. Leindecker, of Gillett, WI, formerly of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Serenity Gardens under the care of Hospice Services. She was born March 31, 1932 in Pound, WI to the late Otto and Pearl (Wendt) Schaumberg. On June 4, 1955 she and Donald "Don" W. Leindecker were united in marriage. He preceded her in death...
Carl Kuehn
Nov 3, 2015
Carl D. Kuehn, age 49, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Mount View Nursing Home. He was born February 21, 1966 in Merrill to John and Elinor Kuehn. In his younger years, Carl was a very active little guy, always following his brothers around and spending as much time with them as he could. He had worked at Hurd Millwork,...
James Berndt
Nov 2, 2015
James "Jim" D. Berndt, age 65, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2015 at St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, WI. Jim was born on December 6, 1949 to Carlos and Dorothy (Barz) Berndt in Merrill, WI. He attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Jim enlisted in the US Air Force, and proudly served his country from 1969-1973. When he...
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