Obituaries

Feb 4, 2024

James "Jim" Henry Von Loh, age 71, of the town of Pine River, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.  He was born on October 29, 1952 to the late Henry F. and Lula M. (Goff) Von Loh.

No services will be held.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences...

Jan 30, 2024

Fred Will, 95, of Merrill, embraced his Savior on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, leaving this earthly home.

Fred was born on April 29, 1928 in Irma, WI, the son of Godfrey and Anna (Schenzel) Will.  He moved to Merrill at the age of 18 to work on the Pope Dairy Farm.  As grace would have it, he fell in love with...

Jan 24, 2024

Earl Harvey Dallman, age 92, of Merrill, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, while under the care of Interim Hospice.  He was born on October 6, 1931 to the late Erwin and Martha (Grassberger) Dallman in Merrill.  Earl attended Merrill High School and graduated with the class of 1949.  He met...

Jan 21, 2024

Lonnie Lee Michael Tanck, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI, while surrounded by his loving family.  Lonnie was born on March 3, 1952 to the late Alvin and Joyce (Heinz) Tanck in Wausau, WI.  He attended and graduated from Wausau High School.  Lonnie met the love of his...

Jan 19, 2024

John R. Burrow Jr., age 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 6, 1957 to the late John and Gladys (Bouchard) Burrow Sr. in Orlando, FL. John attended and graduated from the Rancho High School in Las Vegas.  He went on to further his education by going to...

Jan 18, 2024

William “Bill” Martin Heckmann, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Rib Lake Health Service & under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.  He was born in Merrill, WI, Lincoln County on March 26, 1939.  He was the son of the late Martin and Gladys (Richmond) Heckmann.

He graduated from Merrill Senior High School and...

Jan 17, 2024

Rexford “Rex” G. Buehler, age 84, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living.  Rex was born on May 20, 1939 to the late George and Dorothy (Szwingley) Buehler in Medford, WI.  He attended and graduated from Medford High School.  Rex went on to serve his country in the United States Army...

Jan 16, 2024

Michael “Mike” John Howland, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.  He was born on July 24, 1960 to the late John and Leila (Krueger) Howland in Merrill, WI.  Mike attended and graduated from Merrill High School, before going to work for Ace Hardware in Merrill for many years.  He then opened his...

Jan 13, 2024

John M. Klobucnik, age 82, of Irma, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.  He was born on November 20, 1941 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Uko) Klobucnik in Chicago, IL.  John attended and graduated from high school, and went on to further his education at the Illinois Institute of Technology...

Jan 9, 2024

 

Lorraine Alma Hertha Raddatz, age 97, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on February 25, 1926 in Wausau, WI, and was the daughter to the late Arthur and Elfrieda (Lambrecht) Porath.  Lorraine married the...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Julene H. Szulczewski, age 75, of Merrill, passed away on, Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Julene was born January 1, 1949 in Wauwatosa, WI to Milo and Helen Topper. She married Patrick M. Szulczewski on Feb. 22, 1975 in Nekoosa.

Julene was a retired hostess. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and photography. She and her husband used to camp and go...

Jan 1, 2024

 

Susan “Sue” K. Pfantz, a.k.a “Boots”, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at her home in the town of Pine River, with her family and friends by her side and under the care of Compassus Hospice.  She was born on October 19, 1949 to the late Edwin and Bette Jane (Litke) Hahn in Merrill.  After graduating...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Rosalie Mae Naef, age 68, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and while under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born on March 3, 1955, to the late Frederick and Rozella (Wolfe) Ohlmann in Merrill, WI. Rosalie attended and graduated from Merrill High School, with the...

Dec 29, 2023

 

Ronald “Ron” L. Schreiber, age 86, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, after many medical complications.  He was born on April 28, 1937, to the late Victor and Ruth (Batchelder) Schreiber in Merrill, WI.  He attended and graduated from Rhinelander High School with the class of 1957.  Ron met Marlee Grobe,...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Yurgen P. Markewycz, age 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital.  He was born in Germany on April 28, 1947, and was the son to the late Marion and Christa (Ebert) Markewycz.  Yurgen attended and graduated from Lake Park High School in Roselle, IL and went on to study history...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Shirley A. Wiroll, age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her daughters’ home in Antigo, while under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.  She was born on January 6, 1941 to the late Walter and Flora (Hehling) Tesch at St. Mary’s Hospital in Wausau.  Shirley married Rodney Wiroll on June 25, 1960 and had 3...

Dec 13, 2023

 

Gerald “Chet” W. Henrichs, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on August 16, 1935 to the late Grover and Alice (Raasch) Henrichs in Merrill, WI.  Chet met the love of his life, Joyce Pophal, and the two exchanged marriage vows on April...

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

 

LaVern “Vern” A. Kanitz Jr., age 62, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home.  He was born on October 31, 1961, to the late LaVern and Patricia (Gartman) Kanitz Sr. in Merrill.  Vern attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1980 and went on to further his education at...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Zoe Dana Stevenson, age 30, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her home, after a long battle with various health issues.  She was born on December 22, 1992, and was the daughter to the late Tracy Marsh and Dara Stevenson in Merrill, WI.  Zoe attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  While in high...