All Obituaries

  Lesley R. Graap, age 65, of Tomahawk, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.  She was born on April 23, 1955 to Rinehardt and Shirley (Schneck) Graap in Merrill.  Her mother survives. Lesley is survived by her mother: Shirley Graap, son: Andrew Nelson, both of Merrill, friend: John Hodge of Tomahawk, brothers Gabriel & Geoffrey, both of Merrill, sisters; Leanne Andzeyewski, Lonna Graap, LouWenda Peterson all of Merrill , Lana Graap...

Leota Dorothy Berndt, age 98, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.  She was born on December 10, 1921 to the late Evert O. and Julia M. (Sikir) Culver in the town of Pine River.  Leota attended school in Merrill.  She met the love of her life and best friend, Martin Otto Berndt, and the two lovingly exchanged marriage vows on December 6, 1941 in Park Falls, WI.  Sadly, he preceded her in death on December 14,...

  Danny Lee Aldrich Your life, though short, had great significance. Although you never knew life outside the womb, you taught us a lot about the miracle that every life is and the sovereignty of our great Lord Jesus Christ. The day you were delivered, God painted a beautiful rainbow in the sky - a reminder of His faithfulness despite our loss. We love you and look forward to meeting you in heaven one day. Survived by parents: Chris and Angela Aldrich (Merrill), siblings: Paxton,...

Ruth L. Schulz, age 93, of Merrill, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, WI, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on June 21, 1927 to the late Arthur J. and Ruth M. (Duddeck) Mertig in Waukesha, WI. Ruth moved with her parents to Glidden, WI when she was seven years old. She attended and graduated from Glidden High School. She continued her education at Ashland...

Laura M. Oehme, age 94, passed away of natural causes on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, where she resided for over three years. She was briefly under the care of Ascension Ministry Hospice; her daughter Barbara was at her side. Laura was born to the late Edward and Gertrude (Karnuth) Woolley on September 1, 1926 in Chicago, IL.  Shortly after WWII, Laura met Frank F. Oehme, and the two lovingly exchanged marriage vows on September 23, 1950 in Chicago,...

William ‘Bill’ D. Grefe, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on May 24, 1939 in Merrill, son of the late Howard and Marguerite Grefe.  Bill married his high school sweetheart, Judy Frick, on July 30, 1960 in Merrill.  She survives.  He loved family get-togethers and enjoyed his lifelong career of being “Your...

June Ethal Zimmerman passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, after being blessed with 103 years on this earth.  She passed away at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on June 13, 1917 to the late William and Adline Bell (Klevine) Radke in Merrill.  June attended and graduated from Merrill Senior High in 1935.  She fell in love with Eldor ‘Otter’ Zimmerman, and the two...

Robert R. Smith, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI.  He was born on January 1, 1940 to the late Claude and Mabel (Rienke) Smith in Kaukauna, WI. Per the family wishes, there will be no services held for Robert. Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.  

            Dale G. Clayton, age 39, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the UW-Madison Hospital, after a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 14, 1981 to the late Orville and Beverly (Bienfang) Clayton in Rochelle, IL.  Dale attended and graduated from Merrill High School. You will never meet a bigger Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan as Dale was, he rarely missed a game.  Every time you saw Dale, he was decked...

Jacqueline D. Engel passed away surrounded by family on September 18, 2020 at home under the care of Ascension Hospice Services. She was born on June 28, 1935 to the late Rosella Schroeder in Merrill, WI.  Jackie married the man of her dreams James W. Engel.  He survives. Jackie worked along-side her loving husband as a secretary and treasurer for James W Engel, Inc. until they retired.  One of her greatest passions was for quilting and she was also able to inspire others...