All Obituaries

Marcella G. Hull, age 103, of Merrill, passed away surrounded by her children on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home.  She was born June 29, 1915 to the late Otto A. & Cecilia (Buehlar) Kellner.  Marcella married Herman A. Hull at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill on June 19, 1937; he preceded her in death on September 7, 2002. Marcella was co-owner of Ben Franklin from the 1950’s until the 1970’s and it was then sold to son Gerald.  She also...

Jerry Wesley Harmon Sr., age 82, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, with his family by his side.  He was born on September 19, 1936 to the late Howard and Beulah Harmon.  Jerry attended the Rhinelander High School. He met Rachel Swanson, and the two exchanged marriage vows on June 10, 1978 in Merrill, WI.  She survives.  Jerry was employed by Kolbe & Kolbe Window and Door in the maintenance department, as well as working for Wausau Homes as a plumber and...

  Ted William Bengtson, age 67, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. He was born to Dr. Roy and Luverne Bengtson at Sheppard Air Force Base Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas on March 15, 1952. He was the third of five children. Ted was always known for his intelligence and quiet mannerisms. He had a strong Christian faith all his life. Ted attended J.W. Smith Elementary School, Bemidji Junior High, and Bemidji High School. After...

Vera Audrey Ormosen, age 101, died peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home on April 24, 2019.  She was born April 11, 1918 to Carl E. and Edna (Roehrborn) Ecklund in Bloomville, WI.  She married Arthur L. Ormosen on December 28, 1939.  He preceded her in death on June 8, 1987. Vera was a graduate of Merrill High School in 1936 and Lincoln County Normal School in 1937.  She taught at Plamann, Chat and Irma Graded Schools.  Later she was employed at Gruetzmacher School...

Regina G. Raymond, age 86, of Medford, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her residence.  Regina was born on January 7, 1933 to the late Walter and Lottie (Badura) Grzeskiewicz in Northwestern, New York.  She attended and graduated from Holland Patent High School with the class of 1950. Regina retired from her many years employed as a nursing assistant on the OB/GYN floor at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha.  More recently, she was employed by County Market in...

Susan Hangiandreou, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.  Susan was born on June 5, 1938 to the late James Frederick and Doris (Higgins) Brownell in Beloit, WI.  She attended and graduated from Beloit High School. Susan met and fell in love with Gus Hangiandreou, and the two exchanged marriage vows on June 4, 1960 in Beloit, WI.  Sadly, he preceded her in death on May...

Jessie I. Knott, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, under Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born September 20, 1922 to the late Henry & Lydia (Terry) Myers.  Jessie married Bert C. Knott in Rantoul, ILL; he preceded her in death.  Jessie was a secretary for Merrill Junior High for 20 years and she worked in the school library.  She enjoyed knitting, flowers and any type of hand...

Victor L. Raddatz, age 90, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice.  He was born on April 19, 1928 to the late Friedrich and Ida (Krause) Raddatz in the town of Maine.  Victor met and fell in love with Lorraine Porath, and the two exchanged marriage vows on May 3, 1947 at the Zion Lutheran Church in the town of Maine.  She...

Duwayne C. Stahnke, age 60, of the town of Hamburg, passed away unexpectedly from a motor vehicle accident on Monday, April 8, 2019 in the town of Hamburg.  He was born on December 12, 1958 to Marvin and Arlene (Dawson) Stahnke in Merrill, WI.  Duwayne attended the Medford High School.  Duwayne met the love of his life, Gail Borchardt, and the two exchanged marriage vows on August 21, 1982 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Berlin.  She survives....

Marion M. Pearce, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Atrium Post Acute Care at Maple Lane in Shawano, WI. Per Marion's wishes, there will be no services. Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.