All Obituaries

Lauri Anne Gatterman, 58 of Tracy, CA passed away on April 3, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Lauri was born in Merrill, WI, November 1, 1962, the daughter of Helen and Clifford Gatterman of Merrill.  She graduated as Valedictorian from Merrill Senior High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Science Degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following graduation, she moved to California to begin a career as a...

  Stephanie Ann Yonke-Boehm passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2nd, 2021. She had just celebrated her 35th birthday on March 27th, 2021. Stephanie loved having a busy life that revolved around her family and friends, but her boys were her pride and joy, Dayton Kottke (age 8) and Kayson Boehm (age 6), along with her life partner Daniel Boehm. She enjoyed various at home business endeavors that allowed her to be a stay-at-home mom. One of which was Norwex and most recently a...

Glen Richard Jones, age 52, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 2, 1969 to Jack and Beatrice (Fellows) Jones in Burlington, WI.  Glen was a very hardworking and determined man.  He was a loving dad and a great provider for his family of 7 children.  Despite his Christianity and his relationship with God, and how he would pray with his children every night, Glen was still quite a rebel...

Joshua ‘Josh’ Wendt, age 41, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28, 2021.  He was born on February 2, 1980 to John and Teresa (Slewitzke) Wendt in Merrill.  He attended Merrill High School.  Josh was currently employed at Gruett Appliance in Merrill as an appliance installer and repairman.  Above all, Josh loved his family, especially his children, he always cherished the time he was able to spend with them, whether it was taking them to...

Martha Jane Johnson, age 72, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Compassus Hospice.  She was born on July 15, 1948 to the late Mary Ann Young in Merrill.   Martha met the love of her life, Thomas Johnson, and the two exchanged marriage vows on September 28, 1973 in Merrill.  He survives. Martha had worked for Wire Products, Northern Wire, 3’s Company and the pea cannery, all in...

Bruce Edward Hein, age 59, of Merrill, left this world suddenly and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 21, 2021.   Bruce was born on March 27, 1961, in Clintonville. After graduating Culinary school, Bruce went on to be a chef, and his passion for adventure took him across the United States working as a head chef and manager at restaurants in Lake Tahoe, Calif.; Reno, Nev.; and several other locations before returning to Appleton, Wis., where he met his wife, Carol...

Leo “Tom” Mucha, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice. He was born May 29, 1950 in Wausau to the late Leo J. and Diane (Dvorak) Mucha. On September 16, 1972, he married the love of his life, LuAnn Felzkowski, in Rothschild, WI. She survives. Tom grew up in the Wausau area, graduating from high school in 1968. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and served our country until...

John ‘Jack’ Timothy Crowley, 90, of Merrill, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. He was accompanied by his family when he passed. Jack was born on May 19, 1930 to Dr. William T. and Grace M. (Doran) Crowley in Milwaukee, WI. Jack graduated from Pius Xl High School in Milwaukee and went on to further his education at Marquette University. Jack also served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. In 1956, Jack married Joyce...

Glenn William Frank, age 78, of Merrill, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on September 23, 1942 to the late William and Catherine (Behrens) Frank in Des Plaines, IL.  He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Concordia in Seward, Nebraska.  Glenn was a teacher at Trinity Lutheran School for 40 years and was able...

Rev. Dale G. Kuck, age 90, of Merrill, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 8, 2021, in Grafton, Wisconsin. One of the most selfless and generous men you could ever meet; he was a model husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and community leader. Dale was born on December 28, 1930, in New Knoxville, Ohio, to Gustave and Ruth Kuck. He married Jacqueline H. Ramm on July 18, 1953, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which started a 68-year long romance and adventure....