All Obituaries

Carol A. Krause, age 80, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018, at her residence.  Carol was born on October 28, 1937 to the late Edward and Mildred (Gremler) Kunkel in Merrill.  She attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  Carol married the love of her life, Roger Krause in 1957, in Merrill.  He preceded her in death in 2004.  Carol worked as a certified nursing assistant, first at Pine Crest Nursing Home, and then at Bell Tower Residence, where...

Per family's request, no services for Betty Jane will be held.  

Mildred “Millie” J. Martin, age 92, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on September 29, 1925 to the late Frances “Frank” & Edna (Breitenstein) Kandzora in Wisconsin Rapids.  Millie attended and graduated from the Wausau High School.  She met Glenn Martin, and the two exchanged marriage vows on September 22, 1951 in Wausau.  Sadly, he preceded her in death on June 26,...

After a long battle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, Anthony “Antone” Allan Taggart took his own life on July 10th, 2018. Anthony was born April 10th, 1991, in Merrill, WI, with an eagerness and curiosity about life that would carry him through the rest of his days. He wanted to know about everything as a child. "Why?" was often his favorite question. Anyone who was lucky enough to meet Anthony would be graced with the sweetest, most unforgettable smile. He...

Lois Janet Hommerding, age 87, of Tomahawk, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.  Private services were held. Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.    

Edward “Ed” B. Slewitzke, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.  Ed was born on January 6, 1933 to the late Stephen and Cecelia (Tigges) Slewitzke in Mosinee.  He grew up in Mosinee and attended St. Paul’s Parochial Grade School and Mosinee High School, graduating in 1951.  He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Marathon Campus from 1951-1953.  The U.S. Army called...

Roy Joseph Eckes, age 91, formerly of Merrill passed away Friday July 6, 2018 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Verona, WI under the care of Heartland Hospice.  Roy was born June 9, 1927 to the late Joseph and Anna(Gleisner) Eckes in Marshfield, Wi. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1945 and entered the United States Army Air Force where he served from 1945-1947. After honorable discharge he began working for Waukeegan Air Service in Waukegan, IL.  He returned to Marshfield...

 Bradd Wayne Price, age 68, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home.  He was born to the late Wayne B. & Carol C. (Colwell) Price on June 22, 1950 in Rio, WI.  Bradd graduated from Rio High School, and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. He fell in love with his soul mate, Linda Noreika, and the two were joined in marriage on September 6, 2014.  She...

Diana “DeDe” Lynn Hanke, age 69, of Irma, died after a long and brave struggle with a congenital heart defect and related complications on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on May 2, 1949 to the late Matthew and Dorothy (Streich) Van Rixel, in Merrill.  Diana graduated from D.C. Everest High School on June 5, 1968.  She met and fell in love with David Hanke, and the two exchanged marriage vows on September 27, 1969 at Saint...

Erava “Ray” W. Karau Jr., 69, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merill.  He was born on September 4, 1948 to the late Erava and Ruth Karau Sr. in Merrill.  Ray attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and then enrolled in the U.S. Army, and proudly served his country for the next 30 years.  He met Margaret Bauer while he was overseas in Germany, and the two exchanged wedding vows on June 8, 1971 in...