All Obituaries

Jack Alan Buchler, 82, of Gleason, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Jack was born in Ingalls Hospital, Harvey, IL, on June 20, 1939 to the late Matthew and Gertrude Buchler. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Weinberg); loving father of Catherine (Dino) Tripodis and Richard Buchler; proud grandfather of Orion and Aeson Tripodis; dear brother of Joanne (the late David) Pedric, Douglas (Joan) Buchler, Elaine (the late William) Graham, the late Eileen, who...

Edward ‘Ed’ E. Leavitt, age 84, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Marshfield Hospital in Weston. Ed was born on February 1, 1937, to the late LeRoy and Alice (Plautz) Leavitt in Merrill, WI.  He enlisted and served in the United States Army, where he enjoyed visiting the European countries. Ed then met the love of his life, Carol Plautz, and the two lovingly exchanged marriage vows on September 9, 1961, in Merrill, a union lasting over 60 years. She...

At sunrise on Monday, November 8, 2021 Linda Kay Wichman went home to be with Jesus. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Otto and Margaret Brinkman on April 16, 1948. Linda was united in Marriage to Kenneth Gary Wichman January 7, 1967.   A strong, resilient, dedicated mother, who lovingly raised 5 children, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  For 25 years she helped manage her husband Kenny’s construction company, until his death in 1993.  For...

Frank Norman Kloth Jr., age 89, passed away in Wausau, Wisconsin on November 7, 2021. He was born on October 10, 1932 in Tripoli, Wisconsin to Frank N. Kloth and Rhoda S. Cottrell. He was a parts manager for Wilroy and Sharon Chevrolet. He is survived by his children: Susan Kloth, Abbie Leopard, Frank “Bud” Kloth III, Penny Kloth, Bonnie (Rich) McDonald, Jennifer Roggenbuck, and Jeffrey Kloth, siblings:  Rosalie (Ronald) Jaeger, and Carol (Robert) Kienbaum. He was...

Jo Lee Wendt was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and entered her heavenly home on November 5, 2021, at the age of 55. Jo Lee was born on August 11, 1966, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the youngest of nine children, to John and Joyce Wendt.  She was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. Jo Lee was a graduate of Merrill Public Schools’ Life Task Center.  She participated for many years in the Special Olympics, looked forward to...

Robert “Bob” Turner, age 81, of Wausau, passed away at Abbotsford Health Care Center under the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care on November 3, 2021 with his loving wife Kathy at his side after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s.  Robert was born in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 1940 to Ralph and Orma Turner.  The family later moved to Burlington, Colorado where Bob grew up.  He graduated from Burlington High School in 1959.  Bob proudly served...

Mary Josephine (Daley) Sazama was born in North Portal, Saskatchewan, Canada on October 16th, 1935, to Arthur and Louise (Pfeifer) Daley. She was lovingly received into the arms of Jesus and entered her eternal home on November 2, 2021, at the age of 86. Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents, brother Jerry and sister-in-law Joan Daley and brother-in-law Walter Schwarting. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband Thomas George Sazama, Merrill, WI, four loving children Jeanne...

Amy Jo Schwartz David, age 49, of Merrill, died peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19, pneumonia, and other pre-existing conditions.  Amy was born on March 4, 1972, to Duane Schwartz and Barbara (Allen) (Schwartz) Schuster in Merrill. Amy graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1991. Following graduation, she became a homemaker and a mom, as well as a daycare provider. She eventually went back to school to...

Michael ‘Mike’ D. Wangerin, age 39, of Merrill, was born into eternal life on Monday, November 1, 2021.  Michael was born in Merrill on October 23, 1982, to Dave and Pam Wangerin.  He was a student at Washington Elementary, Merrill Junior High and Merrill Senior High, graduating in 2004.  He spent his remaining years at Lincoln Industries.  Mike enjoyed his friends and Special Olympics, especially bowling.  He loved watching game shows and movies and...

Dianne L. (Hongisto) Kucirek, of Merrill, WI, went home to Jesus on October 29, 2021 at the age of 62. Dianne will be dearly missed and always remembered. Dianne was born on June 25, 1959 in Wakefield, MI to Arnold H. Hongisto and Audrey E Hongisto. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1977. She later married David Kucirek and was married for 23 years. Dianne joins her parents Arnold and Audrey Hongisto in Heaven. She is survived by her two children, Jennifer (Ryan) Domaszek of...