Obituaries

Chris M. Rehwinkel

Chris M. Rehwinkel

Mar 16, 2024

Christopher M. Rehwinkel, age 51, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home.  He was born on March 4, 1973 to Mark and Linda (Streeter) Rehwinkel in Merrill.   His father survives.  Chris attended and graduated from Merrill High School, with the class of 1991.

Chris was currently working at Walmart, but had spent many years...

Chad W. Evenson

Chad W. Evenson

Mar 16, 2024

Chad William Evenson, age 44, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home, with his loving parents by his side and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on April 5, 1979 to William and Marilyn (Wetterau) Evenson in Wausau, WI.  Chad attended school in Wausau and Merrill.  

Chad...

Charlotte M. Mootz

Charlotte M. Mootz

Mar 13, 2024

Charlotte “Char” M. Mootz, age 82, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.   She was born on May 13, 1941 to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Jopke) Hackbarth in Merrill.  Charlotte attended and graduated from Merrill High School and went on to further her education at the Northwest Institute of Technology in St. Paul, MN,...

Linda L. Henrichs

Linda L. Henrichs

Mar 10, 2024

Linda L. Henrichs, age 84, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston.  She was born on May 10, 1939 to the late Lloyd and Isabel (Shank) Londerville in Milwaukee, WI.  Linda met Wayne Henrichs, and the two were united in marriage July 3, 1964 until his death on March 12, 1998....

Lon M. Truckey

Lon M. Truckey

Mar 5, 2024

Lon Michael Truckey, age 58, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, as the result of an automobile accident.  He was born on March 7, 1965 to the late Robert and Patricia (Atkielski) Truckey in Milwaukee, WI.  He attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  Lon faithfully served his country in the United...

John "Butch" M. Jirovec

John "Butch" M. Jirovec

Mar 5, 2024

John “Butch” M. Jirovec, age 77, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI, with his family by his side.  He was born on January 3, 1947 to the late John and Marian (Roemer) Jirovec in Merrill.  Butch attended and graduated from Merrill High School before enlisting in the United...

Eugene "Gene" Wayne Bondioli

Eugene "Gene" Wayne Bondioli

Mar 4, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Wayne Bondioli, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home, under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was surrounded by his three daughters and faithful companion, Stormy.

Eugene was born on June 16, 1943, in Merrill, to the late Geno and Margaret (Lindstrom) Bondioli. He was raised in Merrill and graduated from Merrill High...

Eric Wilson Heggblom

Eric Wilson Heggblom

Feb 26, 2024

Eric Wilson Heggblom, 57, died unexpectedly on February 26, 2024, at his residence in St. Louis, MO.   He was born on May 12, 1966, in San Diego, CA, where his father was in training with the United States Navy.  In 1969, his father’s work at O’Hare airport in Chicago, IL, prompted Eric’s parents to move to Rockford, IL, where...

Baby Freya Beckman

Baby Freya Beckman

Feb 26, 2024

Sweet Baby Freya Beckman, only 4 days old, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Monday, February 26, 2024.  She was born in Wausau on February 22, 2024, and was the infant daughter to Lindsey Closser-Mork and Dominic Beckman.  During her short time with her loving family, she won over their hearts, along with everyone that met her.  

Baby...

"Minnie" Pearl Sabatke

"Minnie" Pearl Sabatke

Feb 17, 2024

“Minnie” Pearl Alma Eleanor Sabatke, age 85, passed on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Pearl was born on February 4, 1939 and was the daughter to the late Arthur and Elfrieda (Lambrecht) Porath in Wausau, Wisconsin. Pearl married the love of her life, Leslie Sabatke on June 16, 1956, they enjoyed nearly 65 beautiful...

Marilyn Kay Maschke

Marilyn Kay Maschke

Feb 13, 2024

Marilyn Kay Maschke, age 72, of Merrill, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, while under the care of Interim Hospice.  She was born on January 2, 1952, to the late Glen and Julia (Tscherter) Buffinton in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Marilyn graduated from Merrill High School in 1971, and began working as a Certified Nursing...

James H. Von Loh

James H. Von Loh

Feb 4, 2024

James "Jim" Henry Von Loh, age 71, of the town of Pine River, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.  He was born on October 29, 1952 to the late Henry F. and Lula M. (Goff) Von Loh.

No services will be held.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences...

Fred A. Will

Fred A. Will

Jan 30, 2024

Fred Will, 95, of Merrill, embraced his Savior on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, leaving this earthly home.

Fred was born on April 29, 1928 in Irma, WI, the son of Godfrey and Anna (Schenzel) Will.  He moved to Merrill at the age of 18 to work on the Pope Dairy Farm.  As grace would have it, he fell in love with...

Earl Harvey Dallman

Earl Harvey Dallman

Jan 24, 2024

Earl Harvey Dallman, age 92, of Merrill, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, while under the care of Interim Hospice.  He was born on October 6, 1931 to the late Erwin and Martha (Grassberger) Dallman in Merrill.  Earl attended Merrill High School and graduated with the class of 1949.  He met...

Lonnie Lee Michael Tanck

Lonnie Lee Michael Tanck

Jan 21, 2024

Lonnie Lee Michael Tanck, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI, while surrounded by his loving family.  Lonnie was born on March 3, 1952 to the late Alvin and Joyce (Heinz) Tanck in Wausau, WI.  He attended and graduated from Wausau High School.  Lonnie met the love of his...

John R. Burrow Jr.

John R. Burrow Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

John R. Burrow Jr., age 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home.  He was born on November 6, 1957 to the late John and Gladys (Bouchard) Burrow Sr. in Orlando, FL. John attended and graduated from the Rancho High School in Las Vegas.  He went on to further his education by going to...

William "Bill" Heckmann

William "Bill" Heckmann

Jan 18, 2024

William “Bill” Martin Heckmann, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Rib Lake Health Service & under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.  He was born in Merrill, WI, Lincoln County on March 26, 1939.  He was the son of the late Martin and Gladys (Richmond) Heckmann.

He graduated from Merrill Senior High School and...

Rex George Buehler

Rex George Buehler

Jan 17, 2024

Rexford “Rex” G. Buehler, age 84, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living.  Rex was born on May 20, 1939 to the late George and Dorothy (Szwingley) Buehler in Medford, WI.  He attended and graduated from Medford High School.  Rex went on to serve his country in the United States Army...

Michael "Mike" John Howland

Michael "Mike" John Howland

Jan 16, 2024

Michael “Mike” John Howland, age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.  He was born on July 24, 1960 to the late John and Leila (Krueger) Howland in Merrill, WI.  Mike attended and graduated from Merrill High School, before going to work for Ace Hardware in Merrill for many years.  He then opened his...

John M. Klobucnik

John M. Klobucnik

Jan 13, 2024

John M. Klobucnik, age 82, of Irma, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.  He was born on November 20, 1941 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Uko) Klobucnik in Chicago, IL.  John attended and graduated from high school, and went on to further his education at the Illinois Institute of Technology...

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