All Obituaries

Daniel Gabriel, age 66, of Merrill, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, after a long battle with MS.  He was under the care of the staff at Pine Crest Nursing Home and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  Dan was born on July 27, 1954 to the late Clarence and Magdeline (Dallman) Gabriel in Antigo, WI.  He attended and graduated from Antigo High School and received his degree in Pharmacy at UW-Madison.  Dan was a pharmacist in New...

John James Case, age 98 of Merrill, passed away on January 9th, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. John was born on June 22, 1922 in Brokaw, Wisconsin to the late Fayette B. and Emma (Herman) Case. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1940. He was a Scout leader for several years in the Brokaw area being Brokaw’s first Eagle Scout. John was in the US Army for 3.5 years serving in the 78th Lightning Division in Europe in WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry...

Rose Hehling, age 89, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born March 25, 1931 in Merrill to the late Paul and Anna (Collins) Wiesneski. On March 21, 1953 she married Alan Hehling in Merrill. Over the years, Rose worked at Tiny Tot, Weinbrenner, Hanson Glove, Wire Products and Drew’s Bakery. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time volunteering for the Lincoln Hills Grandparent Program...

David Grant Lee, age 80, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston. He was born on January 17, 1940 to the late Frank W. Lee & Frieda A. Lechelt in Merrill. David married Kathryn Ann Kluetz on November 29, 1958. She survives. David graduated from Merrill High School in 1958. He was employed as a construction worker/mason with J&J Lee Construction until retirement. David is survived by his wife Kathryn (Katie), children: Michael & Mary Lee,...

Arlo Berndt, age 81, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born September 26, 1939 in Merrill to the late Walter and Irene (Koehler) Berndt. Arlo married Eunice Woller on December 8, 1962, a union lasting 58 years. She survives. Arlo graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1958. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy following high school. Arlo worked as a pipefitter for Wisconsin Fuel and Light, before retiring from...

Michael Nelson, age 41, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021.  He was born on June 13, 1979 to the late Richard and Terrie (Cortright) Nelson in Merrill, Wisconsin.  Michael was an excellent cook.  He loved playing the drums in a band, listening to music and fishing. Michael is survived by his mother: Terrie Nelson, Merrill; father: Richard Nelson, Wausau, brother’s; Mark Nelson, Jeremy Nelson, children; River, Ciara, Melody, Zindell,...

Leona Marie Graf, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on January 6, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on April 20, 1924 to the late Paul & Frieda (Schulz) Voigt in the Town of Berlin.  Leona is survived by her children; Judy Kleinschmidt, Jack (Cyndy) Baguhn, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and nieces. Leona is preceded in death by her first husband Herbert Baguhn,...

  Janet M. Natzke, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, with her husband by her side.  She was born on July 9, 1935 to the late Alfred and Lillian (Wickstrom) Anderson in Merrill.  Janet attended and graduated from Merrill High School in 1953.  She married Robert Natzke on August 17, 1957 in Merrill at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Janet attended the UW-Milwaukee campus where she graduated with a degree in Art...

Anton ‘Tony’ Reuben Carlson, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home in Merrill, while surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on August 16, 1936 to the late Anton and Elizabeth (Mueller) Carlson in Merrill.  Anton met the love of his life, Christine Hanson, and the two exchanged marriage vows on May 27, 1961 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Merrill.  She...

Roger Albert Gutknecht, 95 of Merrill Wisconsin went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan 2nd 2021. Roger was born June 3rd 1925 in Merrill Wisconsin to Emil and Emma Gutknecht. On October 11th 1947 he married Joan W. Stevenson. They had 3 daughters, Wanda, Linda and Susan. They celebrated their 73rd Anniversary in October. His Dad was a cheese maker and much of his childhood was spent on his Grandmas farm helping the family after his Grandfather passed away. He also worked at the Fromm fox...