Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Michael ‘Mike’ L. Perry, a.k.a. ‘Griz’, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home in Merrill, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on October 14, 1946, to Wilburn and Bernice Perry.  Mike graduated from Merrill High School in 1965 and looked forward...

Jan 9, 2022

Salma Cloella Baumann, age 93, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health & Rehab on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Salma, the daughter of Otto and Bertha (Plank) Pfantz, was born on July 3, 1928, at home in the town of Merrill, Wisconsin.  She was baptized September 16, 1928, by the pastor serving Trinity Lutheran Church Dutch Corners.  She...

Jan 7, 2022

Greyson James Lawrie was born to Cheyenne Wiesman and Keegan Lawrie on January 7, 2022 at 1:45 am.

Although Greyson’s life was short, he was greatly loved by many and will be forever missed.

He is survived by his parents Cheyenne Wiesman and Keegan Lawrie, his grandparents Jamie Haring (Dennis Curtis), Kenny (Chrissie) Wiesman, Missy...

Jan 6, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Paul Burish, age 76, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin.  He was born on June 17, 1945 to Edward Burish and Leora Burish (Jost) in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He married Kathleen Proulx on June 20, 1970 in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Tom had a tireless work ethic.  In addition...

Jan 5, 2022

Max Bächi, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI. He was born on October 3, 1936 to the late Robert and Martha (Meier) Bächi in Rafz, Switzerland.

Max grew up on a small farm with his brothers and sisters and had his first job operating heavy equipment at...

Jan 3, 2022

Riley Benjamin Kurtz, age 24, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born on February 20, 1997 to Timothy Kurtz and Danielle Rothmeyer in Merrill, Wisconsin.

He earned his nickname “Smiley Riley” with his affectionate smile and welcoming personality. He was one of the good...

Jan 3, 2022

Lawrence Paul Walter Kleinschmidt Jr., of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Howard Young Hospital in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Lawrence was born on September 4, 1953 to Lawrence Kleinschmidt Sr., and Carmelita Ament in Merrill, Wisconsin.

In junior high school, Lawrence met the love of his life, Marie Lynn Klempke....

Jan 2, 2022

Deanna Dawn Koebe passed away peacefully at home at the age of 79 on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Deanna was born January 7, 1942 in Lincoln County to Franklin & Milda (Grawien) Brandenburg. She received the Sacrament of Confirmation on March 25, 1956. On September 28, 1963 she married her 8th grade sweetheart,...

Jan 1, 2022

Lyla Rose Krostag, born into life on Saturday, January 1, 2022, and was able to spend a few precious minutes with her parents shortly before passing way.  Lyla was her daddy and mommy’s little rose bud.

Lyla was deeply loved by her parents: Anthony and Kristin Krostag and her siblings: Sophia, Aryanna, Saxton, and Anita.

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Dec 30, 2021

Nancy C. Walsh, age 85, long time resident of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the Weston Marshfield Medical Center.  Nancy was born to the late Carl and Margaret (Batchelder) Henrichs in Merrill on October 2, 1936.  She graduated from Merrill High School.  In 1955 Nancy met Martin Walsh at the Badger Theater in Merrill after...

Dec 21, 2021

Paul A. Tudor, age 62, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield from complications due to COVID-19.  He was born on May 7, 1959, to the late Frederick and Marion (Wilson) Tudor in California.

Paul worked at Wausau Tile as a graphic designer, which he had done for...

Dec 18, 2021

John A. Burgener, age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home while under the care of Compassus Hospice.  He was born on May 26, 1943, to the late Herman Burgener, Jr. and Violet Rose (Vanderford) Burgener in Merrill, WI.

John grew up on a farm in the town of Schley.  He...

Dec 15, 2021

Herbert, “Herb,” Albert Falk, Jr., 74, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 15, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services after a long struggle with heart disease.

Herb was born on September 9, 1947 to Herbert A. Falk, Sr. and Lilamae F. Hommerding in Merrill, Wisconsin.

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Dec 14, 2021

James ‘Jim’ Arthur Levernier, age 72, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.  Jim was born on July 26, 1949, to the late Arthur and Florence (Ferraro) Levernier in Highland Park, IL.

Jim received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 1971.  He went...

Dec 5, 2021

Allen “Al” Robert Robl, age 62 of Medford, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Unity Point Health Meriter ICU in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on June 6, 1959 to the late Harold (Guy) and Shirley (Wery van Strydonk) Robl of Gleason, Town of Schley.

He attended the Merrill schools...

Dec 4, 2021

Rose Marie (Luedtke) Plautz, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 4, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill.

Rose was born March 15, 1936 in the township of Berlin.

Rose attended grade school at Adams School-Town...

Dec 2, 2021

Donald August Winkelman, age 80, passed away on December 2, 2021. Don was born in Merrill to August and Martha Winkelman on October 14, 1941. He was received into God’s kindom of grace through the waters of Holy Baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, on November 15, 1941, attended Trinity School, and was confirmed at Trinity on...

Nov 30, 2021

Patrick Karl Hoffman, 82, of Lakeland, Florida (formerly of Merrill, WI) went to his heavenly home on November 30, 2021 under hospice care after a lengthy stay in the hospital after having cancer surgery.

Pat was born on November 7, 1939 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Harry Arthur Carl Hoffman and Ruth Rennabelle Hoffman. Pat graduated Merrill Senior...

Nov 29, 2021

Arliss Joseph Munro, age 75, of Merrill, Wisconsin passed away on November 29, 2021 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home. He was born on May 17, 1946 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Lena (Harkner) Munro.

Arliss worked at Semling-Menke Company, Inc. as a woodworker and machine operator for over 47 years.

Arliss enjoyed...

Nov 24, 2021

Florence Regina Gerbig, 79, of Gleason, Wisconsin passed away on November 24, 2021 in Weston, Wisconsin. She was born on July 19, 1942 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Anton and Elizabeth Herek Kropidlowski.

She enjoyed 52 years of marriage to her husband Roger Gerbig. Florence was a religious woman who loved Jesus, her family, and her farm....