Obituaries
Steve P. Willis
Feb 18, 2023
Steven P. Willis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital at the age of 70 after battling some ongoing health issues. He was born on February 12, 1953, to the late John and Jacqueline (Yaatenen) Willis in Houston, Texas. Steve attended and graduated from Merrill High School. Steve met the love of his life, Carol...
Lennart G. Olund
Feb 15, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lennart Gustav Olund, age 87, of Merrill, WI on February 15, 2023.
Len was born to Helmer and Greta Olund in Akron, Iowa on August 3, 1935. His family then moved to Merrill, Iowa where he grew up. He excelled at sports and academics throughout his...
John W. Erickson Sr.
Feb 15, 2023
John W. Erickson Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, while at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1936, to the late Andrew and Emma (Albertson) Erickson in the township of Westbrook, MN., and grew up in Merrill, WI. John proudly served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. ...
David J. Brown
Feb 13, 2023
David Jay Brown of Merrill, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. Dave was born on October 11, 1952 to John and Vesta Brown in Tomahawk, WI. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked at PCA Paper Mill in Tomahawk, WI for 30+ years, had his own upholstery business and loved everything cars and...
Joanne Fischer
Feb 9, 2023
Joanne G (Heckmann) Fischer, age 82, of Spring, TX, passed away on February 9 ,2023 at Autumn Leaves of Cyresswood memory care and was too early for the Rapture. Joanne was born July 5th, 1940, in Merrill, WI, son of the late Martin and Gladys (Richmond) Heckmann. Joanne fell in love with Ronald Fischer, a neighbor, high school sweetheart. Joanne...
Ronald E. Spears
Feb 8, 2023
Ronald E. Spears died peacefully with his family by his side on February 8, 2023. Ron loved children. He never missed his grandchildren's school activities and was known to all as “Papa Ron.” He was an avid woodworker and always had a joke to share. Ron had a big heart and often joked that he was so good, he...
Emily C. Pfingsten
Feb 7, 2023
Emily C. Pfingsten, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on December 8, 1930, to the late Leo and Rosie (Pieczynski) Oknewski in Merrill. Emily attended the French Ridge Grade School, went through 8th grade at St. Francis Catholic School and...
Tom R. Lindquist
Feb 1, 2023
Thomas ‘Tom’ Raymond Lindquist, age 87, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born in Merrill on April 9, 1935, and was the son to the late Harold and Alice (Friday) Lindquist. Tom met the love of his...
Lois A. Dupke
Jan 28, 2023
Lois A. Dupke, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was the only daughter of Ervin and Viroqua (Vockrodt) Dupke and was born on November 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI. Lois met Roger Dupke,...
Joyce E. Woller
Jan 28, 2023
Joyce Elaine (Koehler) Woller from the Town of Berlin died January 28, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence.
Daughter of August and Verona (Prechel) Koehler. Joyce was born August 16, 1932, in the Town of Berlin. She was Baptized on September 17, 1932. Joyce and Elgard Woller were married on September 17, 1949. Elgard died on December 3, 1997.
Joyce...
Patricia 'Pat' Ann Peeters
Jan 23, 2023
Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Peeters, age 75, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023, after undergoing a surgical procedure at the UW Madison Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1947 to the late Chester J. and Lucille M. (Stachura) Polebitski in Stevens Point, WI. Pat grew up in Eastside Floral, a business that her parents owned....
Francis L. Montabon
Jan 19, 2023
Francis Lyle Montabon, age 88, of Gleason, WI, entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1934, to the late Antone and Theresa “Lillian” (Wedler) Montabon in Gleason at “Wedler’s Pond”. Francis graduated from Merrill High School in 1951. He proudly served in the United States Army...
Terrence Mueller
Jan 19, 2023
Terrence ‘Terry” M. Mueller, age 62, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1960 to the late Richard and Vera “Vicky” (Kampf) Mueller in Wausau, WI. Terry married Gina Sholund on April 16, 1983, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bloomville, WI. Together, they had...
John A. Benzinger
Jan 17, 2023
John Allan Benzinger, age 76, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Per John's wishes, no services will be held.
Kristine A. Smith
Jan 6, 2023
Kristine A. Smith, age 61, of Merrill, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with ongoing health issues. She was born in Merrill on October 7, 1961, to the late Roger and Barbara (Heller) Tholl. Kristine attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1980. She married Mike...
Joylyn 'Joy' K. Meyer
Jan 6, 2023
Joylyn ‘Joy’ K. Meyer, age 74, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on June 12, 1948, to the late Alfred E. and Elaine M. (Kohnke) Boettcher in Merrill, WI. Joy attended and graduated from Merrill...
Joyce Rose Ryder
Jan 3, 2023
Joyce Rose Ryder, age 71, of Merrill, formerly of Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence after a short, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on February 26, 1951, to the late...
William 'Bill' Paul Krueger
Jan 2, 2023
On 2 January 2023, William (Bill) Paul Krueger, loving husband and father passed away at his home in Merrill. Bill was born on 24 August 1941, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Elda (Golz) Krueger. Growing up in Oshkosh, he participated in Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1962, he graduated from the University of...
Ralph Erwin Schulz
Dec 30, 2022
Ralph Erwin Schulz, age 79, of Eagle River, WI, formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Milestone Senior Living in Eagle River, with his family by his side and under the care of Compassus Hospice. He was born on March 17, 1943, to the late Leslie and Deliah (Grunenwald) Schulz in Merrill, WI. ...
Linda M. Schoepke
Dec 27, 2022
Linda M. Schoepke, age 71, of Merrill, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on December 8, 1951, to the late Ervin and Genevieve (Lepak) Wolfe in Wausau, WI. Linda met husband...
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