Obituaries

Hazel M. Marnholtz

Hazel M. Marnholtz

Apr 30, 2024

Hazel M. Marnholtz, one day shy of 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on May 1, 1932, to the late Walter and Clara (Bean) Koepke in Merrill.   Hazel attended school in Merrill.   She met the...

Herbert L. Hommerding

Herbert L. Hommerding

Apr 28, 2024

Herbert “Doc” Leroy Hommerding, age 92, of Harrison Hills, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He was born on November 27, 1931 to the late John J. and Pauline M. (Mosser) Hommerding in Merrill.  Herb attended and graduated from Merrill High School. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy from...

David Sauer Jr.

David Sauer Jr.

Apr 19, 2024

Our loved one, David Sauer Jr., passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the age of 90 at Woodland Elder Care Services. His spirit will continue to farm, ice fish, fish, make sausage and brats, make angel food candy, collect maple tree sap, and make maple syrup, plant, and harvest delicious vegetables, including mouthwatering sweet corn. We cannot forget...

Patricia "Pat" M. Kadubek

Patricia "Pat" M. Kadubek

Apr 15, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Marie Kadubek, age 83, of Gleason, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, while at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on March 26, 1941, to the late Abraham R. and Mary Erma (Burkhart) Estreen in Laona, WI.  Pat attended and graduated from...

Loretta M. Seidler

Loretta M. Seidler

Apr 15, 2024

Loretta Marie Seidler, age 91, of Merrill, Wisconsin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 15, 2024, while at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill.

She was born to the late Irene (Moorman) Krueger on September 16, 1932, in Cortland, Indiana. She was baptized on October 26, 1932, and confirmed on April 21, 1946, at St. Paul’s...

Carol June Wendt

Carol June Wendt

Apr 10, 2024

Carol June Wendt (née Kasten), age 92, of Merrill, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1931, in Merrill and was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Leona A. (Bonke) Kasten. Carol graduated from Merrill High School and began working at Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill, which she greatly enjoyed....

Karen L. Rajek

Karen L. Rajek

Apr 3, 2024

Karen L. Rajek of Merrill, WI passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at her newly remodeled residence in Weston, WI.  Prior to passing, Karen forged a 72-year trail of laughter, generosity, compassion, and wisdom.  She was a selfless, kindhearted woman; a loving mother and wife who spoiled her grandchildren without complaint.  She was sweet with a side of spicy....

Thomas 'Tom' Vilter

Thomas 'Tom' Vilter

Apr 2, 2024

Thomas ‘Tom’ Vilter, age 66, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 2, 1957 in Wausau, WI to the late George and Elaine (Gebhardt) Vilter.   Tom attended and graduated from Athens High School.

Tom recently retired from Northern Wire in Merrill, after working as a welder there for 14...

Susan "Sue" R. Weiland

Susan "Sue" R. Weiland

Mar 25, 2024

Susan “Sue” R. Weiland, age 64, of Weston, WI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2024, while at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, WI.  

Sue was born to the late Rev. Richard and Irene (Kuckkan) Mueller on January 17, 1960, in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa.  She attended and graduated from Northwestern Lutheran High School...

Jean Carol Olson

Jean Carol Olson

Mar 19, 2024

Jean Carol Olson, age 85, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital, with her family by her side.  She was born on December 17, 1938 to the late Charles and Margaret (Zuleger) Huckbody in Wausau, WI.  Jean attended and graduated from Washinton Park High School in Racine, before continuing her education at UW-Milwaukee...

Carol Jean Peterson

Carol Jean Peterson

Mar 17, 2024

Carol Jean Peterson, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Aspirus Merrill Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on November 30, 1954 to the late William J. and Elizabeth R. (Cole) Rehwinkel in Merrill.  Carol attended and graduated from Merrill High School.

Carol most recently worked for the Aspirus Merrill Hospital...

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...

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