Obituaries

Nov 9, 2022

Sally J. Saal, 87, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Mountview Care Center in Wausau.

Sally was born June 7, 1935, in Merrill, daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Fleischfresser) Semling. Sally was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards and games, camping, bowling, cooking, and reading....

Nov 8, 2022

Geraldine L. ‘Dolly’ Peterson, age 90, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her home under the care of her family and Compassus Hospice.

Dolly was born February 18, 1932, in Merrill, daughter of the late James and Eda (Thoresdahl) Kimmons. She married Dale ‘Sonny’ Peterson on January 6, 1951, at the former Bethany Lutheran...

Nov 8, 2022

Keith Brooks, 91, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Tomahawk Health Services.

Keith was born February 27, 1931, in Buena Vista, Wisconsin, son of the late Harold and Lydia (Bennett) Brooks. He married Lois L. Waldburger in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in July of 1953. She preceded him in death in 1993. Keith...

Nov 6, 2022

Michael P. Kufahl, age 67, of Merrill, left us way too early from a short but courageous battle with cancer on November 6, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Mike was born March 1, 1955, to the late Melvin Sr. and Fern (Whitney) Kufahl. Mike grew...

Nov 4, 2022

Linda L. Zastrow, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison.

Linda was born June 30, 1948, in Merrill, daughter of the late Elmer and Jeanette (Yonke) Lee. She married Dale W. Zastrow on August 12, 1967, at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. He survives. Linda graduated from Merrill...

Nov 3, 2022

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend. When he died on November 3, 2022, Harold Warner ‘Punk’ Fox answered to all those names.

Born on April 5, 1933, near Doering to Charles and Rose (Dignin) Fox, Punk was a 1951 graduate of Merrill High School. He served in the United States Army in Korea. He played...

Nov 1, 2022

Harry F. Dahm, 98, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Harry was born October 3, 1924, in Merrill, son of the late Harry O. and Esther (Ollhoff) Dahm. Harry enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 10,1943 and served during World War II. He started basic training at Fort...

Oct 31, 2022

Joyce Elaine (Beaudry) Doering, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, formerly of Merrill, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Joyce was born on November 24, 1935, in Merrill, WI, where she later met the love of her life, Harry Doering. They were married on October...

Oct 25, 2022

Norman L. Saxby, 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice surrounded by his family.

Norman was born on May 21, 1942, in Vernon County, son of the late George and Minnie (Kleinschmidt) Saxby. He married Joyce Oestreich on June 2, 1962, at Trinity Lutheran...

Oct 25, 2022

David R. Renken, age 85, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.

David was born August 16, 1937, in Merrill, son of the late Ulrich and Adela (Dengel) Renken. After graduation from high school, David served in the National Guard. He married...

Oct 19, 2022

Arlene Marie Voigt, 77, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at her home.

Arlene was born on November 13, 1944, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Leo and Gladys (Beyersdorff) Uekert. Arlene graduated from Marathon High School at the top of her class. She married Ralph Voigt on September 11, 1965, at...

Oct 13, 2022

Betty A. Voelz, 97, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Betty was born August 10, 1925, in the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Albert and Martha (Hinz) Sense. On September 6, 1925, Betty was baptized at her home. Her father passed away when she was...

Oct 10, 2022

Denise A. Maurisak, 66, of Merrill, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Denise was born on July 16, 1956, in Wausau, daughter of the late Dennis and Ruth (Kaphaem) Wolf. She graduated from Wausau East High School. Denise married Mark Maurisak on July 17, 1976, at Wesley United Methodist Church...

Oct 5, 2022

Oliver E. Schemehorn, 81, of Weston, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston.

Oliver was born December 20, 1940, in Merrill, son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Ditsworth) Schemehorn. Oliver had worked at a candy factory and foundry in the Milwaukee Area. When he moved back to the Merrill area,...

Sep 20, 2022

Randy L. Maschke (AKA Uncle Randy) age 63, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, with his family around him. He was born February 24, 1959, to the late Anthony and Eleanor (Sager) Maschke in Merrill, WI.

Randy worked as a factory worker for R.O.W., Hurd, Weinbrenner, and Mitchell...

Sep 15, 2022

Scott L. Mahn, 72, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Scott was born November 2, 1949, in Merrill, son of the late Lorton and Duane (Williquette) Mahn. He had worked at the former Bill’s House of Guns and the Oconomowoc Canning Company. He also owned and operated the Trophy Bar in Merrill...

Sep 9, 2022

Stuart G. ‘Sam’ Burrows, 94, died at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, on Friday, September 9, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Sam was born March 28, 1928, son of the late Arthur Sr. and Dorothy (Shimek) Burrow, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He married Mildred ‘Millie’ Schleif on July 1, 1950, in Merrill. She survives. Sam worked at Northern...

Sep 5, 2022

Leonard W. Wanless, 88, of Merrill, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Len was born July 10, 1934, in Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Vogt) Wanless. Len enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a mechanic and was stationed...

Aug 31, 2022

LaVern C. Brunow, 83, of Merrill passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at his home.

LaVern was born on July 8, 1939, in the Town of Hamburg, son of the late Erwin and Grelda (Sodkey) Brunow. He married Lorraine Storm on February 13, 1965, at Christ United Methodist Church in Merrill. She survives. LaVern worked...

Aug 28, 2022

Geno L. Hackbart, age 86, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Geno was born on May 3, 1936, in Merrill, son of the late Marvin and Marie (Kleinschmidt) Hackbart. He married Marion Paul on June 20, 1959, at the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Town of Scott. She survives. Geno worked as a...