Obituaries
Lonnie M. Woller
May 25, 2021
Lonnie M. Woller, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2021. Lonnie was born on January 17, 1948 to the late Elmer and Victoria (nee Hohn) Woller. He married Lorraine Graap and had a daughter, Heather, whom Lonnie cherished. Prior to his retirement, Lonnie worked for Merrill Sand & Gravel, Operating Engineers Local 139. Lonnie loved to be...
Richard G. 'Dick' Bjorklund
May 23, 2021
Richard G. ‘Dick’ Bjorklund, age 95, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Dick was born September 16, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Casper and Alice (Nelson) Bjorklund. He married Evelyn Sorenson on June 15, 1949 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She survives. Dick served in the United States Army Air Corp...
Sharon L. Harris
May 18, 2021
Sharon Lea ‘Sherry’ Harris (nee Stephan), 71, of Merrill was taken from this earth on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, with her family by her side. Sharon was born May 11, 1950, in Waukesha, daughter of the late Walter Stephan and Dorothy (Green) Stephan-Wirts. She was in the first graduating class at Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wisconsin. Sharon...
Faye E. Krenzke
May 11, 2021
Faye E. Krenzke, 78, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home while under the loving care of her family and hospice services. Faye was born April 7, 1943 in Merrill, daughter of the late Arnold and Helena (Zemke) Kleinschmidt. She married Dennis Krenzke on December 21, 1968. He survives. Faye was a Girl Scout...
Dr. John R. Scioli
May 4, 2021
Dr. John R. Scioli, Sr. of Gleason, passed away peacefully on May, 4, 2021 at his home while under the loving care of his wife and family. John was born May 11, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Thomas and Rose Scioli. John was an educator, multilinguist and accomplished musician. One could often hear John playing Brahms,...
Nellie M. Reed
May 3, 2021
Nellie M. Reed, 98, of Merrill, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Nellie was born June 2, 1922, in Langlade County, daughter of the late Philip Arthur and Lottie (Fralick) Pond. She worked for many years at the National Lock Company in Rockford, Illinois. Nellie was a member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church,...
Marion H. Hill
May 2, 2021
Marion H. (Bagley) Hill, 87. Marion passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2021 with her family by her side. She and her twin sister Maime were born December 11, 1933 to Henry and Agnes (Isaacson) Bagley. Marion is survived by her children Randy (Delnice), Mary (Jim Gilbert), Sara (Jeff Simon); Kris (daughter-in-law); 8 grandchildren and 11...
Peggy Ann Blood
Apr 29, 2021
Peggy Ann Blood passed away at the age of 77 following a short bout with cancer. Peggy was a kind, caring little lady who was able to make those around her smile with absolutely no effort. She had a great sense of humor and was described by friends as “a spitfire” and “a lot of sass in a small...
Dennis D. Chartier
Apr 25, 2021
Dennis D. Chartier, 74, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 while residing at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill. Dennis was born November 5, 1946 in Merrill, son of the late George O. and Marcella R. (DeBarr) Chartier. Dennis had worked as a Security Guard at Fromm Brothers in Hamburg for several years, and had also worked...
Jered J. Severt
Apr 19, 2021
Jered James Severt was born October 22, 1974, to Jim and Denise (Rogers) Severt. Jered grew up on the family farm. He was his dad’s “right-hand man” throughout his teenage years, establishing his strong work ethic. He made many life-long friends in the Barnes Creek Buccaneers 4-H Club. He is a 1993 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He...
Bonnie L. Millenbah
Apr 15, 2021
Bonelle ‘Bonnie’ Lewis Millenbah, age 96, of Merrill passed away on April 15, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Bonnie was born June 18, 1924 in Elgin, Nebraska. She married Jack D. Millenbah (originally from Gleason, Wisconsin) in Omaha, Nebraska in March of 1946. After Jack graduated from Creighton University Medical College in August of 1950 they...
Lance R. Nienow
Apr 11, 2021
Lance R. Nienow, 77, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lance was born October 20, 1943 in Merrill, son of the late Ralph ‘Flash’ and Adeline ‘Addy’ (Krueger) Nienow. Lance was the former President and C.E.O. of Weinbrenner Shoe Company in Merrill and was currently on the Board of Directors. Lance was a...
Marty J. Fox
Apr 11, 2021
Marty J. Fox, age 59, of Gleason, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home while under the care of his loving family and hospice services. Marty was born August 23, 1961 in Merrill, son of the late Leonard ‘Sam’ and Shirley (Prueser) Fox. Marty was currently employed at Wal-Mart in Merrill. He enjoyed hunting and fishing,...
Leota M. Davis
Apr 10, 2021
Leota M. Davis, 84, of Merrill, formerly of Irma, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. Leota was born May 30, 1936 in Irma, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Emil and Mildred ‘Tuddy’ (Dettmering) Ricci. She married John J. Davis on August 31, 1957. He preceded her...
Cris L. 'Wackky' Gapko
Apr 5, 2021
Cris L. "Wackky" Gapko, age 76, of Merrill, passed away of natural causes at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021. Cris was born October 12, 1944, in Kenosha, son of the late Matthias and Marie (Jensen) Gapko. He married Karen S. Tucker, and she preceded him in death on October 6, 2005. Cris then met Debra (Zahn) Stadler...
Alladine A. Thurs
Apr 3, 2021
Alladine A. Thurs, 94, formerly of the Hamburg area, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Alladine was born December 7, 1926 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Amanda (Steidinger) Wilde. She married Wilmer Thurs on April 10, 1948 in Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on September...
Betty A. Hulke
Apr 2, 2021
Betty A. Hulke, 93, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, under the loving care of her family, the Bell Tower staff, and Aspirus hospice services. Betty was born January 31, 1928 in Merrill, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Kunkel) Ristau. She married Roger Hulke on September 12, 1953...
Donna M. Henrichs
Mar 16, 2021
Donna M. Henrichs, 80, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Donna was born October 31, 1940, in Wausau, daughter of the late Lawrence and Erna (Wendt) Henrichs. She worked as a receptionist at the former Quality Print and the former Green’s Floral, both in Merrill. Donna was a great caregiver to her mother,...
Randy L. Koehler
Mar 9, 2021
Randy L. Koehler, age 66, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center – Weston Hospital. Randy was born September 11, 1954 in Merrill, son of the late Glenn and Florian (Raasch) Koehler. He married Barbara Plonsky on August 23, 1980 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Randy graduated from Merrill Senior...
Richard L. Wolff
Mar 6, 2021
Richard L. ‘Dick’ Wolff, 82, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 while residing at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Dick was born July 2, 1938 in Merrill, son of the late Jacob and Lydia (Reifschneider) Wolff. After graduating from Merrill Senior High School, Dick briefly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was honorably discharged. Dick...
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