Obituaries
Jamie L. Schepp
Mar 1, 2021
Jamie Lois (Birkholz) Schepp was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She left this world unexpectedly on March 1st, 2021 at the age of 89. Jamie was born to Otto and Loraine Birkholz on April 15th, 1931 in Goodrich, WI. She graduated from Medford High School and went on to obtain her teaching degree from...
Sandra J. 'Sandy' Schneider
Feb 26, 2021
Sandra J. ‘Sandy’ Schneider, 73, of Merrill, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born February 12, 1948, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Herbert and Marguerite (Schwebe) Plehn. Sandy’s family moved to the Merrill area when she was twelve years old. Her parents...
Herbert M. Simon
Feb 24, 2021
Herbert M. Simon, 88, of Merrill, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on February 24, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1932 to Frank Simon and Lena (Steger) Simon in the Town of Summit, Langlade County. Herb was baptized on July 17, 1932 into the Christian Faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Town...
Johanna 'Joni' Volz
Feb 16, 2021
Johanna ‘Joni’ Volz was born September 21, 1941 to Alfred and Orella Kleinschmidt. She passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Hospice House in Wausau. Joni graduated from Merrill High School in 1959. On May 23, 1964, Joni married Earl Volz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. Joni and Earl welcomed son, Tim in 1967 and daughter, Stacy in...
Alfred 'Al' Elliott
Feb 13, 2021
Alfred ‘Al’ Elliott, age 84, of Merrill, WI went to his eternal home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 under Palliative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital not due to Covid-19. Al was born on April 27, 1936 to Avery and Viola Elliott in Adams County, WI. He married Geraldine King on July 9, 1955 and they resided in the town...
Marjorie J. 'Marj' Lemke
Feb 9, 2021
Marjorie ‘Marj’ Jean Lemke, age 79, of the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, went to her eternal home surrounded by her family Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Marj was born on January 18, 1942, in Merrill, daughter of the late Wilbert and Viola (Voelz) Dengel. Marj married James ‘Jim’ Lemke on May 28,...
Marjorie 'Marge' Baumann
Jan 21, 2021
Marjorie F. ‘Marge’ Baumann, 79, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, under the care of her family, the nursing home staff, and hospice services. Marge was born May 31, 1941 in Merrill, daughter of the late Fred and Fern Schmidt. She married Harold W. Baumann on April 24, 1974 and...
Clifford David Livingston
Jan 20, 2021
Clifford David Livingston, 102, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Clifford was born July 10, 1918 in Merrill, son of the late Clifford R. and Elsie (Baruch) Livingston. At the time of Clifford’s birth his father was serving in France as an infantry officer during World War I. Clifford attended Merrill schools....
Thomas R. Kupfer
Jan 18, 2021
Thomas R. Kupfer, age 59, of White Lake, Langlade County, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Tom was born October 31, 1961 in Milwaukee, son of the late Robert Edward and Caroline Marie (Dawdy) Kupfer. Tom was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and had been employed at the paper...
Bernice E. Pahls
Jan 18, 2021
Bernice E. Pahls, 93, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill. Bernice was born April 11, 1927 in Merrill, daughter of Emil and Elsie (Kriewald) Radloff. She married Alvin Pahls on September 17, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 2013. Bernice was a...
Roger W. Mootz
Jan 13, 2021
Roger Walter Mootz was born on October 8, 1950 in Merrill, WI to Walter H. and Alice M. Mootz. Roger passed away on January 13, 2021 due to end stage renal disease. Roger is survived by his wife, the girl of his dreams, Gay Ann Mootz of 38 years of marriage, Son Walter Thomas and his wife Tiffany Ann...
Patricia A. 'Patsy' Woller
Jan 12, 2021
Patricia A. Woller was born on April 3, 1942 in Fayetteville NC to Truett Wade Kirby and Blanche (Barfield) Kirby. Blanche later married Alfred “Pat” Dugan who she loving referred to as “Dad Dugan”. Patsy graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1960. On a blind date she met and fell in love with Denvert Woller who was in the...
Edith L. Lipke
Jan 11, 2021
Edith L. Lipke, age 51, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 while at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Edith was born August 20, 1969 in Racine, Wisconsin, daughter of Edith Slater and the late Kenneth Slater. She was married to Larry Lipke and he survives. Edith had been a Certified Nursing Assistant and most recently worked at Bell...
Rickey L. Toppel
Jan 8, 2021
Rickey L. Toppel, 65, of Merrill, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Rickey was born October 10, 1955 in Elgin, Illinois, son of Richard and Phyllis (Lindahl) Toppel. He was currently working as a cook at "Ballyhoo's" in Merrill. A memorial service for Rickey will begin at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Hillside...
Kathryn C. Sensenbrenner
Jan 5, 2021
Sensenbrenner, Kathryn C. MADISON - Kathryn C. Sensenbrenner, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1933, in Stambaugh, Mich., the daughter of Cleveland "Bud" and Jean "Tiny" (Walsh) Caylor. Kathryn graduated from Our Lady of the Holy Cross High School in Merrill in 1951 and from...
Judith A. (Wayda) Christiansen
Jan 4, 2021
After some wonderful moments with members of her family, on January 4, 2021 Judith Ann (Wayda) Christiansen went peacefully to sleep and woke up in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Judy was born on August 5th, 1935 in Kenosha, WI to the late Harley and Rose Clark. Being the eldest of five, she grew up a...
Diane M. Chartier
Dec 31, 2020
Diane M. Chartier, 85, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Diane was born March 23, 1935, in Merrill, daughter of the late Roy and Eileen (Frechette) Paul. She married Edward ‘Ed’ Chartier on November 3, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2020. Diane and her husband were the owners...
Eric L. Burgener
Dec 28, 2020
Eric L. Burgener, 38, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Eric was born November 28, 1982 in Merrill, WI. Eric is survived by his parents, Robert and Colleen Burgener; son, Mason; big brother, Ernie; and grandfather, Ernest Burgener Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean (Mosser) Burgener; and his grandparents, Carol and Jerry Chieves. Eric’s hobbies...
Wayne G. Teske
Dec 27, 2020
Wayne G. Teske, age 75, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Wayne was born January 2, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Blondina (Buch) Teske. He married Marlene ‘Molly’ Wilde on October 17, 1964. She survives. When Wayne was 13 years old he started working. For over 45 years...
Richard A. Cole
Dec 24, 2020
Richard A. Cole, 94, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Richard was born May 11, 1926 in Rhinelander, son of the late Oscar and Lucille (DesPens) Cole. He married Phyllis E. Zimmerman on October 9, 1943 in Merrill. She preceded him in death on June 23, 1986. Richard had been an equipment...
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