Obituaries

Aug 29, 2024

Donald R. Paroubek, 94, of Merrill, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Don was born April 9, 1930, in Merrill, son of Joseph and Ida (Wendt) Paroubek. He married the love of his life, Doris Zoellner on July 1, 1950.

Don attended school in Merrill and was a Class of 1948...

Aug 13, 2024

Lorena J. ‘Lori’ Sosnovske, 86, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.

Lorena was born November 16, 1937, in Merrill, daughter of Herbert and Dorothy (Bergman) Lee and grew up on a farm in Langlade County. As a youth, Lori was a member of 4-H in Langlade County....

Aug 9, 2024

Paul J. Silva, 84, of Merrill, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Weston.

Paul was born October 23, 1939, in Milwaukee, son of Michael and Rose (Feldman) Silva. He married Linda Paul on August 24, 1979, and she survives. Paul and Linda lived for many years in Milwaukee and moved...

Aug 9, 2024

Valencia (Val) Barbara Jane Grunenwald, passed away peacefully at her home in Merrill, WI on August 9th surrounded by her loving family. Val was the cherished daughter of the late Leslie and Clara Smith, also from Merrill. Born March 29, 1928, at her parent’s home on Naugart Drive in the Town of Maine, she spent 96 years as part...

Aug 5, 2024

Daniel "Bear" Carpentier, 63, Town of Merrill, went to a clear-cut pine job in the sky on Monday August 5, 2024.

He was born on January 9, 1961, to Josephine (Rubbino) Carpentier and the late Marvin Carpentier. On August 10, 1984, he married Lynette Zocher in the town of Berlin.

For...

Aug 4, 2024

Cindy Luedtke, 66 of Merrill, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on August 4, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Cindy was born in Merrill on August 29, 1957, to the late Eugene and Shirley (Schmidt) Luedtke. She attended Wausau West High School and graduated with the class of 1975. After graduation, Cindy started a remarkable lifelong 47-year career...

Aug 4, 2024

Peter J. Lokemoen, 76, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Merrill.

Pete was born on August 26, 1947, in Merrill to the late Olaf “Ole” Lokemoen, and Adeline A. Plautz Lokemoen. On April 24, 1971, he married Karla Kobs; she survives.

He was employed by the...

Jul 27, 2024

Mary Ann Norman, a devoted wife, and loving mother of six, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on December 23, 1939, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Mary Ann was a dedicated mother to her family and a source of unconditional love.

On April 5, 1959, Mary Ann married Donald A....

Jul 22, 2024

Eugene A. Rowe, 87, lifelong resident of Merrill, died on Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at home.

Born to Albert and Myrtle (Nelson) Rowe on May 15, 1937. He worked many jobs in his life. Some of the places he worked were Schulz’s Wrecking, Anson & Gilkey, Wire Products, Northern Wire, Stokely USA (bean cannery),...

Jul 22, 2024

Wayne H. Smith, 96, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Wayne was born November 29, 1927, in Atlantic, Iowa, son of Roy and Miriam (Butler) Smith. Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge and upon his return to the...

Jul 21, 2024

Wesley “Wes” Sczygelski, 67, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1956, to the late Walter Sczygelski and Marilyn Fletcher in Merrill, Wisconsin.

Wes was known for his inventiveness and ingenuity. He was often referred to as a jack-of-all-trades and took much pride in his MacGyver skills. He...

Jul 21, 2024

Joseph F. Folta, age 91, of Merrill, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. He was born August 7, 1932, in Merrill to the late Simon and Otillie Folta. He met the love of his life, Jean Rajek, and the two were united in marriage on May 2,1953, a loving union lasting over 70...

Jul 15, 2024

Joyce N. Kufahl, 98, of Merrill, formerly of the Town of Pine River, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

Joyce was born June 14, 1926, in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Max and Hazel (Staege) Berndt. In June 1928, she was welcomed into the...

Jul 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Renzelmann, 93, of Merrill, formerly of Rice Lake, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Patricia was born February 4, 1931, in the Town of Oak Grove near Rice Lake to Harvey and Jeanette (Rogstad) Dorcey. She taught school at a one-room school in Rice Lake before moving to Minneapolis....

Jul 1, 2024

Wayne Mitchell Bondioli, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

Wayne was born September 7, 1955, in Merrill, son of the late Clement and Beatrice (Peck) Bondioli. Wayne was the youngest of four children. Wayne graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1974. After high school,...

Jun 28, 2024

Ardis E. Nau, 86, of Merrill, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Ardis was born August 7, 1937, in the Town of Lessor near Bonduel in Shawano County, daughter of Harry and Dora (Priem) Stuewer. She was baptized on August 26, 1937, at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bonduel. Ardis was confirmed...

Jun 19, 2024

Jacqueline J. Pahls, 85, of Merrill, formerly of Gleason, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

Jacqueline was born September 15, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of Lawrence and Emma (Chariton) Barney. She married James A. Pahls on August 1, 1959, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. Jim and Jackie resided in New...

Jun 17, 2024

Mary E. “Bingo” Kufahl, 84, of Merrill, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 17th, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Hospice and her family at Bell Tower Residence.

Mary was born December 21, 1939, in Merrill to the late C. L. Bud and Jean (Walsh) Caylor. She graduated from Our Lady of the Holy Cross High School...

Jun 6, 2024

Jeanette Belant, 86, Merrill passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Woodland Court, Merrill.

She was born December 12, 1937, in Merrill, daughter of the late Fred and Frieda (Krause) Mosser. (Moe-sure) Jeanette married Arthur “Artie” Belant and he preceded her in...

Jun 3, 2024

Judith A. ‘Judy’ Alft, 80, of Merrill, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill.

Judy was born December 28, 1943, in Merrill, daughter of the late William and Marie (Arnett) Knispel. She married Terry Alft on October 30, 1965, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Merrill. He preceded her in...