Obituaries
Elaine M. Hinke
Sep 19, 2020
Elaine M. Hinke, age 101, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Elaine was born January 24, 1919 in Ironwood, Michigan daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (Erm) Kutil. She married Elmer W. Hinke on February 22, 1938 in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2005. Elaine was a homemaker...
Frederick G. Muschinske
Sep 19, 2020
Frederick Gennrich Muschinske, 93, passed away peacefully from natural causes at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King on September 19, 2020. He was born at home on November 1, 1926 in Merrill, WI to Edward and Gertrude (Gennrich) Muschinske. He was the beloved uncle of Bruce (Kathy) Muschinske, Wausau WI and Jill (Martin) Schmunk, Merrill, WI. He is also...
John T. North
Sep 9, 2020
John T. North, 64, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at The Bay at Colonial Manor under the care of hospice services. John was born June 5, 1956, in Fargo, North Dakota, son of the late Winfred and Solange (Anderson) North. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and two Associate’s Degrees during his post high school education. John...
Joyce A. Vreeke
Sep 5, 2020
Joyce A. Vreeke, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, WI. Joyce was born December 23, 1933 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Reuben and Laura (Herwig) Groene. She was baptized on January 21, 1934. On July 25, 1953 Joyce married Vilas E. Vreeke. He preceded her in death on...
Alfred Henry Goehe
Sep 2, 2020
Alfred H. Goehe, age 97, of Tomahawk, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Riverview Rehab & Care Center in Tomahawk. Alfred was born July 5, 1923 in the Town of Harrison, Lincoln County, son of the late Herman and Jenny (Roesler) Goehe. He married Margaret L. Paul on November 27, 1954 in Gleason. She preceded him in...
Sandra M. Ebner
Aug 31, 2020
Sandra M. Ebner, 71, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born March 28, 1949, in Merrill, daughter of the late Lester and Eleanor (Hahn) Baumann. She married ‘the love of her life’ Dennis W. Ebner on October 21, 1972, in Merrill. Sandy was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
Rockey L. Fehr
Aug 26, 2020
Rockey L. Fehr, 61, of the Town of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Rockey was born July 8, 1959, son of Marilyn (Hagedorn) Fehr and the late Robert Fehr. Rockey graduated from Tomahawk High School with the class of 1978. He worked for over 33 years at the former Semco Windows & Doors. Rockey enjoyed bass and...
Leroy A. Krueger
Aug 21, 2020
Leroy A. Krueger, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21st, 2020. Leroy was born April 27, 1935, in Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Arnold and Ruth Krueger. He married Nathaleen Bloch on October 3rd, 1959. Leroy joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was stationed overseas in Europe. He spoke often of his experiences while...
Nathalie M. Tank
Aug 14, 2020
Nathalie M. Tank, age 96, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Nathalie was born May 3, 1924 in Merrill, daughter of the late Herman and Beata (Genrich) Tank. Nathalie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church,...
David Pete Bushar, Sr.
Aug 8, 2020
David D. ‘PETE’ Bushar, Sr., age 78, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. PETE was born August 4, 1942 in Merrill, son of the late Phillip and Celia Bushar. He married Karen Vogt on August 17, 1963 in the Town of Hamburg. She survives. PETE was a truck driver for Gene Bagley,...
Wendy Lee Malinowski
Aug 7, 2020
Wendy L. Malinowski, 46, of Merrill, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home under the care of her loving family and hospice services. Wendy was born May 7, 1974 in Merrill, daughter of the late Richard and Judith ‘Judy’ Hull. She married Michael Malinowski on October 4, 2004. He survives. Wendy had been an Underwriter at Church...
Steven R. Olson
Aug 6, 2020
Steven R. Olson, age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Steve was born April 12, 1951 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin son of the late Ray and Doris Olson. He married Laurie Wendland on July 1, 1978. She survives. Steve attended Merrill Senior High School and graduated in 1969. He...
Sister Rita Pearce
Aug 4, 2020
Sister Rita Pearce, SCSC Sister Rita Pearce, a Sister of Mercy of the Holy Cross, age 88, died August 4 at Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living in Merrill, WI. Rita Jean was born on November 18, 1931, in Wausau, WI, daughter of John and Sophie (Sherfinski) Pearce. She entered Holy Cross Convent in Merrill, WI, on July 16, 1950,...
John T. Prebeg
Jul 29, 2020
John Thomas Prebeg, age 70, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of his family, the nursing home staff and hospice services. John was born June 5, 1950 in Perrysburg, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Marilyn (Johnson) Prebeg. John had attended Valdosta Technical School in Valdosta, Georgia...
Dorothy M. Berndt
Jul 27, 2020
Dorothy M. Berndt, 94, of Merrill, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. Dorothy was born March 30, 1926, in Merrill, daughter of the late Elmer and Minnie (Kienbaum) Henrich. In 1930, her family moved out to a farm in the Town of Scott. She attended the former Fairview School and then Merrill High School...
Donald "Don" Iattoni
Jul 23, 2020
Donald (Don) Glen Iattoni passed away at Aspirus Hospice House of Wausau, WI on July 23, 2020. Don was born January 26, 1942, in Tomahawk, WI, the son of the late Guidosi and Lena (Johnson) Iattoni. Don grew up on a farm in the Schulz Spur area, Irma, WI. He attended the Schulz Spur one room country school for...
Joann M. Rogers
Jul 21, 2020
JoAnn Mary Rogers, 82, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 21st. JoAnn was born November 5, 1937, the second of eight children, to Walter and Mabel (Severt) Sherfinski. She was united in marriage to Everett Rogers on February 7, 1953. She was a loving and supportive wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She and Everett enjoyed...
Melita J. Hall
Jul 21, 2020
Melita J. Hall, 90, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Melita was born November 6, 1929 in Merrill, daughter of the late Arnold and Elsie Weber. She married Roland J. Hall on June 5, 1948 in St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Merrill. Melita was baptized, confirmed, and was married all in...
Thomas Jon Selbrede
Jul 14, 2020
Thomas Jon Selbrede, age 70, of rural Merrill, passed away on July 14, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Tom was born February 16, 1950 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin son of the late Robert and Cleon Selbrede. He was a self-employed computer software engineer. Tom honorably served in the U.S. Army and had been stationed in both Vietnam and...
Lila M. Schleif
Jul 6, 2020
Lila Martha Schleif celebrated her 93rd birthday with her journey to heaven on July 6, 2020. Lila was born July 6, 1927 at home in the Town of Scott. She was the first child of Edward and Della Schulz Sense, first generation children of Pomeranian settlers. Lila was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. Walter Piehler at St John’s...
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