Obituaries
Timothy P. Caylor, Sr.
Sep 5, 2019
Timothy P. “Shorty” Caylor Sr., 76, Town of Rock Falls, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 5th, 2019. Tim was born in Merrill, WI on March 10, 1943, the son of the late C.L. “Bud” and Jean M. Caylor. On June 5, 1965 he married Donna M. Laak at St. Francis Catholic Church in Merrill. Tim was...
William Herman Burgener
Sep 5, 2019
William Herman ‘Bill’ Burgener, age 87, of Merrill, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2019 under the care of his loving family and hospice services. Bill was born in the Town of Schley, Lincoln County on February 28, 1932, to the late Herman Burgener, Jr. and Violet Rose (Vanderford) Burgener. He attended Maple Grove, Heller,...
Mary E. White
Sep 5, 2019
Mary E. White, age 88, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Hospice House in Wausau. Mary was born June 25, 1931 in Stratford, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen (VanDreel) Treankler. She married Rev. Donald E. White on July 14, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2015. Mary graduated from...
Phyllis E. Zuelsdorff
Sep 4, 2019
Phyllis E. Zuelsdorff, 87, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, with her son by her side. Phyllis was born August 7, 1932, in Merrill, daughter of the late August and Emelia (Klein) Hintze. She married Roger W. Zuelsdorff on September 19, 1953. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2010....
Kathryn L. Steckel
Sep 2, 2019
Kathryn L. Steckel, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau. She was surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on July 11, 1938, daughter of the late Elmer and Julia (Haveri) Anderson in Hibbing, Minnesota. She married Richard (Rick) Steckel on July 16, 1960 at the Sand Lake Chapel in Britt,...
Johanna L. Hoerstmann
Aug 28, 2019
Good Saint Francis, you loved all of God’s creatures. To you they were your brothers and sisters. Help us to follow your example of treating every living thing with kindness. Johanna Lynn (Osness) Hoerstmann, 53, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly due to a motor vehicle accident on August 28, 2019. Johanna was born January 11, 1966, in Merrill, daughter...
Karen M. Langbecker
Aug 28, 2019
Karen M. Langbecker, 59, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on August 28, 2019. Karen was born in Merrill, WI to Harold and Alice Garves on September 26, 1959. In 1977, she graduated from DC Everest High School. On September 15, 1979, Karen married her high school sweetheart Rick Langbecker. For 35 years she was...
Lester W. 'Les' Sukow
Aug 25, 2019
Lester W. ‘Les’ Sukow, 98, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. Les was born February 11, 1921 in Merrill, son of the late William and Vallie Sukow, Sr. He married Elaine Doering on October 10, 1942. She survives. Les was a 1939 graduate of Merrill Senior...
Philip M. "Pt" Thompson
Aug 21, 2019
Philip M. Thompson, “PT”, 84, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Phil was born April 6, 1935 in Irma, Wisconsin son of the late Theodore and Marie (Anthony) Thompson. He married Norma J. Wethern on May 21, 1960 in Wausau. She survives. Phil had been employed at Marathon Electric, Wausau...
Craig R. 'Gus' Osness
Aug 11, 2019
The clock of life is wound but once And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour. Now is the only time you own. Live, love, toil with a will. Place no faith in time. For the clock may soon be still. After a short life, well lived, Craig...
Rita G. Oestreich
Aug 8, 2019
Rita G. Oestreich, 83, of Merrill passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Ascension Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Rita was born July 3, 1936 in Cohocton, New York daughter of the late Loris and Laura (Brown) Graves. She married Edward Howard and he precedes her in death. Rita had been a secretary in both New York and...
Michael W. Chrudimsky
Aug 7, 2019
Michael W. Chrudimsky, 65, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 of natural causes while he was an inpatient at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Mike was born November 21, 1953 in Antigo son of the late George and Geraldine (Guth) Chrudimsky. He is survived and will be missed by his wife of 36 years, Jeanne (Schramke) who he...
Emilie J. Strohm
Aug 6, 2019
Emilie J. Strohm, 81, formerly of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Sturgeon Bay, under the care of her family and hospice services. Emilie was born June 6, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late Henry and Louise (Savaske) Plautz. She married Roy L. Strohm on May 4, 1957 in Merrill. He survives....
Muriel R. Day
Aug 4, 2019
Muriel R. Day, 94, of Merrill passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill under the care of her family, the nursing home staff, and hospice services. Muriel was born February 27, 1925, in Marion, Wisconsin daughter of the late Ed and Elsa (Kundert) Degner. Her first marriage was to Ralph Hintze in January...
Irene M. Haig
Aug 3, 2019
Irene M. Haig, 94, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Irene was born October 17, 1924, in the Town of Vilas, Langlade County, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Elizabeth (Buchta) Glugla. She married Bernard McKinney on June 18, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1976. She...
Betty Hehling
Jul 29, 2019
Betty Hehling, 65, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Betty was born November 27, 1953, in Merrill, daughter of the late John Jr. and Darlene (Weinkauf) Hehling. She graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1973. In her earlier years, Betty worked as a dietary aid at Pine...
Donald Lawrence King, Sr.
Jul 27, 2019
Donald L. King, Sr., age 83, of the Town of Summit, Langlade County, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home under the care of his family and hospice services. Don was born September 17, 1935 in the Town of Summit, son of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Payne) King. He married Annabelle Valenta in November of 1959. She...
Larry Baumgart
Jul 24, 2019
Larry Baumgart, 85, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, with his son, Mike, by his side. Larry was born October 30, 1933 in Merrill, son of the late Alvin and Lillian (Block) Baumgart. He married Beverly A. Marcouiller on December 1, 1956 in Merrill. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2008. Larry and his...
Richard 'Dick' Hall
Jul 20, 2019
Richard ‘Dick’ Hall, 81, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home under the care of his family and hospice. Dick was born January 5, 1938, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of the late Martin and Lula (Hurd) Hall. He married Kay Weast on October 1, 1960 in Elko, Nevada. She survives. Dick served his country...
Greg P. Hardrath
Jul 19, 2019
Greg P. Hardrath, 62, of the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Greg was born November 17, 1956 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, son of Lois (Clark) Hardrath and the late Hugo Hardrath. Greg married Lori O’Neil on June 8, 1979 in Stockbridge, Wisconsin. She survives. At a young age, Greg...
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