Obituaries
Marlene M. Borelli
Jun 5, 2018
Your Mom is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself. She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well, she’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is...
Allison H. 'Oopie' English
Jun 5, 2018
Allison H. ‘Oopie’ English, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Oopie was born October 15, 1926, in Merrill, son of the late Harold and Martha (Hostman) English. He married Nancy Atwater on May 28, 1949, at Christ United Methodist Church, Merrill. She survives. Oopie served his country...
Donna J. Kolehouse
Jun 5, 2018
Donna J. Kolehouse, 65, of Merrill, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna Kolehouse was born October 20, 1952, in Ladysmith, WI, daughter of Barbara (Miller) Raasch and the late Donovan Raasch. She married John Carroll, they later divorced. She was with Shoghi Kolehouse for 20+ years and then...
Emily Marie Zemke
Jun 3, 2018
Emily M. Zemke, age 95, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. Emily was born June 22, 1922, in the Town of Scott, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Kurt and Nora (Kuether) Pester. She married Arnold H. Zemke on June 22, 1946. He preceded her in death on November 11,...
Mary Ellen Krueger
Jun 2, 2018
Mary Ellen Krueger, age 73, of rural Merrill, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ellen was born May 25, 1945, in Wausau, daughter of the late Franklin and Irma (Hanke) Kopplin. She married Orville L. Krueger on September 12, 1964, in St. John Lutheran Church, Town...
Amy K. Duley
Jun 1, 2018
Amy K. (Mrs. Tim) Duley, age 50, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. Amy was born on May 27, 1968, in South Bend, Indiana. She was the daughter of Dr. Wayne and Mary Knochel, Rochester, Indiana. She married Tim A. Duley on August 1, 2002. He survives. Amy was a graduate of Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. She...
Rose 'Thea' Theissen
May 23, 2018
Rose M. ‘Thea’ Theissen, 110, of Merrill, Wisconsin, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Thea was born December 28, 1907, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, daughter of the late Clement and Mary (Linen) Schaefer. Thea graduated from Breckenridge High School and continued her education at State School of Science in...
James R. Voigt
May 11, 2018
James R. Voigt, age 76, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. James was born April 23, 1942, in Merrill, son of the late Ralph and Ernestine (Kleinschmidt) Voigt. James was self-employed. He is survived by three sons, Jeff Voigt and Jim (Gigi Heinz) Voigt both of Merrill, and Ralph Voigt of Stevens...
Joseph O. Reichl
May 10, 2018
Joseph O. Reichl, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Woodlawn Court in Merrill, with his wife, Grayce, by his side. Joe was born May 7, 1929, in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Caroline (Barres) Reichl. He married Grayce Anderson on October 22, 1975. She survives. Joe had been the owner and operator of...
Marcella Ann Hopp
May 5, 2018
Marcella A. Hopp, age 91, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill. Marcella was born February 7, 1927, in Niagara, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Paul and Bertha (Bagley) Lange, Sr. She married James A. Hopp on August 30, 1947, in Gleason. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1989....
Sandra M. Sann
Apr 29, 2018
Sandra M. Sann, age 69, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Madison. Sandra was born March 24, 1949, in Wausau, daughter of the late Milford and Mildred (Grewe) Golisch. She married Marlin ‘Butch’ Sann on August 8, 1977. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2014. Sandra was employed by All American Taxi and...
Ceora P. Sabatke
Apr 26, 2018
Ceora Phyllis Mae (Haffemann) Sabatke, age 90, went to her forever home on April 26, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill, with her family and Pastor at her side. Ceora was born on January 26, 1928, to Roy and Leona (Grawien) Haffemann at her grandparents’ home in Marathon County. It was a very snowy day and the Town...
Mark Allan Rilley
Apr 22, 2018
Mark Allan Rilley, age 65, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Mark is the sixth of six children born to the late Jerome C. Riley, Sr., and the late Katherine I. (Zischerk) Rilley. Mark is survived by his companion, Rose Kuhnke; sister, Karen (Bill) Leto; brothers, Jim (Elaine) Rilley, Dennis Rilley, Tim...
Marlyn 'Marlie' Helmstadter
Apr 22, 2018
Marlyn J. ‘Marlie’ Helmstadter, 84, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Marlie was born June 27, 1933, in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Arnie and Helen (Bame) Pearson. She married William J. Helmstadter on August 22, 1953. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2004. Marlie was a 1951...
Jeffrey D. 'Jeffy' Woller
Apr 18, 2018
Jeffrey D. ‘Jeffy’ Woller, 61, of Marathon, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jeffy was born February 16, 1957, in Merrill, son of the late Daniel and Harriet (Harbath) Woller. He was employed at Greenheck Fan Corp., Wausau. Jeffy enjoyed deer hunting, golfing, watching NASCAR, shooting pool and darts. He was a Brewers, Packers and...
Jean A. Fredrich
Apr 16, 2018
Jean A. Fredrich, 83, of Merrill, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jean was born October 23, 1934, in Wausau, daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Tapper) Gaulke. She married Ray Fredrich on June 30, 1956. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1991. Jean was a member of St. Stephens United Church...
Larry A. Langbecker
Apr 14, 2018
Larry Allan Langbecker passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018. Larry was born in Merrill, WI to George and Mable Langbecker. There were two things in his life that came before all else: family and community. Larry cared deeply for his wife, children, and grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, Larry’s fondest memories were of learning to hunt and fish with his...
Earl E. 'Bud" Schuman
Apr 5, 2018
Earl E. ‘Bud’ Schuman, age 98, of Merrill, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. As his family affectionately stated, “Bud died from complications of living a long life”. Bud was born February 19, 1920, in Merrill, son of the late Louis and Lynn (Tholl) Schuman. He married Patricia M. ‘Pat’ Jager on...
Lester L. Grund
Apr 4, 2018
Lester L. Grund, age 64, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the House of the Dove Hospice, Marshfield. Lester was born September 7, 1953, in Merrill, son of the late Eugene and Delores (Raddatz) Grund. Lester had been a logger for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, and being outdoors. Survivors include...
Katherine P Lau
Apr 3, 2018
Katherine P. Lau, age 70, of Merrill, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, under the care of her family and hospice services. Kathy was born April 24, 1947, in Antigo, daughter of the late Paul W. Mielke, Jr. and Dorothy (Hopp) Mielke. She married Raymond Lau on August 3, 1968, in Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church,...
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