Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

David Jackson, 89, of Gleason, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29th with family by his side and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. David was born on January 18, 1934 to Floyd and Connie (Rajek) Jackson at his maternal grandparents’ farm in Pine River. He grew up in Parrish WI, and in his...

Jan 28, 2023

Marion D. Simon, 89, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Marion was born July 15, 1933, in the Town of Corning, Lincoln County, daughter of the late Louis and Viola (Grawien) Langhoff. Although Marion did not graduate High School, many years later, she received her G.E.D. along with several...

Jan 22, 2023

Wayne E. Catlin, 72, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, after celebrating the victory of his grandson winning the F500 Snowmobile class in Eagle River, which he personally wrenched on the winning sled side by side with his son and grandsons.

Born on October 16, 1950, in Merrill, son of the late R. Neil Catlin...

Jan 14, 2023

Carl J. H. Pophal, Jr., 76, of Merrill, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Carl was born May 30, 1946, in Merrill, son of the late Carl Pophal Sr. and Angeline (Nutter) Pophal. He married Audrey Hanson on November 12, 1966, in Merrill. She survives. Carl served his country in the National Guard....

Jan 10, 2023

Diane R. (Bessey) Doering, 82, of Gleason (Town of Schley, Lincoln County), passed away at Pine Crest Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Merrill, Wisconsin.

She was born May 11, 1940, to the late Edmund and Emma (Schmidt) Bessey in Merrill, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to James A. Doering on June 18, 1960....

Dec 31, 2022

Rhiannon Kohlmoos, age 42, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Rhiannon was born on February 26, 1980 in Laramie, Wyoming, the daughter of Peter and Judith (Boldt) Kohlmoos. Rhiannon was home schooled and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point in 2017.

Rhiannon spent many hours collecting,...

Dec 29, 2022

Grace Ella Irene Prast, 100, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

Grace was born October 4, 1922, in Merrill, daughter of the late Edwin and Ella (Neubauer) Schmidt. She married Alvin Prast on May 8, 1943, at St. Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill. He preceded her in...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard L. Kleinschmidt, 86, of Merrill, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

Richard was born July 25, 1936, in Merrill, son of the late Alfred and Orella (Thurs) Kleinschmidt. He married Connie Ashbrenner on August 31, 1963, at St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill. She survives. Richard worked as a machine...

Dec 28, 2022

Frederick August Schepp passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on December 28th, 2022. He was 90.

Fred was born on October 12, 1932 to Frederick H. and Evelyn C. (Dehlinger) Schepp in the town of Pine River, Lincoln County. He Married Jamie L. Birkholz on August 10, 1963 in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church,...

Dec 22, 2022

Malinda M. Burrow, 82, of Merrill, passed away 12/22/2022, peacefully in her home with her family by her side.

Malinda was born 11/18/1940, in Merrill, daughter of John and Elsie Rehfeld. She married Ronald Burrow 3/8/1958. He survives.

Malinda worked at Rexall and then retired from Johnson Gifts & Collectables after...

Dec 20, 2022

Peter J. Koskey, age 58, of Germantown, WI, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by his family at Advocate Aurora, Grafton.

Pete was born April 6, 1964, in Wausau, son of the late Edmond and Joyce (Kinney) Koskey. Pete graduated from Newman Catholic High School, Wausau, in 1982. He...

Dec 18, 2022

Marilyn M. Schenzel, age 83, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill, surrounded by family and under the care of Woodland Court staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Service.

Marilyn was born on November 13, 1939, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Victor and Clara (Kautz) Mann. Marilyn...

Dec 14, 2022

Brian S. Lenz, 55, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Brian was born on August 28, 1967, in Wausau, son of Reinold and Marlene (Parsch) Lenz. Brian graduated from Merrill Senior High School and UW-Whitewater. He worked professionally in a variety of fields including lending, hospitality, and sales. He resided in the Milwaukee area most...

Dec 14, 2022

Sandra Mae Rothmeyer, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Sandra was born May 30, 1938, in Merrill, daughter of the late Marvin and Mildred (Speas) Ingersoll. She married Stanley Ruben Rothmeyer on August 31, 1957. He survives. Sandra and Stanley had five children: Robin Rothmeyer (Tammie), Tammy Pick (Daniel...

Dec 3, 2022

Lawrence L. ‘Ed’, Oestreich, 81, of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home.

Ed was born September 4, 1941, in the Town of Harding, son of the late John and Dorothea (Zemke) Oestreich. He graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1959. Ed married Carol A. Mussell on October 9,...

Nov 25, 2022

James O. Johnson, 83, of Merrill, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill.

James was born February 3, 1939, in Eau Claire, son of the late Clarence and Georgine (Bergerson) Johnson. He married Darlene R. Stevens on May 2, 1964, in Eau Claire. She survives. After graduating from University of...

Nov 23, 2022

Mae J. Boushley, 97, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.

Mae was born February 3, 1925, in Merrill, daughter of the late August and Angela (Zastrow) Heldt. She graduated from Merrill High School in 1941. Mae married Gregory L. Boushley on April 14, 1945, in Merrill. He preceded her...

Nov 22, 2022

Faye Ann Semling, 91, of Merrill, WI, went to the Lord peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

Faye was born on December 6, 1930, in Shawano, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Joseph (Joe) and Edna (Pete) Rutte. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1948. She attended secretarial school...

Nov 17, 2022

Elaine Erna Florence (Hoeft) Simon, born on December 26, 1929, passed away peacefully at home and on to her eternal glory on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She is the mother of Dean (Joanne) Simon, Diane Simon, Dale (Michelle) Simon and Dan (Becci) Simon.

She is preceded in death by her parents – Alwin “Bill” Hoeft...

Nov 14, 2022

Vince Alan Zoellner, 55, formerly of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ, Monday November 14, 2022. Vince was born in the town of Merrill, Lincoln County, on October 30, 1967, to Orville and Rose (Duginski) Zoellner. Vince was a Merrill High School class of 1986 graduate. He ran track and held class office positions. He was a member...