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Doris A. Staus

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Doris A. Staus, age 92, of Merrill, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Pine Crest Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1923 in Hamburg to the late Arnold and Hertha (Plisch) Voigt. Doris and Lylas Staus were united in marriage September 9, 1944 in Hamburg. He preceded her in death February 12, 1995.
Doris worked at Merrill View Motel for 20 years where she worked as a housekeeper. She loved house cleaning and was always caught cleaning something! Doris also enjoyed mowing the lawn and farming with Lylas on their dairy farm. She enjoyed going to Canada on fishing trips with friends. Doris enjoyed watching the birds at her feeders and was always sure they had a snack. She loved painting walls – as long as it was inside the house. Doris made many batches of applesauce and loved to share with her guests. She was a wonderful caretaker and loved caring for her grandchildren. Doris was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin, and was active in the Ladies Aid, Choir and taught Sunday School.
Doris is survived by her daughter: Sue (Ron) Voelz, Merrill; and son: Kenneth (Linda) Staus, Merrill; six grandchildren: Aaron Voelz, Kristina Westfall, Jennifer (Steve) Kaminski, all of Merrill, Keith (Karla) Staus, Hamburg, Jessica (Matt) Prebeg and Kevin Staus, all of Merrill; eight great-grandchildren: Molli (Jeremy) Wicke, Bobbi Wimmer, Jerden Westfall, Anna Westfall, Tristen Prebeg, Izabella Prebeg, Kaleb Staus and Kyle Staus; two great-great grandchildren: Mia Wicke and McKenzie Wicke; four sisters: Mae (Vernon) Mathwich, Lola (Howard) Schmidt, Marion (the late Wallace) Haehlke, and Lorraine (LeRoy) Rusch: one brother: Carl (Joyce) Voigt; two sisters-in-law: Marcella Voigt and Janice Voigt; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Lois Achtenberg, twin sister, Delores Scheu and her husband Leslie Scheu, and three brothers, Donald Voigt, Edward Voigt and Earl Voigt.
Funeral Services for Doris will be held at 11AM Thursday, August 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin. Rev. Schmidt will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Wednesday August 19 at Waid Funeral Home and again from 10 AM until the time of service Thursday at the church. Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be given in Doris’ name to the charity of one’s choice. A special thank you to Pat, Doris’ roommate and the staff at Pine Crest Nursing Home – they were all really great to Doris. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.


Russell S. Cottrell

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Russell S. Cottrell, age 84, of Gleason, died Friday, August 21, 2015, at his home.
Russell was born April 10, 1931, in Tomahawk, son of the late Earl and Adella (Stevenson) Cottrell. He married Patricia Stefanez on June 18, 1949. She survives. Russell was a graduate of Merrill High School. He retired from Kusel Equipment Co. as their sales and marketing manager. He did extensive traveling throughout the United States and made many friends wherever he went. Russell loved hunting and fishing and an occasional trip to the casino. He had a great love for his family and liked spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Russ and his wife loved living in the woods and enjoyed God’s handiwork.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Cottrell of Gleason; his daughter, Pastor Kathleen (Lon) Jury of Black River Falls; his son, Christopher Cottrell of Gleason; ten grandchildren, Brett Jury, Jason Jury, Heidi Loomis, Melissa Blaine, Amanda Cottrell, Stephanie Gooding, Bobbie Lynn Cottrell, Alson Cottrell, Shauna Cottrell, and Danny Cottrell; nine great-grandchildren; his sister, Earlene (Don) Stephanelli; his sister-in-law, Delores Cottrell; his brother-in-law, Dennis Krueger; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his loving cat, Sidney. Russ was preceded in death by his son, Steven Cottrell; his parents, Earl and Adella Cottrell; his sister, Bonnie Krueger; his brother, Gary Cottrell; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Leone Stefanez.
The memorial service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Noon, Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Merrill. Pastor Missy Holdorf will officiate. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com

Theresa Lombardi Roberts

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Theresa Lombardi Roberts, age 77, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home.

 

Theresa was born on May 14, 1938 in Amsterdam, New York, to Annunziato and Theresa Lombardi. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Gleason, WI. Theresa loved her pet dogs and cats and the Chicago Bears. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

 

Theresa is survived by her children, William (Linda) Cortright, Lisa (Bill) Dammann, Steven Cortright, Dennis (Melissa) Cortright and Jody (Randy) Miles; brother, Johnny Lombardi; sister, Helen; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Annunziato and Theresa Lombardi; her brother, Don; and her three sisters, Louise, Mary and Yolanda.

 

A private family memorial service was held. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, assisted the family.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

Deborah ‘Debbie’ L. Ashton

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Deborah ‘Debbie’ L. Ashton, age 68, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, under the care of her family and hospice services.
Debbie was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Wayne and Betty (Doyle) Smith on January 6, 1947. She married Randall ‘Randy’ Ashton of October 13, 1973. Debbie enjoyed reading books and spending time with family and friends.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Randy Ashton of Merrill; her son, Ramcey (Victoria) Ashton of Merrill; her granddaughter, Rhyle Ashton of Merrill; her brother, Jeff (Mary) Smith of Rhinelander; and several nieces and nephews. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Betty Smith.
A private memorial service was held. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, assisted the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

Jeffrey S. Bellile

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Jeffrey S. Bellile, age 54, a lifelong Tomahawk area resident, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis.

Jeff was born on May 17, 1961 to Dewey and Carmen (Brikowski) Bellile. He had been employed at Owens-Illinois paper mill for many years, he also owned and operated JB Roofing and Remodeling in Tomahawk. Jeff competed in triathlons in his younger years, he also enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, musky fishing, and especially riding his Harley.

Survivors include his parents, Carmen and Dewey Bellile, Tomahawk; children, Heather (Jessie) Tobias, Tomahawk, and Michael (Haley Schoblocher) Bellile Gleason; sisters, Sue Bellile, Tomahawk, and Tina (John) Fuhs, Hartland, WI. Jeff is further survived by a granddaughter, Madilynn, and 2 nieces, Jenna and Danielle Fuhs.

Jeff’s family will celebrate his life privately on Wednesday, August 12 at the Krueger Family Funeral Home. Memorials received by the family will be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Wisconsin. Your gift will help fund cutting-edge research, facilitate professional education, and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward.

You may view the obituary and share online condolences at kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.

Stanley F. Sladek

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Following a courageous battle with cancer, Stanley F. Sladek, age 83, died on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home with his loving family at his side and under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. He was welcomed into the arms of our Lord. He had recently visited with all his children and grandchildren.
Stanley was born in Merrill on December 27, 1931, to John C. and Sophia J. (Wiesneski) Sladek. “Ozz”, as he was known to his close friends and family, was a nickname given to him as a child by his Dad.
Stanley attended St. Francis grade school and Merrill High School, competing on the boxing and football teams. He served his country in the US Army from March 1951 until his honorable discharge from Fort Sill, Oklahoma in March 1953. Returning to Merrill, he met the love of his life, Leah Hirt, and they were married in Medford at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, on August 20, 1955. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Stanley was a lifelong member of St. Francis Catholic Parish, Merrill.
Stanley worked at Anson Gilkey for 27 years, and then at Semco for 12 years, retiring from Semco in 1994. Stanley and Leah raised 4 children, the pride of their lives. They enjoyed summers at their cottage on Long Lake in the Harrison Hills, spending family fun time teaching their children to swim, water ski, boat and fish. Winters brought them back to the cottage for snowmobiling. Stanley loved his children, grandchildren and family most of all. He had a lifelong love of fishing, hunting, and Packers football. After retirement, he and Leah spent their summers “Up North”, fishing most of the lakes from Minocqua to Land O’Lakes, as well as in Canada—where the fish bite with every cast. John Wayne movies and WWII movies brought him relaxation and enjoyment. Stanley was able to fix most anything and was always ready and willing to help when asked.
Stanley (Ozz) will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends.
Stanley is survived by his wife: Leah Sladek of Merrill; Children: Todd (Micki) Sladek of Greensboro, NC, Sheryl (Ed) Stanclik of Sussex, WI, Timm Sladek of Los Angeles, CA, Chad (Heather) Sladek of Salem, OR; Grandchildren: Allison and Abigail Sladek, of Salem, OR; Step-grandchildren: Melanie Stanclik and Rick Stanclik of Chicago; Brothers: John (Kathryn) Sladek of Merrill, and George (Mary) Sladek of Merrill; and many nieces, nephews, sisters- in-law and brothers- in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Sophia J. Sladek, and 3 sisters: Jeanette (Lyle) English, Helen (Alvin) Alft, and Antoinette Sladek (infant).
Funeral Services for Stanley will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:30AM at Waid Funeral Home. Father Jim Horath will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 from 10AM until the time of the service, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Merrill. Military Honors will be performed at the cemetery by the Merrill VFW Post #1638. Memorials may be made in Stanley’s name to the charity of your choice. Waid Funeral Home of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

Paul A. King

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Paul A. King, age 97, of Merrill, died Monday, August 31, 2015, at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill.
Paul was born March 24, 1918, in the Town of Summit, Langlade County, son of the late George and Martha (Leistikow) King. He married Alma L. Strasdin on January 19, 1941. She preceded him in death on December 18, 1996. As a young man, Paul was involved in logging throughout the state of Wisconsin. He helped cut the last three tracts of virgin timber in the Summit Lake area in 1936-1937, using a crosscut saw. From 1939-1940, Paul worked for Scheu Logging in the Underdown area of Lincoln County. From 1940-1942, Paul worked with Harry Doering Logging in the Gleason area. Paul became a self-employed Christmas tree grower. Since 1954, Paul was one of the original members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Growers Association. In his free time, Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid Lake Trout fisherman on Trout Lake in Vilas County.
Survivors include two daughters, Darlene (Ron) Beyer of Merrill, and Barb King of Littleton, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Jody King, Tansy (Guillermo) Quesada, Erik King, Dennis (Sheila) Polak, Delmer (Tracey) Polak, Amy Matz, Michele (Clark) Ambrose, and Leah (Rich) Pellicane; and several great-grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his son, Donald King; his grandson, Chad Polak; two sisters, Eleanore Froehlich, and Lauretta Olson; and three brothers, Ben King, Lawrence King, and Woodrow King.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Gleason. The Rev. Greg Laska will officiate. Burial will take place in Summit Cemetery, Town of Summit, Langlade County. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. The Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

Kelley James Hartwig

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Kelley James Hartwig, age 59, of Merrill, WI, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at University Hospital in Madison of Kidney and Heart failure.
He grew up in Merrill and was a 1975 graduate of Merrill High School. Kelley was later married to the love of his life, Carla Rae Westberg, on May 15, 1976, in Merrill; she survives. He had previously worked at Northern Door in Merrill, then as a union laborer through the Labor Temple in Wausau. He then worked as a semi driver for E.J. Peter Trucking in Athens, WI, for many years.
Kelley enjoyed camping with his grandchildren and children, fishing, deer and coyote hunting, and coon and bear hunting. He was an active lifetime member of the Houndsman’s Association for over 20 years. He was also a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Odd Fellows. Kelley liked spending time with his brother, Tylor Hartwig, making maple syrup. He will always be known for his spunky attitude and quick wit. He could fix anything with a zip tie and will always be known as the camping guru. He felt very fortunate to receive a heart from a donor and wanted to pay it forward by being a donor himself; for he is a true hero. Kelley was welcomed into God’s grace by his oldest Daughter, Jessica Jane.
Survivors include his wife, Carla R. Hartwig, of Merrill; his son, Jeremy Vandergeest, of Merrill; his daughter and son-in-law, Jerrica and David Woller, of Merrill; two brothers, Kim (Kelly) Hartwig, and Tylor (Charlotte Downing) Hartwig, both of Merrill; his sister, Shelly Hartwig, of Merrill; one brother-in-law, Randy Westberg, of Merrill; two sisters-in-law, Paula Molitor, and Lisa (Jim Butler) McAllister, all of Merrill.
Kelley is further survived by his crandchildren, Jerrissa Konyn, Jerrick Konyn, David T. Woller, and Taylor Woller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Bud Hartwig, and his daughter, Jessica Jane Hartwig.
A Funeral Mass for Kelley James Hartwig was held August 26, 2015, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Merrill. Fr. Chris Kemp officiated. Interment at Snow Hill Cemetery in the Town of Scott. Memorials may be given to Kelley’s family. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family. View Kelley’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.


Janice E. Miklas

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Janice E. Miklas, age 77, of Tomahawk, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk. Janice was born October 20, 1937, in Merrill, WI, to the late Otto and Olga Hinz. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in 1952 and Merrill High School in 1956.
Janice was married to Clarence “Stoze” Miklas on October 25, 1958, in Merrill; he passed away in 2008. They resided in Merrill until moving to Tomahawk in 1977. Janice worked at the former Hanson Glove, Merrill Wire Products and Hurd Window Factory. She and her husband owned and operated the Liquor Shack and Cheese Shoppe and Melody Lane Ice Cream parlor in Tomahawk until their retirement.
Janice was devoted to God and a faithful member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. She enjoyed walking, reading, shopping, listening to polka bands; especially at the casino, and watching true-story movies. She loved sitting on her deck watching the skiers and boats go by. Janice’s passion was being a mother. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and cherished the time spent playing cards and Chinese checkers as a family. Janice will be remembered for her huge heart and beautiful soul and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include two sons, Clifford (Christine) Miklas, and Steven Miklas, both of Tomahawk; two daughters, Lorna (Robert) Eskola, and Linda (Michael) Schlinsog, both of Tomahawk; two brothers, Lloyd Hinz, of Merrill, and Marvin (Darlene) Hinz, of DeForest. Janice is further survived by five grandchildren, Michael, Jr., Deonna, Katrina, Kelly and Derek; and seven great grandchildren, Michael III, Madison, Caelyn, Haylee, Alexander, Addisyn and Blake.
Funeral Services for Janice Miklas will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at 11:00 AM, from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. Rev. Mark Schoenherr will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of Services at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow services at Greenwood Cemetery. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family. View Janice’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.

Violet B. Schmidt

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Violet B. Schmidt, age 88, formerly of the Town of Corning and Merrill, Wisconsin, went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 7, 2015, while residing at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau.
Violet was born September 20, 1926, in the Town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Harold and Elsie (Weise) Kleinschmidt. She married Stanley Schmidt on February 3, 1945. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1990. After graduating from high school, Violet worked as a welder in the Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin shipyards during World War II. Not only did Violet help Stanley on the dairy farm, but for 37 years she was employed in food service with the Merrill Area Public School System. Violet was a cook at the high school and Maple Grove School. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin, and was one of the charter members and original teachers of the Sunday School. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, playing cards, traveling, and visiting the casino on occasions.
Violet is survived by her daughter, Ellen (Lyle) Krohn, Wausau; three sons, Marlo (Cindy) Schmidt, Hudson, and Michael (Gwen) Schmidt and William (Debra) Schmidt, both of Merrill; six grandchildren, Jason, Kelly, Becky, Andrew, Alex, and Lauren; and seven great grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Allison, Bradley, Cali, Aiden, and Jacob. Besides her husband and parents, Violet was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Schmidt; her sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Warren Hackbart; and her brother, LaVern Kleinschmidt.
Violet’s funeral will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin. The Rev. Jeffrey Schmidt will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, and after 9:00 AM Friday at the church.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

Phyllis Mae Schlueter

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Phyllis Mae Schlueter passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on her 89th birthday. Phyllis was born September 9, 1926 to Leslie and Ella (Jaeger) Sabatke in Merrill, WI. Phyllis married Raymond Schlueter on March 18, 1944 at St. Stephen’s Church. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1998.
Phyllis worked seasonal jobs with Peterson Wreaths and the canning factory. She also worked at Anson & Gilkey and had many cleaning jobs. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Attending family gatherings was a big part of her life. She embroidered dish towels for the grandchildren for Christmas. Phyllis loved shopping and going to craft shows in search of her next favorite piece of jewelry. She kept a very neat and tidy home. Phyllis had a green thumb and loved her plants and flowers. Her favorites were hibiscus and geraniums.
Phyllis is survived by her son: Randy (Vivian) Schlueter, Merrill, WI; daughter: Cheryl (Kelly) Kloss, River Falls, WI; daughter-in-law; Valerie Schlueter, Merrill, WI; grandchildren: Jay (Beth) Schlueter, Jeremy Schlueter, both of Merrill, Todd (Sherri) Mohr, Eagle River, Angie (Todd) Johnson, Aimee (Mike) Gennrich, both of Merrill, Molly Kloss of River Falls, and Lindsay (Greg Schultz) Kloss of Woodruff; 17 great grandchildren; sister: Mary Ann (Donald) Forester, Merrill; 3 brothers: LaVern (Diane) Sabatke, Leslie (Pearl) Sabatke, Larry (Lois) Sabatke, all of Merrill; sister-in-law, Shirley (Alan) Olkives; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Schlueter; daughter, Carol Schlueter; son, Gary Schlueter; granddaughter, Rebecca Dorgan; sister and brother-in-law, Bernice & Lylas Berndt; and 2 brothers, Clifford Sabatke and Jack (Jenny) Sabatke.
A Funeral Service for Phyllis will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 12:00 noon at St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Merrill, WI. Rev. Kyle Carnes will officiate. Visitation will be on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 10:00am until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow at Snow Hill Cemetery. Waid Funeral Home of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

Dorothymae Ament

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Dorothymae Ament, age 88, of Merrill, died Friday, September 11, 2015, at her home.
Dorothymae was born December 4, 1926, in the Town of Schley, daughter of the late Arthur and Frances (Geiss) Heller. She married Eldor J. Ament on May 18, 1946, in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2010. Dorothymae was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Merrill, for over 55 years. In 1952, Dorothymae and Eldor built a cabin on Bill’s Lake in Lac Du Flambeau. She enjoyed many vacations at the cabin and also enjoyed fishing muskies. Dorothymae also enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting, crossword puzzles, and putting puzzles together.
Dorothymae is survived by one sister, Betty Ann (Jim) Okray, Merrill; two brothers, Raymond Heller, Merrill, and Arthur ‘Bud’ (Evie) Heller, Wausaukee; a brother in law, Duane Ament of Merrill; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Dorothymae is preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Mattson.
The Funeral Liturgy will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Father Joseph Kleinheinz will preside. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Merrill. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

Kathleen Mary Caylor

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Kathleen Mary Caylor age 67 of Merrill passed away on Friday morning, September 18, 2015, at Bell Tower Residence under the care of her family, friends, Ministry Health Care Hospice Services and the staff of Bell Tower Residence.
Kathleen was born on May 19, 1948, in Merrill the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (Sullivan) Lange. Kathleen attended St. Francis and St Robert Bellarmine grade schools and was a 1966 graduate of Our Lady of the Holy Cross High School in Merrill. She was a member of the Merrill Glengarry Highlanders’ Color Guard and one of the first Candy Stripers who volunteered at the then Holy Cross Hospital.
A chance meeting with a witty boy on the corner of E Main St. and Court St. changed her life forever. Soon she and Michael “Loopy” Caylor were dating, and they became engaged on Christmas Eve, 1966. The couple was married on August 19, 1967, at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Merrill, and from there they set out on an adventure that would cover continents and last their lifetimes.
The wife of a police officer is not easy, but Kathy made the best of things shaping the family home as her husband worked a variety of shifts. Later on in life when he decided to become a politician, she adapted to that as well, reluctantly becoming the “first lady of Merrill.”
Kathy worked seasonally for the family store “Caylor’s Corner’s” for many years and later was a crossing guard for the city of Merrill at Washington School for many years.
One of her biggest loves besides her family was Christmas. Kathy loved Christmas and the magic of that season. She was the inspiration behind and personally handpicked every Christmas tree that has stood in the gazebo at Normal Park in Merrill. Kathy also decorated her house for Christmas with enthusiasm, usually having five Christmas trees and all the trimmings that went with them.
In 2013 Kathy was diagnosed with cancer. Her cancer was rare and very aggressive, but Kathleen endured all its horrors as she put up the good fight, but it seemed no matter what she did to stop it, the cancer kept coming back. Despite her pain and advanced state, Kathy vowed to attend her son’s wedding in August of 2015. She did just that with her entire family at her side.
Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Anne Caylor of Kaukuana, WI; her sons, Michael “Gus”(Valerie) and Robert “JP” of Merrill; and her grandson, Andrew of Merrill, whom she treated as if he were her fourth child. She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Lange of Tomahawk; her Caylor in-laws, Kathryn Sensenbrenner of Madison, Mary (Eldred) Kufahl of Merrill, Margaret (Myron) Oestreich of Merrill, Peter (Colleen) Caylor of Fairfax Station, Virginia, Timothy (Donna) Caylor of Irma, and Daniel (Carol) Caylor of Merrill; as well as many nieces and nephews, special cousins, and her cat, Penny.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Loopy in 2009; her parents; her brother, Dennis Lange in 2012; her in-laws Bill and Darlene Caylor; and several special friends including her cousin Ronald Woller who was like a second brother to her. Another special person who preceded her in death was her mother-in-law, Jean Caylor. Kathy looked to her for guidance many times over the years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Merrill. Father Chris Kemp will preside and burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM at the funeral home.
As the end grew near, Kathy wanted a message to go out to her children and loved ones and everyone who will listen. It goes back to an old adage, “if you want to make God laugh tell Him what YOUR plans are tomorrow.” That is even more apparent as her terminal diagnosis came 29 days before her death. Kathy told anyone who would listen to go out and see the world while you can. See what the world has to offer before you are called to your heavenly home. She did.
The family would like to express its debt of gratitude to Ministry Home Hospice, especially Becky Daigle; the caring staff of Bell Tower Residence; family friend Joann Peel whose help enabled her to stay at home as long as she did; and Shirley Woller, Linda Proft and Sister Ann Wittman for being with Kathy and her children all the way to the end. We further wish to thank the host of family and friends who sent cards, flowers, prayers, and comforting thoughts to her.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com

Kim M. Schwartzman

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Kim M. Schwartzman, 59, of Merrill died at his home Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Kim was born November 17, 1955, in Merrill, son of Thomas and Laurice (Severt) Schwartzman. He married Barbara Ann Steinbeck on May 16, 1987. She survives. Kim and siblings were the co-owners/co-operators of 3’s Company and the former Champs restaurants in Merrill. Kim loved golfing, shooting pool, hunting, cooking and baking, working in the yard, and being with his buddy Austin the dog. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, and was the sponsor to his nephews, Mitchel Schwartzman and Donny Steinbeck.
Survivors include his wife, Barb Schwartzman of Merrill; his parents, Thomas and Laurice Schwartzman of Merrill; his sister, Laurel (Kelly) Streich of Merrill; his brother, Bruce (Michelle) Schwartzman of Merrill; his brother-in-law, Don (Kathy) Steinbeck of Gleason; his nieces and nephews, Ryan (Stephanie) Schwartzman, Erin (Chris) Swan, Michelle Schwartzman, Peter Steinbeck, Coly (Kevin) Lane, Carrie (Richie) Robbins, and Donny Steinbeck; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kim was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norbert and Delores Steinbeck; and his brother-in-law, Budde Steinbeck.
The memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 P.M Monday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com

Joyce A. Volm (Folkedahl)

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Joyce A. Volm (Folkedahl), age 77, of Plover passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her home under the care of Ministry Hospice.
Funeral services for Joyce will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Shuda – Plover Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends will begin at 10:00 am the same day. Burial will be in the Restlawn Cemetery, WI Rapids.
Joyce was born April 11, 1938 in Merrill, WI the daughter of Orlin and Fern (Krueger) Folkedahl. She grew up in the farming communities of the Merrill and Antigo area. She and her former husband, Charles “Bud” Volm, raised their children in Bryant, WI. She later moved to Wisconsin Rapids where she worked as a bartender before beginning her career at Basic American Foods where she worked for 25 years before retiring in 2003.
Joyce was an avid reader, with books and crosswords always within her reach. She was a true patriot and ever loyal Packer fan. No gathering was complete without Joyce’s poppy seed or pound cake. Joyce had the biggest heart, the greatest sense of humor, and superb work ethic. Joyce loved her family, especially the children. She knew how to touch their hearts and light up their eyes with perfect gifts and tasty treats. She will be dearly missed. God truly was her strength, especially during these last several very difficult years of her life. Joyce is survived by her two children: Vicki Volm, Wausau and Charles “Chuck” (Mary) Volm, Stevens Point. 4 grandchildren: Magan Rzymek-Stevens Point, Amanda Yenter (Dayland Martin)-Antigo, David (Colleen) Volm-Sagamore, MA and Aaron Volm-Stevens Point. Special niece, Emma Folkedahl-Neuy, West Bend; 2 great grandchildren; 4 sisters: Sandra (Kenneth) Thiede, Waterford; Kathleen (George) Sefcik, Cleveland, TN; Susan (Kevin) O’Day, Merrill; Nancy Folkedahl (Greg Brose), West Bend; 6 adult nieces and nephews; 3 great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 grandson, 1 great grandson, and step-father Richard “Dick” Gulke. Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and/or Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com


Delores F. Grund

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Delores F. Grund, 84, of Merrill, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill.
Delores was born March 8, 1931, in the Town of Maine, Marathon County, daughter of the late Friedrich and Ida Raddatz. She married Eugene Grund on April 15, 1950. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1987. Delores was a homemaker who took pride in raising her 12 children and spending time with them. She also babysat for many children for 32 years. Delores enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, canning, baking bread, sewing, crocheting, rug making, and playing bingo.
Survivors include her twelve children, Phyllis (Gene) Voigt, Rueben (Diane) Grund, Lester Grund, Lloyd Grund, and Lou Ann Grund all of Merrill, Sharon (Tom) Radtke of Wausau, and Betty (Randy) Mahn, Jerome Grund, Mark Grund, Brian (Karen) Grund, Tim Grund (Sara Breuning), and Lynette (Todd) Trapp all of Merrill; eleven grandchildren, Tony Voigt, Jeremy Voigt, Brandon (Renee) Grund, Jeff Everett, Jamie Grund, Tim Grund, Andy Mahn, Daniel Grund, Michael (Michelle) Grund, Maria Grund, and Nora Trapp; five great-grandchildren, Blake, Taylor, Morgan, Aubree, and Sophia; and one brother, Victor (Lorraine) Raddatz of Merrill. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Grund; her parents, Friedrich and Ida Raddatz; her daughter-in-law, Debra Grund; and eleven siblings, Ewald Raddatz, Leander Raddatz, Arnold Raddatz, Leroy Raddatz, Edwin Raddatz, Bernhard Raddatz, Edna Holtz, Dorothy Woller, twins Beata Splitt and Atatha Splitt, and Olga Raddatz.
The funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Pastor Missy Holdorf will officiate. Burial will take place at Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday morning. Visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com

Lawrence (Larry) G. Pagel

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Lawrence (Larry) G. Pagel was born in Merrill to Raymond and Opal Pagel on Friday, February 24, 1939. He was received into God’s kingdom of grace through the waters of Holy Baptism on June 8, 1939 at Immanuel Church in Doering, WI. He made the promises of Baptism his own upon his Confirmation on April 11, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kohn presiding. His confirmation verse was 1 Timothy 1:15. “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst”
Larry married Janice Blaeske on September 11, 1965 in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Lawrence served honorably in the United States Army from 1961-1965. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He worked for Perfex Corporation, several cleaning companies, Wrico Corporation, and was a bus driver for 46 years. He was a hard working man, always providing for his family. Larry enjoyed attending church, watching the Brewers and the Packers, babysitting his grandchildren, and playing card games—-solitaire was his favorite. Lawrence was a member of St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and was a member of General Charles Post 406 of the American Legion in Milwaukee.
On Saturday evening, September 5, 2015, as a patient at the Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Larry was called to his eternal home at the age of 76 years, 6 months, 12 days.
Lawrence is survived by his wife, Janice, Milwaukee; his brother, Edward, Rhinelander; his sister, Sharon, Merrill; his daughter, Georgia (Rev. Scott) Gustafson, Merril; his son, Gary (Neva) Pagel, Menomonee Falls; his grandchildren—-David, Caleb, Joshua, Sarah, Rachel Gustafson, Gavin Pagel; nephew Ronald Barritt, other relatives and friends.
Lawrence’s funeral was Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield, WI with the Reverend Donald P. Weiss officiating. A special flag presentation was provided by the American Legion at the Funeral Home with interment and military honors rendered at the Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Gustafson officiating.

James “Jim” A. Block

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James “Jim” A. Block, age 65, of Merrill, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. He was born March 6, 1950 in Oconto Falls to the late Arthur and Madeline (Shroyer) Block. On May 1, 1992 he and Karen Coenen were united in marriage in Appleton, WI.
Jim attended and graduated from Gillett High School. He went on to college in Green Bay for 3 years where he studied computer programming. Jim served in the U.S. Army. Jim and his wife, Karen, owned and operated a bakery in Kaukauna for many years. When they relocated to Merrill, Jim worked for 29 Super and Lincoln Windows. Until his retirement, Jim worked at Festival Foods as a baker. He loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting or camping, he just loved to be out in nature. Jim had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed politics and listening to morning talk shows. Jim also enjoyed watching war movies, westerns and documentaries.
Survivors include his wife: Karen Block, Merrill; three sons: Greg (Heather) Block, Merrill, Jeremy (Mandy) Block, Oconto Falls, and James Block, Merrill; two sisters: Alice (Clarence) Meier, Gillett, and Barb (Danny) Dryja, Krakow; four grandchildren: Kassidy, Bryanna, Quinn, and soon to arrive, Brielle Block, daughter of Jeremy and Mandy Block; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gary Schroyer and sister-in-law, Jean Schroyer.
Per Jim’s wishes – a small family and friends prayer service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 11:30am at the Waid Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will begin on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 9:30am and continue until the time of the prayer service, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, following the service. Military Honors will be performed by the VFW Post #1638 of Merrill. Waid Funeral Home of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

RoseMary A. Plautz

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RoseMary A. Plautz, age 77, of the Town of Texas, Marathon County, passed away September 24, 2015.
RoseMary was born May 26, 1938, in the Town of Hewitt, Marathon County, daughter of the late William and Julie Oestrerreich. She married Eldred F. ‘Buzzy’ Plautz in 1957, and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2012. RoseMary graduated from Baylor University in Texas with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She had worked as a dental hygienist before going into farming full time with her husband in the Town of Texas. RoseMary loved her horses. She also enjoyed four wheeling, snowmobiling, and boating. RoseMary loved sports of all kinds, especially NASCAR, football, and baseball.
Survivors include her daughter, Jo Marie (Chris) Ostrowski, Merrill; her son, Myron (Michele) Plautz, Forest Lake Minnesota; her five grandchildren, Tracy, Kate, and Ben Plautz, and Bradley and Kyle Ostrowski; and her two sisters, Joanne (Robert) Allen and Lorraine (Dr. Hubert) O’Neal, both of Georgetown, Texas.
RoseMary’s funeral will begin at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. The Rev. Scott Holoubek will officiate. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Wednesday, and again after 9:30 AM Thursday all at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com

Beverly Mae Vogel

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Beverly Mae Vogel, 81, of Gleason passed away surrounded by her family and God on September 24 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Ministry Hospice. She follows her husband Robert, her parents Howard and Estelle and brother Robert into Heaven.

She leaves behind her five children, Marsha (Robert) Bloechl, Bruce (Chris) Vogel, Brenda (Ron) Follensbee, Robert Jr. (Amy) Vogel, Lisa (Roger) Kirchman, her nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She also leaves a brother, Kenneth Quick and two sisters Phyllis Gullian and Dorothy Jean Sullivan.

Bev was a member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and was active in the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Worthwhile Women’s Club and volunteered at Bethesda.

One way to define our lovely Bev, our Ma and our Grandma is as a Bohemian, which when used as a noun is “a person who has informal and unconventional social habits.” Knowing Bev as her family did, this is an accurate description of her.

Our Bev loved to sing, and at any given moment she would belt out whatever tune would come to mind. She loved to cook, and she cooked interesting things like “black soup.” She also loved to play cards, and for some reason she would always win. Bev also met the love of her life, Bob, in Chicago, and they left the city behind for a small dairy farm and a life of fishing in the middle of Northern Wisconsin.

Our Bev strived on following the good word of Jesus Christ, and she did it by pouring love into everything she did and all of the people she knew. She was always accepting and open and never afraid of sharing her kindness. Bev loved Jesus so much she would have our family sing him “Happy Birthday” on Christmas Eve.

She had a way of bringing light to our lives that cannot be matched. Her informal and unconventional social habits, endearing and strange as we may have found them were what made her our Bev.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 28 at Luther Memorial Church in Gleason. She will be buried next to her husband in the Town of Summit cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church.

A special thank you to Dr. Polireddy and the caregivers at Bell Tower Residence and Pine Crest Nursing Home.

Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may visit online at www.strasserrollerfh.com.

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