Betty A. Leander
Betty A. Leander of Chippewa Falls, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021. Betty was always full of smiles, so lively, fun loving, and eager to lend a helping hand....
View ArticleBetty A. Hulke
Betty A. Hulke, 93, of Merrill, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, under the loving care of her family, the Bell Tower staff, and Aspirus hospice services. Betty...
View ArticleGlen Richard Jones
Glen Richard Jones, age 52, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1969 to Jack and Beatrice (Fellows) Jones in...
View ArticleStephanie Ann Yonke-Boehm
Stephanie Ann Yonke-Boehm passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2nd, 2021. She had just celebrated her 35th birthday on March 27th, 2021. Stephanie loved having a busy life that revolved around...
View ArticleAnthony “Andy” Lloyd Duranceau
Andy was born on December 26, 1958 to Lloyd and Carol Duranceau in Merrill, WI. Andy had a truck driving career that he loved. He drove coast to coast for most of his life, until he retired in 2014....
View ArticleAlladine A. Thurs
Alladine A. Thurs, 94, formerly of the Hamburg area, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Alladine was born December 7, 1926 in Rib Falls, daughter...
View ArticleCris L. “Wackky” Gapko
Cris L. “Wackky” Gapko, age 76, of Merrill, passed away of natural causes at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021. Cris was born October 12, 1944, in Kenosha, son of the late Matthias and Marie (Jensen)...
View ArticleLauri Anne Gatterman
Lauri Anne Gatterman, 58 of Tracy, CA passed away on April 3, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Lauri was born in Merrill, WI, November 1, 1962, the daughter of Helen and Clifford...
View ArticleLeota M. Davis
Leota M. Davis, 84, of Merrill, formerly of Irma, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Woodland Court Elder Services, Merrill under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. Leota was born May 30, 1936...
View ArticleLance R. Nienow
Lance R. Nienow, age 77, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lance was the former President and CEO of Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Merrill, and currently...
View ArticleTimothy ‘Tim’ N. Kramer
Timothy ‘Tim’ N. Kramer, age 56, of Gleason, passed away on Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at the Marshfield Hospital in Weston, with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 19, 1965 to Neil...
View ArticleMarty J. Fox
Marty J. Fox, age 59, of Gleason, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home while under the care of his loving family and hospice services. Marty was born August 23, 1961 in Merrill, son of...
View ArticleRobert E. Mutz
Robert E. Mutz passed away at St. Claire’s Hospital at the age of 87. Bob was born to Edward and Dorothy Mutz on December 21, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. He married the love of his life, Carole Birner, on...
View ArticleBonelle ‘Bonnie’ Lewis Millenbah
Bonelle ‘Bonnie’ Lewis Millenbah, age 96, of Merrill passed away on April 15, 2021 at Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill. Bonnie was born June 18, 1924 in Elgin, Nebraska. She married Jack...
View ArticleJudy Ann Sukow
Judy Ann Sukow went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1945, to the late James and Anna (Lunde) Kellar in Merrill, WI. On September 29, 1962, she married...
View ArticleJames Halberg Langenkamp M.D.
Naples, FL – This world has lost a gentle giant. Jim entered into eternal life on March 6, 2021 in Naples, FL surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dodgeville, WI on April 25, 1947 to Gordon and...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor
The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Merrill Foto News, its publishers, Editor, or staff. To the Editor: Whether it’s blown from an...
View ArticleJered James Severt
Jered James Severt was born October 22, 1974, to Jim and Denise (Rogers) Severt. Jered grew up on the family farm. He was his dad’s “right-hand man” throughout his teenage years, establishing his...
View ArticleAlex J. Holzem
Alex J. Holzem, 89, passed away, Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community-Wausau, Wisconsin, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services. He was born July 16, 1931,...
View ArticleTamara “Tammy” (Scantlin) Rice
Tamara “Tammy” (Scantlin) Rice, 58, of Merrill passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 19, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1962 to Burl...
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