Emily Marie Pankow, 100, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Emily is survived by her daughter, Sharon Zortman of Rib Mountain, Wisconsin; son, Jim Pankow Jr. of Plymouth, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, Mary (Rick) Klemm, Kristine (David) Paul, Kathleen Swoboda, Amy Nichols, Aron (Nicole) Pankow, Andrew (Annette) Zortman, and Jennifer (Brad) Knispel, fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Marie (VanErt) Kuhn; her husband, James “Jim” Pankow; and infant granddaughter, Susan Pankow, son-in-law, John Zortman.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held.
Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral and Cremation, Merrill, is assisting the family.
