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Leanne K. Andzeyewski (Graap), age 69, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1955 to Rinehardt and Shirley (Schneck) Graap, in Merrill. Leanne is survived by her daughter: Ashley (Shaun) Burlingame of Black River Falls, 3 granddaughters, fiancé: John Bell of Merrill, 2 brothers: Gabriel and Geoffrey, both of Merrill, 3 sisters: Louwenda Peterson, Lana Graap and Lonna (Josh Pickard) Graap, all of Merrill, sister-in-law: Marlene Graap of Merrill and several nieces and nephews. Leanne was preceded in death by her son: Jeremy Graap, her parents, 5 brothers: Garland, Gerhardt, Gregory, Gareth and Galen, 2 sisters: Lorraine Hutchens and her twin sister: Lesley Graap, nephew: Corey Peterson and great nephew: Grayson Robertson.
Per family request, no services will be held for Leanne.
Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.taylorstinewaid.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
301 S Eagle Dr, Merrill, WI 54452

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