Obituaries

John Lee Barnett

Apr 26, 2025

John Lee Barnett, age 94, of Antigo passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital surrounded by his wife Ruby of 73 years and his beloved family.

John was born on March 1, 1931 in Lily to the late Virgil and Nona (McIntosh) Barnett. On September 30, 1953, John was united...

Darla Jane Fischer

Apr 24, 2025

Darla Jane Fischer, 72, of Antigo, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on April 24, 2025, after a valiant battle against cancer.

Born on July 28, 1952, in Shawano, WI, to Ralph and Mabel Nickel, Darla was married to Kenneth Fischer on May 29, 1971.

Darla is survived by her husband,...

Elaine Ruth Gabriel

Apr 23, 2025

Elaine Ruth Gabriel, age 94, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Langlade Hospital on April 23, 2025.

Elaine was born on April 12, 1931 in Oconto, WI to the late Wilbur and Ruby (Schmolinske) Viestenz.

Elaine attended school in Lena, WI and went on to teacher’s college.

On March 8, 1952, she was united...

Joan Anna Heistad

Apr 22, 2025

Joan Anna Heistad, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Joan was born on September 25, 1939 in Polar to the late Otto and Sarah (Kieper) Hintz.

She attended Antigo High School.

Joan was united in marriage to Alfred Heistad. The couple later divorced.

Joan...

Jodi Wayne Bohringer

Apr 22, 2025

Jodi Wayne Bohringer of White Lake passed away April 22, 2025 at the age of 66.

Jodi was born on August 16, 1958 in Marion, Indiana to the late Gerald L. and Lori (Eldridge) Bohringer. Jodi began his career as a brick layer working for his dad’s business. He then worked in the food industry...

Joyce Sharon

Apr 21, 2025

It is with much sadness, love and respect that our family announces the passing of our mom, Joyce Sharon, Monday April 21, 2025, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and Rosalia Gardens, with family at her bedside.

Born in Eland, WI, October 27, 1931 to Werner and Laura (Buss) Wolfinger, she was united in marriage...

Janice Mary Grosskurth

Apr 8, 2025

Janice Mary Grosskurth, age 83, of Town of Rolling, passed away April 8, 2025 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.

She was born on October 30, 1941 in Antigo to the late William and Ruth (Hartman) Hubatch.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1959. Janice was united in marriage to Karl Grosskurth on...

Lyda Mae Davis

Apr 8, 2025

Lyda Mae Davis, age 89, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 while at her residence surrounded by family.

Lyda Mae was born on October 26, 1935 in White Lake to the late Robert and Ida Mae (Boyd) Messer.

She attended Wilson Grade School. In 1957 Lyda...

Helga Annamarie Schmidt

Apr 6, 2025

Helga Annamarie Schmidt of Pearson passed away on April 6, 2025 at Care Partners, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 88 years old.

Helga was born on August 21, 1936 in Zuffenhausen, Germany to the late Alfred and Christine Anna Katharina (Hohn) Schöllmann.

Helga met Franklin Schmidt while he...

Steven Michael Hogy

Mar 25, 2025

Steven Michael Hogy, age 43, of Antigo, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. Steven was born September 13, 1981 in Chicago, IL to Ronald C. and the late Linda (Walter) Hogy. He was a graduate of Antigo High School Class of 1999. Steven was employed at Walmart for 10 years.

He...

Gloria Jean Edwards

Mar 25, 2025

Gloria Jean Edwards, age 84, of Antigo passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center.

Gloria was born March 28, 1940 in Antigo to the late Elmer and Viola (Buelow) Riemer.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1958. On January 17, 1961 she...

Janice Schultz

Mar 25, 2025

Janice G. Schultz (Adams) was born on January 17, 1936 at home in the town of Norwood to the late Otto and Emma (Wege) Adams. She attended Hillside Grade School and graduated from Antigo High School.

Janice married Norbert A. Schultz on March 27, 1954 at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. He preceded her in...

Patricia Ann Duncan

Mar 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Duncan, age 72, of Wausau died Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Patricia was born on June 9, 1952 in Missouri, a daughter of the late Bill and Virginia (Nettles) Duncan.

She worked for various hotels and healthcare facilities in their laundry departments.

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Mary Ellen Draeger

Mar 23, 2025

Mary Ellen Draeger passed away peacefully in her sleep, unexpectedly, Sunday morning at Evergreen Terrace.

Mary Ellen was born July 21, 1939 in Pontiac, MI to Al and Charlotte Shaughnessy. She graduated high school from St. Pats Girls Academy in Park Ridge, IL and then went on to Iowa University. She met her soul mate...

Phyllis Marie Bula

Mar 20, 2025

Phyllis Marie Bula, age 94, passed away on March 20, 2025, surrounded by her family, and under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Phyllis was born on March 16, 1931 in Antigo to the late Carl and Clara (Brick) Hoerman.

She worked for Weinbrenner Shoe Company before beginning her long career at...

Mary Beth Skidmore

Mar 19, 2025

Mary Beth Skidmore of Antigo passed away on March 19, 2025 at home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 73 years old.

Mary was born on February 11, 1952 in Antigo to the late Harold and Verna (Quick) Moss. She graduated from Antigo High School, class of 1970. She was...

Kleofash "Kleo" Landowski

Mar 19, 2025

Kleofash “Kleo” Landowski, 84, of Antigo, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 peacefully at his home in Antigo.

Kleo was born on May 15, 1940, in Ringle, the youngest child of the late John and Mary (Glodowski) Landowski.

Kleo proudly served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962,...

Eileen "Joyce" Henderson

Mar 15, 2025

Eileen “Joyce” Henderson of Antigo, formerly of White Lake and Illinois, passed away on March 14, 2025 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 97. Joyce was born on January 9, 1928 in Elton daughter of the late Sherman and Vesta (Tate) Roe.

Joyce attended the White Lake Schools, graduating from high school in...

Caroline Barbara Beck

Mar 14, 2025

Caroline Beck died March 14, 2025 at Evergreen Terrace. She was 97 years old. Caroline was born on August 24, 1927, daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Noskowiak) Steber. She married Harold Beck on June 2, 1951 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2017.

Caroline...

Donald "Donny" Bledsoe

Mar 12, 2025

Donald “Donny” Allan Bledsoe, age 65, of Antigo, passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2025 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Don was born on January 15, 1960 in Port Washington a son of James and Grace (Krall) Bledsoe. He attended school in Milwaukee. His family relocated to Antigo, where he was a member...