Obituaries

Dennis Paul Shidell

Jun 13, 2025

Dennis Paul Shidell of Wausau passed away on June 13, 2025 at Eastview medical and Rehabilitation at the age of 66. He was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Dennis was born on February 9, 1959 in Wausau to the late Robert and Laura (Adamski) Shidell.

After graduating high school, Dennis began a long career as a long-haul truck driver. For many...

Alice Werner

Jun 12, 2025

Alice Werner, age 89, of Birnamwood passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Alice was born in Horry County, South Carolina on September 22, 1935 to the late Leavy and Earline (Ward) Spivey. She was united in marriage to Arnold Werner. He preceded her in death.

She lived in the Pembine area for over forty years.

Alice worked in various industries throughout her...

Doreen "Didi" McKenna

Jun 7, 2025

With full hearts, we announce the passing of Doreen “Didi” McKenna, who left us peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 85.

Didi lived a life overflowing with family, love, laughter, and her Catholic faith. She was the beloved wife of Geno McKenna, with whom she shared 63 years built around family, hard work, travel, and plenty of adventure....

Gerald R. Markgraf

Jun 6, 2025

Gerald R. Markgraf, age 87, of Antigo, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. 

Gerald was born on July 26, 1937 in Antigo a son of the late John and Regina (Schisel) Markgraf.

Jerry served in the US Army from September 23, 1958 until his honorable discharge September 21, 1964.

On October 20, 1962, he...

Joseph John Jopek Jr.

Jun 2, 2025

Joseph John Jopek Junior, 92, Antigo, died on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a brief struggle with cancer.

He was born on Feb. 15, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Florence (Zwara) Jopek. He graduated from Lindblom High School in 1951 and attended junior college before going to Wisconsin to work on a dairy farm near Montello.

He attended the...

Peter Raymond Wiedenhoft

May 19, 2025

Peter Raymond Wiedenhoft of Merrill passed away on May 19, 2025 surrounded by his daughter Tina and sister Elva. He was 74 years old.

Peter was born on April 2, 1951 in Merrill to the late Raymond and Juanita (Pfister) Wiedenhoft.

Peter was a jack of all trades, working in many different industries. Most recently he worked in maintenance. He enjoyed spending...

Larry Eckelstafer

May 18, 2025

Larry Eckelstafer, of Lake City, Arkansas died on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was 88 years old. He was born on September 6, 1936, in Fort Worth, TX a son of the late Harold and Iva (Reimer) Eckelstafer. The family moved to Antigo in his youth where they dairy farmed.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School and went onto...

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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