Obituaries

Everett Lee Brandt

Feb 8, 2024

Everett Lee Brandt, age 83, died Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice. Everett was born on August 9, 1939 in Polar, WI to the late Henry and Emma (Belott) Brandt. At the age of 5 the family moved to Antigo where Everett attended grade school and high school.

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Herman O. Albrecht

Feb 6, 2024

Herman O. Albrecht, age 93, of Birnamwood, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Rosemary Manor. Herman was born on December 18, 1930 in Wausau, WI to the late Herman A. and Stella Zimmerman Albrecht.

Herman was a graduate of Wausau High School class of 1949. He served in the Army National Guard for 14 years,...

Sherie Kelly

Feb 2, 2024

Sherie Marie Kelly, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2024, at Aspirus Langlade hospital.

Sherie was born on May 23, 1955, to Jean Marie (Keen) Wheeler and the late Charles Edward Wheeler in Milwaukee WI.

She was a graduate of Pewaukee High School. Following graduation, her family moved to the Pickerel-Pearson area. Sherie's...

Roger William Beaber Jr.

Feb 1, 2024

Roger William Beaber Jr, of Mountain, passed away on February 1, 2024 after a 2 and a half year courageous battle with skin cancer. He was under the care of his family and Unity Hospice.

Roger was born on September 17, 1949 in Marinette, WI to the late Roger Sr. and Hildegaard (Odorfer) Beaber. He...

Edith Strandell

Jan 31, 2024

Edith W. Strandell, age 94, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Edith was born on January 17, 1930 in Wall, South Dakota to the late Winifred and Emily (Hughes) Hinman.

She was united in marriage to Edwin J. Strandell on January 18, 1947 in Wall, South Dakota. Edwin preceded her in death.

Edith worked in healthcare...

Maxine "Auntie Mac" Macdonald

Jan 30, 2024

Maxine Ann MacDonald “Auntie Mac” passed away on January 30, 2024 at the age of 93. She was under the care of family, LeRoyer Hospice, and the staff of Evergreen Terrace.

Auntie Mac was born on November 16, 1930 in Antigo to the late James and Opal (McNinch) MacDonald. She graduated from Antigo High School,...

Carroll Combs

Jan 27, 2024

Carroll Combs, lifelong Elton resident, passed away on January 27, 2024 at the age of 91. He was under the loving care of his family, Care Partners, and LeRoyer Hospice. He was united in marriage to Judith Pennington on September 1, 1956 in Antigo. She preceded him in death on October 4, 2002.

Carroll "Dooner"...

Timothy John Bailey

Jan 23, 2024

Timothy John Bailey, age 77, of Antigo died at his home on January 23, 2020. Tim was born on November 11, 1946 in Antigo to the late Clayton and Mary (Pence) Bailey.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1964. He went on to serve in the Vietnam War as a US Marine.

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Thomas "Lee" Hunter

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas Lee “Leebo” Hunter, age 75, of Summit Lake died Tuesday, January 23 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Lee was born September 23, 1948 in Antigo to the late Thomas and Loraine (Boettcher) Hunter.

Having followed in the family business, Lee owned and managed Hunter’s supermarket for over...

Verna Esther Rohe

Jan 22, 2024

Verna Esther Rohe, age 76, of Antigo died Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home.

Verna was born on July 6, 1947 in Appleton, WI to the late James and Vera ( Frahm) Ozment.

On May 11, 1972 she was united in marriage to Roger Rohe, her best friend.

The couple resided in...

Christine Mae Kelly

Jan 21, 2024

Christine “Tina” Mae Kelly , age 80, formerly of Elcho, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Slinger, WI.

Tina was born on June 22, 1943 in Forest County to the late Alfred and Josephine (Kulczyski) Kuester.

Tina grew up in the Grafton/Cedarburg area and later moved to the Elcho area where she spent most of...

Donna M. Brettingen

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, Donna M. Brettingen of Antigo peacefully passed away at Aspirus Langlade Hospital.

Born on August 18, 1932, in Antigo to the late Floyd and Lillian (Duernberger) Schroeder, Donna embarked on a journey that encompassed love, family, and numerous cherished pursuits. In 1951, she married Palmer Brettingen, a union that lasted until his passing...

Charles August Sambs

Jan 19, 2024

Charles “Chuck” August Sambs passed away on January 19, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was 82 years old and under hospice care. Chuck was born on March 24, 1941 in Tigerton to the late Frank and Lena (Westphal) Sambs. On September 29, 1962, he was united in marriage to Annette Neubauer, who survives.

Chuck began...

Donald Gilbert Vollmer

Jan 12, 2024

Donald Gilbert Vollmer passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Eastview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Donald was born on February 13, 1941 in South Milwaukee to the late Gilbert and Edna (Rootes) Vollmer. Donald married Cynthia (Heath) Glenn on October 20, 1962. Although they later divorced,...

Betty Ann Pranke

Jan 10, 2024

Betty Ann Pranke passed away on January 10, 2024 at Cloverleaf Terrace.

She was born on February 23, 1941 in Shawano to the late John and Clara (Lechterman) Pranke.

Betty was gifted at crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed bowling.

Betty is survived by sister-in-law Betsy...

Byron Ellis Erdman

Jan 8, 2024

Byron Ellis "Mike" Erdman passed away January 8, 2024 after a brief illness. Byron was born September 12, 1934 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ellis and Mabel Erdman. Byron graduated from Green Bay West High School. As youngsters, he and Bernie and family ran the largest paper route distribution system for the Green Bay Press Gazette hand rolling papers...

Bernice Banczak

Dec 29, 2023

Bernice Banczak passed away on December 29, 2023 at Homme Home, surrounded by her family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. She was 87 years old.

Bernice was born on May 6, 1936 in Antigo to the late John and Doreth (Fitch) Jones. On April 27, 1963, she was united in...

Dennis Frederick Novy

Dec 27, 2023

Dennis Frederick Novy passed away at Marshfield Clinic in Weston on December 27, 2023 at the age of 74.

Dennis was born on February 12, 1949 in Antigo to the late Joseph and Gladys (Ploederl) Novy. On November 14, 1970, he was united in marriage to Shaughn (Brandt) at Peace Lutheran Church.

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Geraldine Hoerman

Dec 24, 2023

Geraldine Hoerman of Antigo, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Evergreen Terrace at the age of 88.

Gerri was born on July 18, 1935 in Antigo to the late John and Doreth (Fitch) Jones. On June 14, 1958 she was united in marriage to Richard Hoerman at St. Mary Catholic Church. He preceded her...

Beverly Ann Nequette

Dec 18, 2023

Beverly Ann Nequette, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2023, at The Bay at Eastview Nursing Facility in Antigo.

Beverly was born in Antigo on March 24, 1933, to Lawrence and Mayme (Gardner) Magelund. She attended grade school in Antigo and later graduated with the Antigo High School Class of 1951. She...