Obituaries

Ronald Lee Uelmen

Aug 10, 2023

Ronald Lee Uelmen, age 77, died at his home Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Ronald was born on August 10, 1946 in Antigo to the late Louis John, Sr, and Gretchen Ann (Bretl) Uelmen.

He attended St. John Grade School, was a graduate of Antigo High School, and attended U-W River Falls....

Ellen Dolleen Garritty

Aug 6, 2023

On August 6, 2023, our dear mother, Ellen Dolleen Garritty, age 92, entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Ellen was born September 18, 1930, to Albert and Hilda Fluegel of Wausau, WI. On August 9, 1952, Ellen became the wife of Dr. John E Garritty II for the next 67 years....

Jean Delores Kessler

Jul 29, 2023

Jean Delores Kessler lived a full vibrant life of 95 years. She entered the kingdom of heaven on July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. In her last days, she talked about how excited she was for the surprise awaiting her in heaven.

Jean was born on Park Point, Duluth, MN on May 13,...

Vernon "Vern" West

Jul 28, 2023

Vernon “Vern” West, 87 years old of Birnamwood, WI, formerly of White Lake, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 28, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born October 18, 1935 in Elton, WI to the late Ed and Nellie West. He married Fran West on June 14, 1956 in Kenosha, WI....

Jack Lee Harder

Jul 23, 2023

Jack Lee Harder, 85, of Antigo died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 23, 2023 under the care of his family and Compassus hospice following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jack was born in Wausau, WI on March 2, 1938 to Heinz and Eleanor (Whoelert). The family later moved to Aniwa, WI where...

Eugene "Butch" Thomas Markgraf

Jul 19, 2023

Eugene Thomas "Butch" Markgraf, age 72, of Post Lake died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and under their care.

Butch was born on March 25, 1951 to the late Clarence and Mary (Krosnicki) Markgraf.

Butch was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1969....

Clarence B Guralski Jr

Jul 13, 2023

Clarence B. Guralski Jr., age 76, of Schofield, WI died battling cancer on Thursday, July 13, 2023 surrounded by family at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

Clarence was born on August 18, 1946 in Rothschild, WI to Clarence and Gertrude (Sensfski) Guralski. He met the love of his life, Lois Ann Boettcher, when...

Robert "Bob" Turcotte

Jul 10, 2023

Robert “Bob” Turcotte of Antigo passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital at the age of 59.

Bob was born on February 1, 1964 in Antigo to Patricia Lee (Marmes) and the late Thomas Turcotte.

Bob attended Antigo High School and after receiving his diploma, he worked...

Terrance "Terry" Walter Mccann

Jul 10, 2023

Terrance Walter “Terry” McCann, age 72, died unexpectedly Monday, July 10 at his home.

Terry was born on October 10, 1951 in Antigo to the late Lloyd and Jean (Briehan) McCann.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School.

Terry worked as an electrician for many years for Tradewell Construction.

He...

Earl Smith

Jun 29, 2023

Earl Smith of Antigo, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Friendly Village Nursing Home in Rhinelander, surrounded by family. He was 79 years old.

Earl was born on December 5, 1943 on the family farm in Kent to the late Earl and Bertha (Lewis) Smith. He was raised on the dairy farm and...

Nathalie R. Harvey

Jun 26, 2023

Nathalie R. Harvey of Antigo passed away on June 26, 2023 at The Bay at Eastview, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 91 years old.

Nathalie was born on November 5, 1931 in Pulaski to the late Watt and Louise (Taylor) Gee. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1949.

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Karen Ann Ralph

Jun 21, 2023

Karen Ann Ralph, age 71, of Pearson died at her home on June 21, 2023. Karen was born on September 26, 1951 in Phillips, WI to the late Kenneth and Leatrice (Brabender) Jorgensen.

The family moved to Antigo where Karen attended West Elementary and graduated from Antigo High School in 1969. She then attended UW...

Jamie Lea Kreitzer

Jun 19, 2023

Jamie Lea Kreitzer “Jim” passed away on June 19, 2023 at the age of 46 following a short battle with brain cancer. She was under the care of her loving family and fiancé Steve Kreitzer.

Jamie was born on January 18, 1977 in Rhinelander to Terri (Schuh) Schabo and Terry (Linda) Leffel.

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Elaine Margaret Reynolds

Jun 15, 2023

Elaine Margaret (Tveten) Reynolds of Elcho, age 92, died June 15, 2023, at Antigo Eastview following a stroke.

She was born February 5, 1931 in Elcho, the youngest child of the late Ole and Marie (Johnson) Tveten. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Lee Reynolds on September 30, 1950 in Deerbrook at St. Matthews...

Sara Mary Arrowood

Jun 12, 2023

Sara Mary Arrowood, age 57, died at her home on Monday, June 12, 2023 under the care of her husband Compassus Hospice.

Sara was born on November 26, 1965 in Antigo to the late Stanley and Betty (Carlson) Koss.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1984. On July 4, 1992, Sara...

Elliot Jay "Katie Mae" Veard

Jun 11, 2023

Elliot Jay “Katie Mae” Veard, passed from this life to the next at the home of their father, on June 11th, 2023, as the result of their epilepsy. EJ was born November 24th, 1998 in Oshkosh to Paula S. (Jeffrey) Veard and John Veard.

EJ attended Fox Valley Technical College, earning Dean’s List recognition many...

Roger J. Bricko

Jun 8, 2023

Roger J. Bricko of Antigo passed away on June 8, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 73.

He was born on November 1, 1949 in Waupaca to the late Delmer and Lorraine (Pommerenke) Bricko.

He worked for Johnson Electric Coil Company for 17 years. He also worked for...

Garrett Jess Walters

Jun 5, 2023

Garrett Jess Walters, age 68, of Wausau died Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home after courageously living with ALS. His faith in the Lord sustained him throughout his illness.

Garrett was born on November 14, 1954 to the late Lavern “Sonny” and Beverly (Yanke) Walters in Antigo.

Garrett was a...

Catherine Ann Roth

Jun 3, 2023

Catherine Ann “Cathy”, Roth age 91, of Antigo died on June 3, 2023, at her home under the care of her family, RN Jenny Smith, and LeRoyer Hospice.

She was born on October 1, 1931 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and Olga (Bischoff) Roth.

Cathy attended...

Loren Dale Deisinger

Jun 2, 2023

Loren Dale Deisinger, 76, White Lake, Wisconsin died at home on June 2, 2023. Loren was born on December 5, 1946 to Julius and Irene (Hayes) Deisinger in White Lake where he lived his whole life.

Loren attended White Lake High School and served his country for six years in the National Guard. He worked...