Obituaries

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...

Richard "Dick" Kennedy

May 31, 2023

Richard Joseph Kennedy of Antigo passed away on May 31, 2023 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and the staff at Rosalia Gardens. He was 81 years old.

Dick was born on April 4, 1942 in Oak Park, IL to the late James and Anne (Cummins) Kennedy. He was united in marriage to Patricia Rasman...

John D. Warner

May 29, 2023

John D. Warner of Antigo passed away on May 29, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 88 years old.

John was born on April 16, 1935 in Antigo to the late William and Ivol (Olson) Warner. On May 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to Janis Harder at St. Roberts Bellamarine, Merrill, WI....

Mary Riha

May 28, 2023

Mary Riha passed on to her Lord and Savior peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Gerald (Jerry) Paul Riha, and her two sons Mark Gerald (Barb)  and Michael John. She is also survived by her grandchildren Alexander and Benjamin and siblings, Maggie (Ian), Janet (John), JoAnn (Doc), John (Shirley) and...

Ronald "Ron" Godager

May 26, 2023

Ronald Lee Godager, born on July 12, 1942, was born to eternal life on May 26, 2023.

He was a devoted husband of Carol B Godager (nee Sikorski) for 63 years. He was a proud, dear father of Bonnie Lewis (Royce), Cora Monteen (Gary), Rick Godager (Roxane) and Nigel Ramos (Linda). He was a loving...

Naomi Ruth Engelmann

May 25, 2023

Naomi Ruth (Schoessow) Engelmann was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family and under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Naomi was born on May 11, 1943 in Forestville, WI, to Nobert & Ruth (Kunze) Schoessow.

She was baptized and confirmed in the...

John Debroux

May 24, 2023

John DeBroux, age 85, of Antigo died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Rosemary Manor in Mattoon.

John was born October 23, 1937 in Shawano County to the late Desire and Francis DeBroux.

He was united in marriage to Nellie McFarlane on June 29, 1957. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2017.

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Arvilla "Sis" Rose Krajewski

May 23, 2023

Arvilla "Sis" Rose Krajewski, of Antigo passed away on May 23, 2023 at Care Partners at the age of 93 years.

She was born January 18, 1930 to the late John and Ethel (Dodge) Krajewski.

A service for Arvilla will be held at a later date.

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Godfrey Gabriel

May 23, 2023

Godfrey Gabriel, age 93, of rural Antigo, died peacefully on May 23, 2023, at Langlade Aspirus Hospital. “Gabe” was born in Milwaukee on Christmas Day, 1929. His parents were Jacob and Alice (Steffens) Gabriel. Most of his youth was spent in Lena, WI where he went to school, graduating from Lena High School in 1947. He attended the U....

Donald Curtis Jueck

May 22, 2023

Donald Curtis Jueck, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on May 22 at his home. Donald was born on March 24, 1963 in Watertown, WI to the late Melvin James Juech and Barbara Jean (Campbell) Drost.

On October 31,2008 Donald was united in marriage to Brenda Kaye Vahl.

Donald was a concrete mixologist for Antigo Block...

Carla Sue Gorecki

May 18, 2023

Carla Sue Gorecki of Deerbrook, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 18, 2023. She was 54 years old. Carla was born on January 21, 1969 in Medford, WI to the late Frank Zastrow and Carol (Hutto) Shidell.

She graduated from Wausau East High School and went on to attend Northcentral Technical College. She married...

James "Jim" Shafel

May 17, 2023

James "Jim" Joseph Shafel Sr. was born July 15, 1939 in Antigo WI to Joseph and Margaret (Marx) Shafel. He entered into eternal peace while at home after a long battle with cancer on May 17, 2023.

He attended Antigo High School and because of a critical need on the family farm, he was one...