Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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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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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....

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...

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...

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...

May 9, 2023

Tina Mary Peschke, age 64, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the home of her son, Randy, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family.

Tina was born on May 2, 1959 to the late Lauren and Susan (Boettcher) Berndt.

Tina worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and for various potato farms. She was...

May 5, 2023

Merna Arlene Schuman of Antigo, passed away on May 5, 2023 at Rosalia Gardens, following her battle with Parkinson’s. She was surrounded by her family and was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 88 years old.

Merna was born on June 14, 1934 in Hammond, WI on the family farm, daughter of the...

May 2, 2023

Byrdeana Rea Meade (Birdie) passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 2nd, 2023, at the age of 80. Birdie was born on December 12, 1942 to John and Mildred (Snow) Janis in Chicago Illinois.

She spent her younger years keeping busy, mainly in the restaurant business. She spent many years managing Whitney Street in...

Apr 30, 2023

Elmer Michael Kettner Sr. “Snooks,” 84, passed away peacefully April 30, 2023, at his home in the Town of Antigo, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 26, 1938 to the late Mike and Alice (Bootz) Kettner in Unity, WI. His young childhood was spent growing up in the Town of Texas along the Trapp River.

Apr 30, 2023

Peter Frederick Rayner, 90, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2023. His children and family sent him with love, hugs and kisses to join the love of his life, his wife, Mary, who preceded him in death October 11, 2022.

Peter was born February 3rd, 1933 at Primrose Hill in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, the only...

Apr 28, 2023

Thomas Joseph Steffens, age 71, died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital. Tom was born on October 23, 1951 to the late Gordon and Catherine (Baker) Steffens in Neenah, WI.

Tom graduated from Menasha High School in 1970. His passion for the earth and its rocks began as a youngster. This led him to pursue...

Apr 28, 2023

William "Bill" Wildman of Gleason passed away at home on April 28, 2023 at the age of 64.

Bill was born in Merrill on July 8, 1958 to the late William G. and Ferne Eileen (Turner) Wildman.

Bill graduated from Antigo High School, class of 1976. He served in the Army...

Apr 24, 2023

Richard “Dick” Leon Antone, of Antigo, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at Rosemary Manor in Mattoon. He was 87 years old.

A member of the Oneida Nation, Dick was born on August 18, 1935, and raised in Oneida.

In 1960, Dick was united in marriage to June Marie Blaha at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Apr 24, 2023

Ruth Ann Duchac, age 87, of the city of Antigo Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Ruth was born July 9, 1935, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Rose Guenther and Warner Jones.

Though her childhood was not easy being raised...