Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Sean Charles Rector, age 39, of Wausau, died unexpectedly on February 21, 2023.

Sean was born on August 28,1983 in Antigo to Charles “Chuck” and the late Sonja (Fleischman) Rector.

He attended Antigo High School. Sean worked for various manufacturers and was a machinist.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycle, and time with...

Feb 14, 2023

Ervin Timothy Pranke “Tim”, of White Lake, passed away suddenly on February 14, 2023 at the age of 61.

Tim was born on March 18, 1961 in Antigo to Elizabeth “Betsy” (Messer) Pranke of White Lake and the late Ervin Pranke.

On April 4, 1981, he was united in marriage to...

Feb 12, 2023

Lyle Boyd, age 97, passed away on February 12, 2023 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.

Lyle was born on March 11, 1925 in Elton to the late Theodore and Lois (Rice) Boyd.

On October 26, 1947, he was united in marriage to Roberta McGregor in Antigo. She proceeded him in...

Feb 10, 2023

Jeffery Alden Warbelton, age 65, of Pickerel died Friday. Jeffrey was born on March 12, 1957 in Plainfield, WI to the late Roger and Marion (Bellinger) Warbelton.

Jeffery attended Neenah High School. Jeffery served in the US Army. He then worked as a carpenter in home construction.

Jeffery lived in the...

Feb 1, 2023

Betty Sue MacIntosh, age 73, of Lakewood, WI died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Melbourne, FL.

Betty was born November 8, 1949 in Antigo to the late Edward John and Eleanor Cecelia (Tatro) Doucha. She was united in marriage to Robert Bruce MacIntosh on August 12, 1972 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. He survives and...

Feb 1, 2023

William "Bill" Johnson, age 96, of Antigo passed away on February 1, 2023 at his home, in the loving care of family and friends. The day marked the end of an exceptionally long, full, life well lived.

Bill was born in Gary, IN on October 21, 1926 to the late Lawrence and Willa (Thordarson) Johnson....

Jan 31, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles B Merkel, 92 of Sykesville MD. He died at home, peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2023. That day ended an exceptionally long, full, life, well lived.

He was born in Ludlow Massachusetts on December 11,1930 to the late John and Marion...

Jan 24, 2023

Daniel Mark Pranke, age 57, of White Lake, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home.

Daniel was born on July 30, 1965 to Elizabeth “Betsy” (Messer) and the late Ervin Pranke. He attended White Lake High School and Four Corners Assembly of God Church.

He was united in marriage to...

Jan 23, 2023

Deborah "Deb" Ann (Shipley) Gascon, age 69, of Chicago died January 23, 2023, at Swedish Hospital in Chicago.

Deb was born September 4, 1953, in Langlade to the late Elden and Delores (Kirsch) Shipley.

She attended White Lake High School. At the age of 15 she moved to Chicago and began working as a nanny...

Jan 18, 2023

Melody Ann Drexler, age 66, of Lily entered into her eternal home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Melody was born on April 16, 1956 in Green Bay to the late Herb and Betty (Radley) Shampeau.

She was a graduate of White Lake High School.

On April 17, 1976 she was united in marriage...

Jan 16, 2023

Brian Bernard Lenzner, age 58, of Aniwa, died unexpectedly Monday, January 16, 2023.

Brian was born on July 19, 1964 in Antigo to the late Roy “Bud” and Gloria (Jacobs) Lenzner.

Brian was a graduate of Antigo High School. He followed in his father’s footsteps as a self-employed live-stock dealer, and he greatly...

Jan 8, 2023

Floyd Earl Burkhart passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was 90 years old. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice.

Floyd was born in Kent on September 10, 1932, to the late Reuben A. and Mary (Weber) Burkhart. He attended Kent...

Jan 7, 2023

Michael Bernard Curran, 76, passed away on January 7, 2023 in Weston, Florida.

Mike was born on March 3, 1946 in Antigo, Wisconsin to the late Dr. William Patrick Curran and Grace (Brennan) Curran. He married Cher Joyce on May 21, 2011 in Davie, Florida.

Mike began his education...

Jan 6, 2023

Lyle Zeigler, age 74 passed away in his home in Antigo, WI, on January 6th 2023. Lyle was born raised in North Platte, NE to Orville and Bernece Zeigler on July 30, 1948. He married Penny S. (Hammond) on Feb 19, 1967. His wife Penny passed February 7, 2011 from colon cancer.

They spent a...

Jan 3, 2023

Miranda Edith Reisner, age 36, died unexpectedly at her home.

Miranda was born on May 29, 1986 in Macomb, IL to Deborah (Montoure) Willis and the late Thomas Willis.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 2004. She was currently employed at Clean Power...

Jan 2, 2023

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life." John 3:16

Donald James Fritsch, because of his faith in the Lord as his savior, entered his eternal home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Don resided in the town of Norwood and was cared for...

Dec 29, 2022

Gwen Bickler, formerly of Antigo, WI and Sun City Center since 1991 passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Sun City Center, FL at the age of 94.

Gwen was born on February 16, 1928 in Loyal, Wisconsin to the late William and Norma Tucker. She graduated from Loyal High School and in 1948 received...

Dec 28, 2022

Jeffrey T. Winter, age 61, of Antigo died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at The Bay at Garden View Assisted Living Center.

Jeff was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 6, 1961. He attended St. John Catholic School and graduated from Antigo High School in 1979. He then went to St. Norbert College for two years and transferred...

Dec 27, 2022

Delores Wilson, lifelong resident of Antigo, passed away on December 27, 2022 at the Bay at Eastview at the age of 93.

Delores was born on September 10, 1929 in Antigo to the late Leon and Elizabeth (Schacher) Fischer.

On July 2, 1949, she was united in marriage to Douglas Wilson at St....

Dec 26, 2022

Carol Mae Geiger, age 86, of Antigo, died Monday, December 26, 2022 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Carol was born on April 7, 1936 to the late Herman and Ella (Moesch) Dey in Bowler, WI.

She was a graduate of Bowler High School class of 1955.

She was...