Obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2023

Alan Emil Schumacher, passed away April 22, 2023 at the age of 71 years at Care Partners in Antigo. He was born June 10, 1951 to the late William and Marion L. Schumacher (Krenke) in Milwaukee.

He attended grade school in Milwaukee and graduated from Antigo High School. He returned to Milwaukee and worked until retirement which...

Apr 19, 2023

Bernadine “Bernie” Seefeldt, of Antigo, passed away on April 19, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 70.

Bernie was born on April 18, 1953 in Aniwa to the late Anton and Beulah (Meverden) Tautges. She graduated from Birnamwood High School. On July 3, 1971, she was united in marriage to Gary Seefeldt...

Apr 16, 2023

Mark C. Pozza, of Antigo, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2023 at the age of 59.

Mark was born in Antigo on November 29, 1963 to father Mike (Beth) Pozza of Antigo and mother the late Patricia Hubatch. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1982. He spent time residing in Brooklyn Park, MN...

Apr 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Antigo native U. S. Marine, John J. Krajewski was once again called up to serve when St. Peter read his name, and after giving St. Peter a salute, John marched valiantly through the Pearly Gates of Heaven and in to the loving arms of our Lord at the age of 87 years young.

Apr 7, 2023

John E. McKenna, MD, of Antigo, WI, died on April 7th, 2023 in Antigo, WI. He was 90 years old.

He was born August 24, 1932, in Antigo, WI, son of the late Dr. Eugene A. and Clara R. (Rood) McKenna.

He married Elsa Mann on August 24, 1963, at St....

Apr 6, 2023

Judy A. Sylfest passed away on April 6, 2023 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of their staff and LeRoyer Hospice.

Judy was born on September 17, 1943 and raised in Antigo by her parents John and Jeanne Tradewell.

Judy graduated from Antigo High School in 1962. She went on to take printing...