Obituaries

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...

Dec 24, 2022

John Thomas Downs of Wolf River, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2022 at the age of 70. John was born on February 6, 1952 in Milwaukee. On September 9, 1976, he was united in marriage to Gaynell Carman. She survives.

He graduated high school and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for...

Dec 20, 2022

Olive Belle Carter “Miss Ollie” of Antigo passed away on December 20, 2022 at Forward House in Merrill, where she resided since 2014. She was 89 years old.

Olive was born in Bailey’s Harbor, WI on February 10, 1933 to the late George “Green” and Setta (Carmichael) Carter.

She was a...

Dec 18, 2022

Jacqulyn Reynolds, age 86, formerly of Elcho died Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Evergreen Terrace in Antigo, WI.

Jackie was born June 22, 1936 in Antigo to the late Edward and Vyrl (Wilcox) Wolhaupt.

Jackie was united in marriage to Leighton R. “Dick” Reynolds on June 25, 1955. He preceded her in death on February...

Dec 14, 2022

Larry Robert Roesel, age 80, of Summit Lake, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.

Larry was born on November 20, 1942 to the late Norman and Meta (Heimerman) Roesel. He was a graduate of Kewaksum High School.

He was well known and a friend to many as he owned...

Dec 14, 2022

Anna Nora Michiel Packard, age 90, of Eagle River passed away on December 14, 2022 at the Wausau Aspirus Hospice House.

She was born Anna Nora Windorff on December 17, 1931 to James Sr and Elizabeth (Check) Windorff. A midwife delivered Anna at home in a Milwaukee southside community called Tippecanoe at that time. Anna...

Dec 5, 2022

Cheryl Schmidt of White Lake passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on December 5, 2022. She was 69 years old.

Cheryl was born on August 3, 1953 in Milwaukee to the late Thomas and Geraldine (Kowalski) Dziamarski.

On October 20, 1989, she was united in marriage to her...