Obituaries
Daniel "Dan" Berndt
Aug 15, 2022
Daniel "Dan" Berndt, known as Popeye by friends and family, passed away on August 15, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice. Dan was born on May 4, 1958 in Antigo to the late Lauren and Susan (Boettcher) Berndt. He attended high school and went on...
Betty Marciniak
Aug 13, 2022
Betty Jane Marciniak was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She left this world on August 13, 2022 at age 88. Betty was born on November 9, 1933 to the late John and Grace Strasser (Jones) in Antigo, WI. On November 15, 1952 she was united in marriage to Hyacinth (Jack) Marciniak at...
Elizabeth Jane Drake
Aug 7, 2022
Elizabeth Jane Drake, age 95, of Antigo, died Sunday August 7, 2022 at her home under Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice and her family. Elizabeth was born February 26, 1927 in Kempster to the late George and Myra (Detwiler) Irish. She was united in marriage to Richard Earl Drake on March 19, 1947 at the Congregational Church in Kempster. Richard...
Ralph J. Kelpsas
Aug 4, 2022
Ralph J. Kelpsas, of Antigo, went to be with his wife Marty on Thursday, August 4, 2022 under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 90 years old. He was born August 29, 1931 in Chicago, son of the late Bruno and Emily (Mikutis) Kelpsas. He married Martha Powell on Feb. 15, 1958 in Chicago. She...
Steven L. Brennecke
Jul 27, 2022
Steven Brennecke, age 66, of Antigo, died July 27, 2022 at his home. Steven was born January 26, 1956 in Neenah, WI to Caroline Rockteschel and the late Donald Brennecke. He resided in Manawa, New London, and Antigo. He was a graduate of New London High School class of 1975. His pastimes included, fishing, cooking, watching TV, tinkering with...
Walter "Butch" Joseph Schielke
Jul 27, 2022
Walter “Butch” Joseph Schielke died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on July 27, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1947 in Antigo a son of the late Walter and Stella (Schroepfer) Schielke. He married Ellen Mikkelson on May 11, 1965, she survives. Butch worked as a welder/fabricator for many years before a tragic accident...
Gustave "Gust" Irvin Ullman
Jul 24, 2022
Gustave “Gust” Irvin Ullman, age 83 passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022. Gust was born on December 11, 1938 in the Town of Peck to the late Benjamin and Della (Zirkle) Ullman. He attended Antigo High School and then served in the Army National Guard. He also served in active duty during the Berlin Crisis. On June 7,...
Dawn Marie Bolstad
Jul 24, 2022
Dawn Marie Bolstad of the Town of Wolf River passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2022 at the age of 60. Dawn was born on July 7, 1962 to the late Edward and Beatrice Casper in Wisconsin Rapids. On April 4, 1998, she was united in marriage to Larry Bolstad in Waukesha, WI. He survives. She was formerly employed...
Christopher Lawrence Hall
Jul 21, 2022
Christopher Lawrence Hall died July 21, 2022 at the age of 48 years at his home in Deerbrook. He was born on August 15, 1973 to Cecily Warren at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Christopher was a graduate of Antigo High School. He furthered his education at Northcentral Technical College obtaining Associate Degrees in Drafting and Tax Preparation. Christopher was a...
Patricia "Pat" Boers
Jul 15, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Boers, age 89, of Antigo died Friday at her home. Pat was born on August 20, 1932 in Antigo to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Ferdon) Boers. Pat was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1950. She was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory in Merrill and Antigo for over 40 years. Pat enjoyed doing puzzles,...
Jaxson Ray Smith
Jul 15, 2022
Jaxson Ray Smith infant son of Alexis Rose Holland and Blake Edward Smith joined his beloved family members that went before him on Friday, July 15, 2022. Jaxson was born on May 10, 2022 in Wausau, WI. He was faced with many medical challenges and fought like a real trouper. Although his time here was so short, he left...
John "Jack" Grabowsky
Jul 10, 2022
John "Jack" Grabowsky, age 84, of Antigo died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on November 17, 1937 in Antigo to the late Walter and Malinda (Keen) Grabowsky. On July 17, 1965, Jack was united in marriage to Connie Graveen. She survives and resides in Antigo. Jack was a graduate...
Kenneth "Spider" John Jicha
Jul 6, 2022
Kenneth John “Spider” Jicha, age 86, of Antigo died July 6, 2022 at Cloverleaf Terrace in Birnamwood. Ken was born October 14, 1935 in Antigo to the late Ernest and Mary (McNeil) Jicha. On November 5,1956, Ken was united in marriage to Mary Lou Schneider. She preceded him in death June 20, 2009. Ken was employed as a custodian...
Gary Allan Simmons
Jul 4, 2022
Gary Allan Simmons, age 78, of Clintonville, passed away July 4, 2022 at The Pines in Clintonville. Gary was born on December 3, 1943 in White Lake, WI to the late Alvin and Florence (Buettner) Simmons. Gary was a graduate of Cedarburg High School. On February 2, 1968, he was united in marriage to Patricia Strommen. She preceded him...
Darlene Pietz
Jun 28, 2022
On June 28, 2022, Darlene Pietz passed away from a short battle of gall bladder cancer. She was born on December 11, 1944 in Hartford, WI to Earl and Armella Malchow. She was married to Fred Hackbarth on November 16, 1968, later divorced. They had two children, Brian (Jen) Hackbarth of Post Lake and Brenda (Josh) Malitz of Pearson....
Robert "Bob" Stimac
Jun 17, 2022
Robert J. Stimac Sr., longtime restauranteur and key community supporter, died Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Oscar J. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Mich. Mr. Stimac, who entered hospice care at the facility on May 20, was 84 years old. Born in LaGrange, Ill. on Nov. 25, 1937, he was a son of...
Carl "Duane" Messer
Jun 11, 2022
Carl “Duane” Messer died June 11, 2022 at the age of 54 years at his home in Antigo. He was born on April 17, 1968 to Leroy and the late Armella (Lewis) Messer in Antigo, WI. Duane was a graduate of Antigo High School, Class of 1987. He married Theresa (Bormett) Messer on June 1, 1991 in Madison, WI....
Patricia "Patty" Wiedenhoft
Jun 7, 2022
Patricia "Patty" Wiedenhoft passed away on June 7, 2022 at Evergreen Terrace, with her daughter by her side, following a difficult, but courageous 10 year battle with dementia. She was 72 years old. Patty was born on September 25, 1949 in Merrill to the late Arthur and Audrey (Henrich) Galkin. She grew up on her family's farm in Gleason...
Joshua L. Mathis
Jun 1, 2022
Joshua L. Mathis, loving son, brother, father, and friend went to rest in eternal peace on June 1, 2022. He was born June 10, 1983 and leaves behind his family with sorrowful hearts, children: Abel, Gabriel, and Faith, his mom, Kimberly (Kincaid) Schleis (Larry), dad Rhett Mathis of Utah, brothers: Rhett II, Dustin (Katie), sister: Ashley (Rick) Brockman of...
Donald F. Sagle
Jun 1, 2022
Donald F. Sagle, age 77 of Antigo passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1945 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Donald K. and Emma (Bohlman) Sagle. He attended Lincoln Grade School and Goodrich High School in Fond Lu Lac. He served in the United States Amy from 1963 to 1966. On February 17, 1968,...
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