Obituaries

Oct 11, 2022

Jack Charles Smith, age 68, of Plover died October 11, 2022 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.

Jack was born February 20, 1954 to the late Charles and Jean (Pantle) Smith.

Jack grew up in Pelican Lake and was a graduate of Elcho High School. He worked in residential and commercial construction. He worked locally...

Oct 11, 2022

Catherine Mary Rayner, of Kempster, passed October 11th, 2022. She was 88 years old.

Mary, as she was known by family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home on the lake surrounded by family and her beloved husband of 68 years, Peter.

Mary was born May 28th, 1934. The youngest of four children born...

Oct 9, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Crum of Antigo, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2022 at the age of 67.

Jeff was born on September 29, 1955 in Antigo to the late John "Art" and Dorothy (Casey) Crum.

Jeff grew up in Antigo and attended Antigo High School. He spent time residing in Milwaukee...

Oct 4, 2022

Kevin D. Raith of Elcho passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 71.

Kevin was born on August 11, 1951 in Antigo, son of the late Leo and Delores (Claus) Raith.

He graduated from Elcho High School in 1969. He went on to attend Nicolet Technical College to...

Oct 1, 2022

James Mansfield Schilleman, 91, passed away on October 1, 2022. He was born on March 28, 1931, in Ironwood, MI, to Walter and Nell (Parks) Schilleman. At age 4, the family moved to Antigo, WI, where he graduated from high school in 1949. From his freshman year and beyond, his classmates knew him by his nickname, "Jeep."

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Sep 26, 2022

Nancy C. Lewis of Antigo passed away on September 26, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 77 years old.

She was born on December 17, 1944 in Antigo, daughter of the late Kennan and Ruby (Rice) Purdy. She married Raymond “Dallas” Lewis in 1962 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on February 19,...

Sep 20, 2022

Robert John Jensen formerly of Three Lakes, died September 20, 2022 at Care Partners under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care. He was 89 years old.

Robert was born in Chicago IL on September 29, 1932 to the late John and Dagmar (Jorgensen) Jensen.

Bob married Charlotte Anderson on March 8, 1952. The couple moved...

Sep 14, 2022

Timothy Ronald Pankratz, age 67, of Bryant died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Apsirus Langlade Hospital.

Tim was born on May 3, 1955 in Antigo to the late Clarence and Ruth (Windorf) Pankratz.

He attended Antigo High School.

On August 2, 2002 he was united in marriage to Candy Beilke. She survives and...

Sep 12, 2022

Martha “Marti” Ann Preboski, age 72 of Antigo, passed away at her home under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice.

Martha was born on April 24, 1950 in Antigo to the late Charles and Barbara (Harteau) Parise.

Marti attended Elcho High School. Her family moved to Antigo and she graduated...

Sep 11, 2022

Richard C. Van Ooyen, age 79 of Pelican Lake passed away on Sunday September 11th at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.

Richard, better known as Dick, was born on November 23, 1942 in Antigo, WI. To the late Floyd and Jean (Purdy) Van Ooyen.

He was united in marriage...

Sep 7, 2022

Joseph J. Sheteron, 81 years, passed away September 7, 2022 at the Mountain View Care Center in Wausau. He was born March 23, 1941 in Michigan to the late Joseph and Mini Sheteron and grew up on a farm in lower Michigan. He graduated from high school and spent two years in the US Army. Deployed to Vietnam, the...

Aug 23, 2022

Rodger Northup, age 87, of Pickerel Wisconsin died August 23, 2022 under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice. Rodger was born July 6, 1935 in Neillsville,WI to the late Leland and Grace (Schoenherr) Northup. He married Iva Volz on August 4, 1956 in Neillsville. She preceded him in death April 20, 2018. Rodger was a graduate of...

Aug 21, 2022

Stephen Paul Kassler, age 80, of Aniwa died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Stephen was born on September 23, 1941 in Bronx, New York to the late Stephen and Helen (Mako) Kassler. He graduated from Aviation High School in New York and proudly served the U.S. Navy. In his life, he enjoyed working in the woods,...

Aug 20, 2022

Alice Ann DeGroot, age 96, of Antigo died Saturday, August 20 at Rosalia Gardens. Alice was born on March 31, 1926 in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Joseph and Beatrice LaForce. On May 21, 1949 she was united in marriage to Ronald R. DeGroot in Green Bay. He preceded her in death. Alice lived in Crystal Falls, MI...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...