Obituaries

Peggy Dodd

Peggy Dodd

Sep 17, 2021

Peggy Dodd, 73, of Kimberly and formerly of Antigo, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at ThedaCare Appleton. She was born January 27, 1948 the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Vahl) Turney. Peg operated the Whistle Stop for many years prior to retiring and moving to Kimberly. She is survived by her sons: Jeff (Rhonda) Dodd, Antigo; Bill...

Ronald "Ron" William Biggerstaff

Ronald "Ron" William Biggerstaff

Sep 13, 2021

Ronald "Ron" William Biggerstaff went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly September 13, 2021. Born February 8. 1968 to Luella (Larzelere) and Richard Biggerstaff. Ron led a full life and loved the Lord with all his heart. Known to be a jokester, he lite up a room when he entered. When Ron was introduced to new family or...

Colton Daniel Schroepfer

Colton Daniel Schroepfer

Sep 12, 2021

Colton Daniel Schroepfer, age 22, of Bonduel passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2021. Colton was born on December 31, 1998 in Wausau to Ronald and Vicki (Zipperer) Schroepfer while the family was residing in Mattoon. While in high school Colton began completing his welding certification. Colton graduated from Bonduel High School in 2017. Following graduation, he attended and...

Werner Herbert Grosskurth

Werner Herbert Grosskurth

Sep 8, 2021

Werner Herbert Grosskurth, age 79, of the Town of Harrison, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Werner was born on April 21, 1942 in the Town of Harrison to the late Ernest William and Caroline Johanna (Tegtmeier) Grosskurth. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1960. On April 24, 1965, Werner was united...

Kenneth Selner

Kenneth Selner

Sep 8, 2021

Kenneth Michael Selner, age 74, of Foristell, Missouri died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Ken was born on March 12, 1947 in Antigo to the late Ludwig “Louis” and Ann (Zimmerman) Selner. Upon graduating from Antigo High School in 1965, Ken served in the US Army until 1968. On June 6, 1970 he...

Dorajean Denke

Dorajean Denke

Sep 6, 2021

Dorajean Denke, passed away on September 6, 2021 at the age of 78 at Evergreen Health Services in Shawano under the care of ThedaCare At Home. Dorajean was born on April 6, 1943 in Belle Fourche, SD to the late Robert and Mildred (Cutter) Pritzkau. She graduated from Rapid City High School in 1962 and went on to attend...

Judith "Judy" Seplocha

Judith "Judy" Seplocha

Aug 29, 2021

Judith “Judy” Seplocha, of Antigo, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at Rosalia Gardens under hospice care and surrounded by family. She was 81 years old. She was born Feb. 19, 1940, in Antigo, to Kenneth and Nelda (Sparks) McNeil. Judy graduated from Antigo High School in 1958. She then attended Langlade County Teachers College and worked as an elementary...

Blaine Belott

Blaine Belott

Aug 26, 2021

Blaine Belott, age 56, of Lily, WI died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home. Blaine was born on November 13, 1964 in Milwaukee to the late Leo and Viola (Sonby) Belott. He served in the US Army station in Germany. He enlisted twice, first serving in infantry and then as an Army Mechanic, attaining Sargent E5. Blaine worked...

Jeanette Kathryn Fondow

Jeanette Kathryn Fondow

Aug 24, 2021

Jeanette Kathryn Fondow, age 100, of Antigo died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at The Bay at Eastview. Jeanette was born on January 19, 1921 in Bavaria, WI to the late John and Eva (Kluball) Simon. Jeanette was united in marriage to Richard E. Fondow on August 25, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the Town of Summit. Richard...

Barbara Ann Becker

Barbara Ann Becker

Aug 23, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Becker of Townsend passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2021 at the age of 72. Barbara was born on March 10, 1949 Richfield, WI to the late Carl and Evelyn (Kilman) Jeranek. On August 26, 1967, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, James “Jim” Becker at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...

George "Butch" Edward Lake Jr.

George "Butch" Edward Lake Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

George Edward Lake Jr. “Butch” passed away on August 22, 2021 at the age of 77. Butch was born on March 3, 1944 in Milwaukee to the late George and Alice (Stefanski) Lake. On April 11, 1964, he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” Martens at St. Francis in Milwaukee. She survives. The couple formerly resided in Rhinelander...

Dwayne Alwin Guenthner

Dwayne Alwin Guenthner

Aug 21, 2021

Dwayne Alwin Guenthner, age 85, of Bryant died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital with his family at his side. Dwayne was born May 23, 1936 in Antigo to the late George and Bernadine (Emmer) Guenthner. He attended Longfellow Graded and Spring Brook Graded schools and graduated from Antigo High School in 1954. Following high school, Dwayne...

Jeff Shannon Sr.

Jeff Shannon Sr.

Aug 15, 2021

Jeff Shannon Sr. of Antigo died Sunday, August 15th, in the care of The Cottages on Golden Pond Assisted Living in Shawano, Wisconsin. He was ninety years old. Born on June 1, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the only son of Frederick and Barbara Steinke. Jeff married Constance M. “Sammy” Smith on June 1, 1957. (Just 7 days...

Lorraine Marie Wheeler

Lorraine Marie Wheeler

Aug 14, 2021

Lorraine Marie Wheeler, age 98, of Antigo died Saturday August 14, 2021 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and the staff at The Bay at Garden View. Lorraine was born on July 6, 1923 in Polar to the late Alexius and Elsa (Riemer) Kolpack. On May 22, 1943 she was united in marriage to Archie Wheeler at St. Peter’s...

Michael Monson

Michael Monson

Aug 12, 2021

Michael Monson, 65, died on August 12, 2021 in a car accident. Mike was born in Fargo, ND to the late Bob and Adele (Johnson) Monson. After graduating from Jamestown High School, Mike enrolled at the University of North Dakota on a basketball scholarship. At college, he met the love of his life, Laurel. The couple married on a...

Dorothy "Nonnie" Bolder

Dorothy "Nonnie" Bolder

Aug 11, 2021

Dorothy "Nonnie" Bolder age 85 of Antigo died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her home under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family. Dorothy was born on September 6, 1935 to the late Steven and Anna (Bucek) Kapusta in Antigo. Dorothy graduated from Antigo High School. She was united in marriage to Harold Bolder. He preceded her in...

Virginia Pauline Irish

Virginia Pauline Irish

Aug 10, 2021

Virginia Pauline Irish was born to Neal and Ruth (Baker) Gray on September 3,1924 in a logging camp in Lily, WI. She was delivered by her Grandfather, Dr. John Baker, on that snowy day. Virginia was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1942. Soon after graduation she eloped with Robert Irish to Chicago, Illinois. They married on...

John J. Baginski

John J. Baginski

Aug 9, 2021

John J. Baginski, age 80, of Antigo died Monday, August 9, 2021 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was born December 16, 1940 in Antigo to the late Ted and Kathryn (Teal) Baginski. On October 21, 1961 John was united in marriage to Kathie Spreng at St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. John was a graduate of Antigo High School class of...

Marjorie Bussert

Marjorie Bussert

Aug 4, 2021

Marjorie Bussert, a centenarian, passed away at Anna’s House in New Franken, WI on August 4, 2021. Marjorie was born April 11, 1921 in Langlade County to Donald Dean and Selma Otelia (Olsen) Fish. Marjorie was a graduate of Elcho High School. She also attended Langlade County Normal School and began her teaching career at the age of 19...

Teri Lynn Larose

Teri Lynn Larose

Aug 3, 2021

Teri Lynn La Rose, age 68, of Antigo died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at The Bay at Eastview under the care of Le Royer Hospice. Teri was born on November 23, 1952 to Beverly (Grassman) Nevel and the late Orlando Nevel in southern Wisconsin. Teri worked in various restaurants as a cook including Mel & Lou’s, Bowler Casino, and...