Obituaries

John Benson

John Benson

Feb 28, 2022

John Lewis Benson of Antigo, passed away on February 28, 2022 at Care Partners under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 81 years old. John was born on November 23, 1940 to the late Clarence and Sylvia (Larson) Benson. John most recently worked at Walmart. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, cheering on the packers, and listening to county music....

Craig Jeffrey Marx

Craig Jeffrey Marx

Feb 27, 2022

Craig Jeffrey "CJ" Marx, of Antigo, lost his battle with liver disease on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was 36 years old. An avid writer and bartender, Craig was a well-know fixture on the Antigo sports scene and enjoyed spending time at his family's cabin on the Wolf River. Craig attended the All...

Joan Frances Keener

Joan Frances Keener

Feb 26, 2022

Joan Frances (Clary) Keener, of Green Bay and formerly of Antigo, died February 26, 2022 in Green Bay with family by her side. Joan was born January 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Alfred M. and Jeannette E. (Skene) Clary. She was a 1952 graduate of Bowling Green State University in Ohio, earning a BS in Education....

Rhonda Lee Trull

Rhonda Lee Trull

Feb 25, 2022

Rhonda L. Trull, age 55, of Antigo, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 25, 2022, from a sudden cardiac arrest at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. She was born in Antigo, WI, in 1966 to the late Ronald Joseph and Christine (Hull) DeBroux. She graduated from Antigo Senior High in 1984. After high school, she attended...

Dale Blasczyk

Dale Blasczyk

Feb 20, 2022

Dale Blasczyk, lifelong resident of Polar, passed away on February 20, 2022 at the age of 86 at his home. Dale was born on April 7, 1935 in Polar to the late Frank and Alma (Wierschke) Blasczyk. He was a graduate of Antigo High School and went on to work as a laborer at multiple lumber mills. He was...

William "Bill" Arn

William "Bill" Arn

Feb 18, 2022

William Frank “Bill” Arn, age 85, of Antigo died February 18, 2022 at his home under the care of his wife and LeRoyer Hospice. Bill was born January 14, 1937 to the late William and Lillian (Vanderveldon) Arn in Orangeville, IL. On May 28, 1966, he was united in marriage to Suzie Dammen. William was a member of First...

Marcella M.  Popelka

Marcella M. Popelka

Feb 15, 2022

Marcella M. Popelka (Szitta) of the Town of Evergreen, passed away on February 15, 2022 at The Bay at Eastview, at the age of 80. Marcella was born November 3, 1941 in Antigo to the late Frank and Marcella (Dallman) Szitta. Marcella grew up on her parents’ dairy farm southeast of Bryant. She attended Malcolm School, a one room...

Adeline  Kieper

Adeline Kieper

Feb 14, 2022

Adeline Kieper, age 95, of Antigo died February 14, 2022 at Evergreen Terrace under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Adeline was born on September 25, 1926 in the Town of Norwood to the late Emil and Amanda (Koch) Shank. On February 15, 1947 she was united in marriage to Gerhart "Gary" Kieper at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Polar....

Mary L.  Combs

Mary L. Combs

Feb 14, 2022

Mary L. Combs, 80, of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Polar passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at home in Wilmington. She was born on August 21, 1941 a daughter of the late Roland and Ruby (Zwicky) Combs. Following her graduation from Antigo High School, Mary enrolled at Ripon College and completed her undergraduate degree at Oshkosh State...

Elden Shipley

Elden Shipley

Feb 14, 2022

Elden “Junior” Davison Shipley, Jr. of town of Evergreen, died February 14, 2022 in Madison. Elden was born on March 10, 1945 in the town of Evergreen to the late Elden and Dolores (Kirsch) Shipley. Elden was employed by Kolbe and Kolbe for many years and Aspen Tree Company. He also logged, worked for potato farms, and dairy farmed....

Genevieve "Genny" Borneman

Genevieve "Genny" Borneman

Feb 13, 2022

On February 13, 2022 we lost our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt, and friend who was a very special person in all of our lives when Genevieve Kathryn Borneman was called to her heavenly home at the age of 95. Genny was born on April 10, 1926 in Gleason to the late Karl and Theresa...

Herman Chrudimsky

Herman Chrudimsky

Feb 13, 2022

Herman W. Chrudimsky, 78, of Antigo, Wisconsin, passed February 13, 2022. He was born to Edward and Esther (Oesterreich) Chrudimsky on September 11, 1943, in Aniwa, Wisconsin. Herman was the final member to join his eternal family. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Earl, Herb, Floyd, Elaine (Alvin Trester), Fern (Lyman O’Neill), Frank and Daniel....

Don Dale Ashby

Don Dale Ashby

Feb 9, 2022

Don Dale Ashby of Gleason, WI passed away on February 9, 2022 at The Bay at Eastview at the age of 86. Don was born on February 5, 1936 in Coggon, IA to the late Donald and Daisy (Chismore) Ashby. Don graduated from Coggon High School. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 7...

Donna Norton

Donna Norton

Feb 9, 2022

Donna Norton of Antigo, formerly of Birnamwood, passed away on February 9, 2022 at The Bay at Eastview, at the age of 77. Donna was born on July 26, 1944 in Antigo to the late Joseph and Estelle (Price) Wilson. She graduated from Antigo High School. On October 6, 1962, Donna was united in marriage to Charles V. Norton....

Lawrence "Larry" Kelly

Lawrence "Larry" Kelly

Feb 6, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Kelly of Antigo passed away on February 6, 2022 at the age of 85. In accordance with Larry’s wishes, no services will be held.

Lois Goeman

Lois Goeman

Feb 5, 2022

Lois Maxine Goeman, age 95, passed away on February 5, 2022 at The Bay at Eastview. Lois was born on August 9, 1926 in Antigo to the late Ronald and Inez (Tucker) Moss. Lois was an Antigo native and then moved to Stevens Point in 1957. She then moved to De Forest, Wisconsin while George was employed with employed...

Harry J Puls

Harry J Puls

Feb 4, 2022

Harry James Puls of Lily passed away at his home on February 4, 2022 surrounded by his family under the care of his wife June and LeRoyer Hospice. Harry was 70 years old. Harry was born on January 11, 1952 in Pearson to the late Melvin "Hunts" and Irene Puls. On September 12, 2020, he was united in marriage...

Elaine Olk

Elaine Olk

Feb 4, 2022

Elaine E. Olk passed away on February 4, 2022 in Sarasota, FL at the age of 85. She was born on January 28, 1937 in Antigo to the late Henry and Emma (Belott) Brandt. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1955 and attended St. Mary’s Nursing School in Wausau becoming a registered nurse. Elaine worked at Madison General...

Keith Joseph Heinzen

Keith Joseph Heinzen

Feb 3, 2022

Keith Joseph Heinzen, age 67, of town of Neva, died February 3, 2022 at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice and his family. Keith was born August 6, 1954 to the late Clinton and Audrey (Kakes) Heinzen. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1972. He also attended the University of Wisconsin –Madison agriculture...

Daniel Kakes

Daniel Kakes

Feb 3, 2022

Daniel Lee Kakes, age 58, of Bryant was called to his eternal home Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. Dan was born February 15, 1963 in Antigo to the late Eugene and Lois (Neururer) Kakes. On November 4, 1989, Dan was united in marriage to Vicki Hubatch at Peace Lutheran...