Obituaries

Ken Markgraf

Ken Markgraf

Jun 18, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Markgraf, age 76, of Aniwa died Friday, June18, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a brief illness. Ken was born May 17, 1945, to the late John and Margaret (Shaw) Markgraf in Antigo. He was united in marriage to Shirley Gardner on April 24, 1976, in Elton. Ken worked for Multi-State Telephone Company, later as an auto...

Joseph Koeppel

Joseph Koeppel

Jun 10, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Koeppel, formerly of Antigo, died Thursday June 10, 2021, two days before his 96th birthday, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1925, to Albert and Anna Koeppel of Phlox, WI where he resided the first 25 years of his life. He was the second youngest of 10 siblings. His parents and siblings all...

Michael  Lee Macdonald

Michael Lee Macdonald

Jun 8, 2021

Michael Lee MacDonald, age 50, of Antigo, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a courageous battle against cancer. Mike was born on July 24, 1970, in Antigo to James and Lois (Banczak) MacDonald. Mike attended St. Hyacinth’s Catholic School and graduated from Antigo High School in 1988. He was employed in the field of drafting...

Ernest Grosskurth

Ernest Grosskurth

Jun 7, 2021

Ernest William Grosskurth, age 81, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at The Bay at Eastview. Ernest was born on October 13, 1939 in the town of Harrison to the late Ernest William and Caroline Johanna (Tegtmeier) Grosskurth. He married Lois Meister on May 28, 1965. The couple later divorced. Ernest dairy farmed Jersery cows in the Town of Harrison....

Robert "Bob" Servi

Robert "Bob" Servi

Jun 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Allen Servi passed away on June 7, 2021 at the age of 64, surrounding by his wife at home. Bob was born on April 3, 1957 in Antigo. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1975. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He worked at many places, one being Chilton Plating where he met his wife. On...

Mabel Bertha Stege

Mabel Bertha Stege

Jun 5, 2021

Mabel Stege, age 98, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Bay at Eastview. Mabel was born on August 14, 1922, to the late Henry and Linda (Klusmeyer) Stege in Antigo. Mabel was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1939. She was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory, Eastview Manor and Langlade Memorial Hospital. She took great pride...

Gail Marie Wagner

Gail Marie Wagner

Jun 5, 2021

Gail Marie (Mellantine) Wagner of Kempster, age 80, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. Gail was born on December 24, 1940, in Milwaukee to the late Allan and Ann Mellantine. Gail was united in marriage to Wayne Wagner on May...

William "Bill" Clifford Peters

William "Bill" Clifford Peters

Jun 3, 2021

William "Bill" Clifford Peters of Hollister passed away on June 3, 2021 at the age of 88. Bill was born on August 6, 1932 to the late Clifford and Leona (Grosskreutz) Peters in Newald, WI. He graduated from Laona High School, class of 1950. Bill then enlisted in the US Army, serving from March 4, 1953 to March 31,...

James Milton Jones

James Milton Jones

Jun 1, 2021

James Milton Jones, age 84, of Bryant died June 1, 2021, at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. James was born on November 13, 1936, to the late Reverend John and Wanda (Orr) Jones in Dayton, Ohio. The family lived in Elton, WI during Jim’s younger years where he attended Elton Grade School and...

Judith "Judy" Macdonald

Judith "Judy" Macdonald

May 30, 2021

Judith "Judy" MacDonald of Antigo passed away at Aspirus Langlade Hospital on May 30, 2021 at the age of 83. Judy was born in Antigo on May 27, 1938 to the late Anthony and Rose (Kolz) Hendricks. On February 8, 1956, Judy was united in marriage to George MacDonald. He survives. Judy worked as a homemaker as well as...

Clarence "Con" Frisch

Clarence "Con" Frisch

May 29, 2021

Clarence "Con" Frisch of Antigo passed away on May 29, 2021 at Evergreen Terrace at the age of 94 under the care Of LeRoyer Hospice. Con was born to Ignatuis and Martha (Petrowski) Frisch on February 20, 1927 in Antigo. Con attended Antigo High School, leaving his senior year to enlist in the US Navy. He served two years...

Stephen Francis Mccormick

Stephen Francis Mccormick

May 26, 2021

Stephen Francis McCormick, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Stephen was born July 3, 1948, to the late Francis and Viola (Sheldon) McCormick in Antigo. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, graduated from Antigo High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1971. Stephen majored in International Studies minored in...

Eunice L Houdek

Eunice L Houdek

May 16, 2021

Eunice Houdek, age 95, passed away May 16, 2021 in Antigo after struggling with dementia. Eunice was a lifelong resident of Antigo, she was born on June 8, 1925 to the late Carl and Meta (Knaack) Now. Eunice graduated from Antigo High School in 1943. On December 15, 1948 Eunice married Eugene Houdek at Peace Lutheran Church. Beyond being...

Aaron W. Dehart

Aaron W. Dehart

May 14, 2021

Aaron W. DeHart, age 51, passed away May 14, 2021 in Antigo. He lost a long-standing battle with heart disease and related complications. Aaron was a lifelong resident of the White Lake and Antigo area. He was born on January 26, 1970 in Antigo to Caroline (Bailey) DeHart and the late Orville DeHart. Aaron attended White Lake High School....

James Allen Nixon

James Allen Nixon

May 12, 2021

James Allen Nixon, age 87, of Elton died May 12, 2021 at Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. Jim was born on March 2, 1934 to the late Leonard and Vera (Murray) Nixon. Following graduation from White Lake High School in 1952, Jim joined the US Airforce serving until 1956. He worked in carpentry was...

Rosemary B. Filbrandt

Rosemary B. Filbrandt

May 11, 2021

Rosemary B. Filbrandt, of Antigo, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Madison, WI. She was 94 years old. Rosemary was born on Sunday, October 10, 1926 in Deerbrook, WI to Anton and Agnes (Tlachac) Koss. On October 25, 1952 she married Jerome M. Filbrandt at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on...

Charlotte "Sherry" Kudla

Charlotte "Sherry" Kudla

May 3, 2021

Charlotte “Sherry” Kudla passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2021 at her home at the age of 76. Sherry was born on October 5, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Frank and Veronica “Verna” (Dvorscak) Kudla. After high school, Sherry continued her education at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Tammy Williams

Tammy Williams

Apr 27, 2021

Tammy Sue Williams, age 59, of Antigo died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home. Tammy was born on November 16, 1961 in Antigo to the late Alfred and Lois (Weber) Guelette. Tammy lived for many years in Florida where she waitressed. She later returned to Wisconsin. Tammy attended Elcho High School. She is survived by a son Dustin...

Carol Fronek

Carol Fronek

Apr 24, 2021

On April 24, 2021, God called Carol Fronek to spend her birthday in heaven following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carol was 75 years old and was under the care of her family, friends, and LeRoyer Hospice. Carol was born on April 25, 1945 to the late Walter and Frances (Holmberg) Locke in Antigo. She graduated from...

Robert "Bob" Fryman

Robert "Bob" Fryman

Apr 16, 2021

Robert “Bob” Fryman of Antigo passed away on April 16, 2021 at the age of 90 under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. Bob was born on July 7, 1930 in Illinois to the late Ernest and Beaulah (Hurt) Fryman. Bob worked as a dairy farmer prior to being drafted to the Korean War on September 13,...