Obituaries

Mar 16, 2021

Claude Bickler, formerly of Antigo, WI and Sun City Center since 1991 passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Sun City Center, FL at the age of 94.

Claude was born on October 21, 1926 in Marathon City to the late Peter and Ann (Langer) Bickler.

Claude graduated from Loyal High...

Mar 14, 2021

Peter Michael Callahan passed away on March 14, 2021 at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was 70 years old. Peter was born on May 3, 1950 in Germany to the late Patrick and Georgia (Blasser) Callahan. He graduated from Manitowoc High School before serving in the U.S. Army. He married Beverly Conn. She preceded him...

Mar 8, 2021

Richard “Rick” Lee Deisinger, age 58, of Antigo, died at his home on Monday, March 8, 2021. Rick was born on August 6, 1962 in Antigo to Mary (Tautges) Deisinger and the late Clyde Deisinger. He was united in marriage to Angela Hangartner in 1983. Rick attended Antigo High School. He was employed at Merrill Steel for over 20...

Mar 3, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Flood of Elcho passed away at Aspirus Langlade Hospital on March 3, 2021 at the age of 86. Charlie was born June 2, 1934 to the late Roy and Helen (Reynolds) Flood in Elcho. He graduated from Elcho High School and went on to attend UW Oshkosh before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in the...

Mar 3, 2021

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Louise Anna (Moor) Orin passed away at the age of 97 at Rosalia Gardens in Antigo. She was born in Merrill, Wisconsin and graduated from Merrill High School in 1941 and Lincoln Normal School in 1943. She married John Orin in 1944 and, shortly after, began teaching grades 1-8 at a local one-room school....

Mar 1, 2021

After years of battling against unimaginable pain, Elysheva Zalewski passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2021. Despite this pain, Elysheva lived an incredible life in which she was able to impact the lives of so many others. She was a source of laughter and wisdom for her friends. She was a source of care and inspiration for her four...

Feb 28, 2021

William M. Schultz, age 68, of Antigo passed away at his home February 28, 2021. Bill was born on April 8, 1952 in Antigo to the late Jack and Katherine (Andres) Schultz. He grew up in Antigo and attended St. John Catholic Grade School and graduated from Antigo High School. He went on to graduate from UW- Stevens Point....

Feb 25, 2021

Elroy Mathisen, age 81, of Antigo died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Elroy was born September 24, 1939 in Mattoon to the late Chester and Edith (Bortz) Mathisen. On May 25, 1963 he was united in marriage to Fern (Bruening) Bolen. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2009. Elroy was a milk hauler, dairy...

Feb 21, 2021

Ricky “Rick” Bergbower, age 78, of the Town of Peck died Sunday at his home on February 21, 2021. Rick was born November 5, 1942 in Effingham, IL to the late Leonard and Geraldine (Koontz) Bergbower. Rick worked for Sheraton and Hilton Hotels as their chief engineer for many years. In 1993, Rick moved to St. Germain and owned...

Feb 19, 2021

Sandy “Sandra” Smith of Antigo passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 59 with her husband and sister by her side, following a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family. Sandra was born on November 24, 1961 in Pearson to the late Merlyn and Elizabeth (Gallion) Malueg. In...

Feb 18, 2021

Richard “Dick” Harlan Hurlbert, age 83, died Thursday at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. Dick was born on January 13, 1938 in Antigo to the late Gilbert and Adeline (Novak) Hurlbert. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1956. Dick served in the US Airforce from 1955 until 1963. He...

Feb 18, 2021

Randolph “Randy” Malueg, lifelong resident of Antigo, passed away on February 18, 2021 at his residence under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 67 years old. Randy was born in Wisconsin on December 3, 1953 to the late Merlyn and Elizabeth (Gallion) Malueg. Merlyn and Elizabeth raised their family in Pearson, WI. Randy served in...

Feb 14, 2021

Norman Harry Dickman, age 87, of Polar finished celebrating his birthday by taking the hand of Jesus and crossing The River Jordan. He was surrounded by his wife and daughter as he departed on his journey. Norman was born on February 14, 1934 in Polar to the late Harry and Velda (Wierschke) Dickman. In April of 1953, Norman was...

Feb 14, 2021

Frances "Fran" West, 80 years old of White Lake passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born August 10, 1940 in Ladysmith, WI to the late Milo and Helen Conwell. She married Vernon West on June 14, 1956 in Kenosha, WI. She retired from Amron in Antigo, WI. She and...

Feb 8, 2021

Michael John Prindl, age 66, of Antigo, died unexpectedly Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home. Michael was born on June 7, 1954 in Milwaukee to the late Anton and Anna Mary (Mussomeli) Prindl. Michael was a graduate of James Madison High School. He was united in marriage to Sandra Hirschmann on September 22, 1984 in Milwaukee. Michael worked...

Feb 6, 2021

Our beloved Ruth Elaine Forbes passed away on Saturday February 6th, 2021 at The Bay at Eastview. She was 93 years old. Ruth was born on October 10th, 1927 in Berwyn, IL to Josef and Agnes (Blaha) Sterc. The family moved to the Deerbrook area to farm when she was a young child. Through neighboring farms and friends, Ruth...

Feb 4, 2021

David A. Wheeler of Antigo passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021 at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was 65 years old. David was born on November 14, 1955 in Antigo to the late Eugene and Ione (Shank) Wheeler David studied culinary arts at UW Eau Claire. He then went on to work as a chef at...

Feb 3, 2021

Loretta Kaye Summers of Elcho passed away on February 3, 2021 at her home under the care of her family. She was 79 years old. Loretta was born on August 26, 1941 in Chicago to the late Martin and Catherine (Hargas) Rasinski. On June 19, 1961, she was united in marriage to Bobbie Summers. He preceded her in death...

Feb 2, 2021

Julie Ann Langseth, age 53, died Tuesday February 2, 2021 at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. Julie courageously fought against colon cancer for nearly six years. Although cancer invaded her body, it did not overtake her spirit and her zest for life. Julie was born on April 4, 1967 in Flint, MI, the...

Feb 1, 2021

Neal F Gray of Antigo passed away on February 1, 2021 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice after battling the complications of Alzheimer’s. He was 79 years old. Neal was born on December 7, 1941 in Antigo to the late Henry and Belva (Krueger) Gray. Neal was raised by his late Uncle Roman and late Aunt Maxine Steinfest. On...