Obituaries

 Judith Ann Preboske

Judith Ann Preboske

Oct 25, 2020

Judith (Judy) Ann Preboske, previously of Antigo, went to her eternal home with God on Sunday, October 25th, 2020. Her family was by her side as she battled complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 79 years old. Judy was born on May 3, 1941, in Merrill, Wisconsin, a daughter of Lester and Pearl Voigt. She married Peter Preboske on...

Carol Dawley Guenthner

Carol Dawley Guenthner

Oct 23, 2020

Carol Dawley Guenthner, age 94, died of age-related causes on Friday 23 October at Evergreen Terrace in Antigo where she got wonderful care from the staff. Carol was born to Paul Dawley and Blanche Jewell Dawley on 12 August 1926 in Antigo. Her grandparents were long-time Antigo residents -- Dr John and Anna (Couch) Dawley and Hollis and Caroline...

Benedict "Ben" Verhasselt

Benedict "Ben" Verhasselt

Oct 20, 2020

Benedict “Ben” Verhasselt of Antigo passed away on October 20, 2020 in Wisconsin Rapids at the age of 95. Ben was born on January 16, 1925 to the late Henry and Mary (DeBroux) Verhasselt in Phlox. On June 26, 1952, he was united in marriage to Eloise Pitts at St. Joseph’s in Phlox. Ben served in the United States...

Garth L. Skidmore

Garth L. Skidmore

Oct 18, 2020

Garth L. Skidmore of Deerbrook passed away on October 18, 2020 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital at the age of 85. Garth was born on May 23, 1935 in Pearson to the late Alger and Sadie (Clark) Skidmore. He served in the National Guard. He worked at the DNR as a fire tower watch, at Prefex, at Frost Veneer, and...

Geraldine Theresa Cox

Geraldine Theresa Cox

Oct 18, 2020

Geraldine Theresa Cox, of Mattoon, passed away on October 18, 2020 at Rosemary Manor at the age of 82. Geraldine was born in Wisconsin on December 26, 1937 to the late Floyd and Kathryn (Manyo) Sigmund. She graduated from Mattoon High School and went on to work at NorthStar Casino in the Kitchen. Geraldine married Clarence Cox on March...

Lynn M.  Messer

Lynn M. Messer

Oct 16, 2020

Lynn M. Messer, age 61, of White Lake died Friday October 16, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. Lynn was born on April 30, 1959 in Antigo to the late Clarence and Jeanette (Hintz) Allen. She attended White Lake High School and worked at Diercks & Sons Potatoes in White Lake. On January 6, 1979 Lynn was united in marriage...

Thomas Pool

Thomas Pool

Oct 12, 2020

Thomas Edward Pool, formerly of Antigo, passed away on October 12, 2020 at ThedaCare in Neenah, at the age of 69. Tom was born on August 15, 1951 in Antigo to the late Roy and Nellie (Campbell) Pool. Tom graduated from Antigo High School. He worked as logger and millwright for Boss for the past many years. Tom enjoyed...

Mary Ellen Blaha

Mary Ellen Blaha

Oct 7, 2020

Mary Ellen Blaha, age 93, formerly of Pelican Lake and Antigo, passed away at The Bay at Eastview on October 7, 2020. Mary Ellen was born on June 6, 1927 in Antigo to the late John A. and Estella (Schultz) Driscoll. She was united in marriage to James L. Blaha on February 20, 1951. James preceded her in death...

Joseph "Joe" Edelman

Joseph "Joe" Edelman

Oct 3, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Edelman of White Lake passed away on October 3, 2020, at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. Joe was born on April 22, 1942 to the late Tony and Margret (Gillis) Edelman in Antigo. Joe graduated from Antigo High School in 1960. He then went on to serve in the US Air Force being stationed...

Carolyn  Jean Mishler

Carolyn Jean Mishler

Sep 27, 2020

Carolyn Jean Mishler of Deerbrook passed away at UW Madison Hospital on September 27, 2020 at the age of 68. Her departure has left an emptiness that is indescribable. Carolyn’s faith and strength has been passed on to all of her children and grandchildren. We will carry her in our hearts as long as we live, every day of...

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Sep 24, 2020

Bill Williams, of Antigo, passed away on September 24, 2020 at Aspirus Medford Hospital at the age of 81. Bill was born on June 17, 1939, to the late Caryle (Johnson) and William “Ike” Williams in Antigo. Bill graduated from Antigo High School in 1957. On September 16, 1961, he was united in marriage to Helen Artz at St....

Evelyn Moore

Evelyn Moore

Sep 19, 2020

Evelyn Moore, formerly of White Lake, went home to be with her loving Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was 92 years old. She was born May 1, 1928, daughter of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Bargholt) Nickolai. She married Roy Moore on October 26, 1946 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in White Lake. Roy preceded her in...

Sharon Kay Hintz

Sharon Kay Hintz

Sep 16, 2020

Sharon Kay Hintz, of Antigo, passed away on September 16, 2020 after a two-year battle with cancer, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was 61 years old. Sharon was born on April 8, 1959 in Antigo to the late John and Betty (Reif) Grant. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1977 and then continued her education...

Judith K.  Allen

Judith K. Allen

Sep 15, 2020

Judith “Judy” K. Allen, 81, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Bay at Garden View in Antigo. She was born October 14, 1938 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Dwight and Mable (Eggert) Allen. Judy graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee, and attended college in Madison. She was employed as an operator and clerk at AT&T for...

Dawn Ann Williams

Dawn Ann Williams

Sep 13, 2020

Dawn Ann Williams of Antigo passed away on September 13, 2020, at The Bay at Eastview, at the age of 92. Dawn was born on October 9, 1927 to the late Frank and Marie (Schroepfer) Delaney in Antigo. Dawn attended St. John Grade School and Antigo High School. On December 31, 1943, she was united in marriage to Dale...

Carl Robert Basler

Carl Robert Basler

Sep 8, 2020

Carl Robert Basler of Gleason passed away at Freodert Hospital in Milwaukee on September 8, 2020 at the age of 53. Carl was born in Antigo on February 3, 1967 to Arnold and Janice (Moritz) Basler of Gleason. Carl graduated Antigo High School in 1985. He then went on to work for Wetterau Wood Products and Gallenberg Equipment before...

Cynthia Lou Zupon

Cynthia Lou Zupon

Aug 27, 2020

Cynthia Zupon, age70, of Antigo passed away August 27, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Cynthia was born on April 18, 1950 in Antigo to the late Ottis and Marjorie (Spurgeon) Mauk. On March 26, 1974 she was united in marriage to Rodger Zupon. She was a graduate of Antigo High School. Cynthia worked as a...

Vexy Ann Schafer

Vexy Ann Schafer

Aug 25, 2020

Vexy Ann Schafer, 17 months old, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Marshfield Children’s Hospital. Vexy was born on March 1, 2019 in Antigo to Leticia Ann Niaves and Tyler James Schafer. Vexy brightened each day with her love, sweetness, and cuddles. She was full of life and a little cookie lover. She loved camping...

David Henry Mabry Ii

David Henry Mabry Ii

Aug 22, 2020

David Henry Mabry II, age 80, passed away on August 22, 2020 at his long-loved home in White Lake surrounded by his wife, daughter and grandson. David was born on January 8, 1940 in White Lake to the late David and Sally (Stamper) Mabry. In 1963 he married Ilene Casperson. She survives. He was a longstanding resident of the...

Frances Schuman

Frances Schuman

Aug 16, 2020

Frances Mae Schuman, of Polar, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Our Special Family in Antigo under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She had also been under the loving care of Hands with Hearts. Frances was born on April 28, 1936 to the late Benjamin and Zelda (Zirkle) Ullman. On April 8, 1966 she was...