Obituaries

Nov 28, 2024

Richard Kestly, age 96, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Rosalia Gardens.

Richard was born on August 19, 1928, a son of the late Charles and Ann Kestly.

On May 13, 1950 he was united in marriage to Shirley Bovee. She preceded him in death on December 4, 2017.

Richard...

Nov 26, 2024

Marilyn J. Belott, age 86, of the Town of Neva, passed away on November 26, 2024 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital, surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born on July 8, 1938 in Pearson to the late Anton and Dorothy (Spencer) Fischer. She married Dale Belott on August 30, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pickerel....

Nov 25, 2024

Carolyn Lee Fraley, age 73, of Antigo, passed away November 25, 2024 at her home.

Carolyn was born on December 4, 1950 in Boston, MA to the late Jean and Mildred Swanberg.

She was united in marriage to Timothy Fraley on July 4, 1988 in Daytona Beach, FL.

The couple resided in Georgia,...

Nov 20, 2024

John Lawrence Woody, age 79, of Antigo passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

John was born on November 19, 1945, to the late Lawrence and Doris “Dottie” (Roundtree) Woody in Tibideaux, LA.

His family then moved to Waupaca, where John graduated high school. He went on...

Nov 15, 2024

Lloyd J. Larson died in his home November 15, 2024. Lloyd was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on July 25, 1963. Lloyd graduated from Marshfield High in 1981 and continued his education at UW Stevens Point. Lloyd graduated in 1984 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed at Woodward Governor in Stevens Point until the company closed. He...

Nov 15, 2024

James A. Findlay, age 88, died peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Eastview Rehabilitation Center.

Jim was born in Redgranite, Wisconsin, son of Al and Daisy Findlay, and he grew up in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Following graduation from Wautoma High School, he graduated from UW-Whitewater with a bachelor’s degree in business education. He later went...

Nov 8, 2024

Alma Opal Albrecht, age 92 of Birnamwood, passed away surrounded by her beloved family, Friday November 8, 2024 at Rosemary Manor in Mattoon.

Alma was born on April 6, 1932 in Hollister, WI to the late Leonard and Edith (Meeks) Clay.

She was raised in Hollister and graduated 8th grade from Hollister School.

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Nov 6, 2024

Catherine Mima Stollings, age 98, of Antigo passed away November 6, 2024 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital while under comfort care.

Catherine was born on June 19, 1926 in Bryant, WI to the late George and Mima (Arrowood) Spencer.

She attended Bryant Grade School. Catherine was united in marriage to James Hendricks,...

Oct 29, 2024

Julia L. Carlson went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2024, after a stroke ended her exuberant earthly life of 94 years. She had recently moved from Monticello, Iowa to Antigo, Wisconsin where she enjoyed her last days at Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living.

Julie was born dancing in 1930, the oldest of...

Oct 27, 2024

A simple man passed away at the age of 94, while drinking his nightly beer. Elmer David Palmer, “The Elcho Fisherman”, as he was fondly called, passed into everlasting life on October 27, 2024 at Eastview Rehab in Antigo. Elmer had a deep faith in Jesus and was ready to go home and see his family again.

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Oct 26, 2024

Margaret Mae Kolpack, age 91, of Polar entered into her eternal home on Saturday, October 26, 2024 while residing at Care Partners in Antigo.

Margaret was born on April 2, 1933 in Antigo, a daughter of the late Martin William August and Marjorie Mae (Lambert) Dieck.

She attended Peace Lutheran Grade School.

On...

Oct 26, 2024

Watt Palmer Gee, age 97, passed away Saturday.

Watt was born on June 22, 1927 in Green Bay to the late Watt Andrew and Louise Hildegard (Taylor) Gee.

While stationed in Japan, Watt met Kimi Ogeno. They were united in marriage in the Japanese Temple and upon receiving permission from General MacArthur they repeated their...

Oct 21, 2024

Laymon Wesley Meeks “Dub”, of Antigo, formerly of Waukegan, IL, passed away at home on October 21, 2024 at the age of 77.

Dub was born on April 10, 1947 in Antigo to the late Laymon E. and Laura M. (Stutzman) Meeks.

Dub attended Antigo High School. He worked as a...

Oct 17, 2024

Our beloved Billy has gone to be with God. LaVerne “Bill” Larson passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2024. Bill was born on January 18, 1953 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Bill and Alice Larson. He grew up on a farm on the Red River in Mattoon, Wisconsin. Bill was a farmer through and through. He farmed most of his...

Oct 14, 2024

How great it is to love someone so very much that letting go is so very hard.

Scott W. Erickson, age 65 of Antigo, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 , surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care.

Scott was born on November 26,...

Oct 14, 2024

Dennis Donald Lightfoot, age 79, of Phlox passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born March 29, 1945 in Beloit, WI to the late Donald and Gladys Lightfoot.

He was united in marriage to Dianne Kay Hess on January 9, 1965 in Beloit.

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Oct 13, 2024

Thomas Carl McKinnon, age 82, of Antigo, entered into his heavenly home on Sunday October 13, 2024 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on May 12, 1942 in Antigo, a son of the late Eugene Francis and Dorothy Louise (Laehn) McKinnon.

He was a graduate of...

Oct 13, 2024

Kelly Ann Cofer-Martin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 44. Kelly was born on November 3, 1979 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a daughter of Dave Cofer and Rita (Sippl) Davis and granddaughter of Charlie and Ann Cofer and Ed and Jeanette Sippl.

Kelly was a graduate of...

Oct 9, 2024

Frank T. Gelhausen, Jr. age 97, passed away on October 9, 2024, going to join his “Bon”.

Frank was born on March 12, 1927 in Antigo, a son of the late Frank T. and Rose (Kelnhofer) Gelhausen.

On August 16, 1950, he was united in marriage to Berwyn “Bonnie” Babler. She preceded him...

Oct 6, 2024

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Hull, age 82, of Menomonie Falls died October 6, 2024.

Becky was born on October 8, 1941 in Antigo to the late Edgar and Evelyn (McMillion) Hull.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1960. She went on to attend the Langlade County Normal School and U-W Oshkosh. She...