Obituaries

Charles "Charlie" Flood

Charles "Charlie" Flood

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...

Louise Orin

Louise Orin

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....

Elysheva Zalewski

Elysheva Zalewski

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...

William M Schultz

William M Schultz

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....

Elroy Mathisen

Elroy Mathisen

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...

Ricky "Rick" Bergbower

Ricky "Rick" Bergbower

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...

Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

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...

Richard H.  Hurlbert

Richard H. Hurlbert

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...

Randolph "Randy" Malueg

Randolph "Randy" Malueg

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...

Norman Harry Dickman

Norman Harry Dickman

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...

Frances Marie West

Frances Marie West

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...

Michael John Prindl

Michael John Prindl

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...

Ruth Elaine Forbes

Ruth Elaine Forbes

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...

David Wheeler

David Wheeler

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...

Loretta Summers

Loretta Summers

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...

Julie Ann Langseth

Julie Ann Langseth

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...

Neal Gray

Neal Gray

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...

Arkadiusz Pstragowski

Arkadiusz Pstragowski

Jan 31, 2021

Arakadiusz Pstragowski of Deerbrook passed away on January 31, 2021 at his home at the age of 71 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and his family. Arakadiusz was born on December 27, 1949 in Gliwice, Poland to the late Bohdan and Janina (Pyzel) Pstragowski. In 1978, Arakadiusz moved to the United States where he met Barbara Niescieruk. The...

Arleen Mary Bubon

Arleen Mary Bubon

Jan 21, 2021

Arleen Mary Bornemann Bubon, age 97, of Antigo died on January 21, 2021 at Rosalia Garden. Arleen was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Arleen was born February 20, 1923 in Antigo to the late Fred and Clara (Spencer) Grabowsky. Arleen was united in marriage to George Bornemann in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1969. She later...

Don Bostwick

Don Bostwick

Jan 16, 2021

Donald Charles “Don” Bostwick, age 41, of Antigo, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Don was born on March 15, 1979 to Nan Merrill and the late Arthur Bostwick in Antigo. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins in both the Merrill and Bostwick families. Don will...