Obituaries

Michael J. Hickey

Michael J. Hickey

Jan 11, 2019

Michael "Mike" J. Hickey III, of Post Lake, passed away January 11, 2019 at his home, under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 77 years old. Mike was born on March 15, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Michael J. II and Helen (Coblentz) Hickey. He married Patrecia "Patti" McNeil on November 9, 1963 in...

Suzanne "Suzie" Tomany

Suzanne "Suzie" Tomany

Jan 10, 2019

Suzanne "Suzie" Tomany died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her home in Deerbrook. She was 81 years old. She was born June 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Roy and Genevieve (Sauncey) Vick. She married George Marshall, and he preceded her in death. She later married David "Diggers" Tomany on June 8, 1968 at St. John the...

Jack Nelson

Jack Nelson

Jan 8, 2019

Jack Nelson, age 82, of Elcho, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home. Jack was born on May 4, 1936 to the late Shirley and Pearl (Cummings) Nelson. On June 18, 1958, he was united in marriage to Lynn Reynolds. She survives. Jack was journeyman pressman at Daniels Packaging, later known as Banta, then Printpack. He also...

Richard A. Skinner

Richard A. Skinner

Jan 2, 2019

Richard "Dick" A. Skinner, age 81, died January 2, 2019 at the home of his daughter, Kendra, after a brief illness. Dick was born on October 7, 1937 to the late William and Viola (Pankratz) Skinner. He was united in marriage to Kay (nee Krueger) Lenzner on October 4, 1985. Kay survives. Dick was a graduate of Antigo High...

George R. Schmiester

George R. Schmiester

Dec 31, 2018

George Rudolph Schmiester, age 90, of Antigo died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. George was born on January 1, 1928 in Antigo to the late George and Anna (Pekarik) Schmiester. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1945. Following high school George ventured to California and worked in Yosemite National Park. He later...

Blanche Sailer

Blanche Sailer

Dec 31, 2018

Blanche Emma Sailer died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family. She was 95 years old. She was born March 17, 1923 in Greenwood, WI, daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Poirier) Long. Blanche moved to Antigo with her family at the age of 9. She married...

Linda Schuett

Linda Schuett

Dec 27, 2018

Linda Marie Schuett, longtime area resident, died at her home in Antigo on Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was 68 years old. She was born March 20, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI, daughter of Joan (Starks) Hasse and the late Emil Hasse. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Antigo High School, and she was employed as supervisor at Burger King....

Earl Draeger

Earl Draeger

Dec 27, 2018

Earl Draeger, age 83, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice. Earl was born on October 18, 1935 to the late Paul Emil and Laura Ann (Draheim) Draeger in Town of Harrison. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Teal on October 13, 1956 St. Paul's...

Gloria Jean Arndt

Gloria Jean Arndt

Dec 21, 2018

Gloria Jean Arndt, age 78, of the Town of Polar, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home. Gloria was born on October 28, 1940 in Kent to the late George and Mima (Arrowood) Spencer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Antigo High School. On November 24, 1956 Gloria was united in marriage to Donald...

Janet Olson

Janet Olson

Dec 19, 2018

Janet Olson of Antigo, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at The Bay at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation center, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 75 years old. Janet was born on September 2, 1943 in Merrill to the late Clarence and Margaret (Schultz) Samuelson. She graduated from Merrill High...

Mary Ann Draeger

Mary Ann Draeger

Dec 15, 2018

Mary Ann Draeger, of Aniwa, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was 79 years old. She was born December 27, 1938 in Antigo, daughter of the late Lyle Teal, Sr. and Mary (Pilecky) Teal. She married Earl Draeger on October 13, 1956 in Aniwa, and he survives. Mrs. Draeger dairy farmed with her family for...

Rosalie Ann Packard

Rosalie Ann Packard

Dec 11, 2018

Rosalie Ann Packard, entered into the world on December 11, 2018 looking into the eyes of Jesus. Rosalie was loved from her beginning by her parents, Alexandria Harris and Robert Packard. She was also loved by her maternal grandparents, Pam Matuszewski and Joe Grab of Antigo, maternal great grandparents, David and Susan Matuszewski of Antigo, paternal grandparents, Deana Schallie...

Stanley Gehrke

Stanley Gehrke

Dec 7, 2018

Stanley E. Gehrke, age 95, of Antigo, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of Le Royer Hospice. Stanley was born on May 26, 1923 to the late Fred and Eleanor (Scheer) Gehrke in Grafton, WI. He graduated from Grafton High School and then served in the US Army during World War II. He was...

Gerhart "Gary" Max Henry Kieper

Gerhart "Gary" Max Henry Kieper

Dec 5, 2018

Gerhart "Gary" Kieper, of Antigo, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 93 years old. He was born September 10, 1925 in Polar, son of the late Reinhart W. and Eleanora (Parson) Kieper. He married Adeline Shank, daughter of Emil and Amanda (Koch) Shank on February 15, 1947 at St....

Louise Francl

Louise Francl

Dec 2, 2018

Louise Dala Francl, lifelong area resident, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 under the care of her family, LeRoyer Hospice, and Care Partners Assisted Living. She was 88 years old. She was born December 31, 1929 in Polar, daughter of the late Ernest and Bernice (Zager) Brandt. She married James Francl on Feb. 19, 1949 in Polar, and he preceded...

Sally Jo Benes

Sally Jo Benes

Nov 15, 2018

Sally Jo Benes, lifelong Antigo resident, died at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was 72 years old. Sally was born October 23, 1946 in Antigo, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Turney) Swoboda. She married Anton "Butch" Benes on December 7, 1968, and he survives. She...

Zbigniew "Ziggy" Suchan

Zbigniew "Ziggy" Suchan

Nov 10, 2018

Zbigniew "Ziggy" Suchan of Birnamwood died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at The Bay at Eastview in Antigo. He was 72 years old. He was born April 19, 1946 in Germany, son of the late Stefan and Helena Suchan. He married Helen Krypel, and they later divorced. Mr. Suchan graduated from Touley High School, and resided in the Chicagoland area...

Riley L. Rowe

Riley L. Rowe

Nov 8, 2018

Riley "Boogie" Rowe, age 73 of Antigo, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1945 to Riley F. Rowe and Bertha Maye (Bolen) Rowe in Breathitt County, Kentucky. Boogie worked as an x-ray technician, ultra sound technician and a security guard. He was raised in Kentucky and later lived in Antigo. His...

Mary Ellen Wendt

Mary Ellen Wendt

Oct 12, 2018

Mary Ellen Wendt, age 93, of Antigo died Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Bay at Eastview. Mary Ellen was born on March 8, 1925 to the late Merritt and Germaine (McCormick) Reader. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1943. On September 5, 1945 she was united in marriage to Merle A. Wendt. He...

Kennedy Erin Radke

Kennedy Erin Radke

Oct 10, 2018

Kennedy Erin Radke, died peacefully in her sleep, October 10, 2018 in Green Bay at the age of 6 months. Kennedy was born April 5, 2018, the daughter of Jon and Sara (Wild) Radke of Green Bay. Kennedy was a happy, healthy, good baby that lit up the room for everyone with her smile and laughter. One of the...