Obituaries

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...

Sep 29, 2024

Beverly Jane Halama passed away peacefully in the presence of family on September 29, 2024 at Eastview Health And Rehabilitation Center under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 87 years old.

Bev was born in Antigo on August 21, 1937 to the late Henry and Viola (Mosher) Halama. She graduated from Antigo High School,...

Sep 20, 2024

On September 20, 2024, Nancy Aileen Hunter was given the gift of eternal life.

Nancy Aileen (Neuman) Hunter was born July 15, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Ellsworth and Beverly Neuman. She grew up in North St. Paul and was a 1964 graduate of North St. Paul High School. She then attended North Dakota...

Sep 18, 2024

Lois Ann MacDonald, age 89, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She and her husband James resided at Pine Meadow and most recently Rosalia Gardens.

Lois was born on August 19, 1935 in Antigo to the late Albert and Mildred (Kloida) Banczak.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class...

Sep 17, 2024

Debora Ann Braun, age 56, of Antigo passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 17, 2024.

Debora was born on March 16, 1968 in Elmwood, Il to Carol (Henkel) Braun and the late Ronald H. Braun.

She was a graduate of Milwaukee Technical College. Debora was employed by Froedtert Hospital...

Sep 15, 2024

Thomas Stanley Rustick of Elcho passed away on September 15, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 84 years old.

Tom was born on February 11, 1940 in Laona to the late Stanley and Lorraine (Baade) Rustick.

Tom attended Monico Grade School and graduated from Elcho High School. He went on...

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Mae “Sheri” Borup, age 79, of Antigo, WI died September 15, 2024.

Sheri was born on April 30, 1945 in Racine, the first born daughter to William K. and Fern “Louise” (Miller) Borup.

She was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of 1963. She was employed by InSinkErator...

Sep 14, 2024

Judith Ann Young, age 77, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family.

Judy was born on April 5, 1947 in Antigo to the late Dale and Dawn (Delaney) Williams.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School.

On October 19, 1968 she...

Sep 9, 2024

Paul was born October 26th, 1947, on a bright sunny day, in Minneapolis, MN. His proud parents Pastor Robert William Girod and Helen Johanna King Girod journeyed back home to Baileys Harbor, WI on the Lake Michigan side of the Door Peninsula in a snowstorm! The Girod’s lived in the upper lighthouse of the two Range Lights. The 2...

Sep 5, 2024

Arlene Somann, age 93, passed away on September 5, 2024, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care.

Arlene was born on June 27, 1931 in Polar to the late Otto and Sarah (Kieper) Hintz. Arlene was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Somann on October 18, 1952 in Antigo. The couple moved...

Sep 3, 2024

George John Frederick Schuhmacher, age 86, of Antigo, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home.

George was born on April 16,1938 in Rockford, IL to the late George John Frederick and Helen Jane (Johnson) Schuhmacher.

George was united in marriage to Beverly Schuhmacher, the couple later divorced. He was married to Mae “Dolly”...

Sep 2, 2024

Harold Thomas Lewis, of Antigo, passed to his heavenly home on September 2, 2024 at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Harold was born on February 27, 1937 in White Lake to the late Thomas Lewis and Beulah (Morgan) Tackett.

Harold worked as a truck driver and most recently, he...