Obituaries

Sharon Whited

Sharon Whited

Feb 1, 2017

Sharon A. Whited, age 70, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Sharon was born on July 14, 1946 in Omaha, NE to the late Frank and Hilda (Mickelson) Aragon. She was united in marriage to Donald Whited. He preceded her in death. Sharon had formerly lived in Chicago, IL. Survivors include a son Dustin Whited and...

Mary Messer

Mary Messer

Jan 30, 2017

Mary Minerva Messer, age 81, of Antigo, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Mary was born on July 8, 1935 in Elton to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Bailey) Robinson. She was united in marriage to Richard Messer August 9, 1951. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1996. Mary and Richard lived and raised...

Virginia "Ginny" Treganza Smith

Virginia "Ginny" Treganza Smith

Jan 27, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Treganza Smith, 101, passed away on January 27, 2017 at Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living in Antigo where she spent her last six years. Virginia was born on August 26, 1915 to Ray and Mable Treganza in Mitchell, South Dakota. She and her family moved to Wisconsin when she was 11 years old, and they settled in Oshkosh...

Debra "Debbie" Karen Archer

Debra "Debbie" Karen Archer

Jan 27, 2017

Debra "Debbie" Karen Archer died Friday, January 27, 2017 at her home in Antigo under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 57 years old. She was born September 3, 1959 in Antigo, daughter of the late John Dale Archer and Jane (Monihan) Archer. Debbie was a graduate of Antigo High School and was employed as...

John H. Schroeder

John H. Schroeder

Jan 16, 2017

John H. Schroeder, age 81, of Antigo died Monday, January 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family from complications associated with Parkinson's disease. John was born on May 24, 1935 in the Town of Rolling to the late Henry and Martha (Weix) Schroeder. John was united in marriage to Jaclyn Cousineau on November 16, 1957 in Madison,...

Gary Donald Lutzow

Gary Donald Lutzow

Jan 12, 2017

Gary Donald Lutzow, of Polar, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 64 years old. He was born November 26, 1952 in Antigo, son of the late Arnold and Jean (Brunner) Lutzow. He married Ronda Kolpack on July 24, 1971 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar. Gary was a 1971 graduate of Antigo High...

Nancy Joyce Reznichek

Nancy Joyce Reznichek

Jan 8, 2017

Nancy Joyce Reznichek, age 85, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her home. Nancy was born on January 4, 1932 in Antigo to the late Anton and Marie (Maher) Reznichek. She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1950. She went on to attend UW-Madison for 2 years and then returned to Antigo to teach and attend...

Joann "Jody" Jones

Joann "Jody" Jones

Jan 3, 2017

JoAnn B. "Jody" Jones, age 79, of Bryant left this world to sing with the Angels in Heaven, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Lakewood Assisted Living, in the arms of her daughters. Jody was born on February 13, 1937 in Omro, WI to the late Earl and Marie (Jones) Brooks. Jody attended Clearfield High School in Pennsylvania while living...

Walter Raimund Auer

Walter Raimund Auer

Dec 30, 2016

Walter Raimund Auer, age 91, of Elcho died December 30, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Walter was born on December 5, 1925 to the late Raimund and Pauline (Ensinger) Auer in Niederdonau, Germany. Walter came to the United States in the 1950's. He resided in the Chicago area, owning and operating a barber shop and the Edelweiss Lounge. He...

Georgine Lou Auner

Georgine Lou Auner

Dec 25, 2016

Georgine Lou Auner, 92, of Antigo died December 25, 2016 at Homme Home for the Aging in Wittenberg, WI. Georgine was born May 7, 1924 in Dickinson, ND to the late George and Zita Tillquist. She graduated from Dickinson State Teacher College in 1946 and taught middle school and high school history and social studies. Georgine was united in...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Nickolai

Jacqueline "Jackie" Nickolai

Dec 24, 2016

Jacqueline "Jackie" Nickolai, age 82, of White Lake died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Jackie was born on September 25, 1934 in Town of Nashville, WI to the late Henry C. and Della (Swim) Strong. On June 27, 1953 she was united in marriage to Elmer J. "John" Nickolai at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in White...

Vicki Jean Toth

Vicki Jean Toth

Dec 20, 2016

Vicki Jean Toth, age 68, of Deerbrook, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home, under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. Vicki was born on July 26, 1948 to the late Clive LaMar Jensen and Anna Jean Vautrin. Vicki was united in marriage to Roger Toth. He survives and lives in Deerbrook. Vicki graduated from high...

Gerald Benishek

Gerald Benishek

Dec 17, 2016

Son, Brother, Husband, Veteran, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend. Jerry was a proud Antigonian, born here on November 13, 1920, and resided in the area his entire life, except for his four years of military service. He passed away on Saturday, December 17. He served in Air Transport Command during World War II where he was a master sergeant...

Dennis Paul Kelly

Dennis Paul Kelly

Dec 11, 2016

Dennis Paul Kelly, age 68, of Elcho died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Dennis was born on November 21, 1948 in Antigo to the late Donald and Anne (Pollock) Kelly. He married Judy Zelchowski and they later divorced. He married Tina Kuester and they later divorced. Dennis attended Elcho High School. He was a supervisor for...

Beverly Ann Callahan

Beverly Ann Callahan

Dec 8, 2016

Beverly Ann Callahan, age 63, of White Lake, died Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Beverly was born on September 24, 1953 in Zion, IL to the late Schelvie "Buck" and Jeannous (Oliver) Conn. On November 27, 1973 she was united in marriage to Peter Callahan in Fredonia, WI. He survives and resides in White Lake. Beverly...

John W. Spencer

John W. Spencer

Dec 7, 2016

John W. Spencer, age 69, of Bryant died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7 at UW- Madison Hospital. John was born on December 11, 1946 to the late John William Spencer and Darlene Weber. He was raised by his paternal grandparents, George and Mima Spencer, who also preceded him in death. On November 20, 1969, John was united in marriage to...

Leon R. Allen

Leon R. Allen

Dec 2, 2016

Leon R. Allen, of White Lake, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 87 years old. He was born September 25, 1929, son of the late Carl and Ellen Mary Allen. He married Rose Budd on March 21, 1953 at Hope Presbyterian Church in White Lake. She...

Leatrice Joy Jorgensen

Leatrice Joy Jorgensen

Dec 1, 2016

Leatrice Joy (Brabender) Jorgensen, age 86, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at her home in Antigo, Wisconsin, under the loving care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was born on May 19, 1930 in Park Falls, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Ann and George Brabender. She spent most of her childhood in Phillips, Wisconsin, where she and...

Jean Palmer

Jean Palmer

Nov 29, 2016

Jean Palmer, age 80, went home to heaven at her daughter's home in Elcho surrounded by her family at her side on November 29, 2016. She was under the care of Melissa Palmer Brown, with special thanks to LeRoyer Hospice for their assistance. She was born July 17, 1936 in Crandon, daughter of the late Frank Bocek, Sr. and...

Dorothy Wurtinger

Dorothy Wurtinger

Nov 26, 2016

Dorothy R. Wurtinger, 78, Antigo died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was born May 15, 1938 in Crandon, a daughter of the late Zach and Leone (Agin) Bailey. Dorothy was a graduate of Crandon High School. She married Joseph Kalata on Aug. 7, 1954. The couple divorced in 1958. On Feb. 10, 1962 she married...