Obituaries

Betty Ann Zittel

Betty Ann Zittel

Mar 22, 2016

Betty Ann Robertson Zittel, age 94, of Antigo died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Evergreen Terrace. Betty was born on August 5, 1921 to the late Paul and Blanche (Jewel) Dawley. She was a graduate of the Antigo High School Class of 1939. She was united in marriage to Clair M. Robertson on April 22, 1944. He preceded her...

Janice Catherine Geiger

Janice Catherine Geiger

Mar 17, 2016

Janice Catherine Geiger, of Aniwa, died at Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the age of 77. She was born Jan. 3, 1939 in Antigo, daughter of the late Albert and Louise (McIntosh) Gilhardt. She married Lyle Ernest Geiger on February 5, 1955 at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. They enjoyed 61 years...

Eugene A. Kakes

Eugene A. Kakes

Mar 14, 2016

Eugene A. Kakes, 88, of the Town of Neva, died peacefully on March 14, 2016 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Gene was born on April 3, 1927, one of nine children to Joseph and Mary (Stasek) Kakes. He attended Springbrook Grade School and graduated in 1944 from Antigo High School. He met Lois Neururer of Milwaukee while serving...

Michael Dale Theriault

Michael Dale Theriault

Mar 13, 2016

Michael Dale Theriault, age 59, of the Town of Wolf River died Sunday at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Michael was born on November 19, 1959 in Milwaukee to Shirley (Neis) Kittel and the late Gary Theriault. He served in the US Army during war time. Michael worked for Robbins Flooring of White Lake. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and had...

Norma Carson

Norma Carson

Mar 10, 2016

Norma Carson entered into eternal life in Heaven on March 10, 2016 at the age of 86. She was resident of the Summit Lake area, and passed away in Illinois. She was born July 30, 1929 in Chicago, daughter of the late William and Ruth (Phillips) Wayne. She was a frequent visitor to Duck Lake from the age of...

Joseph Eugene Bretl

Joseph Eugene Bretl

Feb 27, 2016

Joseph Eugene Bretl, age 89, a lifelong Antigo resident died Saturday February 27, 2016 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. Joe was born on October 1, 1926 to the late George L. and Florian (Sims) Bretl in Antigo. On May 4, 1957 he was united in marriage to JoAnn Kircher at St. Leonard's...

Andrew J. Bertsch

Andrew J. Bertsch

Feb 25, 2016

Andrew "Andy" John Bertsch, of Antigo, WI died February 25, 2016 at Langlade Hospital at the age of 65. He was born September 4, 1950 in Deadwood, SD, son of Evelyn May (Clingman) Bertsch of Lead, SD and the late Elton Ernest Bertsch. He married Cynthia Unruh on December 27, 1975 in New Raymer, CO. Andy grew up in...

William "Bill" F. Diercks

William "Bill" F. Diercks

Feb 24, 2016

William "Bill" F. Diercks, former Antigo resident, died at Atrium Post Acute Care Center of Stevens Point on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He was 86 years old. He was born August 28, 1929 in Antigo, son of the late Ben and Margaret (McMillan) Diercks. He married Phyllis Jicha on January 3, 1951 at First Congregational Church in Antigo. Bill...

Richard A. Kosterman

Richard A. Kosterman

Feb 24, 2016

Fr. Richard A. Kosterman, of Antigo, died on February 24, 2016 at Langlade Hospital. He was 92 years old. He was born July 2, 1923 in Racine, second of eight children to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Shibilski) Kosterman. He attended St. John Nepomacene Grade School in Racine, and Pallottine Seminary in Milwaukee for four years of high school...

Lorraine G. Michels

Lorraine G. Michels

Feb 21, 2016

Lorraine G. Michels, age 88, of Antigo died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at her home. Lorraine was born on August 21, 1927 to the late Herman and Helen (Rabe) Bruening in Town of Polar. On October 8, 1949 she was united in marriage to Julius Michels at St. John's Lutheran Church in Polar. Julius preceded her in death on...

Jean R Flayter

Jean R Flayter

Feb 15, 2016

Jean R. Flayter, formerly of Lily, died Monday February 15, 2016 at Homme Home in Wittenberg. Jean was born on February 27, 1931 in the Town of Ackley to the late Louis and Leona (Frank) Domke. She grew up on the family's dairy farm and graduated from Antigo High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to Robert...

Raymond Jankowski

Raymond Jankowski

Feb 9, 2016

Raymond Jankowski, age 81, died at his home Tuesday February 9, 2016. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. Ray was born on August 31, 1934 in Antigo to the late Benjamin and Marie (Zelinski) Jankowski. He married Lorraine Strasser on October 9, 1965 at St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. She survives. Ray and Lorraine owned...

Michael Tautges

Michael Tautges

Feb 9, 2016

Michael Thomas Tautges, age 72, of Antigo died February 9, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Michael was born October 13, 1943 to the late Anton and Beulah (Meverden) Tautges in Aniwa. He was united in marriage to Anna Clara Danicyzk on September 14, 1963 at St. Florian's Catholic Church in Hatley. She survives....

Maryann Zemke

Maryann Zemke

Jan 30, 2016

MaryAnn Zemke, longtime Antigo resident, died at Langlade Hospital on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was 91 years old. She was born March 23, 1924 in Green Lake County, daughter of the late Gottfried and Anna (Mausli) Spreng. She married Albert Zemke at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo on August 20, 1949. Mr. Zemke preceded her in death on...

Nadeen Lins

Nadeen Lins

Jan 29, 2016

Nadeen Lins a resident of the Wisconsin Veterans home at King Wisconsin, passed away on January 29th, 2016. Nadeen was born in Kansas City, MO on November 26th 1927. Her family moved to Antigo, Wisconsin when Nadeen was 10 years old. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1945. Nadeen retired from the J.C. Penny Company working in the...

Robert Marvin

Robert Marvin

Jan 29, 2016

Robert Marvin, of Antigo, died at Care Partners Assisted Living on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was 88 years old. He was born February 10, 1927 in Langlade County, son of the late Roy and Julia (Jicha) Marvin. He married Marjorie Alice Brittenham in Antigo on October 23, 1948. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2014. Mr....

Maryjo Reznichek

Maryjo Reznichek

Jan 23, 2016

MaryJo Reznichek , age 82, of Antigo died Saturday at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. MaryJo was born on May 4, 1933 to the late Anton and Marie (Maher) Reznichek in Antigo. She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1950. She went on to graduate from U-W Stevens Point in 1954. MaryJo worked in medical transcription...

Patricia Ann Portman

Patricia Ann Portman

Jan 21, 2016

Patricia Ann Portman, of Antigo, died at her home on Thursday, January 21, 2016 under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 77 years old. She was born September 8, 1938 in the Town of Ackley, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Zielazowski) Incha. She married Dr. Raymond Portman on August 12, 1961 at...

William Franklin Loy

William Franklin Loy

Jan 20, 2016

William Franklin Loy, of Antigo and Orlando, FL, died at his home in Antigo on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the age of 63. He was born December 1, 1952 in Albany, GA, son of the late Lawrence and Hazel (Porter) Loy. He married Cheryl "Cheri" Koon on November 13, 1976 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Loy attended high school...

James Allen Sailer

James Allen Sailer

Jan 16, 2016

James Allen Sailer, lifelong Antigo resident, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital at the age of 63. He was born October 17, 1952 in Antigo, son of Joseph and Blanche (Long) Sailer. He married Peggy Arndt on March 3, 1973 at St. John's Catholic Church in Antigo. James was a 1971 graduate of Antigo High School,...