Obituaries

Michael John Spencer

Michael John Spencer

Jun 21, 2016

Michael John Spencer, age 43, died Tuesday in Bryant. Michael was born on December 26, 1972 to John and Cheryl (Tackett) Spencer in Antigo. He was united in marriage to Geraldine "Gerry" Dillon on July 29, 2005 in Elcho. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1991. Michael was employed at Amron Corporation. He enjoyed hunting,...

Marjorie Lucille Swartz

Marjorie Lucille Swartz

Jun 20, 2016

Marjorie Swartz, of Antigo, passed away June 20, 2016 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation. She was 95 years old. She was born July 14, 1920 in Saxon, WI, daughter of the late John and Ida (Carpenter) Melchert. She married James Swartz on January 25, 1941, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 2001. Marjorie enjoyed gardening and...

James E. Bruss

James E. Bruss

Jun 19, 2016

James "Jim" E. Bruss died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home in Antigo. Jim was born on September 21, 1944 to the late Elmer and Mary Ann (Biscobing) Bruss in Milwaukee. Jim formerly lived in Hartford, Wisconsin and graduated from Rufus King High School of Milwaukee. He then went on to attend Milwaukee Technical College. On December 13,...

Richard Herbert Bremer

Richard Herbert Bremer

Jun 12, 2016

Richard H. Bremer II, of Summit Lake, died June 12, 2016 at his home at the age of 52. He was born February 9, 1964 in Milwaukee, son of Richard Bremer and the late Laverne (Hendricksen) Bremer. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith. Richard H. graduated from Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA. He resided in Marietta, where...

Mary Jane Mckinney

Mary Jane Mckinney

Jun 8, 2016

Mary Jane McKinney of Antigo died Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 78, following a recent stroke. Mary Jane was born on September 28, 1937 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to the late Edgar and Carolyn (Jenkins) Gesell. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1956. On February 4, 1961, Mary Jane was...

Walter Arthur Woiten

Walter Arthur Woiten

Jun 1, 2016

Walter Arthur Woiten died June 1, 2016 at his home outside of Antigo at the age of 82. He was born June 25, 1933 in Torrington, CT, son of the late Arthur and Anna (Darosz) Woiten. He married Elizabeth McCoy on April 8, 1961, and she preceded him in death on July 27, 1991. Mr. Woiten served in the...

Bryce Patrick Henry Frisch

Bryce Patrick Henry Frisch

Jun 1, 2016

Bryce Patrick Henry Frisch, age 17, of Antigo died Wednesday at his home. Bryce was born on July 1, 1998 to Andrew and Jennifer (Seis) Frisch in Antigo. He was a junior at Antigo High School. Bryce had aspirations to become an over the road truck driver. Survivors in addition to his parents include his twin sister Courtney Frisch,...

Gladys "Gee Gee" Gnat

Gladys "Gee Gee" Gnat

May 29, 2016

Gladys "Gee Gee" Gnat died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Cedar Creek Manor of Wausau. Gee Gee was born on December 31, 1924 in Antigo to the late John Sr. and Edith (Retzlaff) Walters. She attended Peace Lutheran School and graduated from Antigo High School in 1941. After high school Gee Gee worked at Gunkel's Bakery, was the manager...

Bessie Clark

Bessie Clark

May 24, 2016

Bessie Clark passed away on May 24, 2016, surrounded by her family in Antigo, at the age of 88. She was born on August 25, 1927 in Elton, Wisconsin to the late Lewis and Janie (Keaton) Adkins. In 1945, Bessie graduated from White Lake High School. On February 19, 1949, Bessie married Kermit Clark at First Baptist Church of...

Robert "Bob" Kohn

Robert "Bob" Kohn

May 20, 2016

Robert "Bob" Francis Kohn died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on May 20, 2016 at the age of 95. He was born September 13, 1920 in Galloway, son of the late Alfred and Jessica (Jackson) Kohn. He was baptized in Galloway and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano on October 31, 1941. He married Deloris Regina Grace Parsons...

Gale Eugene Brede

Gale Eugene Brede

May 19, 2016

Gale Eugene Brede, long time Summit Lake resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Wednesday May 19, 2016 at his farm. He was 81 years old. Gale was born on March 6, 1935 to the late Arthur and Gladys (Hein) Brede. He was a US Army Veteran, having served from 1958-1960. Gale was a dairy and beef farmer...

Marquette Marion Legro

Marquette Marion Legro

May 18, 2016

Marquette Marion Legro, lifelong Antigo resident, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Evergreen Terrace. She was 90 years old. She was born June 11, 1925 in Antigo, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mayme (Gardner) Magelund. She married Gene Legro in 1943. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Legro was a graduate of Antigo High School. She was a...

David John Gerrits

David John Gerrits

May 16, 2016

David John Gerrits, First Sergeant (Ret.) of White Lake, died on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Langlade Hospital. He was 73 years old. He was born October 3, 1942 in De Pere, son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Christine (Reynders) Gerrits. He married Karlene MacDonald on November 6, 1965 in Neenah. He was a 1961 graduate of Neenah...

Paul Lee Francl

Paul Lee Francl

May 14, 2016

Paul L. Francl died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoy Hospice, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born in Antigo on February 9, 1954 to James J. Francl and Louise D. (Brandt) Francl. Paul was a lifelong resident of Antigo and graduated from Antigo High School....

Esta Ada Arrowood

Esta Ada Arrowood

Apr 30, 2016

Esta Ada Arrowood, formerly of Elton, died on Saturday, April 30, 2016 while residing with her son in Green Bay at the age of 99. She was under the care of Unity Hospice and surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1916 in Yancy County, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Emma (Bryant) Miller. She married...

Joseph Cleveland Steagall

Joseph Cleveland Steagall

Apr 9, 2016

Joseph Cleveland Steagall, age 84, of Antigo died at his home Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was under the care of his family, Hands with Heart, and LeRoyer Hospice. Joe was born on January 29, 1932 to the late Henry and Gladys (Palmer) Steagall in White Lake. He was united in marriage to Florentine "Tina" Salomon in 1956 in...

Irma Ann Cross Schauer

Irma Ann Cross Schauer

Apr 7, 2016

Irma Cross Schauer, age 101, of Antigo died Thursday, April 7, 2016 under the loving care of the staff at Care Partners. Irma was born on February 12, 1915 to the late George and Frances (Hartl) Grossman in the Town of Neva. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1933 and then the Langlade County Normal School in 1934....

Laverne June Bremer

Laverne June Bremer

Apr 6, 2016

Laverne June Bremer, age 85, formerly of Summit Lake died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Laverne was born on June 18, 1930 to the late Roy and Frieda (Mueller) Hendricksen in Milwaukee. On January 28, 1956 she was united in marriage to Richard Herbert Bremer in Milwaukee. Laverne worked for Allen Bradley in Milwaukee for many...

Eileen Lisa Watson

Eileen Lisa Watson

Apr 6, 2016

Eileen Watson, age 81, of Antigo died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home. Eileen was born on June 13, 1934 to the late Therman and Leota (Eldridge) Tackett in White Lake. She was united in marriage to Carrol Wickersheim March 8, 1952. Carrol preceded her in death in 1988. She married William Watson in April of 1999. He...

Marvin Martin Devries

Marvin Martin Devries

Apr 3, 2016

Marvin M. DeVries, Sr., age 85, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer hospice. Marvin was born November 6, 1930 in Wascott, WI to the late John and Pearl (Hall) DeVries. He was united in marriage to Donna Kirk on June 2, 1984. Marvin worked in the Appleton area for...