Obituaries

William "Bill" S. Kennedy

William "Bill" S. Kennedy

Jun 10, 2017

William "Bill" Scott Kennedy of Long Lake died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the age of 92, at the Evergreen Terrace. Bill was born on February 9, 1925 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to the late Scott P. Kennedy and Helen (Green) Kennedy. Bill graduated from high school and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He served...

Cynthia Mae Dabel

Cynthia Mae Dabel

Jun 1, 2017

Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Dabel died Thursday, June 1 at Rosalia Gardens, at the age of 66, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Cindy was born on May 23, 1951 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Earnest W. Dabel and LaVerne (Nelson) Helbling. She graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1969. Cindy worked at Briggs & Stratton and then Johnson...

Joan G. Donohue Braun

Joan G. Donohue Braun

May 25, 2017

Joan G. Donohue Braun, age 83, of Antigo passed away Thursday, May 25th at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Joan was born in Antigo on June 26, 1933 to the late John and Dorothy (Kubs) Hanousek. On March 2, 1957 Joan was united in marriage to Dr. John Donohue. He preceded her in death in 1982. On December 1, 1990 Joan...

Wilma Meyer

Wilma Meyer

May 17, 2017

Wilma L. Meyer, age 91, of Antigo died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Care Partners in Antigo under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Wilma was born on August 4, 1925 in the Town of Antigo to the late William and Verna (Bornemann) Lucht. On February 9, 1949 she was united in marriage to Ervin W. Meyer. He preceded her...

Jeffrey J. Wunrow

Jeffrey J. Wunrow

Apr 28, 2017

Jeffrey J. Wunrow, age 61 of Antigo, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home. Jeff was born on May 7, 1955 to the late Donald and Olive "Honey" (Strupp) Wunrow. He was raised in the Milwaukee area and moved to Antigo in 1975. Jeff was a graduate of Greenfield High School, class of 1973. Jeff worked for the...

Carol J. Hoffmeister

Carol J. Hoffmeister

Apr 27, 2017

Carol J. Hoffmeister, of the Town of Rolling, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was 83 years old. She was born March 10, 1934 in Antigo, daughter of the late Roy and Julia (Jicha) Marvin. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1952, and married Richard "Dick" Hoffmeister on February 13, 1954 at St. Mary's...

Stanley Benes

Stanley Benes

Apr 16, 2017

Stanley Benes, age 93, of Bryant died Sunday at Care Partners under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Stanley was born November 5, 1923 to Bohemian immigrants, Cyril and Karoline (Kadlec) Benes in Neva. On November 5, 1946 he was united in marriage to Lucille Holeton. Stanley was a graduate of Antigo High School. He retired from Merit Gear as...

Ruth A. Leeftink

Ruth A. Leeftink

Apr 14, 2017

Ruth A. Leeftink, age 86, of Mountain, WI died Friday at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Ruth was born on August 31, 1930 in Wabeno, WI to the late Herman and Dorothy (Tribon) Leeftink. Ruth was a graduate of Racine High School and UW-LaCrosse. She was a swimming instructor in Lakewood, WI and surrounding areas. She went on to teach high...

Margie "Lorraine" Royce

Margie "Lorraine" Royce

Apr 10, 2017

Margie Lorraine Royce, 81, of White Lake, went to be with Jesus on April 10th, 2017. She was born in White Lake to the late Clarence and Rosabelle (Oliver) Royce on September 17, 1935. She attended grades one through twelve in White Lake, graduated from Langlade County Teacher's College in Antigo, and Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. Lorraine loved...

Virginia Theresa Poltrock

Virginia Theresa Poltrock

Apr 3, 2017

Virginia Theresa Poltrock, 89, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice, was taken to her heavenly home on April 3, 2017. Virginia was born on September 6, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Eddie and Katherine (Schlanger) Johnson. She married Edward Poltrock on October 16, 1948 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1992....

Mason Richard Deisinger Liethen

Mason Richard Deisinger Liethen

Apr 3, 2017

Mason Richard Desinger Liethen, stillborn son of Tana Deisinger and Adam Liethen, died April 3, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 4 siblings, Emma, Neveah, Adam Jr., and Hayden; his grandparents, John and Kim Deisinger of Antigo, and John and Sally Liethen of Birnamwood; his great-grandmothers, Mary Deisinger, and Jean Clay,...

Paul L. Harris

Paul L. Harris

Mar 29, 2017

Paul L. Harris, age 66, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Paul was born on September 24, 1950 in Chicago, IL to the late Paul and Lucille (Hawes) Harris. He attended schools in Elcho and Crandon. He enjoyed riding bike and collecting rocks. He was fond of trains, cardinals and frogs. He especially enjoyed...

Sandra Lee Resch

Sandra Lee Resch

Mar 13, 2017

Sandra Lee Mattes-Resch passed away quietly at home on Monday, March 13, 2017 with her husband Bill and her dog Buck by her side. She was born on April 24, 1950 to the late R.N. and Evelyn (Jansen) Mattes. Sandy was married to William "Bill" Resch on July 23, 1999 at their cottage on Deepwoods Lake. She attended St....

James L. Arrowood

James L. Arrowood

Mar 13, 2017

James L. Arrowood, of White Lake, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital at the age of 77. He was born April 10, 1939 in Kent, son of the late Nathan J. Arrowood and Olive (Rosio) Arrowood Schilleman. Jim was employed at the Robbins Flooring Mill in White Lake until his retirement. He also owned and operated...

Anthony "Tony" C. Spychalla

Anthony "Tony" C. Spychalla

Mar 8, 2017

Anthony "Tony" C. Spychalla died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home in the Town of Antigo. He was 88 years old. He was born December 18, 1928 in Antigo, son of the late Anton and Helen Spychalla. He married Phyllis Marie (Smith) on February 23, 1952 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. Phyllis preceded him in death on November...

Allen "Butch" Space

Allen "Butch" Space

Mar 2, 2017

Allen "Butch" Duane Space, of Crandon, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Ministry St. Mary's Hospital in Rhinelander. He was 72 years old. He was born October 9, 1944 in Summit Lake, WI, son of the late Allan William and Jeanette (Rice) Space. He married Peggy Handeyside on September 26, 1964 in Elcho. Butch graduated from Elcho High School,...

Helen M. Swanson

Helen M. Swanson

Feb 21, 2017

Helen M. Swanson, formerly of Lily, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation. She was 100 years old. She was born June 7, 1916 in Polk County, daughter of the late Edwin and Nora (Nelson) Thompson. She married Kenneth "Kelly" Swanson on June 10, 1938 in Nashua, IA at The Little Brown Church in the...

Daniel E. Higginbotham

Daniel E. Higginbotham

Feb 18, 2017

Daniel E. Higginbotham, age 90, of Wausau died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services. Daniel was born on September 30, 1926 in Boaz, WI to the late Everett L. and Christina M. (Hanson) Higginbotham. He was united in marriage to Jeanette V. Meyer in 1959. She survives and resides in Wausau. Daniel was a commercial fisherman...

Clarine "Babe" Irish

Clarine "Babe" Irish

Feb 12, 2017

Clarine "Babe" (Knutson) Irish passed away peacefully February 12, 2017 on her 68th wedding anniversary. She was 88 years old. Babe was the beloved wife of Norman Irish, Sr, whom she married on February 12, 1949, and loving mother of Norine, Norman Jr., and Michael. Norman Sr. preceded her in death in 2010. Babe was born on May 3,...

Nellie Mae Debroux

Nellie Mae Debroux

Feb 8, 2017

Nellie Mae Debroux of Antigo died Wednesday, February 08, 2017 at her home in Antigo under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 77 years old. She was born January 14, 1940 in Shawano County, daughter of the late George and Alma (Johnson) McFarlane. She married John Debroux on June 29, 1957 in Shawano County's Town...