Obituaries

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...

Mark Richard Umland

Mark Richard Umland

Apr 1, 2016

Mark Richard Umland, longtime Antigo resident, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 46 years old. He was born Feb. 27, 1970 in Antigo, the son of Dennis and Rosemary (Wick) Umland. He married Stephanie Labbus on June 3, 1995 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar, and she survives. Mark was a 1988...

Oren Molle

Oren Molle

Mar 28, 2016

Oren U. Molle, of the Villages, FL, and formerly of Antigo, passed away at his home on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was 94 years old. He was born in Antigo, son of the late Otto and Helen Molle. He married Bette in 1948, and she preceded him in death in 2002. Mr. Molle graduated from Antigo High School,...

Dianne Nutley

Dianne Nutley

Mar 24, 2016

Dianne Nutley, age 69, of Antigo died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Dianne was born on October 26, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Mueller) Schultz. She married Charles Nutley, who preceded her in death. Dianne was a homemaker and also did clerical work for State Farm Insurance, Laham...

Michelle Ann Koss

Michelle Ann Koss

Mar 22, 2016

Michelle Ann Koss, of Bryant, a longtime advocate for health and fitness in the community, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in a bicycling accident. She was 53 years old. Michelle constantly worked to promote and encourage athletes of all abilities throughout Langlade County. She most recently established and managed the Jack Lake Splash-N-Dash, a unique aquathon based at Veterans...

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...