Obituaries

Roger Dreier

Jun 5, 2024

Roger Dreier, age 80, of Antigo passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and his wife, Mary.

Roger was born on March 7, 1944 in Grand Island, NE, a son of the late Clarence and Thelma Dreier.

Following high school, Roger enlisted in the US Airforce. He...

Wallace "Wally" Saal

May 30, 2024

Wallace Burt Saal “Wally” passed away at home, surrounded by family on May 30, 2024, following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.

Wally was born on October 3, 1977 to Glen and Sandy (Olson) Saal.

Wally most recently worked in manufacturing for the window company in Merrill.

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Rodney Edward Clay

May 27, 2024

Rodney Edward Clay “Rod”, age 64, of Antigo passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 in the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Rodney was born on October 1, 1959 in Oshkosh, WI to parents Richard Eugene and Mary Jean (Spear) Clay.

He attended Antigo High School and worked...

Carol Brooks

May 26, 2024

Carol Jean Brooks, age 70, of Post Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her home.

Carol was born on September 6, 1953, in Illinois, a daughter of the late Dean and Laurine (Amfahr) Harms and sister to Nancy. Her life was shaped by the encouragement of her parents, who made sure their...

Phyllis Suick

May 24, 2024

Phyllis Suick passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at the age of 97 at her home in The Villages, Florida. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 69 years James Suick, her parents, Lucy and Louis Harrington, and her siblings, Devota Campbell, Sister Mary Patrick, and Brother Killian.

She is survived by...

Christine Holland

May 21, 2024

Christine Holland, age 68, of Antigo, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home.

Christine was born on March 4, 1956 in Antigo, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sadie (Bowen) Ingram.

Her family moved to Kenosha when she was a young girl and she attended schools in Kenosha.

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Carol Powell O'Meara

May 20, 2024

Carol Powell O’Meara, age 89 1/2, of Antigo entered the gates of heaven on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was under the care of her daughter, Brenda and LeRoyer Hospice.

Carol was born on September 20, 1934 in Elton a daughter of Newton and Eva (Jones) Powell. Raised in Elton, she attended Elton Grade School and White...

Jack Albert Clifford Greening

May 18, 2024

Jack Albert Clifford Greening, age 86, entered his heavenly home on May 18,2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born on May 16, 1938 in Antigo. He was the youngest (and quite possibly the sassiest) of 5 children born to Fred and Margaret Greening. He grew up in Antigo, went to Peace Lutheran school through 8th grade...

Kathleen "Kitty" Drabek

May 14, 2024

Kathleen “Kitty” Carol Drabek, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, May 14, 2024 under the care of her husband, Stanley and LeRoyer Hospice.

Kitty was born on August 25, 1941, in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes (Gadzecki) Balcerowski.

She was raised in the Milwaukee area along...

James "Jim" Eveland

May 14, 2024

James “Jim” Eveland, age 84, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Jim was born November 19, 1939 to Shalby and Hazel Eveland and was a graduate of Elcho High School. His mother remarried into the Burton family and Jim became very close to his stepfather Roy, Grandma Mary and his Aunt Ethel...

James Richard Messer

May 10, 2024

James Richard Messer, age 75, died Friday May 10, 2024 at Care Partners in Antigo.

Jim was born on October 13, 1948 in Antigo to the late Curtis and Rosella (Lewis) Messer. Jim was raised in White Lake, attending Wilson Grade School and White Lake High School.

On January 12, 1970 he was united in...

Wallace Lee Pietz

May 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Wallace L Pietz's passing on May 10, 2024. Wallace was born on January 16, 1938, in Tripp, South Dakota, to his parents Marie and Eugene Pietz.

After graduating from Tripp High School, Wallace bravely served his country in the United States Airforce. In 1960,...

Shirley Peterson

May 8, 2024

Shirley Peterson of Antigo, a Menominee Nation member, passed away unexpectedly May 8th at home at the age of 74.

Shirley is survived by three children; Sheila (Dan) Kainz of Tomahawk, Mike (Mary Koss) Peterson of Antigo and Kathy Hill Peterson of Mattoon, four grandchildren; Nick Krimmer, Levi Krimmer, Katelyn Hill Peterson and Stephanie Bessert,...

Robert Cross

May 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" R. Cross, age 71, of Polar passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2024. He was born in Antigo, WI on March 6, 1953 to the late Russell and Voldean (Ligon) Cross.

In May of 1973 Bob began a 31 year long career in the casting plant for Chrysler and was a...

Daryl James Zahurones

May 4, 2024

Daryl James Zahurones, age 47, of Antigo passed away Saturday at his home.

Daryl was born on November 23, 1976, a son of Frank Zahurones and Rose Basnett.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School and went onto complete culinary school. He was passionate about cooking and worked as a chef at various restaurants,...

Gary Lee Drexler

Apr 30, 2024

Gary Lee Drexler, age 70, of Lily entered into his eternal home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Gary was born on December 16, 1953 in Antigo, a son of the late Bernard and Viola (Shepherd) Drexler. He attended Sunnyslope Grade School and was a graduate of White Lake High School.

On April 17,...

Ronald Ray Hunt

Apr 29, 2024

Ronald Ray Hunt of Antigo, passed away at home after cardiac surgery on April 29, 2024. He was 67 years old.

Ron was born on August 15, 1956 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Sanford and Audrey (Hann) Hunt. He was raised in Florida and graduated from South Sumter High School in Bushnell, FL. In...

Robin David Betz

Apr 17, 2024

Robin David Betz passed away on April 17, 2024 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 70.

Rob was born on January 14, 1954 in Cudahy to the late David Clarence and Shirley Rita (Wengleski). He was united in marriage to Melanie Elizabeth Weber on December 16, 1977 at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Patricia "Pat" Warren

Apr 12, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Warren, our beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Auntie, and friend entered heaven on April 12th, 2024, after sustaining severe injuries from a fall. Pat was born in Antigo on October 11, 1946, to her biological parents and later adopted by Anton and Betty Bures, who preceded her in death.

Pat graduated from Antigo High...

Eugene D. Schlundt

Apr 3, 2024

Eugene Duane Schlundt, age 88, of Antigo passed away on April 3, 2024 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital.

Gene was born in Antigo on June 29, 1935 to the late Alex and Carrie (Sargent) Schlundt. He married Evelyn Parsons on March 2, 1957 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar. She preceded him in death on...