Obituaries

Feb 18, 2024

Joseph B. Shafel of Cascade passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 82.

Joe was born on February 19, 1941 in Antigo to the late Joseph R. and Margaret (Marx) Shafel. He grew up on the Shafel family farm near Antigo. He attended and graduated from the local school system. He earned a bachelor’s...

Feb 16, 2024

Anna Katerina Cochrane, age 84, of Antigo, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at Rosalia Gardens.

Anna was born on November 26, 1939 in Germany, a daughter of the late Wilhelm and Anna (Haibach) Reichwein and sister of the late Horst Hirschfeld.

On June 24, 1964, Anna was united in marriage to Chester E. Cochrane in...

Feb 13, 2024

Barbara J Smith of Antigo passed away on February 13, 2024 at Evergreen Terrace at the age of 91. Barb was under the care of her family, the staff of Evergreen Terrace and LeRoyer Hospice.

Barb was born on June 10, 1932 in Rhinelander to the late Wayne and Louise (Tillman) Kuney. The family resided...

Feb 11, 2024

Jennifer Dawn Forbes-Benishek lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, February 11th 2024. She was 66 years young.

Jennifer was born on September 26th, 1957 in Milwaukee WI to Vernon and Ruth Forbes. She loved playing with her siblings, ice skating with her father, and helping out her mother any way she could. Jennifer’s school age years...

Feb 8, 2024

Everett Lee Brandt, age 83, died Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Compassus Hospice. Everett was born on August 9, 1939 in Polar, WI to the late Henry and Emma (Belott) Brandt. At the age of 5 the family moved to Antigo where Everett attended grade school and high school.

Feb 6, 2024

Herman O. Albrecht, age 93, of Birnamwood, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Rosemary Manor. Herman was born on December 18, 1930 in Wausau, WI to the late Herman A. and Stella Zimmerman Albrecht.

Herman was a graduate of Wausau High School class of 1949. He served in the Army National Guard for 14 years,...

Feb 2, 2024

Sherie Marie Kelly, age 68, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2024, at Aspirus Langlade hospital.

Sherie was born on May 23, 1955, to Jean Marie (Keen) Wheeler and the late Charles Edward Wheeler in Milwaukee WI.

She was a graduate of Pewaukee High School. Following graduation, her family moved to the Pickerel-Pearson area. Sherie's...

Feb 1, 2024

Roger William Beaber Jr, of Mountain, passed away on February 1, 2024 after a 2 and a half year courageous battle with skin cancer. He was under the care of his family and Unity Hospice.

Roger was born on September 17, 1949 in Marinette, WI to the late Roger Sr. and Hildegaard (Odorfer) Beaber. He...

Jan 31, 2024

Edith W. Strandell, age 94, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Edith was born on January 17, 1930 in Wall, South Dakota to the late Winifred and Emily (Hughes) Hinman.

She was united in marriage to Edwin J. Strandell on January 18, 1947 in Wall, South Dakota. Edwin preceded her in death.

Edith worked in healthcare...

Jan 30, 2024

Maxine Ann MacDonald “Auntie Mac” passed away on January 30, 2024 at the age of 93. She was under the care of family, LeRoyer Hospice, and the staff of Evergreen Terrace.

Auntie Mac was born on November 16, 1930 in Antigo to the late James and Opal (McNinch) MacDonald. She graduated from Antigo High School,...

Jan 27, 2024

Carroll Combs, lifelong Elton resident, passed away on January 27, 2024 at the age of 91. He was under the loving care of his family, Care Partners, and LeRoyer Hospice. He was united in marriage to Judith Pennington on September 1, 1956 in Antigo. She preceded him in death on October 4, 2002.

Carroll "Dooner"...

Jan 23, 2024

Timothy John Bailey, age 77, of Antigo died at his home on January 23, 2020. Tim was born on November 11, 1946 in Antigo to the late Clayton and Mary (Pence) Bailey.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1964. He went on to serve in the Vietnam War as a US Marine.

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas Lee “Leebo” Hunter, age 75, of Summit Lake died Tuesday, January 23 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Lee was born September 23, 1948 in Antigo to the late Thomas and Loraine (Boettcher) Hunter.

Having followed in the family business, Lee owned and managed Hunter’s supermarket for over...

Jan 22, 2024

Verna Esther Rohe, age 76, of Antigo died Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home.

Verna was born on July 6, 1947 in Appleton, WI to the late James and Vera ( Frahm) Ozment.

On May 11, 1972 she was united in marriage to Roger Rohe, her best friend.

The couple resided in...

Jan 21, 2024

Christine “Tina” Mae Kelly , age 80, formerly of Elcho, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 in Slinger, WI.

Tina was born on June 22, 1943 in Forest County to the late Alfred and Josephine (Kulczyski) Kuester.

Tina grew up in the Grafton/Cedarburg area and later moved to the Elcho area where she spent most of...

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, Donna M. Brettingen of Antigo peacefully passed away at Aspirus Langlade Hospital.

Born on August 18, 1932, in Antigo to the late Floyd and Lillian (Duernberger) Schroeder, Donna embarked on a journey that encompassed love, family, and numerous cherished pursuits. In 1951, she married Palmer Brettingen, a union that lasted until his passing...

Jan 19, 2024

Charles “Chuck” August Sambs passed away on January 19, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was 82 years old and under hospice care. Chuck was born on March 24, 1941 in Tigerton to the late Frank and Lena (Westphal) Sambs. On September 29, 1962, he was united in marriage to Annette Neubauer, who survives.

Chuck began...

Jan 12, 2024

Donald Gilbert Vollmer passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Eastview Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

Donald was born on February 13, 1941 in South Milwaukee to the late Gilbert and Edna (Rootes) Vollmer. Donald married Cynthia (Heath) Glenn on October 20, 1962. Although they later divorced,...

Jan 10, 2024

Betty Ann Pranke passed away on January 10, 2024 at Cloverleaf Terrace.

She was born on February 23, 1941 in Shawano to the late John and Clara (Lechterman) Pranke.

Betty was gifted at crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed bowling.

Betty is survived by sister-in-law Betsy...

Jan 8, 2024

Byron Ellis "Mike" Erdman passed away January 8, 2024 after a brief illness. Byron was born September 12, 1934 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ellis and Mabel Erdman. Byron graduated from Green Bay West High School. As youngsters, he and Bernie and family ran the largest paper route distribution system for the Green Bay Press Gazette hand rolling papers...