Obituaries

Bernice Banczak

Dec 29, 2023

Bernice Banczak passed away on December 29, 2023 at Homme Home, surrounded by her family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. She was 87 years old.

Bernice was born on May 6, 1936 in Antigo to the late John and Doreth (Fitch) Jones. On April 27, 1963, she was united in...

Dennis Frederick Novy

Dec 27, 2023

Dennis Frederick Novy passed away at Marshfield Clinic in Weston on December 27, 2023 at the age of 74.

Dennis was born on February 12, 1949 in Antigo to the late Joseph and Gladys (Ploederl) Novy. On November 14, 1970, he was united in marriage to Shaughn (Brandt) at Peace Lutheran Church.

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Geraldine Hoerman

Dec 24, 2023

Geraldine Hoerman of Antigo, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Evergreen Terrace at the age of 88.

Gerri was born on July 18, 1935 in Antigo to the late John and Doreth (Fitch) Jones. On June 14, 1958 she was united in marriage to Richard Hoerman at St. Mary Catholic Church. He preceded her...

Beverly Ann Nequette

Dec 18, 2023

Beverly Ann Nequette, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2023, at The Bay at Eastview Nursing Facility in Antigo.

Beverly was born in Antigo on March 24, 1933, to Lawrence and Mayme (Gardner) Magelund. She attended grade school in Antigo and later graduated with the Antigo High School Class of 1951. She...

Joseph Hermolin

Dec 12, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Hermolin, an academician, historian and devoted supporter of his adopted Antigo community, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was 83 years old.

Throughout his long life, Joe moved between the university setting, publishing highly technical research papers on subjects such as Escherichia coli H to the homespun, penning...

Sheila Marie Healy

Dec 1, 2023

Sheila Marie Healy of Codott, Wisconsin passed away on December 1, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Antigo, Wisconsin. She was 70 years old.

Sheila was born on August 9, 1953 in Chicago to the late John and Anne (Gerhardt) Healy.

She was raised Catholic in Mundelein, IL where she attended Santa...

Judy Perrot

Nov 29, 2023

Judy Perrot of Antigo passed away suddenly at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 80.

Judy was born on September 5, 1943 in Bryant to the late Albert and Maude (Gibbs) Graves.

Judy was a proud caretaker and worked as a CNA. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and having a...

August Carl Thompson

Nov 28, 2023

August Carl Thompson of Antigo passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on November 28, 2023 at the age of 73. He was provided excellent and compassionate care by LeRoyer Hospice.

Augie was born on August 22, 1950 in Milwaukee to the late Harry Thompson and Glendelene (Hemsing) Webb.

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Thomas Allan Light

Nov 24, 2023

Thomas Allan Light, age 87, of Antigo died November 24, 2023. Thomas is survived by his wife, Sherry, daughters; Vicki (Larry) Westphal, Wendy (Dan) Homan, son Greg (Dawn) Light, 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Anna, his parents, and a brother William Light. A...

Lois Marie Mytas

Nov 22, 2023

Lois Marie Mytas of Antigo passed away on November 21, 2023 at Eastview Health and Rehab at the age of 70.

Lois Marie was born on June 24, 1953 in Vancouver B.C. to Dorothy (Schleimer) and the late Rev. Eldor Bickel.

Lois Marie graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, MI and went on to...

Terry L. Neal

Nov 20, 2023

Terry L. Neal, of White Lake, formerly of Laurium, MI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by friends and family, on November 20, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital at the age of 65.

Terry was born on July 22, 1958 in Antigo to the late William Neal and Jane (Pacer) Stewart.

Terry...

Alexander Grant Hintz

Nov 18, 2023

Alexander Grant Hintz, 36 years young, entered into his heavenly home Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by his family and in the loving arms of his courageous wife while at UW Health Hospital following another fierce and lionhearted battle against cancer.

Alex was born on March 9th, 1987 to Keith “Rueben” Hintz and the late...

Eugene Houdek

Nov 17, 2023

Eugene F. Houdek, age 97, of Antigo passed away to his eternal home Friday, November 17, 2023 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital.

Eugene was born April 30, 1926 in Antigo to the late Charles and Ella (Johanek) Houdek.

After graduating high school in 1944, Gene met the love of his life at Mattek's dance hall in...

Rick Carl Blaise

Nov 14, 2023

Rick Blaise, age 63, of Antigo died unexpectedly Monday, November 14, 2023 at his home. Rick was born on December 13, 1959 to the late Leon and Arlene (Maas) Blaise.

Rick worked at Wausau hospital as a custodian. He was a loving father to his eight children.

Rick proudly served his...

James Marvin Brown

Nov 13, 2023

James Marvin Brown passed away suddenly at home on November 13, 2023. He was 76 years old.

Jim was born in Antigo on May 25, 1947 to Joyce Henderson (Roe) and the late Luther Brown.

He was united in marriage to Frances Brown (Kielcheski) on December 24, 1997 in Antigo. She...

Dennis Wayne Paff

Nov 1, 2023

Dennis Wayne Paff, lifelong resident of Antigo, was called to his home in heaven on November 1, 2023 at the age of 74. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice.

Dennis was born on October 1, 1949 in Antigo to the late Wayne and Arlene (Moas) Paff. He was a graduate...

Cynthia S. Day

Oct 28, 2023

Cynthia "Sue" Day, age 86, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Rosemary Manor in Mattoon, WI.

Sue was born on March 1, 1937, in McLean, TX a daughter of the late James Dee and Roberta Maudell (Corum) Burrows.

She moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1939 as a young girl. In 1955 she graduated from...

Samuel "Sam" Wierzba

Oct 28, 2023

Samuel Wayne Wierzba passed away on October 28, 2023 at home, surrounded by family and under the care of LeRoyer Hospice, following a short, but brave battle with Cancer in which he had hope until the very end. He was 48 years old.

Sam was born on May 31, 1975 in Menomonee Falls, son of...

David R. Ungethum

Oct 26, 2023

David R Ungethum Jr of Antigo passed away on October 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his family, following a very short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was 55 years old.

Dave was born on August 20, 1968, in Antigo, WI to Sheila (Rock) Ungethum. She survives.

He graduated from Antigo High School in...

Michael Vernon Strasser

Oct 21, 2023

Michael Vernon Strasser

December 15, 1947 – October 21, 2023

Michael “Mike” Vernon Strasser, age 75 of Deerbrook, Wisconsin, passed away at home where he always wanted to be on Saturday October 21, 2023.

Mike was a proud Vietnam Veteran who loved his country. He was a...