Obituaries

D'Anna Cox

Jun 11, 2024

D’Anna Mae (Prickette) Cox, age 84, of Antigo, WI, passed away on June 11th while residing at Rosalia Gardens, surrounded by her children. We are comforted to know that D’Anna is enjoying eternal peace with our Lord and Savior.

D’Anna was born on October 3rd, 1939, in Elcho, WI, a daughter of the late Alfred...

Dennis "Donut" Rank

Jun 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Lee Rank, who departed from this world on the 9th of June, at the age of 65.

Dennis, also affectionately known as "Donut," was born on December 2nd, 1958 in Antigo to the late Frank and Delores (Novakoski) Rank. Dennis graduated from Antigo...

Randy Allen Fritsch

Jun 8, 2024

Randy Allen Fritsch was set free from his earthly body on June 8, 2024. He was 63 years old.

Randy was born on September 30, 1960 in Antigo to the late Richard and Bonnie (Purdy) Fritsch. Randy graduated from Antigo High School, class of 1978. He went on to obtain a degree from North Central...

Melvin Kenneth Turney

Jun 8, 2024

Melvin Kenneth Turney, former Antigo and Seguin, Texas resident passed away on June 8, 2024 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He was 90 years old.

Mel was born on February 21, 1934 in Antigo to the late Hiram and Anna (Babler) Turney. He was united in marriage to Janie Aguinaga on June 17, 1967...

William "Bill" Eldridge

Jun 7, 2024

William “Bill” Eldridge, age 83, of Pearson passed away Friday, June 7,2024 at his home, following a long courageous battle against cancer, under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice.

Bill was born on October 7,1940 in White Lake to the late Romeo and Pearl (Cline) Eldridge. On August 2, 1972 he was united in marriage...

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,...