"My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother/grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."
In loving memory of
Joan S. Koutnik
October 12, 1931 - October 12, 2018
Joan S. Koutnik, of Antigo, died Friday, October 12, 2018, at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 87 years old. She was born on October 12, 1931, in Antigo, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Selma (Hubbard) Schacher. She married Kortland Koutnik on October 23, 1954, at St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2013.
She attended St. John Catholic Grade School and graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1949.
She was a secretary for the University of Wisconsin in the Marathon and Marinette offices. She also was a secretary for the DNR office and at Waidelich and Maly Insurance office both in Antigo.
She enjoyed dancing, listening to her husband play in various bands and working with the community theater.
Survivors include a daughter, Laurie (Brian) Blink of Antigo; two sons, Michael "Dean" (special friend Georgia Masco) Koutnik of Schofield, Darren (Dana) Koutnik of Appleton; four grandchildren, Courtney (Adam) Goetsch, Adam Koutnik, Andrew Blink and Thomas Blink; a step-granddaughter, Tatum Schaff; two sisters, Valeria Rozga of Waukesha and LeeAnne Schacher of Antigo; a brother, Eugene (Joanne) Schacher; and two sisters-in-law, Clara Jean Schacher and Joan E. Koutnik both of Antigo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kortland Koutnik; two brothers, Frank and Donald Schacher; and a brother-in-law, Jake Koutnik.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 15 at the Bradley Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, October 16 at St. John Catholic Church in Hoffmann Hall from 10 to 11 a.m.
A parish wake service will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Laurie, Brian & Family On behalf of the Antigo Kiwanis Club and it's members, we wish to extend our sincere sympathy to your and your family. May God give you and your family both comfort and peace at this special time. On a personal note, I remember when you used to live on Hwy V kiddie corner from Frank Rychlik, that was a long time ago that you were neighbors. God Bless!! Mike & Sandy Theisen"
"Laurie, My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Your Mom was always such a sweet lady when I saw her for coffee or around town. Hugs and prayers!"
"Laurie, I am very sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so nice to me and I enjoyed the time we spent at your house...?"
"I remember going over to their home on Mary Street as a kid to play, and Mrs. Koutnik was always happy and in the kitchen puttering and dancing to music. Childhood friend of Laurie "
"Joan was my Aunt and a very nice, kind, funny lady. She always made chocolate bars that were my favorite. I should have gotten that recipe years ago. She will be missed very much. RIP Auntie Joan"
"May God comfort the Koutnik family..so sorry for your loss.God`s peace be with each of you."