"im so soory for the loss of your mother. she was a great lady and such a good friend.she will be missed.phyllis durkop "
In loving memory of
Arleen Schmiege
March 20, 1922 - October 23, 2012
Arleen Schmiege, of Antigo, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Langlade Hospital. She was 90 years old. She was born on March 22, 1922 in Langlade County, a daughter of Anton and Anna (Kralovetz) Petska. She married Roland Schmiege in January of 1946. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1975.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1940 and Langlade County Normal School with the class of 1942.
She taught grade school for four years in the Langlade County school system. After marriage she worked on the family potato farm in Bryant for 38 years.
Mrs. Schmiege was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Antigo.
Survivors include a daughter JoAnn Berry, Roseburg, Oregon; a son Kenneth and wife Connie Schmiege, Medford, two Grandchildren Anne Schmiege, New Richmond, Sarah Schmiege and partner Jean Denious, Denver, Colorado; a great-granddaughter Amira Fern Schmiege; a sister Leona Carlson, Antigo; and her lovable cat Angel.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother Leonard Petska, and a sister Althea Schafer.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Faith United Church of Christ with Rev. Les Jedras officiating.
Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the celebration service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Hearing Health Foundation 363 Seventh Ave. 10th Floor New York, NY 10001. www.hearinghealthfoundation.org.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
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"Dear JoAnn, Ken, Connie, Anne, Sarah and extended family, Deepest sympathy to you all. Arleen was a kind friend, keeping touch even after I left Antigo. There are many happy memories of family meals and get togethers. I loved Arleen's independent spirit, and her fierce love for family...including all her kitties. She was a shining star who will be greatly missed. May all the good memories bring you peace. Lorie (Carlson) Jirschele"
"Ken and Connie and family we have you in our thoughts and prayers with the passing of Ken's mother. God's peace."
"We are saddened to hear of Arleen's passing. What a sweet sweet lady she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time."
"We are sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Aunt Arleen. We are thinking about you and your family."
"Aunt Arleen was not only my Aunt/Godmother but a very dear friend and always was there for me with a smile and we had so many good times together. It will be hard to imagine life without her but I have a million memories to recall to make me smile. Rest in Peace, Auntie, till we meet again! Love to all of the family, Val and Bob I'm so glad that we spoke on Sat. and that, as usual, her last words to me were "I love you, and don't forget to tell Bob that I love him, too!" Well, we LOVE you, too, and I will remember you forever till we meet again!"