Dorothy K. Tikalsky, of Antigo, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Evergreen Terrace. She was 99 years old. She was born on October 23, 1912 in Antigo, a daughter of Frank and Alice (Pentony) Kane. She married Clarence Tikalsky on February 3, 1937 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on October 9, 1950.

Mrs. Tikalsky was a 1929 graduate of Antigo High School. She was employed as a legal secretary for Arthur H. Strochan for 25 years. She was also a secretary for Frost Veener Mill Office and a legal secretary for Winter Winter and Wild until her retirement.

She loved to play cards and was known for her baking.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Joan Kane, Antigo; two nieces, Mary (Guy) Pavek, Polar and Colleen (Nick) Lashway, Milwaukee; and a nephew, Daniel Kane, Chicago.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Kane and a brother, Thomas Kane.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday 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 10 - 11 a.m. on Friday at the church.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Evergreen Terrace for the loving care given to Dorothy.

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