Darlene Barta, of Antigo, died on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau under hospice care. She was 80 years old. She was born on August 8, 1944, in Birnamwood, a daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Cummings) Lenzner. She married Arnold Barta on June 13, 1964, at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2024.
She graduated from Antigo High School. Darlene was a waitress for over 30 years having worked at the Cutlass Motor Lodge and then 5th Ave Restaurant.
Darlene was a member of SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church. She enjoyed Molly B polka music, country music, and watching games shows on TV
Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Mark) Sveda of Deerbrook; a son-in-law, Sparky Bacon of Wausau; three grandchildren, Matthew Sveda, Kody Sveda, and Cecil Bacon; three sisters, Gloria Basinger of McAlester, OK, Phyllis (Ben) Benishek of Antigo, and Carolyn Hobgood of Virginia; a brother, Dan (Linda) Lenzner of Tomahawk; and a sister-in-law, Louella Lenzner of Elcho.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Bacon; sister, Pat (Jim) Vaughn; brothers, James (Mary) Lenzner, Gary Lenzner, and Robert Lenzner; and brothers-in-law, Paul Hobgood and Lloyd Basinger.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Reverend Kamal Gopu officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home
Burial will take place in Bohemian National Cemetery, Neva on Monday, November 4 at 11 a.m.
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I enjoyed working with Darlene at the Cutlas we all had alot of fun she will be missed my condolences to her family Kate vandeHey
I worked with Darlene at the Cutlass when my parents owned it. Great memories of her. She was a lot of fun. Sorry for your loss Karen and family.
Wonderful memories of Darlene. Always fun, friendly, smiling, and always loving. We love you. See you when we get there. Love, James and family.Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Darlene Barta by Gloria Basinger and family.
Sympathy thoughts and prayers to family..we lived next to Darlene and Arnie on North Superior St.
Always thoughtful..kind..and working
Such a sweet person. Always had a smile on her face and an uplifting outlook. I knew her from my early childhood before they moved to the house on the South side of Antigo. She and I were distant cousins and graduated from high school in the same class. My condolences to her family and loved ones. She did her job well for so many years. She loved her work especially her years at the Cutlass. She will be missed.