Lucille "Lucy" VerHagen, of Antigo, died Friday, August 30, 2013 under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 87 years old. She was born on August 27, 1926 in Phlox, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (DeBroux) Verhasselt. She married Howard VerHagen on November 14, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. He preceded her in death on August 20, 1995.
Mrs. VerHagen was a homemaker taking pride in raising her six children, tending to her garden and canning.
She enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary's Catholic School and loved Bingo, polka dancing with her sisters and walking.
Survivors include five daughters, Carol (Blake) VerHagen-Smith of Antigo, Rose (Doc) Spencer of Antigo, Patsy (Ed) Elmergreen of Bowler, Lois (Joe) Augustyn of Antigo and Kathy (Chris "Gumby") Nicholson of Antigo; a son, Marty (Tina) VerHagen of Antigo; 16 grandchildren, Lisa (Bobby), Bob (Mary Jo), Jamie, Eva (Brian), Stacy (Dave), Rocky (Laura), Dillon, Amanda (Shane), Carrie, Sarah (Luke), Adam (Sheena), Joey, Jason (Jullianne), Kyle (Sammi), Arin and LeeAnn; 21 great grandchildren, Rory, Oliver, Keegan, Logan, Zoe, Walker, Mercedes, Olivia, Grayson, Dylan, Lane, Josie, Aleah, Kobe, Michael, Ben, Lucy, Ezra, Brandi, Carter, Gavin; two great great-grandchildren, Waylon and Daron; three sisters, Agnes Krivoshein, Helen Verhasselt and Katie Brittenham all of Antigo; two brothers, Ben (Eloise) Verhasselt of Antigo, and Clem (Carol) Verhasselt of Wausau; and a sister-in-law, Pat Verhasselt of Phlox.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a grandson, Roger "Doc" Spencer; a great-granddaughter, Nyasia Spencer; a sister, Bernadine Noskowiak; and two brothers, Frances and Ray Verhasselt.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday both at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
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You were so cute Gram!â¤
Hi Grandma, I know it will get easier but right now it is breaking my heart everyday to know that I will never be able to visit with you ever again. You are in my thoughts throughout my days. I miss you more than words can express. Love you Granny!!!
rose, your family has our deepest sympathies
Bobby did that just for you Grandma, he loved you very much. We are going to miss you tremendously.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
Yesterday was one of the worst days of my life. It was so hard to say goodbye to you my dear Granny. I will miss you every single day until we meet again my little sweet angel Gram. Hope you & Gramps are experiencing nothing but joy & happiness together up in heaven. You will always be in my heart & memories. May you rest peacefully.
I miss you so much grandma! Love, your Stacy baby
My sincere sympathy to Lucille's family.
I love you, Grandma Lucy. You will always be remembered, loved, and missed. Love you, Jamie A. Ver Hagen
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