Cheryl "Sue" Hitz, of Antigo, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 74 years old. She was born on December 27, 1947 in Antigo, a daughter of Leo and Margaret (Price) Cahak. She married Gordon "Dave" Hitz on August 10, 1968, at St. John Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2022.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School. Sue was a dietary aide at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center.

She took pride in helping raise her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and smart remarks. She loved listening to Elvis and was proud of her collection of angels and Barbie dolls. She looked forward to family reunions. She loved to bake cakes and for the holidays, Christmas was her favorite.

Survivors include three children, Michelle (Jacin) Gable, Chad (Christy) Hitz, and Joshua (Sheila) Hitz all of Antigo; 10 grandchildren, Jacob Theisen and Cody (Kayleigh) Gable both of Antigo, Andrew Hitz of Antigo, Austin (Chloe) Hitz of Eland and Alex (Tayllor) Hitz of Stevens Point, Jasmine Sandlin, Tre Hogy, Lexis Hogy all of Antigo, Owen Fritz of Wausau, and Masen Hitz of Antigo; three great-grandchildren, Isaac Hitz, Carter and Violet Gable.

Sue is also survived by a sister, Linda Lange of Antigo; four brothers, Jerry (Mary Ellen) Cahak of Antigo, Larry (Carol) Cahak of Antigo, Terry (Jeannie) Cahak of Antigo and Doug (Janice) Cahak of Birnamwood; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen (Louis) Zdrazil of Antigo, Diane Schroepfer of Antigo, Pamela (Gregory) Obst of Wausau, Lori (Carver) LaMonaca of Santa Fe, N.M., Cheri (John) Bloemer of Sun Prairie, John (Joyce) Hitz of Antigo, Bradley (Chris) Hitz of Greenville, Michael Hitz of Antigo, Herbert (Susan) Hitz of Cookeville, Tenn, Tommie Hitz of Antigo, Bill Hitz of Denver, Colo, and James (Theresa) Hitz of Bryant; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Jeremy Hitz; father and mother-in-law, Gordon and Ramona Hitz; three sisters, Marion Nowe, Eunice Antoniewicz, and Betty Hersant; three brothers, Ron, Don and Charles; three sisters-in-law, Mary Cahak, Tammy Hitz and Karen Hitz; and a brother-in-law, Paul Hitz.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Northstar Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

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