LaVerne Hohensee, of Antigo, died on February 5, 2023, at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was 98 years old. She was born on June 16, 1924, in Antigo, a daughter of Carl and Clara (Brich) Hoerman. She married Barney Hohensee on June 21, 1947. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1998.
LaVerne lived in Milwaukee for many years and returned to Antigo when Barney retired. She was a member of the Leland Tollefson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Unit 2653.
LaVerne enjoyed bowling, golfing, baseball, sewing, and going to the casino. She will be remembered as a strong and independent woman, the heart and soul of her family.
Survivors include a son, David (Christina) Hohensee of Burlington; a daughter, Linda (Dale) Peterson of Greenfield; five grandchildren, Mark (Renee) Hohensee, Amy Hohensee, Jeffrey (Kimberly) Hohensee, Eric Peterson, and Clayton (Brittany) Bruss; four great-grandchildren, Jessica, Nick, Sophia, and Scarlett,; two sisters, Phyllis Bula of Antigo and Marie Gesell of Antigo; and two brothers, Robert (Ann) Hoerman of Antigo and Carl (Eleanor) Hoerman Jr. of Antigo.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Edward, Ben, Richard, Eugene, and Dale; and sisters, Doris Schumitsch and Marilyn Stengl.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 4 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 4 at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m.
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My deepest sympathy to David, Linda, and the Hohensee family. Laverne was a kind, gentle woman and great friend to my MMom. I remember visiting Laverne with my Mom at her Greenfield home and at Moose Lake. May she rest in Peace.
My deepest sympathies to the family for your loss. LaVerne always spoke with such love for her family when I was assisting her. I'm so privileged to have been able to help her and that our paths crossed in this life time. What a sweet and lovely lady she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏🙏 Paula Lightfoot
We are sorry for your loss. LaVerne is a very special lady and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Stairway To The Heavens was purchased for the family of LaVerne Hohensee by The Sustacheks.
On behalf of the members of the Leland Tollefson VFW POST 2653, we are sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy.
James Benishek, Sr.Vice Cdr.
Thoughts and prayers of comfort for the family
LaVerne was a dear lady.
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