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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day to enjoy delicious food, friends and family, and express how grateful we are for the past year. What's your favorite memory since last Thanksgiving?

11/26/2025

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11/24/2025

Lee William Foth

Lee W. Foth of Polar, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23rd at his home after a short battle with lung cancer, with his wife Angela by his side. He was 66 years old. Lee was born on November 19, 1959 in Tigerton WI, a son of the late Lyle and Joan Foth.

He graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1977.

Lee was married to Angela Smith on November 9, 1996.

He had recently retired as Facility/Quality Manager for TSI Power Corporation in Antigo where he was employed for 11 years.

From a very young age, Lee had an amazing ability to build and repair all things mechanical. More recently, he loved rebuilding and customizing Harley Davidson motorcycles and riding them with friends. He loved his family and friends and was always willing to help, whether it be cutting a load of firewood or a late night call to repair a furnace. He always cared about how they were doing and he gave the best hugs.

Survivors include his wife Angela; his children Nicole (Dave) Sether of Sister Bay, WI; Luke (Daisy) Foth of Madison, WI; and Dustin (Megan) Foth of Polar; grandchildren Ezra and Kai Sether; Linus Foth; and Eli, Maggie and Zeke Foth; and his twin sister Lynn (Gary) Allison of Iowa. He is also survived by his in-laws, Don and Leona (Cookie) Pupak of Lily, WI and special uncle and aunt, Eugene and Candace Gress of Polar.

No services are being held. A Celebration of Lee’s life will be planned for a later date.

The family would like to thank LeRoyer Hospice for their compassionate care.

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11/24/2025

Linda Louise Depies

Linda Depies was called home to the Lord at the age of 72, surrounded by her family and the peace of God’s promise of eternal life. She was under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.

What makes this obituary meaningful is that Linda wrote much of it herself. Sharing her reflections of a life blessed by faith was a gift given to those she leaves behind.

Don’t grieve for me. “Everyone who believes in Him will not parish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

I tried to follow the paths God made for me. My life’s been full of many blessings from my mother Rita, my dad Bob and my brother Dan, my other brother Duane I did not meet for he left this world before he was born. I went to St. Mary Catholic grade school Lake Church, from there I went to Cedar Grove High School, after that I went to Milwaukee to learn about computers, and I have been working with computers ever since. I met Terry at a dance and on March 1, 1975 we were married and the next day we left to go to our farm in Bear Creek, WI. We were blessed again with our 2 boys. They were born in New London Hospital. It was such a joy to be able to be with them as they were growing up and now with their families. Shawn was born on May 13, 1981. Now he has a family of his own and they are living in the country. He married Heidi and they have 3 children; Bryson, Emberli, and Gatlin. Kevin was born on January 11, 1983, his family is also living in the country. He married Danielle and they have a son Dane. There were also many good friends God put along my path. They brought happiness to my life that can’t be bought. I have learned “not to love the world or the things in the world” (1 John 2:15-17), they don’t make you happy. We “have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us”. (Romans 12:6), to exercise them at home and for others brought me great joy.

Love one another as I have loved you, maybe better than I did. God loves us the best. (John 13:34-35)

Linda had a remarkable gift for building relationships. Many came to know Linda through her time working at Peace Lutheran and working and volunteering for the hospital. She made people feel cared for and her kindness and smile left lasting impressions on those she met. She also was generous with her time and enjoyed spending it with the elderly. She would be the first to offer a ride to someone in need or just share a conversation. Linda also had a deep appreciation for Veterans and held a strong commitment to honoring their service. She proudly served as a guardian for the Honor Flight and served as the American Legion Auxiliary President. Linda was known for being an excellent cook, cooking with ingredients from her own vegetable garden. She was also a member of St. Jospeh Holy Family in Phlox and served as the president of the Christian Mothers Group. She was also a lifelong FFA Alumni and was influential in establishing the greenhouse at the high school.

A funeral service for Linda will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home at 12:00 PM with Pastor David Karolus officiating. Visitation will take place prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. In honor of Linda’s favorite color and the color that represents Alzheimer’s awareness, you are invited to wear purple in her honor at her service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Linda’s name can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Helen Maxine Umland

Helen Maxine Umland of Antigo passed away on November 7, 2025 surrounded by her family and under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and Care Partners. She was 96 years old.

Helen was born on October 18, 1929 in Antigo to the late Charles and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Knox) Keen. She graduated from Antigo High School, class of 1947. She was united in marriage to Donald Umland on January 31, 1950 at Sanborn Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1989. In addition to being a homemaker, Helen worked at Woolworth’s Dime Store and as an artist for Margaret Studios. Most recently she worked as a childcare provider.

Helen enjoyed knitting and flower and vegetable gardening. She was a talented artist in her younger years. She treasured time spent with her family and she loved children.

Helen is survived by daughters; Ruth (James) Homan of Antigo, Donnell (John) Bonnell of Antigo, and Christy (Paul) Mathis of Rib Mountain, son; Jay (Mary) Umland of Antigo, grandchildren; Ryan, Jenny, Jeff, Scott, Levi, Sierra, Lauren, Carrie, Chuck, Tomiena, Amber, Josh, Cordell, Cole, Conner, Alexa, and Olivia, great grandchildren; Emma, Cooper, Irina, Oliver, Leo, Eliza, Lucy, and Madeline.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by a daughter Gail Rusch, sisters; Betty (Edwin) Hanselman, June (Earl) Kneiszel, and Janet Bunda, brothers; Wilbur (Christine) Keen, and Tom Keen.

A private burial for Helen was held at Elmwood Cemetery for her immediate family.

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11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past year. But did you know that gratitude after loss can build resilience and help you heal? Click the link to learn more!

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11/21/2025

This Thanksgiving, as you visit with your family, we encourage you to share your story.

Every life has a story, which is why we want to help you create a personalized and meaningful funeral experience that will honor your life, tell your story, and emphasize what matters most to you.

Contact us today to learn more!

11/19/2025

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11/17/2025

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11/16/2025

Della Mae Maddix

Della Mae Maddix, age 88, of Antigo, passed away November 14, 2025 at Gardenview.

Della was born on May 31, 1937 in Crandon, WI to the late Wallace and Nola (Stamper) Bowling.

She spent her childhood years in both Antigo and White Lake.

On June 27, 1952, she was united in marriage to Jessie Maddix.

Della was a homemaker and also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Langlade Memorial Hospital. She the worked at Copps IGA preparing and serving samples, a job she thoroughly enjoyed.

Her pastimes included reading, singing, playing the accordion and piano, collecting dolls, crocheting and raising chickens. She lived with a strong Christian faith, keeping her Bible at her side and reading it daily. She taught Sunday School at Ark of Lord Church in Elton.

She is survived by her beloved family including her children: Jeannie (Jeff) Robinson, Terry (Mary) Maddix, Wanda (Larry) Archer, Debbie (Kevin) Domke, Linda (Randy) Geary, Ethan “Jesse” (Lori) Maddix, Jamie (Everett) Gibson, Eden Piotrowski, 16 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, her siblings: Cleo Church, Darlene Jameson, Wallace (Eileen) Bowling, Eddie (Linda) Bowling, Martha Cox, Susie (Delbert) Jennings and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Della was preceded in death by two grandsons, two sisters: Mabel Ratliff and Barbara Trent, and two brothers: Tommy and James Bowling.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 11:00 AM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

Interment will be in Elton at Maddix Family Cemetery which is also known as Ark of The Lord Cemetery.

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