"I can't believe you are gone my sweet little Momma, my heart is completely shattered and I will never be the same without you, I am angry that you had to go through an ounce of pain, it was so hard to see you suffer like you did. I am grateful that I made it in time and that you knew I was there and was able to talk to you and you were even able to talk back to me for awhile and that I was able to help you drink that ice cold water and that you got to drink your last cup of coffee. I know you heard those AC/DC songs I played for you by the top of your beautiful head. I saw you tapping your fingers. It was cute.
I can never tell you enough how much everything you did meant to me but I know you knew. It's so hard to say goodbye to you, I'm still in shock and in a complete daze but I'm trying so hard not to give up. I know I'll see you again someday so until then keep giving me the little signs you have been giving me everyday since you've been gone. It makes me know you're still looking out for me like you always have. You are always going to be in my heart and I will love you forever. I will miss you everyday of my life. :'( "
In loving memory of
Carol A. Ver Hagen-Smith
April 24, 1954 - August 4, 2015
Carol A. Ver Hagen-Smith, of Antigo, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 61 years old. She was born on April 24, 1954 in Antigo, a daughter of the late Howard and Lucille (Verhasselt) Ver Hagen. She married Blake Smith on December 19, 2008 in Kenosha, the couple later divorced.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School with Class of 1972.
Carol worked for a number of local businesses including: Brunswick, Plaspack, Schroeder Gifts, Incha Brothers Potatoes, Weinbrenner Shoe Factor, Polar Manufacturing, Three Jokers and Marty's Shell.
She loved spending time with family and friends. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She enjoyed listening to rock 'n roll music, especially AC/DC. She was a Milwaukee Brewer and Green Bay Packer fan.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Ver Hagen of Racine, and Jamie A. Ver Hagen of Wausau; a son, Bob (Mary Jo Fleischman) Ver Hagen of Antigo; two grandchildren, Rory and Oliver; four sisters, Rose (Doc) Spencer of Antigo, Patsy (Ed) Elmergreen of Bowler, Lois (Joe) Augustyn of Antigo and Kathy (Chris "Gumby") Nicholson of Antigo; a brother, Marty (Tina) Ver Hagen of Antigo; family friend, Bobby Westphal of Kenosha; ex-husband, Blake Smith of Antigo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Roger Doc Spencer.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Carol and I were classmates. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed! "
"Carol was not just a worker on my Dad's farm but was his friend as well.. Dad has another friend to hang with in heaven.. Sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.."
"So very sorry for your loss, I knew Carol for many years and had many laughs with her. I lived close to her and she walked by all the time, a big smile or a wave to say Hello. She will be missed. "
"so very sorry for your loss. prayers to you lisa and your family. heaven has a beautiful angel. "
"Our deepest sympathy to your family! Carol was a true friend that put everyone ahead of herself. She will truly be missedš??¢Heaven is getting a true angel!"
"So sorry for your loss. Carol was a class mate, so glad that we were able to reconnect last September at 5th Ave. What a great time and many laughs and remembering. Carol will be missed by many and her smile at Marty's shell. "
"So sorry for your loss - I always knew it was Carol when she was walking (or running) down the street on a mission somewhere!! She was also so friendly and always made you smile - I know she will be greatly missed by you - her family and friends - God Bless all of you Ann & Dick Majewski"
"My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Carol was a great lady who brought smiles to every life she touched. I will be praying for you all."
"I am so sorry for your loss, I loved Carol! She grew up in the neighborhood, loved to go over to the house or seeing her at Marty's shell. She always had a smile to share or a wonderful sense of humor.She will be greatly missed, heaven gained an angel.With deepest sympathy to you all, God bless Mary (Young) Schofield"
"I met carol through my husband, Joe. I got to know her when we were hosting the Phlox Hogwaller races. She was lovingly known as the "pit bitch". Nobody messed with her and she keep the pits safe. we will miss her and always remember her smile and kindness. Rest in peace my friend."
"I have never seen this women without a smile. she was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her. rest now angel you deserve it. "
"Carol, my friend of so many years... I'll never forget the birthday that I gave you the "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP" tee, your reaction was stupendous ! Then when you wore it til it was threadbare, you framed it... What a girl! You will always be missed and never forgotten... one of a kind, that's for sure. My condolences to your family."
"I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Carol from high school and I recently spoke with her several times at Marty's Shell. She was a nice person and a very hard-working lady who loved her family dearly and was very proud of them. She is gone way too soon."
"Please accept my most heartfelt condolences to Lisa, Jamie, Bob and all of the family and friends that loved her so dearly. I didn't know her well but what I did know is that she was FULL of life and loved life. I do know Lisa, and sweetie I am so sorry for your loss and here if you need anything, and Lisa is an amazing warm hearted, loving, giving person so I know her mother was an amazing and extraordinary woman. Prayers extended for the family. "
"I remember Carol from way back when I was a Teenager and she let us stay with her at her house until we found our place. My deepest sympathy to her children and family. May you rest in peace."
"My husband Rodney and I both knew you Carol. We did have some interesting times in high school that is for sure. You are at peace as your new journey begins. Our deep sadness to your family, sincerely. You and I both have voices that had goood volume to them eh. "
"Carol was everything to my family. She taught our kids so much and made them who they are today. I truly believe they are as smart as they are because of her patience and desire to explain everything to them, no matter how small. I can't even begin to imagine their lives without Her. And her son, she was his rock, his only parent. He's always been so proud of her Her strength and hardwork she's done through Her entire life. No matter how hard times were, she would still give her last dime to her kids if that meant making them Happy. She should have won mother of the year-every year. She also meant so much to me too, treating me as Her own. And telling me "I rock" for giving Her the best thing ever- Her grand babies. She was a huge part of our lives and did so much h for us. We will talk about her everyday to our kids, she Will never be forgotten. Carol, we love u!!!! "
"You will always be in our hearts Carol. You were truely a special person and we are glad to have had you in our lives. You always made us smile and we sure had some good times together. We will remember you always. Our deepest condolences to your entire family."
"So sorry for your loss. Carol was a high school classmate I was lucky enough to reconnect with last September. Rest in peace, my friend."
"Carol you will be missed. She was so thoughtful that when my parents passed she drove 4 hours each way to show our family how much she loved us. She never forgot a birthday and was always there with a card or just her stopping by meant so much to me. I will truly miss my friend. When you see all your loved ones in Heaven they will be waiting with open arms and a cold beer. "
"Carol was a wonderful, kind, beautiful, funny lady. No matter what was going on she always found the good in everything. God holds a special place for her. She left beautiful memories for everyone that new her. She will be missed but never forgotten. Sending prayers for the family"
"Carol had a great spirit, out going personality n a shoulder when needed! She loved her children, family n friends with everything she was! God, most definitely gained a beautiful Angel! God bless the family on their loss-Carol's smiling down from Heaven and is now your guardian angel from above! Hugggz n much love to you all!"
"So very sorry for your loss may God walk you through this sad timeš?'?"
"So very sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. Always had a smile. She will be missed."
"so sorry you guys...carol was a great lady & she always made me laugh...she will be missed!"
"I Knew Carol for many years, and my Sympathies go out to her Children and her grandchildren and other family"
"My sympathies go out to the entire family. I loved working with Carol at Marty's. She will be deeply missed."