Lois Ann Macdonald

Lois Ann MacDonald, age 89, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She and her husband James resided at Pine Meadow and most recently Rosalia Gardens.

Lois was born on August 19, 1935 in Antigo to the late Albert and Mildred (Kloida) Banczak.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1953. Following high school, Lois was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Factory as a secretary.

On April 28, 1956, she was united in marriage to James MacDonald at St. Hyacinth’s Catholic Church.

She was a homemaker, worked at Louie’s Red Owl, Fittante’s County Market, provided childcare, and worked for 16 years at Walmart.

Lois bowled twice a week for many years, enjoyed knitting and crocheting, flower gardening, baking, and trips to the casino. By far her greatest enjoyment was time with her family.

Survivors in addition to her husband Jim, include seven daughters: Jean ( Tom) Koppa of Sun Prairie, WI, Julie (John) Zollpriester of Gleason, Laurie (Scott) Marshall of Charlotte, Mi, Melanie (Mark) Rinehart of Crandon, Patti (Todd) Lucht of Antigo, Susie Raab (Shawn Perrot) of Antigo, Amy (Josiah) Johnson of Aniwa, 2 sons: Jim (Carla) MacDonald of Wausau, Bob ( Beth) MacDonald of Aniwa, a brother-in-law George MacDonald of Antigo, 17 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and the family continues to grow.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by a son Michael MacDonald, grandson Kyle Lucht, brother Jerry Banczak and his wife Bernice, mother-in-law and father-in-law James and Opal MacDonald, sisters-in-law Maxine MacDonald, Judy MacDonald, and Betty Holmberg and her husband Doug.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 27 at 11:30 AM at Ss. Mary and Hyacinth’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 AM until the service. The Very Reverend Joel Sember will officiate. The burial will take place at Queen of Peace Cemetery at a later date.

The Macdonald family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the Aspirus nurses for the excellent care and comfort they provided to Lois.