Joan J. Holup

Joan J. Holup obituary, Antigo, WI

Joan J. Holup

Joan Holup Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradley Funeral Home & Crematory - Antigo on Feb. 13, 2026.
Joan J. Holup, age 96, of Antigo, died on February 12, 2026 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. She was born on October 6, 1929 in Antigo, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Clark) Strnad. She married Lowell Holup on November 11, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo.

She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1947. Joan was a key punch operator for an insurance company and tied flies at home for Mepps. She was a member of SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church.

She enjoyed traveling, camping, and trips to the casino.

Survivors include her husband of 75 years, Lowell; three sons, Peter (Denise) Holup of Crandon, Mike (Sandy) Holup of Monico, and John (Diane) Holup of Antigo; three grandchildren, Tina (Jake) Bonack, Jessica (Levi) Baber, and Ryan (Dustine) Holup; four step-grandchildren, Cole Anderson, Willie (Kimmy) Anderson, Dixie (Dennis) Johnson, and Seth (Kristy) Anderson; and many great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister in infancy.

A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 11 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with the Very Reverend Joel Sember officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the spring.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bradley Funeral Home & Crematory - Antigo

1550 Neva Road P.O. Box 101, Hwy 45, Antigo, WI 54409

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