Janice Baesemann

Janice S. Baesemann, 73, of Wausau, and formerly of Marathon City, met her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with family by her side.

Janice was born on March 2, 1949, to the late Florence and Prosper Matushak. Janice loved gardening, camping, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Gary Mientke, her parents, Florence and Prosper Matushak, along with her sisters, Mary Anne White, and Theresa Matushak and two brothers, Leon, and Thomas Matushak.

Survivors include her three sons, Scott (Angela) Baesemann, Wayne (Kathryn) Baesemann, John (Tammy) Baesemann; eight grandchildren: Dillon (Stephanie) Lang, Hailey (Tyler) Baesemann, Devon (Emily) Stahler, Logan Baesemann, Alivia Baesemann, Henry Dubuc, William Dubuc, and John Dubuc; her siblings: Elaine (Bill) Plant, Marie (Alan) Frieboth, Eugene (Marcy) Matushak and Vernon (Patsy) Matushak; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 17, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 712 Market St, Marathon City, WI 54448.  Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the church.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Wausau Aspirus Hospital for the compassionate care they took of Janice during this difficult time.

Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.helke.com.