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Charlotte Yvonne Baneck, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the age of 64. She was born on March 14, 1959, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Verna (Shahel) Baneck. Charlotte attended Marathon High School. She was a crossing guard for the Wausau School District at the time of her passing. She loved hunting, making lamps, helping others, and spending time with family and friends. Charlotte served our country in the United States Army.
Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Karen Saidon; grandchildren Austin, Cassie and Marcus James, Eve Hilnorsky, and Kira Saidon; great-grandchildren Adicaus and Jericho James. She will be deeply missed by her significant other, Brian Westberg and siblings Allan (Barb) Baneck, Diane Vilter, Betty (Larry) Wadzinski, and Wayne (Laurie) Baneck. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Rueben Baneck, and sister Jeanette Baneck.
There will be a celebration of Charlotte’s life held on Monday, November 27 at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 501 Stewart Avenue, from 5-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to her family would be appreciated.
Charlotte’s family would like to thank the staff at Wausau Manor for all their wonderful care and support.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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