Irene Marie Rathermel

Irene Marie Rathermel, age 93, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Villa
Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

Irene was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin on 10/23/2 to Rosie and Alex Bakovka. Irene was the
youngest of four children, Joe, John, and Steve. Irene married Francis Rathermel on 7/3/51, which later
endd in divorce. They had one child, Dennis born 12/1/51. During her adult Irene had numerous
employments to include Grubba Jewelers, Roche-A-Cri Clinic and later moved to Madison, Wisconsin
and was employed at UW Health. In later years she moved back to Friendship and lived with Dennis and
Cathy in Friendship until her placement at Villa Pines Nursing Home where she remained until she
passed away.

Survivors in her son, Dennis and daughter-in-law, Cathy. Biological grandchildren, Tanya and husband
Scott Kotlowski in Friendship, Wisconsin and Tammy Rathermel in Desota, Wisconsin. She is further
survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by ex-husband, Francis, and her three brothers, Joe, John and Steve.
Per Irene's request there will be no service. Internment will be at a later date in the East Arkdale
Cemetery.