Ione D. Rainville

Ione D. Rainville, 94, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at her home, tenderly cared for by her family. She was born January 15, 1923 in Schofield, daughter of the late Rufus and Adelia (Wendorf) Lashua. On November 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Rainville. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1977. Ione was a homemaker and loving mother to nine children. She was a lifetime member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a member of The Secular Order of the Franciscans and Wausau Homemakers. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed collecting recipes and was an excellent cook. Survivors include, six children, Charlotte (William) Bailey, Wausau, Barbara (Mike) Van Rixel, Tomahawk, Judith Rainville, Wausau, Charles (Clara) Rainville, Tulsa, Okla., Mary (Jim) Cooper, Arkansas and Jane Rainville, Merrill; one daughter-in-law, Tina Rainville, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, Charles, she was preceded in death by three children, Susan Rainville, Patricia Drury and Michael Rainville; her only sister, Bernice Rainville; and one son-in-law, Robert Drury. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Msgr. Rev. Mark Pierce will preside. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. A special thank you is extended to Ione's daughter, Judith, her loyal caregiver at home for many years. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com