Barbara Ortman

Barbara L. Ortman, 82, Athens, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

She was born May 6, 1944, in Wausau, daughter of the late Klenka and Elva (Venzke) Hargraves.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11,2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan. The Rev. Michael Mathey will preside. Burial will be in Milan Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. until the time of service, all at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.