Carol Bottlemy

Carol J. Bottlemy, age 76, of Owen, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. A celebration of life to honor Carol will be held at a later date.

Carol Jean Mayenschein was born on March 21, 1950, in Stanley to Curtis J. and Laura A. (Butler) Mayenschein. She was raised on the family farm and received her education in Thorp, graduating from Thorp High School in 1969. After high school, Carol began working for her brother, Norman, at his grocery store in Greenwood. She was united in marriage to Douglas Bottlemy on June 14, 1975, in Greenwood. In 1983, they moved to Shiocton, where they worked on a dairy farm until returning to Owen in 1990. Carol then worked at Northland Foods in Owen, now Kerry Ingredients, for a couple of years, before becoming employed at Blue Moon Cheese in Thorp. She worked at Blue Moon Cheese for 10 years until it closed. Carol finished out her working career at Grassland Dairy Products, in Greenwood, until retiring.

Over the years, Carol had many interests, including mowing lawn, playing softball, camping, fishing, gardening, and canning. But her number-one interest that she was most proud of was her four sons, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her entire life revolved around being with and supporting her family.

She will be dearly missed by four sons: Matthew (Corrie) of Withee, Kevin (Jackie) of Withee, Craig (Holly) of Wonder Lake, Ill., and Jason (Chris) of Willard; six grandchildren: Darryn Bottlemy, Grayce Bottlemy, Dakota (Gerald) Pongratz, Kaylie (Mason) Lofquist, Austin (Faith) Bottlemy, and Brennyn Bottlemy; four greatgrandchildren: Easton, Beau, Kendra, Maverick, and Baby Bottlemy on the way; two brothers: Norman (Rita) Mayenschein of Greenwood and David Mayenschein of Thorp; one sister, Mary Lynn (Matt) Grajkowski of Thorp; one brother-in-law, Francis Andruszkiewicz of Thorp; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Doug, on March 28, 2025; one brother, Leland Mayenschein; one sister, Marlys Andruszkiewicz; her father- and mother-in-law, Warren and Joanne Bottlemy; one brother-in-law, Ronald Bottlemy; and one sister-in-law, Karen Sue Bottlemy.

Online condolences may be expressed at cuddiefh.com. Thorp Funeral Home of Thorp is assisting the family with arrangements.