Marathon County Courthouse. MWC file photo.
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A Cedarburg woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Weston woman declared incompetent to handle her finances will go to trial next spring.
Ramona Bartell will be tried from March 3rd-14th, 2025. The 68-year-old faces one felony count for theft of more than $10,000 and theft of movable objects with special facts, given the age and mental capacity of the victim.
Both felony counts could land her in prison for up to 16 years and more than $10,000 in fines.
Officials say she spent over $571,000 of the victim’s money for her own benefit, including purchases for household items and electronics that were purchased while she was listed as the victim’s power of attorney. She’s also accused of taking trips and paying for other personal expenses.
Bartell’s purchases “did not appear to benefit the victim,” according to police reports. The victim, who died in 2023, had been declared incompetent.
The case has been scheduled for trial on previous occasions but delayed for one reason or another. Future court dates are scheduled for August 17th and December 17th.
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