Martha Idella Grundeman, age 92 passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar in Menomonie. She was born April 7, 1933, in Otter Creek township to Palmer and Mary Anderson. She grew up on the family farm in Sherman township, WI and attended school in Menomonie. Martha was employed with The Kernel and The Hotel Marion before spending more than 45 years with Sanna Dairy (ConAgra). She lived most of her years on a farm on the outskirts of

Lawrence Fredrick Sipple was born on November 5th 1936 in Menomonie, WI and passed into Jesus’ arms on January 14, 2026. He was 89 years old. He gave his heart to the Lord at a Billy Graham movie showing when he was taken there by his mother when he was 12 years old. He attended and graduated from Waneka Grade School and Dunn County Agriculture High School. After high school, he worked on his father’s farm and for neighbors on their farms. Lawrence was married in 1964 to Fait

Michael Eugene McLeod passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2026 at home under the care of his family with support from St. Croix Hospice. Dad died how he lived, on his terms. After receiving a terminal diagnosis in early 2022 with an expectancy of 3-5 months, he chose not to focus on the diagnosis but to focus on what he could control. His favorite saying "It is what it is" could not be more true. Not only did he become a "Medical Marvel" to his oncology team, he showed us

Thank you for taking a moment to be here. If you’re reading this, it means I’ve slipped away sooner than anyone would have liked. Every story has a beginning, and mine started on August 27, 1963. I was the baby of the family, and I wore that title proudly. I had three sisters and one brother who shaped me, teased me, loved me, and taught me early on just how important family truly is. My parents, Howard and Jean Fuhrman (Webb), gave us an honest, simple life in the country of

Darlene E LaBrec, age 89 of Menomonie, formerly of Arkansaw, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Menomonie. Darlene was born at the home of her parents, Wm and Edith (King) Cataract on April 12, 1936 in the Town of Frankfort, rural Pepin County. She attended Oak Center, a one room school, and graduated from Arkansaw High School. After graduation, she worked at Fanny Farmer Candy Store in Eau Claire until she married her high school sweetheart, Lyle LaBrec, on Decembe

Gale R. Volbrecht age 77, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, peacefully at home. He was born October 3, 1948, in Eau Claire, WI to Gerald and Irma (Schumacher) Volbrecht. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire Memorial high school in 1966 and then from UW-Stout in 1971 with a degree in Business. Gale lived most of his adult life in Sheldon and Menomonie WI, working in Management and in the HVAC industry, working for Sheldon Co-op, Steiner In

Carolyn Mary Ninneman (née Horgan), age 89, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1936, to David and Vernie Horgan in Mankato, Minnesota. She grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in a loving and active Catholic family, surrounded by five siblings. Carolyn graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1953, followed by two years at St. Theresa’s College in Winona, Minnesota. She then discerned her heart’s calling and joined the

James Lloyd Drury 1940-2026 James Lloyd Drury age 85 of Menomonie, Wis. went home to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, January 10, 2026. Jim was born on April 16, 1940 in Hammond, Wis. to Logan and Mayme (Ailport) Drury. He grew up in the Knapp area and attended Lucas School. On October 1, 1960, Jim married Jean (Hawkinson). Together they raised five beautiful girls. Jim served in Vietnam during their first three years of marriage. 1960-1963. Until he was sent home due to

Rev. Lyle Allan Rich July 9, 1932 - January 8, 2026 Lyle Rich, 93, of Menomonie, WI formerly of Moorhead, MN died on January 8, 2026 at Comforts of Home in Menomonie under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Lyle was born in New Rockford, ND the son of Lyle E. and Bergetta (Midstokke) Rich. He grew up in Hannaford, ND. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN (graduated in 1954) and Luther Seminary, St. Paul (graduated and ordained in 1958). In 1954 he married Joan Knutson an

Robert Wayne Thorson, age 82, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife Marie and their children. Born on August 10, 1943, to Carl and Frances Thorson, Robert lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and humor. After graduating from Alma High School, Robert served in the Army and held several roles before finding his longtime professional home at the Menomonie, WI Post Office. He spent many years there as a Rural Le

Rosemary F. Achenbach, age 92 of Durand, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Comforts of Home in Menomonie. Rosemary was born on December 19, 1933 in Durand. She was the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Anibas) Fedie. Rosemary grew up in the Town of Canton and graduated salutatorian of her class at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Lima. She married the love of her life, Patrick Achenbach on October 6, 1952 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima. After marriage they farmed and rai

Sandra J. Horner age 67, of Boyceville, WI passed away peacefully Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home. She was born in Los Angeles in 1958 and adopted by Peggy Meyer and Norman Eiler. Sandy married Stephen J. Horner March 1, 1994 in Menomonie, WI and lived their life together on their farm near Boyceville, where Sandy continued to play guitar and keyboards. She practiced massage therapy, first in her office in Menomonie, and later in her home on the farm. Sandy is survived by

Ruth Schutz died and went to be with her Savior on January 6, 2026 at home. She was the first daughter born to August and Lena (Karlen) Schutz on May 1, 1928. At the early age of three years, she had a ruptured appendix and was quite ill in the hospital. Due to the severity of the illness, she had to learn to walk and talk again as she recovered. At five years of age, her 8 ½ month old sister passed away on Ruth’s birthday. This event, plus having a grandparent being buried o

Walter “Wayne” Hogg, 74, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away at home on January 3, 2026. Wayne was born on October 3, 1951, in Loup City, Nebraska. He was the oldest child of Keith and Marilyn (Patterson) Hogg. Wayne attended Ansley Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1970. He continued his education at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte for one year and then attended Hastings Community College for another year, where he specialized in auto mechanics. Wa

Thomas Spagnoletti age 75, of Dunn County passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in the Chippewa Valley to Don and Donna Spagnoletti. He was baptized and confirmed at E.U.B Church in Elk Mound, WI. Tom went on to graduate from Elk Mound High School. Tom was drafted into the U.S Army and served two years until he was honorably discharged. Upon his return from military service, Tom began his working life at Peter's Meats in E

Ricky J. Sailer, age 72, of Elmwood, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1953. Ricky was a lifelong resident of Elmwood and took great pride in his family and community. Ricky and Mary worked at the family business “Sailer’s Food Market and Meat Processing” with his parents and, eventually, his son, Jake. He will be remembered for his kind heart and deep devotion to those he loved. Time spent with family and friends

Dona Marie Hasse, age 100, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at American Lutheran Home. Dona was born November 25, 1925, in Spring Brook, WI to Albert and Ella (Windler) Hintz. She grew up in Menomonie on a farm. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1944 and attended Dunn County Normal where she graduated in 1946. Dona married James Hasse on August 1, 1946, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie. They had two children and moved to St. Paul, MN i

Marcus Peter Desmonde, age 79, passed away on December 30th, 2025. He was a dedicated psychologist in private practice since 1973. He had offices in both Minnesota and Wisconsin that he worked at until late last year. Several private and public agencies consulted with him. He attended the University of Minnesota in Duluth and University of St. Thomas in St. Paul where he received a Psy. D. (Doctor of Psychology). He was a member of the Psychology Board in the State of Wiscons

Barbara A. Shannon, age 69, of Menomonie, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at her home with family by her side. Barb was born on July 19, 1956 in Eau Claire to Donald F. and Mary Jane (Deutscher) Williams. She grew up on the family farm near Hatchville, graduated from Menomonie High School in 1974, and worked various secretarial jobs before marrying John Shannon on Aug. 12, 1978 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie. Together they operated Shannondoah Farm i

Dorrene Kay Knutson, age 87, died peacefully at Colfax Senior Living on Dec. 23, 2025. She was born Oct. 27, 1938, to Henry (Hank) and Lavina Hanson of Ridgeland. Dorrene married Curt E. Knutson in Jan. of 1955. They had four children: Terry, Mike, Tom and Jill. Dorrene attended New Hope Lutheran and later Pine Creek Lutheran where she was involved in the ladies aide there. Early in Dorrene’s life she loved playing cards with neighbors and family. She also loved traveling, ta