Steven W. Arnold, age 75, passed away April 14, 2026 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. He was born May 12, 1950 to parents Rolland and Verlyn (Brown) Arnold in Red Wing, MN. No services are planned at this time . . . To share a memory, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com

Pesek, Anna Marie (Wayer) of Menomonie, WI was born July 25, 1922 in Chicago, Ill. (Age 103, Passed on April 12, 2026) to Edmund and Frances Wayer (Redner). She married George Pesek on Nov. 28, 1942. They were married 67 years. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Pesek-Herriges (Patrick) and Judith Pesek-Bohren (Craig), one granddaughter, Mariah Bohren (Robin Owen) and three great granddaughters, Ryleigh Owen, Everleigh Owen, and Bexleigh Owen. She was preceded in death b

Pam passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1943, in Connorsville to John and Christella (Martinson) Nosko and they later divorced. She attended Connorsville Grade School and graduated from Boyceville High School in 1961. Her senior year she was crowned homecoming queen. After graduation Pam worked at Friday Canning Factory, then went to Brockway Glass in Minnesota. She also worked at Kmart, Goodwill and Schmidt Prototype in Meno

Kenneth Dale Thibado Sr., age 77, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6th, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Menomonie, WI to Doris (Edwards) and Wayne Sr. Thibado on March 22, 1949. Ken grew up on the family farm, attended the Dunnville School, Downsville Elementary, was very active in FFA while in High School. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1967. Ken continued education at CVTC in Eau Claire as a diesel mechanic. Ken worked for Myron Smit

Douglas W. Van Blaricom, age 71 of Menomonie passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home. Doug was born July 10, 1954 to Wayne and Marie (Engebretson) Van Blaricom in Amery, Wisconsin. He was the fifth of six children, and they all grew up in Menomonie. Douglas graduated from Menomonie High School 1972 and then attended Chippewa Valley Technical Collage. He worked at Badger Iron Works for 45 years as a welder-fabricator and maintenance man. Douglas was a dependable, honest,

Todd A. Tuma, age 48 of Menomonie, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Menomonie due to natural causes. Todd was born on April 17, 1977 in La Crosse. He was the son of Richard and Theresa (Melde) Tuma. Todd grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School in 1995. After high school, Todd worked various jobs in the La Crosse area before finding his passion of auto repair and service to the community. Todd made his career at Youngstedt

Robert Richard Prinsen “Bob” of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed on April 6th, 2026 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Bob was born in New Richmond, Wisconsin on June 7th, 1946 to Benjamin and Geneva (Platson) Prinsen. He attended Broadview Country Grade School and then later Glenwood City High School where he graduated in 1964. After high school, Bob farmed with his dad and had a farm deferment from being drafted. But after seeing so many of his friends drafted and sent to Vietnam, he fel

Bridget Hanson (born Margaret Sue Hanson), 70, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bridget, daughter of Eldon and Sue Hanson, lived a life centered on love, service, and faith. As a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she offered wisdom freely, joy generously and her natural inclination to sing without hesitation or concern for who might be listening. She was deeply respected for he

Janet Irene (Graese) Dettmann, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Janet was born on September 25, 1935, in the Township of Forest, Wisconsin, to Arnold and Martha (Suckow) Graese. She attended Woodland School, a one-room country school less than a mile from the family farm where she was raised, completing grades one through eight. She went on to graduate from Clear Lake High School on May 26, 1953. Following graduation, Janet moved to New Richmond, Wisconsin, wh

Machelle Ann Radtke, 61, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 23, 2026. Born on March 9, 1965, to Robert and Suzanne Radtke, Chelley was raised in Elmwood, Wisconsin, and graduated from Elmwood High School in 1983. She later made her home in southwest Georgia for a number of years with her significant other, Lonnie Pierce, and their two children, Amber and Tanner. Eventually, she returned to Wisconsin where she spent many years working as a certified nur

Kent “Radar” Cran, age 62, of Wheeler, WI died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home. He was born August 21, 1963 in Eau Claire, WI to Lew and Lynda (Glenz) Cran. He grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1981. After High School, Radar joined the Army and attended basic training at Ft. Leonardwood in Missouri. After basic training, he was stationed at Ft. Lewis in Washington state. He worked in hydraulic maintenance, servicing C

Beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend, Richard Allan Shoemaker age 74 passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 following a long decline due to Lewy Body Dementia. Born June 11, 1951 to Dona and Otto Shoemaker in Beloit WI. (Shoe) as he was known to friends, grew up in Menomonie, WI and graduated from Menomonie Senior High School May, 1969. He was united in marriage to Linda Rhodes in August, 1969 and they later divorced. To this marriage, a daughter Kristine and a son J

Carol Mae Stevens peacefully exited her earthly domain on March 25, 2026, at Our House in Menomonie, after an impressively long and productive life. She was born to Emil and Mamie (Behling) Finder on December 8, 1928, and was raised on a fertile dairy, hog and chicken farm within Lucas township of western Dunn County. As the third of five children, she undoubtedly learned to assert herself with two older and two younger brothers. At the age of 17, Carol applied for a position

Phyllis Marie Williams, age 83, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. She was born June 11, 1942, in Menomonie, WI. She attended Hudson Road Grade School and later graduated from Menomonie High School in 1959. While growing up, she loved riding her horse Mazy. She enjoyed doing hair and graduated from Cosmetology School in 1970. She also liked to hunt. In 1971, Phyllis married Larry Williams and moved to the farm in the Little El

Peter Jon Samdahl age 64, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home. He was born June 2nd, 1961 in Seattle Washington to C. David and Eda (Stokke) Samdahl. He grew up in New Brighton Minnesota where he attended grade school through 11th grade. He graduated from Lake Park High School in Roselle Illinois. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Stout where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics in 1983. He went on to work as a Busi

Arthur “Art” D. Hall, age 86, of Elmwood, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. He was born on March 14, 1940, in Elmwood, WI, to Stanley and Hazel (DeLong) Hall. Art grew up in the Elmwood area and graduated from Durand High School in 1958. After high school, Art left the family farm and landscaping business to work in construction for Wahl Brothers and later Shackelton Construction. Over the years, he

Marilyn Louise Arnsdorff (Delmar) age 94, of Mondovi, WI passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Neighbors of Dunn County. She was born on July 21, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Fred Delmar and Wilmay (Hanson). She grew up in the Red Wing area and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1949. She attended nursing school and earned an LPN nursing degree in 1951. She went on to work at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Several years later she went back to school for a refresher co

Judy M. Krueger, age 78, of Boyceville, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1947, in Coy, Wilcox County, Alabama, to Robert and Mrytle (Dinger) Porter. While growing up, she lived in Alabama, South Dakota, and later graduated in San Diego, CA. In 1977, Judy graduated from the Pacific College of Medical and Dental Assistants program and worked most of her career as a medical assistant and later in billing and coding, retiring fr

Kendra Ann Kostman, age 78, of Boyceville, WI passed away peacefully at home March 9th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Kendra was born June 1, 1947 to Theodore and Marjorie (Hill) Zielsdorf. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School, Glenwood City, WI. After graduation Kendra went to work for St. Paul Fire and Marine in St Paul. Kendra met the love of her life Duane Kostman through a set-up by Kendra’s sister Marlene. Duane and Kendra were married on August 19, 1967. Kendra

Annette E. Nelson, 80, of Menomonie, WI passed away of unexpectedly of natural causes at her home Thursday, March 5, 2026. Annette was born November 18, 1945 in Menomonie, WI to William and Julia (Kirby) Werner. She grew up in the Menomonie area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1963. After many years, she retired from her work at the Menomonie School District. In retirement she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved making cards and quilting. Sh