Donna Gibson, age 85 of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 10, 2026. Preceded in death by beloved husband Sam, children Daniel and Kay (King), parents Mark and Julia Lewis, brother Wilber, Ronald, and sister Doris. Survived by daughter Kari (Todd) and daughter- in- law Tamra; proud Grandma of Ross (Danielle), Randi (Christopher), Kelsey (Kyle), Rachel (Jaron), Bailey and Guy; beloved Great Grandma (GG) of 7 great--grandchildren; man

Lee F. Villeneuve, age 91 of Menomonie, WI passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Lee Francis Villeneuve was born on March 24, 1934, in Plymouth, Wisconsin to Theodore and Edith (Gessert) Villeneuve. Lee graduated from Aquinas High School in Lacrosse, WI. He then served his country in the Navy and after that he would go on to learn land surveying. His love for surveying would continue for 67 years, bringing him to Menomonie, where h

Lori Barney December 31, 2025 Lori Barney was born August 20, 1966, and passed away December 31, 2025, at Safe Haven in Boyceville where she had lived since 2016. Lori was raised in foster care by her loving parents Gerald and Marlys (Styer) Lausted and her younger siblings Heidi and Christopher. At age 33 she moved into adult Family Care managed by the former ADRC of Dunn County. Lori attended Codington Elementary School and Menomonie High and completed her education when he

Roger Mark Hillestad, age 67 of Durand, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire surrounded by his family. Roger was born December 28, 1958 in Menomonie. He graduated from Menomonie High School. After graduation, Roger enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. He went on to acquire an undergraduate degree from UW-Eau Claire and a Doctorate of Law Degree from Hamline University in 1987 and had practiced law ever since. Roger married Nancy Brightbill o

Joyce went to her Heavenly home on February 10, 2026. She was born to Gertrude and Vernon Homer on July 22, 1935 in Menomonie, WI. She graduated from MHS in the class of 1953 and worked at Wisconsin Milling Co. In 1954 she married John R. Keller. They moved to Virginia where John was in the military. Joyce worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and after moving back to Menomonie she worked at the Memorial Hospital. In later years she became a Medical Technologist and work

James Edgar “Jed” Dimock, 57, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after a prolonged and fierce battle with cancer. James was born in Texas and grew up in Frederick and Menomonie, WI. A 1980 graduate of Menomonie High School, he completed an associate degree in applied electronic studies from Thomas Edison State University. James served 27 years in the United States Navy, focusing on computer technology and electronics. Throughout his

Aaron Parker 07/15/1989-01/27/2026 Aaron Parker, age 36 of Menomonie, WI passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 27, 2026 at his home. He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Teena Parker and Jeff Ruud and graduated from McKinley Charter School. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 2009 where he served two tours in Afghanistan. He received promotions, honors, and medals while performing combat duty until he was honorably discharged in 2013. Aaron loved spending time with his

Marilyn Mercilla (Grogan) Peterson passed away on February 6, 2026, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. She was born on January 21, 1929, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Malcolm and Maybelle (Baker) Grogan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, one son, Michael, her parents and all of her siblings. Marilyn is survived by children: Colleen (Duane) Schindler, Maureen Ryan, and Patrick (Velvet) Peterson. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren

Dorothy A. Kincade age 84, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Dove West Health Care. She was born July 23, 1941, in Holcombe, WI to Roy and Mary (Clark) Overmyer. She grew up in the Elk Mound/Eau Claire area and graduated from Memorial High School in 1960. Dorothy married Walter Kincade Oct. 3, 1959, in Chippewa Falls. They lived in Elk Mound and New Mexico before moving to Eau Claire in 1981. They had five children. After Walter’s passing in Sept. o

Gloria Welch Ziehl passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at The American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. She was born October 19, 1934 in Bloomer, WI to Elfrieda and Aloysius Anderl. She married Ronald Welch on May 12, 1955. Together they raised eight children in Menomonie, WI. Together the family enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and spending time with family. After Ronald passed, she married Larry Ziehl in Menomonie, WI on November 28, 1987. Gloria was a very kind and compa

Bonnie J. Thurnbeck, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026. Born on April 29, 1948, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Wilbur and Hazel (Welch) Hake. Bonnie graduated from Menomonie High School in 1966 and later completed vocational training, earning her medic (EMT) certification—an accomplishment that shaped much of her life’s work. Bonnie devoted many years to the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, Wisconsin, where she held several roles but was best kno

Jeffery Wayne Stratton, age 60, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1965, in Menomonie, WI to DuWayne Stratton and Mary Lou (O’Connell) Stratton. Jeff was the oldest of their three children. At age 17, Jeff began working for Lyn and Geri Wendt on their farm. Over the years, he wore many hats—farmer, milk truck driver, dump truck driver, snowplow operator—and he spent countless hours in the shop repairing anything that needed fi

Ronald (Ron) George Hetrick, age 80, passed away on February 3rd, 2026 at Marshfield Hospital Eau Claire with his children by his side. Ron was born on December 6th, 1945 in Plum City, WI. He grew up in the Pepin and Plum City WI area. On September 28th, 1968 he married Marjorie James. They started their family in Amery WI, then moved to Knapp, WI before settling in Boyceville, WI. Ron started out delivering fuel oil before going into construction. The last 31 years before he

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carrie Larson, who left this world on February 1, 2026 in Eau Galle, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of her family. Born at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska, Carrie brought warmth and light into the lives of all who knew her and was a beacon of kindness and strength throughout her life. She was 58 years old. Carrie was the cherished daughter of Bruce and Juel Kitchner, who were always proud of her accomplishments and

Beau Arthur Malchow, age 36, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on January 24, 2026, at home. Beau was born April 26, 1989, to Steven and Dolores (Garcia) Malchow in Milwaukee, WI. Beau lived in the Milwaukee area for the first four years of his life, then moved to Eau Claire, WI with his family. He resided in the Eau Claire/Menomonie area ever since. Beau graduated from North High School in 2007. Beau married his love, Jayme Peeples, on May 20, 2023. The two and their children li

Yvonne Claudette Fiedler, the beloved matriarch of the Fiedler family, passed away on January 25, 2026, surrounded by three generations of loved ones. She was 90 years old and spent every day of her life in devoted service to others, loving unconditionally and without pause. Yvonne was born on May 27, 1935, to Georgia Lauretta Hintz (Rice) and Walter Robert Hintz. She was reared on her family’s farm, an upbringing that shaped her lifelong strength, resilience, and extraordina

Doris Anne Sanasac, age 82, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Barron, Wisconsin. Doris was born on April 3, 1943, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lois (Edmonds) Rassbach. She grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1961. It has often been told that Doris met the love of her life, Rupert “Sonny” Sanasac Jr., through church. Their affection grew while washing dishes t

David Lee Brenholt, age 85, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and was welcomed into heaven. David was born on April 25, 1940, to Richard and Gilma (Berg) Brenholt. He grew up in the Chetek area and graduated from Chetek High School in 1958, where he was recognized as an all-star athlete. In August of 1964, David married Judy Kuns. Together they raised three children. Judy preceded him in death in 1997. He later married R

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