Eugene Theodore Falkner, age 93, of Menomonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie. Eugene was born on November 30, 1932, in Buffalo County, in the Town of Canton. He was one of twelve children and grew up on the family farm, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for family and rural life. He attended school in the area and, following his education, worked locally before entering the United States Ar

Karen Sue Meehan, 75, died at home in Menomonie, Wisconsin on Thursday December 25, 2025. She was born October 19, 1950 in Millersburg, Ohio to James Edwin Meehan and Dolores Lee (Logston) Meehan of Brinkhaven, Ohio. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sisters Gloria Meehan, Terry (Thomas) Biasi, Mary Jane (John) Ferguson, Julie (Kevin) Cox, Jennifer (Matthew) Streiff, nieces and nephews Gretchen (Michael) Blanker, Peter Biasi, Tony (Beckee) Bia

Muriel Rachel Evan passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born to Raymond & Myrtle Amundson on November 25, 1930, in Sheridan Township, on the family farm. In 1948, Muriel graduated from Prairie Farm High School and married Joseph John Evan on September 23, 1949. They were united at The Little Brown Church in the Vale, in Nashua, IA. Joe & Muriel became lifelong members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Muriel was a Sunday School teacher and belonge

Ann Louise Harrington was born on May 17, 1937 in Portland, Oregon, to Mary Foster and Norman Harrington. She and her younger sister, Judith, grew up in Oregon and Northern California. After graduating from high school, Ann enrolled in a nursing program and then she became a telephone operator. She later found her niche as a flight attendant and at 19 years old, Ann became one of the youngest flight attendants ever hired for United Airlines. She was stationed in Boston, Massa

Thomas W. Olson age 73, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 5, 1952 in Eau Claire, WI to Simon A. Olson and Betty Lou (Schultz) Olson. He grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1970. He received his BS Degree in Business at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Tom married the love of his life, Kristie Strand, June 5, 1982 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI. Together they had two so

Linda Kay (Tremble) Schwartz, 80, of Round Rock, Texas, and formerly of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Linda shared more than 57 years of marriage with her husband, William (Bill) C. Schwartz. Their relationship, rooted in love, faith, and mutual respect, began in high school and continued through college, where they graduated together from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, and into a lifetime of shared experiences. Born November 4,

Shirley Henrietta Faber, age 69 of rural Colfax Wisconsin, peacefully passed away from pancreatic cancer at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 23rd 2026. Shirley was born on August 10, 1956 in Park Falls Wisconsin to Henry and Rose Ann (Kundinger) Weinberger on “paper mill payday.” Shirley was the third of four daughters to grow up on Lakeshore Drive in the beautiful Northwoods of Park Falls and Butternut, Wisconsin. She attended grades one through eight at S

Jason Retzloff age 28, of Boyceville, WI passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 15, 2026, In North Carolina. He was born October 12th, 1997 in Menomonie, WI to Tom and Karen Retzloff. He graduated from Boyceville High School in 2016. He enjoyed his career at Ford, where a promotion brought him out of state. Jason married Kenzie Standaert on November 8th,2025 in North Carolina where they had resided together with their two cats Winston and Binkerton. The two of them enjoyed

Catherine McIntyre (Snyder), age 98 of Wheeler, WI passed away April 2, 2026 at Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire, WI. She was born December 16, 1927 in the town of Otter Creek, Dunn County, WI to parents Gaylord and Grace (Bird) Snyder. Catherine married Samuel September 16, 1953. They had four children: Kathleen, Bruce, Kelly and Colleen. Catherine was a kind, warm hearted, caring and loving woman filled with empathy. She met every struggle in life with fortitude and dete

Janell M. Evan age 72, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, April 20th, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after enduring a difficult cancer journey. She was born Sept. 10th, 1953 in New Richmond, WI to Maynard and Erma Van Blaricom. She grew up in the Downing area and graduated from Boyceville High School in 1971. Janell married Jeff Evan on Sept. 22nd, 1973, at the Graytown Church of God in the Township of New Haven, and together they grew a family, raisin

Michael Richard Burnett, age 66, of Boyceville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 12th. Michael was born on February 15th, 1960, in Menomonie, WI, to Ann Burnett (Gudis). He was the second of three children. On August 25th, 1979, Mike married the absolute love of his life, Debra Rae Huls. Together they built a beautiful life and raised their three children, Nichole, Travis, and Sheanah—creating a family rooted in love, humor, and resilience. Mike lived lif

Erwin “Erv” Berg, age 90, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. He was born on July 27, 1935, in Strum, WI, to Otto and Erma (Lee) Berg. Erv was raised in the Eau Claire area and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1953. Erv married Vivian Pierce on July 2, 1955, in Eau Claire. Together they lived in several places before settling in Menomonie in the 1960s, where they raised their family. He pr

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