William “Bill” Thibado passed away on October 16, 2025, at his home in rural Downsville, as he wished to do. Bill was born on February 12, 1938, the oldest child of Don and Jo (Hubbard) Thibado, on the family farm in rural Downsville. He grew up with older sister Virginia (Karl Kunz) and younger siblings Jerry, John “Jack,” Jeanine, and Steven. After high school, he married Audrey Warren on December 30, 1955. Bill worked for his dad Don at Thibado Implement before enlisting i

On October 10, 2025, Eino E. Maki, a devoted family man and mentor to many, passed away in Menomonie, WI. Eino was born the youngest of six boys to immigrant parents, the late Toivo and Helmi (Mattinen) Maki, on May 2, 1936, in Ironwood, MI. Eino grew up speaking Finnish at home, playing ball with his brothers in the fields around Norrie and watching over his many nieces and nephews. Eino went on to raise six kids of his own, spending all of his free time with them, his wife

Robert C. Thomas, age 72, of Wheeler, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on October 7, 2025, with his daughter, Melissa, by his side. He was born on May 23, 1953, in Eau Claire, WI, to parents Carl and Fern Thomas. Robert married his first wife, Vicki, and to this union they had one son. They later divorced. He later married his second wife, Diane, and together they had a daughter and a son before eventually divorcing. Robert proudly served his country in the United State

Jacqueline “Jackie” Dotseth February 21, 1936 – 2025 “Though Jackie always liked a lot of fun, and was often the spark that created it in school and at school functions, she could be depended upon to follow any project to its conclusion.” — Vivian Goldsmith Jacqueline “Jackie” Dotseth, 89, of Menomonie, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, and purpose. Born on February 21, 1936, to Neil and Hazel (Adams) Chryst, Jackie was raised in Menomo

Virginia (Ginny) Kay Jatnieks, age 85, crossed her Jordan into the Promised Land on October 6, 2025, with her beloved husband by her side. Born on April 2, 1940, to the late Alfred and Katherine (Aune) Schoenoff. Ginny graduated from St. Olaf College of Northfield, MN with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She married the love of her life, Andrievs (Andy) Jatnieks, on August 24, 1963, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. She chose to stay home and care for her husband and children, where

Anita (Loback) Rundle joined her family and friends in Heaven on October 9, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1942, to Alvin and Sarah...

Stacy Marie Smith, age 53, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 8, 1972, in Menomonie, WI, to Gale and Janet (Shivley) Kistner. Stacy graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1991. On June 13, 1997, Stacy married Ryan Smith in Eau Claire, WI. Together they built a beautiful life and raised four children. Throughout her working career, Stacy held various jobs, including p

Dennis (Den) Alan Rhead, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away at the age of 79, on October 6th in Rochester, MN. He was born on August 21, 1946....

Doris M. Sabatke (née Wieman), age 101, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Menomonie. Born on October 10,...

Philip Allen Duzy, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by family at The Neighbors of Dunn County in...

Ronald L. Larrabee, age 71, of Menomonie, WI, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. He was born on May...

James Curtis Bade, known to friends and family as “Jim”, was born on May 9, 1939, in the Town of Belvidere, Buffalo County, WI. He passed...

Donna M. Brackin, age 79, of Wheeler, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in...

Rupert “Sonny” Leon Sanasac Jr., age 88, of Menomonie, WI, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 25, 2025 at Mayo...

Michael Wellington Shaw, age 42, of Menomonie, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was...

Riley Taylor Smith-Tourville was the larger-than-life beloved son of Scott Taylor, Lisa McFarland, and Melissa (Big Mom) and Amanda...

Edwin Allen Sutliff, age 79 of Boyceville, WI, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home. Eddie was born on March 9, 1946, in...

Jerome "Jerry" C. Wagner passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025, following a stroke. Jerry was raised in Menomonie, Wisconsin,...

Ruby E. Wheeler, age 94, of Menomonie, WI, formerly of Boyceville, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at The...

Warren H. Puhl, age 86, of Menomonie, WI went home to be with his Lord September 20, 2025, having been comforted by family in the days...