Luann Stoeklen age 59 of Menomonie died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at home due to natural causes. 

Luann was born on November 24, 1965 in Menomonie.   She was the daughter of Louie and June (Thorson) Stoeklen and grew up in Menomonie.  Luann graduated from Menomonie High School in 1984.  Luann worked at several places over the years:  First Bank and Trust (now Dairy State Bank), Hutchinson Technologies, Westconsin Credit Union, Big Dot of Happiness, JC Penney in the Oakwood Mall, Ellsworth Cheese Store and Menards (doing data entry).  Through her work journey, she found many friends who she stayed close to through the years. 

Luann was a very crafty person, her favorite being crocheting.  She loved going shopping with her sisters and traveling with her sisters to Duluth, Minnesota and Door County.  Door County being the favorite.  She was always the designated driver on these trips.  After her sister Karen passed away, both Luann and Jeanne found real peace and relaxation in Door County at a special beach that Karen loved so well.  This past year we ate our breakfast and watched the sun come up on this beach and had the whole beach to ourselves. 

Luann is survived by her sister, Jeanne Stoeklen of Menomonie and her golden retriever, Emma; aunts Elizabeth (Dottie) Stoeklen in Coeur D Alene, Idaho and Deanna Thorson of Menomonie as well as many cousins and other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Karen, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00AM Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie with Rev. John Mano officiating. Lunch will follow in the church basement. Burial will be in the church Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM-7:00PM Monday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Menomonie, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Diane Baskin March 1, 2025, at 5:14pm

   May you find peace & comfort with Jesus during this time of loss.

2. Jean Price February 27, 2025, at 7:21pm

   Jeanne, so sorry to hear of Luann’s passing. She was so kind and will be missed by those who knew her.

3. Joann deml February 24, 2025, at 11:29am

   jEANNE,
   So sad to hear of your sisters passing. Always enjoyed seeing you 3 gals in church taking care of one another.
   Joann

4. Louise Klosowski February 20, 2025, at 10:07pm

   Jeanne, I’m so sorry to hear of Luann’s passing. It was such a shock. She was such a kind person and had a great sense of humor. My family has so many happy memories visits you all on the farm. May you be comforted knowing she is with her family in heaven.

5. Nancy Kingsbury February 19, 2025, at 7:31pm

   Jeanne, I'm so incredibly sorry to hear of Luann's passing. Your heart must be terribly broken as I know how close you all were Sending you my love and most sincere sympathy for such a huge loss to your heart. Praying Emma can help you survive thru all of this.

6. Carla Sumner (Strehlau) February 19, 2025, at 5:14pm

   Jeanne I am so sorry for your loss. Luann made some amazing craft items. I have several of her cute snowmen that I will treasure for a lifetime. She was a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

7. Ginny Wolske (Gesche) February 18, 2025, at 7:42pm

   Jeanne: So sorry to hear this.
   Luann was so sweet. Always smiling and caring. She is going to missed by so many people. Had to love ❤️ her.

8. Kristie Olson February 18, 2025, at 9:02am

   Jeanne, so sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Luann was such a sweet and kind hearted soul. She was such a special friend to Kathy and you girls were special to our family. I always loved Luann's crochet items. Hugs ❤️????

9. Kathy Link Grieb February 18, 2025, at 8:57am

   Jeanne I am so sorry to hear about Luann. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you hugs.

10. Margo J Hecker February 17, 2025, at 7:33pm

    Jeanne, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister Luann! You Stoeklen sisters have been such a steady presence at Saturday night Mass over the years, and it has been my privilege to get to know you better. I adore your Christmas letters -- so lively, gentle, peaceful and healing.

    Please know, Jeanne, that you, Luann, and your entire family, including your beautiful dog, are in my prayers. See you at Mass.

11. Kristie Olson February 17, 2025, at 6:55pm

    Jeanne, so sorry for your loss. Luann was such a kind soul and I always loved all of her crochet items. She was a dear friend to Kathy and our family. Now they can be together again. Hugs❤️

12. Rosemary Conder February 17, 2025, at 6:43pm

    I am so sorry for your loss Jeannie. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

13. Gina Klukas February 17, 2025, at 6:04pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss, Jeanne. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

14. Lori Ausman February 17, 2025, at 5:58pm

    I'll miss this kind soul - but know, if possible, Luann is crotcheting amusing and beautiful items for those in the afterlife. Thanks for making the world a gentler place, Luann. ❤️

15. Myrna McRoberts February 17, 2025, at 5:14pm

    Jeanne,
    I am so sorry to hear about Luann.
    I could.
    Hardly believe it when I saw jill's post.
    Please know that i'm thinking about you and sending you hugs.
    I know how close you girls all were.

16. Jean Rhoades February 17, 2025, at 4:01pm

    Luann was so clever and creative. I so appreciated her sense of humor. She certainly had a servant heart and a saving faith in God. Luann, you are missed! Jeremiah 31:13 "I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow."

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