Irene Joan Thompson, age 88, of Blair, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse with her family by her side.

Irene was born on February 19, 1937 in Whitehall, WI to Martin and Goldie (Grandall) Halverson.  She married Ronald E. Thompson on October 29, 1955 in the Zion Lutheran Church in Blair.  Ronald preceded Irene in death on April 1, 1972.

Irene attended grade school at Carpenter school through 8th grade with High School years at Blair High.

Irene started her career in 1976 at Marty's IGA, which later became Clipper's IGA, in the produce department.  She later moved into the deli department until her retirement in 2005.  Irene was a great cook and people loved her homemade soups, salads, hot dishes and desserts.

Irene spent many hours at her home also cooking and baking.  She enjoyed sharing her homemade breads, candy and cookies with family, friends and neighbors, especially around Christmas time.  She also enjoyed spending time in vegetable and flower gardens.

Irene is survived by five children, Bruce (Rosanne) Thompson of Osseo, Deborah (Steve) Tidquist of Blair, Susan Thompson of LaCrosse, Dawn (John) Dubiel of Naples, TX, Todd Thompson of LaCrosse and son-in-law, Frederick Flock of Westby; nine grandchildren, Hilary (Isaac) Walters, Haley (Josh) Nehring, Crystal (Tony) Seiler, Alicia (Nick) Stenberg, Chelsey (Brandon) Yeskie, Chad (Krystal) Ekern, Kristina (Mike) Hamilton, Sarah (Seth) Daffinson and Zachary Thompson and eighteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Thompson-Flock; a grandchild, Bradley Ekern and five siblings, Myron, Melvin and Archie Halvorson, Gladys Martin and Mary Ann Halvorson.

Irene's family would like to extend a special Thank You to the CCU and Palliative Care units at Gundersen Health System.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Blair Lutheran Church West (Zion) with burial in the Zion Lutheran Church both in Blair.  Pastor Terry Lorenz will officiate.  Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trempealeau County Humane Society or the Ladies Aid at Zion Church.