Dorothy Jane (Carlson) Thompson
Dorothy Jane (Carlson) Thompson
Dorothy Jane (Carlson) Thompson, 91, of Black River Falls, formerly of Hixton/Whitehall, WI, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Pine View Terrace in Black River Falls, WI.
She was born April 23, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN, to Carl “Alvin” and Sadie (Thompson) Carlson. She grew up in Hixton, WI, and graduated from Hixton High School.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Ray Thompson Oct. 18, 1953, at the parsonage in Pigeon Falls, WI. Together, they raised three children and enjoyed many happy years together. Dorothy also worked as a salesperson at the Coast to Coast Hardware Store in Whitehall for 10 years and also as a CNA at Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls for 19 years.
Dorothy had many hobbies she enjoyed, including lap quilting and Rosemaling painting. Her great passions were genealogy and playing games of all types. She also loved any chance to travel and go out dancing. She and Ray spent many happy winters in Arizona together.
Dorothy is survived by her three children, Heidi (Dave) Tomten of Eau Claire, Penelope Schultz of Whitehall and Calvin (Kathleen) Thompson of Black River Falls; six grandchildren, Blair and Berit Tomten, Heather (Kevin) Moats, Sheena (Mark) Dehnke, Jacquelyn (Jay) Clark and Lucas (Nicole) Thompson; six great-grandchildren, Dylan, Dakota, Everly, Rowin, Stella and Griffin; brother Anthony (Jane) Carlson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Ray Thompson; parents; two sisters, Patricia (Leland) Hanson and Geraldine (Leon) Mansell; and sister-in-law, Mona Faye (Mike) Anderson.
The family would like to thank Pine View Terrace and Moments Hospice for their excellent care of Dorothy.
Memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hixton or Upper Pigeon Creek Cemetery Association.
Dorothy requested for a private graveside service to be held at a later date at Upper Pigeon Creek Cemetery in Northfield, WI. Torgerson Funeral Home, Black River Falls, is assisting the family with arrangements.