Arneson, Lonna Rae

BARNEVELD - Lonna Rae Arneson, age 81, of Barneveld, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the same day as her father’s birthday. She was born on October 28, 1943, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Lois (Evans) Arneson.

Lonna graduated from Barneveld High School in 1961. She worked as a customer service representative for Land's End for 27 years.

Lonna loved spending time with her family. She was always the first to volunteer for family events and the first to give everyone a Shekel.

Lonna will be missed by her daughter, Ellen (Bob) Slinde; son, Stephen Wolenec; grandchildren, Joshua (Ashley) Wolenec and Wyatt (Isabel) Slinde; great-grandchildren, Brantley Slinde and Wrenley Slinde; sister, Dianne (Jerry) Jacobson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Matthew Slinde; and brother, Thomas Arneson Jr. 

A graveside service will take place at West Blue Mounds Cemetery, Highway F and Highway ID, Blue Mounds, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A celebration of life will follow at LARSONVILLE SCHOOL HOUSE, 4948 County Road HH, Barneveld, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 

Thank you to Stephen for being her caregiver for all these years and Upland Hills Health and Hospice for your kindness and care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Camacho 

Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care

500 N. Eighth St.

(608) 437-5077