Two area students will be attending American Legion-sponsored camps next month.
Kiesli Smith, Luverne, will attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State June 11-17 at Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
She is the daughter of Mike and Andrea Smith and will be a Luverne High School senior this fall.
Gabe Vis, Edgerton, will attend the American Legion Boys State taking place at the same time as girls state but at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
He is the son of Shawn and Karmen Vis and will be a high school senior at Southwest Minnesota Christian this fall.
The week-long state experiences focus on leadership and citizenship.
Girls State highlights the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of government practiced in the democratic society.
Boys State is a practical learning experience, which focuses on county and state government levels through mock exercises that promote leadership development.
The Hardwick American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Smith’s trip to Girls State. The Hardwick Legion is sponsoring Vis.

James “Jim” Swenson, age 65, of Marshall, Minnesota, formerly of Jasper, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home in Marshall.
A private graveside service will be held at the Jasper City Cemetery in Jasper.
Arrangements are with the Hartquist Funeral Home - Jasper Chapel,  www.hartquistfuneral.com.

Harold Jacobsma, age 81, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, while at Sanford USD Medical Center.
A visitation will be Friday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be Saturday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. at American Reformed Church in Luverne, with a private family burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley, Iowa.
To sign an online registry, please visit www.harquistfuneral.com.

Vernon Bergin
Vernon Bergin, 98, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Garretson, South Dakota. Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, followed by a Liturgical Wake Service and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls.  A light lunch will be served after Mass with interment to follow at the Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls.  Memorials may be directed to St. Rose of Lima Parish in Garretson.
Vernon Bergin, son of John and Margaret (Bresnahan) Bergin, was born May 31, 1925, in Sherman, South Dakota. Vernon lived in Lanesboro, Minnesota, with his grandparents to help on the farm until moving back to Sherman. Vernon met Stella Svaren at the Arkota Ballroom in Sioux Falls and was married to Stella on September 4, 1954, at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. The wedding was a double wedding with Harvey and Eunice Quamen. The couples remained lifelong friends.
Vernon grew up in the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Garretson and was a longtime member at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. He continued to work the land his family had owned with his brother, Ed, and also worked for Northern States Power.
Vernon was a self-made man with a great work ethic. His early upbringing on the farm taught him valuable skills that he used to fix nearly anything, and he had a green thumb that extended from gardens to flower beds.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Margie (Tom) Lynch of Spirit Lake, Iowa, and David (Liz Spivey) Bergin of Yankton, South Dakota; a sister, Catherine McCulloch of Sedona, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Rosia Bergin, Nicole (Thomas) Argubright, Michael Bergin, Kyle Bitterman, Kathleen Bergin, Jessica Bergin, and Kayla Bergin; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of additional family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret; wife, Stella; daughter, Jodie Bergin; siblings, LeRoy (Margaret) Bergin, Joyce (Jerry) Zwartz, Veronica (Merle) Herrman; Gertrude (Otis) Benson, Edward (Norma) Bergin, and Joy (Bob) Page.

Darlene (Rozeboom) Bosch, age 91, of Brandon, South Dakota, formerly of Steen and Luverne, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, June 16, 2023, with a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m. at Steen Reformed Church in Steen. Burial will be in Eastside Cemetery, rural Steen. To sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com.
Darlene Margaret (Rozeboom) Bosch was born on September 29, 1931, to Charles and Margaret (De Noble) Rozeboom in Luverne, Minnesota. She was raised on various farms near Steen, Minnesota, and attended the local country school. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1949 and started working at JCPenney in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
On February 23, 1950, Darlene married the love of her life, Cornelius Bosch, at the Steen Reformed Church. The couple lived near Steen until they completed building their own home in Steen. Darlene loved being a homemaker and took great pride in raising the couple’s five children, as well as nurturing multiple generations of family and friends. When the children got older, she completed her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) requirements and worked as a CNA at the Tuff Home in nearby Hills, Minnesota, and also helped in the laundry department. In 2002, after living in Steen for 50 years, they moved to Luverne. In 2017 Darlene and Cornie became residents at Bethany Meadows in Brandon, South Dakota. Cornie preceded her in death on November, 26, 2021. On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Darlene went to be with her Lord at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 3 days.
Darlene was an active and beloved member of the Steen Reformed Church and a faithful listener to the services when she could no longer attend in person. She enjoyed playing (and winning) a good game of cards, especially 500 and pinochle. She cherished the time she spent in her flower gardens and plumping up her ever-growing congregation of birds at Bethany Meadows. Spending time with family, and keeping up with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought her great joy.
Darlene also made time to travel to some of her favorite destinations with the Prime Timers and Prairie Coach. Her devotion to sending handwritten cards and letters to her grandchildren and great grandchildren will always be remembered along with the unique memory books she made for them. She was a terrific cook, who always had a snack and to-go container for her visitors. She appreciated spending time visiting with friends and taking in gospel concerts. She was a patient and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who emphasized the importance of family, faith and kindness.
Darlene is lovingly remembered by her children, Larry (Janet) Bosch of Vero Beach, Florida, Colleen Bosch (Wayne Ystebo) of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Nancy Hilbrands of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, David (Maria) Bosch of Tifton, Georgia, and Michael (Ellen) Bosch of Gainesville, Florida; grandchildren Adam, Clinton, Aaron, and Moreen; James and Jeremy; Nathan, Nicole and Nolan; Rebecca and Matthew; Kendall, Carsten and Jacob; and 19 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Gert Hup of Hills.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cornie Bosch; parents, Charles and Margaret Rozeboom; siblings, Conrad (Vera) Rozeboom of Clara City, Minnesota, and Raymond (Henrietta and Mona) Rozeboom of Rogers, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Henrietta Rozeboom, Mona Rozeboom, Vera Rozeboom, Betty Boeve, and Laura May Bosch; and brothers-in-law Dries Bosch, Dick Hup, and Edwin Boeve.

Diane Elise Staeffler passed away in the comfort of her own home surrounded with love after a two-year battle with cancer on May 29, 2023.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid City, with Rev. David Piper officiating. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com
Diane was born on July 3, 1956, to Dewey and Doris Dooyema in Luverne, Minnesota. She graduated from Edgerton High School in 1974.
On August 17, 1974, she married her high school sweetheart, Dan Staeffler, in Kenneth, Minnesota. Following marriage they lived in Farmington, New Mexico, for three years before moving closer to family in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where they had two children, Dustin and Danielle. Dan and Diane moved to Rapid City in 1985 where they have lived since.
Diane was always joyful, positive and fun to be around. She had a gift for organization and enjoyed being involved in Zonta, Beta Sigma Phi, HOG, Chamber Diplomats, Leadership Rapid City, Motor Maids and other numerous activities.  She was always on the go, visiting friends and family, shopping (with a special emphasis on shoes), motorcycle trips, Windjammer cruises, RZR rides and camping. Diane was a positive light with her bright eyes and beautiful smile.
Family was so important to her; she was active in her children’s activities and in their lives as they grew up. Her grandchildren were such a source of joy for her, and she adored each one.
Diane was diagnosed with cancer two years ago on May 1. In her battle, she wanted to do everything she could to be here as long as she could. In her “Mighty Mouse” way, she fought until the end with her attitude, optimism and beauty in full force.
Diane will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dan, of 48 years; her two children and four grandchildren: her son Dustin (Brook) Staeffler, Bree (15); her daughter Danielle (Zack) Gimpel, Piper (14), Cash (11), Oliver (8); her brother Doug Dooyema and her sister Denise Padilla. She will also be missed by brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family, her sorority sisters that are like family and so many friends and community members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Doris Dooyema, and brother David, and her father and mother-in-law LeRoy and Vangie Staeffler.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you to donate to Zonta Foundation for Women www.http://zonta.org - Donate
or WAVI (Working Against Violence Inc) at https://www.wavi.org/donate/
Black Hills Woman Magazine www.blackhillswoman.com  for an article on Diane.

Beverly Mae Fleseland was born to Lester and Edna (Vogt) Wieck on October 31, 1933, in Luverne, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at the Magnolia Methodist Church and attended public school in Magnolia. Growing up, she enjoyed singing in the choir at the Magnolia Methodist Church. She graduated from Magnolia High School in 1951.
Soon after graduation, Beverly married the love of her life, Art Fleseland, on August 15, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church in Luverne. Their marriage lasted 70 years, and where you saw one, the other was always close by.
In the early years of their marriage, Beverly worked as a bookkeeper/accountant in the Twin Cities and Luverne. They later started a grain bin business, Rock County Harvestall in Magnolia. She later helped Art on the farm with whatever needed doing, from bookkeeping to driving the tractor to building grain bins and taking care of the milking. The couple raised three wonderful girls together on the farm.
In early 2022, health issues caused Beverly to move into the Mary Jane Brown Nursing home for one year and then to the Hospice Cottage where, on May 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Beverly went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 89 years, 6 months, and 23 days.
Left to cherish Beverly’s memory are her husband, Art Fleseland of Luverne; children, Linda Kramer of Luverne, Nancy (Kent) Davis of Magnolia, and Deb (Lyle) Stroeh of Magnolia; grandchildren, Chad (TyAnn) Kramer, Scott Kramer and Jen Wiebe, Shane (Kelsey) Kramer, Eric Wentzel, David (Nicole) Wentzel, Austin Stroeh, Cory Stroeh and Freddrikke Stroeh; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Evelyn Bruhn of Adrian, Minnesota, Marilyn Sudenga of Windom, Minnesota, and Verlyn (Alma) Wieck of Omaha, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Lynn; sister, Generose Bush; and parents, Lester and Edna Wieck.

Quarter 4
Luverne
A Honor Roll
Seniors: Justis Ahrendt, Mariam Alinizi, Abigail Anderson, Brock Behrend, Ross Bergman, Emma Beyer, Parker Carbonneau, Phoebe DeBates, Zachary DeBoer, Ashton Eitreim, Egypt Forrest, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Jacie Graham, Lauren Hansen, Nicholas Hansen, Jadyn Hart, Jocelyn Hart, Tori Hemme, Camden Hoven, Camden Janiszeski, Anja Jarchow, Ashlyn Johnson, Katharine Kelm, Tiana Lais, Reese Louwagie, Lacey Morseman, Ethan Nath, Logan Ommen, Joseph Remme, Alyia Renken, Averill Sehr, Ryenn Stegenga, Kamryn Van Batavia, Cedar Viessman, Mallory Von Tersch, Ava Vortherms, Christina Wagner, Elizabeth Wagner.
Juniors: Morgan Ahrendt, Tyler Arends, Alexsis Berg, Zoey Berghorst, Abby Boltjes, Morgan Bonnett, Kai Buss, Cassandra Chesley, Conner Connell, Jenna DeBates, Elliot Domagala, Ryan Fick, Elle Halverson, Henry Hartquist, Roselynn Hartshorn, Kyliauna Hendricksen, Uriel Hernandez, Julia Hoogland, Addison Huiskes, Kira John, Patrick Kroski, Maya Limones Gonzalez, Jacob Madison, Evan McCrary, Makena Nelson, Dennie Sandbulte, Sawyer Sasker, Tori Serie, Elizabeth Smidt, Kiesli Smith, Sarah Stegenga, Zachary Terrio, Skylar VanderSteen, Brooklyn Wicks.
Sophomores: Keaton Ahrendt, Payton Behr, Zachary Brown, Jaycee Chapa, Kaitlin Conger, David Happeny, Zariah Holmgren, Katia Jarchow, William Johnson, Caitlin Kindt, Brianna Kinsinger, Linkon Knorr, Nora Louwagie, Andrea Luitjens, Christopher Matthiesen, Xavier McKenzie, Liam Murphy, Emma Nath, Janica Oechsle, Corynn Oye, Hallie Pergande, Katherine Pizel, Ella Reisdorfer, Maria Rops, Kylie Vander Lugt, Sage Viessman, Marcus Vortherms, Zane Walgrave, Piper Wynia.
Freshmen: Anna Banck, Rhiannon Bartels, Julia Beyer, Connor Bose, Zander Carbonneau, Fox Forrest, Tyler Hodge, Ella Hoogendoorn, Jaydon Johnson, Hannah Kempema, Allie Kracht, Addyson Mann, Logan Mann, Nicholas Mann, Greta McClure, Cameron McCrary, Elizabeth Mulder, Makayla Oechsle, Jordyn Reisch, Riley Ripka, Adelyn Rodriguez, Emma Saarloos, Madison Schepel, Ella Schmuck, Ava Sieve, Jessika Tunnissen, Brooke Vos, Hannah Woodley.
 
Luverne
B Honor Roll
Seniors: Micah Andersen, Josie Anderson, Brady Bork, Tyson Cowell, Lily Ehlers, Marcus Feit, Andy Halverson, Lucas Hansen, Grace Ingebretsen, Isabella Lanoue, Cole Mann, Jocelynn Mann, Deziree Nath, Mallory Nelson, Carly Olson, Austin Ossefoort, Isabella Oye, Monica Padilla, Lola Peterson, Travis Schempp, Krystyn Skindelien, Riley Sneller, Carsen Tofteland, Myles Trimble, Harrison Uithoven, Daylin Velasquez, Ryan Vos.
Juniors: Tucker Banck, Kayla Bloemendaal, Anika Boll, Hailey Boll, Hallie Bork, Brynn Boyenga, Zakada Bradley, Sarah de Cesare, Isaac DeBates, Gavin DeBeer, Brendan Eidem, Kenedee Franken, Morgan Hadler, Cade Kracht, Ava Loosbrock, Emma Lusty, Gracie Nath, Tyler Rolfs, Will Serie, Owen Sudenga, Perceyis Trierweiler, Zane Verba, Josie Voorhees.
Sophomores: Masyn Akkerman, Jaelyn Arp, Bethany Behr, Christopher Bonilla Soto, Kaelyn Braun, Hailey Como, Amira Cowell, Lucky Dara, Audrie DeBates, Trevor DeBates, Emma Deutsch, Marcos Diaz, Jack Gangestad, Kaleb Hemme, Ashton Hood, Leif Ingebretsen, Owen Janiszeski, Ryker Johnson, Camden Kunkel, Elijah McLendon, Morgan McTigue, Regan Mehlhaff, Layke Miller, Gemma Nelson, Lilian Palmquist, Blaycie Remme, Tucker Remme, Layne Sasker, Carter Sehr, Hannah Sneller, Maren Stegenga, Coutler Thone, Kendra Thorson, Elijah Woodley.
Freshmen: Ella Apel, Nicole Areualo, Treven Bell, Isabella Benson, Alexander Booe, Lucas Brockberg, Kasey Buss, Maddux Domagala, Joshua Hansen, Thomas Held, Elijah Henrichs, Samuel Hinz, Dawson Holtz, Rebecca Hoogland, Gavin Hoven, Levi Huisman, Aaron Kindt, Caleb Kracht, Jaxon Lais, Paula Martinez, Nardy Merida, Gabriella Nath-Huls, Xander Remme, Austin Sandbulte, Blake Sauer, Zoey Smeins, Blake Swenson, Jace Tofteland, Katelynn Van Belle, Hadley Vanderburg, Kianna Winter, Aaliyah Xaysongkham.

H-BC Quarter 4
 A Honor Roll
Seniors: Anthony Beaner, Devon Dysthe, Tyrae Goodface, Jenifer Martinyuk, Brayden Metzger, Cody Moser, Riley Sheppard, Aspen Shimp, Amallia Ternus, Leif Tollefson, Joshua Wiersema.
Juniors: Grace Anderson, Sylvia Fick, Taylor Gehrke, Kyler Hartz, Tahliya Kruger, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Joylynn Taubert.
Sophomores: Beau Bakken, Gracie Fagerness, Jackson Gacke, Lukas Hubbard, Blake Leenderts, Michael Martinyuk, Jack Moser, Harli Rozeboom, Bailey Spykerboer, Johnathan Tiesler, Lexxus Wessels, Amber Wiersema.
Freshmen: Ally Birger, Micah Bush, Mya Erickson, Claire Knobloch, Jamin Metzger, Abigayl Olson, Austyn Pap, Sarah Prohl, Ella Sammons, Hadley Spath, Isabel Wysong.
Eighth Grade: Brynn Bakken, Katelyn Chesley, Brooklynne Hubbard, Hailey Moser, Ava Rainford, Ava Steinhoff.
Seventh Grade: Aspyn Bartels, Claire Boeve, Sage DeBoer, Karson Metzger, Ella Rheault, Maxwell Sammons, Ruby Susie, Lily Top, Annmarie Wiersema.
Sixth Grade: Kelsey Baker, Hope Bosch, Hailee Gehrke, Ryker Gehrke, Gavin Harnack, Kamron Kellenberger, Karissa Kerkhove-Brandt, Auston Olson, Kaleb Olson, Trinity Olson, Nicholas Zingler.
 
H-BC Quarter 4
 B Honor Roll
Seniors: Carter Abels, Olivia Bork, Alexandra Drake, Luke Fuerstenberg, Brock Harnack, Ellynor Klosterbuer, Britton McKenzie, Cole Rozeboom, Elisha Taubert.
Juniors: Lanae Elbers, Alexis Gardner Swenson, Madison Gaugler, Chase Jansma, Aiden Kerkhove-Brandt, Ty Leuthold, Logan Susie, Olivia Susie, Riley Tatge.
Sophomores: Cameron Allen, Isabella DeBoer, Emma Deelstra, Kadence Rozeboom, Ashton Taubert, Quintyn Volden, Gracie Wilhelmi.
Freshmen: Callum Bartels, Caidence Ellis, Abigail Harris, Gavyn Leuthold, Donavan Mess, Teagan Rainford, Mason Shaffner, Joshua Ternus, Jacob Tiesler, Nate Van Maanen, Gavin Voss, Jacob Wallin, Eduardo Wegener.
Eighth Grade: Camdyn Broesder, Olivia Deelstra, Jed Fagerness, Hunter Leenderts, Carielynne Merson, Karlee Olson, Riggins Rheault, Tryg Tollefson, Tatyana Williams.
Seventh Grade: Garrett Blank, Raeanna Chesley, Jace Gacke, Keaton Huisman, Braxton Kaiser, Haven Kerkhove-Brandt, Brodie Metzger, Maddox Metzger, Khloe Susie, Brystol Teune, Norah Top.
Sixth Grade: Karis Dwire, Erica Jones, Gabriella Junge.
 
H-BC Semester 2
A Honor Roll
Seniors: Anthony Beaner, Olivia Bork, Devon Dysthe, Jenifer Martinyuk, Britton McKenzie, Brayden Metzger, Cody Moser, Riley Sheppard, Aspen Shimp, Amallia Ternus, Leif Tollefson, Joshua Wiersema.
Juniors: Grace Anderson, Sylvia Fick, Madison Gaugler, Taylor Gehrke, Kyler Hartz, Tahliya Kruger, Brynn Rauk, Justin Roelfs, Larissa Steinhoff, Avril Susie, Olivia Susie, Joylynn Taubert.
Sophomores: Beau Bakken, Gracie Fagerness, Jackson Gacke, Lukas Hubbard, Blake Leenderts, Michael Martinyuk, Jack Moser, Harli Rozeboom, Johnathan Tiesler, Lexxus Wessels, Amber Wiersema.
Ninth Grade: Ally Birger, Micah Bush, Mya Erickson, Claire Knobloch, Jamin Metzger, Abigayl Olson, Austyn Pap, Sarah Prohl, Ella Sammons, Hadley Spath, Eduardo Wegener, Isabel Wysong.
Eighth Grade: Brynn Bakken, Katelyn Chesley, Brooklynne Hubbard, Hailey Moser, Ava Steinhoff.
Seventh Grade: Aspyn Bartels, Sage DeBoer, Karson Metzger, Lily Top, Annmarie Wiersema.
Sixth Grade: Kelsey Baker, Hope Bosch, Karis Dwire, Hailee Gehrke, Ryker Gehrke, Gavin Harnack, Kamron Kellenberger, Karissa Kerkhove-Brandt, Auston Olson, Kaleb Olson, Trinity Olson, Nicholas Zingler.
H-BC Semester 2
B Honor Roll
Seniors: Carter Abels, Alexander Drake, Luke Fuerstenberg, Tyrae Goodface, Brock Harnack, Ellynor Klosterbuer, Elisha Taubert.
Juniors: Layla Deelstra, Lanae Elbers, Alexis Gardner Swenson, Aiden Kerkhove-Brandt, Ty Leuthold, Joshua Lohr, Logan Susie, Riley Tatge.
Sophomores: Cameron Allen, Sawyer Bosch, Isabella DeBoer, Emma Deelstra, Kadence Rozeboom, Bailey Spykerboer, Ashton Taubert, Quintyn Volden, Gracie Wilhelmi.
Freshmen: Callum Bartels, Caidence Ellis, Abigail Harris, Bode Kruger, Jack Kruger, Jayden Kueter, Gavyn Leuthold, Donavan Mess, Teagan Rainford, Mason Shaffner, Joshua Ternus, Jacob Tiesler, Nate Van Maanen, Gavin Voss, Jacob Wallin.
Eighth Grade: Camdyn Broesder, Olivia Deelstra, Hunter Leenderts, Ava Rainford, Riggins Rheault, Tryg Tollefson, Tatyana Williams.
Seventh Grade: Garrett Blank, Claire Boeve, Raeanna Chesley, Jace Gacke, Keaton Huisman, Braxton Kaiser, Haven Kerkhove-Brandt, Brodie Metzger, Maddox Metzger, Ella Rheault, Maxwell Sammons, Ruby Susie, Brystol Teune, Norah Top.
Sixth Grade: Gabriella Junge.