10 years ago (2015)

•It was a record-breaking night for volunteers and fundraising coordinators at Sanford Luverne Hospice Saturday, April 11.

Minnesota lost a legend.

One of the world’s most celebrated nature photographers James (Jim) Edward Brandenburg passed away peacefully at his Medina, Minnesota, home on April 4, 2025, at the age of 79.

Peter Arlyn Kracht, age 59, of Steen, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne.

LeRoy “Roy” Adam Bieber peacefully met his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2025, in Vacaville, California, at the age of 90.

A celebration of life will be from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Crescent City Elks Lodge at 359 H Street.

Dennis Klein, age 81, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Hospice of Murray County facility in Slayton, Minnesota.

Robert Carl “Ike” Wiese, age 89, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.