Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Bartholomaus, age 88, of Clarion passed away Nov. 24, 2024, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob Bartholomaus was at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 608 2nd Avenue North East, in Clarion, Iowa, with Father Jerry Blake officiating. Visitation for Bob Bartholomaus was from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Ewing…

Harold Floyd Kruger, age 85, of Beaver Creek, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Adrian, to Pete and Lena (Graves) Kruger. He attended District #11 country school. Harold married DeLoris Deutsch on Sept. 15, 1958, in Rock Rapids, Iowa. The couple lived in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Harold worked as a…

Steven Ellsworth Steven Earl Ellsworth was born on March 12, 1946, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Earl William Ellsworth and Alma Josephine (Aanenson) Ellsworth. Steve and his family moved rather often when Steve was a child. He attended schools in Jasper and Luverne, graduating from Luverne High School in 1964. He played football and basketball on some outstanding Cardinals teams. Steve attended…

William C. Braa, 83, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with burial at a later date at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation with the family present to greet friends was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Miller Funeral Home Westside Chapel in…

Pauline Catharine Hoeltke Rueter passed away Nov. 18, 2024, at age 100 at Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne, Minnesota. A funeral service will be at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, Minnesota, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27. Rev. Dr. Phil Booe will officiate. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne is handling the arrangements. Pauline was born September…

A memorial service for Ron Mulvihill, age 86, of West Point, Nebraska, was Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska. Interment was in St. Michael’s Cemetery in West Point, Nebraska. Ron passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Providence Place of Fremont, Nebraska. Ronald Lee Mulvihill was born on Aug. 2, 1938, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Leo and…

Grada W. Raak, age 94, of Milford, Iowa, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at the Acura Healthcare of Milford. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., all at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist…

Theresa Frances Graff (Schallenkamp), age 61, of Alexandria, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, went into the arms of Jesus on November 9, 2024, due to the final stages of heart failure. She was born on July 6, 1963, to Lloyd and Mary Schallenkamp of Bridgewater, South Dakota. After high school she attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for speech therapy and elementary…

David Allen Christensen, age 64, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. David graduated from Luverne in 1979. He worked as a dispatcher for Rock County prior to attending Law Enforcement in Hibbing. He retired after 26 years as a police officer in Redwood Falls. David is remembered by his mother, Bernice; sisters…

Raymond Oolbekkink, age 61, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, Minnesota, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating.  Burial will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Luverne, Minnesota.…

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Eleanor “Ellie” Van Guilder on Nov. 9, 2024. She was a cherished wife, sister, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, whose presence illuminated every room and whose love touched the hearts of all who knew her. Ellie left a profound legacy, one built on love, compassion, and an unshakeable belief in family. Preceded in death by husband, Ronald…

Patricia J. Guggisberg, age 79, of Redwood Falls, formerly of Wanda, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at River Valley Health & Rehabilitation in Redwood Falls. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at River Valley Health & Rehabilitation, with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. Memorial services will be held at a later date with burial in…

Alvina Wigen, age 72, of Hendricks, Minnesota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Hendricks Nursing Home in Hendricks. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in Hendricks, Minnesota. A private burial will be held. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in…

John C. Vermeer, 74, Valley Springs, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. John Clarence Vermeer was born on July 15, 1950. A graveside service was held at Pleasant View Cemetery in Valley Springs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. The family invited everyone for coffee and fellowship at the Valley Springs American Legion…

Peter Wesley DeKam, age 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Leota, died Saturday, Nov, 9, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota, officiated by Pastor Cole Pleggenkuhle and Pastor Dan Kuik. Burial with full…

Theresa Graff, age 61, of Alexandria, formerly of Luverne, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the University of Minneapolis Hospital. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 p.m., with a time of sharing memories at 6 p.m., Friday Nov. 15, at the Living Rock Church in Luverne. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Living Rock Church in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Josh…