Obituaries
- October 07, 2026Joyce Arlene Oldre, age 87, of Luverne, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Sarah Morrison. Burial will be in the Kenneth Cemetery after the lunch. Dingmann Funeral Home in…
- October 07, 2026Robert "Bob" Reese, age 85, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at The Cottage in Luverne. Memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery…
October 07, 2026Doris Betty Stuckenbroker was born on March 30, 1929, on a farm in Rosedell Township of Rock County, Minn., to Julius and Josephine (Wybouw) VanLeirsburg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Jasper, Minn., where she also attended Country School at District 41. Doris fell in love with her lifelong dance partner, Harry Stuckenbroker in Hardwick, Minn., at the Gem…
October 07, 2026William (Bill) Neil Frakes, age 78, of Luverne, Minn., died Sept. 20, 2026, at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Upon his death, the staff at the hospital did a code of honor procession through the halls of the ICU. A celebration of Bill’s life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Take 16. Bill was born on Sept. 8, 1948, to Neil and Annabelle Frakes in Luverne, Minn. He…
October 07, 2026Shirley Joan Johnson was born Jan. 9, 1947, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Henry and Susie (Smidstra) Kelderman. She grew up in Doon, Iowa, Canton, S.D., and Hardwick, Minn. After her father's death in 1962, her family moved to Luverne, Minn. On June 2, 1964, she married Jerry Johnson from Pollard, Ark. They were the first couple to be wed at the Wayside Chapel north of Luverne. They made their home in…
October 07, 2026Charles Edward Madison, 87, Brandon, S.D., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon. Family and friends are invited to gather to remember Charles, share stories, and celebrate his life. Charles Edward Madison was born on Sept. 26, 1938, to Orval and Mabel (Josedahl) Madison. He grew up…
October 07, 2026Allen James Spartz, age 87, of Luverne, went to heaven peacefully, Oct. 2, 2026, from the Luverne Hospice Cottage with his family at his side after a long battle with his health. He was born July 15, 1939, to Leo and Hermina (Ruffing) Spartz. Allen graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic High School and then served his country in the United States Navy. Allen married Barb Reese on…- September 30, 2026William Neil Frakes, age 78, of Luverne, Minn., died Sept. 20, 2026, at the VA hospital in Nashville, Tenn., where he and Nancy had returned after traveling the East Coast with Nancy’s sister and husband. He was honored with a military ceremony in Nashville on Sept. 20, and a celebration of his life will be at Take 16 in Luverne later in October.
September 30, 2026Cynthia Louise Benjamin, née Getman, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2026. She was born on April 15, 1946, in Luverne, Minn., to Gerald and Clara Getman. Cindy devoted her life to serving God, her family, her church, and her community. She found great joy in caring for others. Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Don Benjamin; her son, Nathan Benjamin, and his wife, Kim; her daughter…
September 30, 2026Steven L. Nyhammer, 70, of St. Michael, Minn., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Surrounded by family, he passed at home after a battle with Lewy Body dementia. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. His heartwarming presence will be deeply missed. Steve was born on March 23, 1956, in Kyoto, Japan, to Alden and Barbara Nyhammer. He dedicated his life to…- September 30, 2026Doris Stuckenbroker, age 97, of Pipestone, Minn., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at the Pipestone County Hospice House. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone. Visitation will be two hours prior from 9 to 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Jasper, Minnesota. Arrangements have been…
- September 30, 2026Alvin C. “Sonny” Wieneke, age 87, of Luverne, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor…
September 23, 2026Kristi Morphew, age 67, of Trosky, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minn. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne with visitation held one hour prior from 10 to 11 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Please visit www.…- September 16, 2026Dr. Doris Vivien Schoon – Dec. 31, 1928-July 29, 2026; Anaheim, Calif. Dr. Doris Vivien Schoon, a physician, teacher, philanthropist, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 29, 2026, at age 97. Born in Luverne, Minn., to Jacob and Esther Viola (Hansen) Schoon, she earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1954 and became a board-certified…
September 09, 2026Korey James Heck, 50, passed away Aug. 30, 2026, with his family by his side at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was born Sept. 13, 1975, at the Luverne Community Hospital. Korey was the youngest of four children to Steve and Sandy (Hatting) Heck. Luverne would be his home his entire life. Growing up, Korey enjoyed playing all sorts of games and sports with his siblings…
September 09, 2026Douglas L . Gunderson, age 79, of Luverne, Minn., died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial will be held at a later date in the Jasper City Cemetery in Jasper, Minn. To view Doug’s life tribute or sign an online registry, please visit www.…
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