Obituaries
- March 10, 2020Gary Harold Petersen, 72, of North Mankato, Minnesota, died from acute myeloid leukemia on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Gary was born July 14, 1947, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Kurt and Dorothy (Kemerling) Petersen. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1965 and Valparaiso University in 1969. After…
- March 03, 2020Donald “Baily” Halverson, 63, Kenneth, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at his home. A funeral service was Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Interment followed at the Kenneth Cemetery in Kenneth. Arrangements are by Hartquist Funeral Home www.hartquistfuneral.com (0305 DN)
- March 03, 2020Suzanne Ness, 53, Monroe, South Dakota, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at her home of natural causes. A funeral was Wednesday, March 4, at Calvary Reformed Church in Monroe. Arrangements were by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker, South Dakota, www.hofmeisterjones.com. (0305 DN)
- March 03, 2020Shirley Christianson, 89, Luverne, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Arrangements are pending through Hartquist Funeral Home, www.hartquistfuneral.com (0305 DN)
- March 03, 2020Ryan Arlyn Tofteland, 40, of Orono, passed away peacefully at home February 28, 2020, after more than three and a half years with ALS. He was surrounded by his family in a room overflowing with love. Ryan is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Finn (8); daughter, Liv (5); parents, Steven and Julie Tofteland of Luverne; siblings, Jason (Kate), Rachel (Brandon) and John; grandmother, Marguerite…
- March 03, 2020Dick Visker, 94, Ellsworth, died on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Sanford Luverne Hospital. A funeral service was Friday, Feb. 28, at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. Burial followed at Grand Prairie Cemetery near Ellsworth. Dick Visker was born July 1, 1925, to Jullo and Winnie (Mulder) Visker in Ellsworth. He grew up on a farm east of Ellsworth and attended country school. He graduated…
- March 03, 2020Larry Gene Tweet, 76, Luverne, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Interment will follow at the Kenneth Cemetery in Kenneth. Larry Tweet was born on July 13, 1943, to Rasmus and Bertha (Shelstad) Tweet in…
- February 25, 2020Charlotte H. Korthals, 98, Hills, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery near Luverne. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Charlotte Smith was born Dec. 12, 1921, to…
- February 25, 2020Cecilia “Butch” Wilhemina Galagan, age 95, formerly of Kenneth, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, with visitation to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m.…
- February 25, 2020Dr. Wayne Paul Panning, 83, died peacefully at his Belle Plaine home on February 16, 2020. Born July 16, 1936, to Rev. Paul and Viola (Hoffman) Panning, the ministry brought their family from Nebraska to Minnesota with fond childhood memories of the Hamburg and Carver communities. Wayne graduated from Concordia Academy High School, attended Concordia College, St. Paul, and graduated from…
- February 18, 2020William John “Bill” Butzer, 67, Luverne, died on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at his home. A private family service was Friday, Feb. 14, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. William Butzer was born on Aug. 1, 1952, to Robert and Betty (Lehman) Butzer in Marshallville, Ohio. Bill was raised on the family farm outside of Marshallville where he spent his days doing chores and helping his family. He…
- February 18, 2020Elden Claus Frederick Reyelts, 90, Beaver Creek, died on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society — Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. A funeral service was Monday, Feb. 17, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial with military honors followed at Beaver Creek Cemetery in Beaver Creek. Elden Reyelts was born on Jan. 13, 1930, to John Heinrich and Christine Margaretha (Funck)…
- February 18, 2020Richard “Dick” Smook, age 78, of Luverne died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. He was born September 2, 1941, in Adrian, to Harm and Rosalia (Reiffenberger) Smook. He attended school in Adrian and Magnolia before graduating from Luverne High School in 1960. After graduation, Dick entered the United States Navy advancing to the rank of Radioman 1st Class. He…
- February 18, 2020David Joe Groen, 58, Kenneth, died on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at his home. A funeral service was Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Interment was at the Leota Cemetery in Leota. David Groen was born on March 5, 1961, to Carl and Dora (Timmerman) Groen in Onawa, Iowa. He was raised in Midland Township, Iowa, and attended Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was…
- February 18, 2020Bernice Aukes, age 93, of Hills, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation was Sunday, February 16, from 2-5 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Monday, February 17, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. To view obituary or sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.…
- February 11, 2020Esther Hilda Pearl (Wegener) Eyberg, 97, Burnsville, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 28, at the Ebenezer Ridges Chapel. A private interment will be in Fort Snelling. The Cremation Society of Minnesota, Edina, is in charge of the arrangements. Cremationsocietyofmn.com (0213 DN)
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