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November 19, 2025Charles “Chuck” Van Wyhe, age 68, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, on his way to the deer stand to do what he loved. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen, Minnesota. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen, Minnesota. Burial followed in the Eastside Cemetery in Steen,…
November 19, 2025Mary (Schmitt) Pike, age 92, daughter of Balthasar and Bernadina (Schroeder) Schmitt, was born on Feb. 26, 1933, in Menominee, Nebraska, and died on Nov. 14, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mary attended school through the eighth grade. She then worked for mothers with newborns taking care of their families. On Aug, 31, 1955, she married Duane Gerald Pike of…- November 19, 2025John Bosch Jr., age 92, of Luverne, Minnesota, formerly of Steen, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen with interment in the Eastside Cemetery near Steen. …
- November 19, 2025Melvin Hoffman, age 90, of Luverne, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.
By Lori SorensonNovember 12, 2025An open house Friday night at Generations in Luverne offered information for the community about a major transmission line planned in the region. Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy hosted the open house where company representatives shared details about a series of electric transmission projects anchored by a 765 kV transmission line. Known as “PowerOn Midwest,” the project will…
November 12, 2025Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…- November 12, 2025Charles “Chuck” Van Wyhe, age 68, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, on his way to the deer stand to do what he loved. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen, Minnesota. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen, Minnesota. Burial will follow in the Eastside Cemetery in…
November 05, 2025Despite the cold and wet conditions, hundreds of trick-or-treaters turned out for Luverne's Annual Halloween Trunk ’n Treat event at the school parking lot Friday evening. Weather was cold, wet and blustery, but dozens of local businesses and organizations greeted costumed participants from creatively decorated trunks and displays to hand out thousands of pieces of candy.
November 05, 2025Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…- November 05, 2025Tim Palank, age 45, of Claymont, Delaware, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation and fellowship will continue in the church basement following the service. Inurnment will be in the…
November 05, 2025Evelyn Mae Titus Boone, formerly from Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025, at her home in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 100. Born on Jan. 31, 1925, in Earl, Wisconsin, Evelyn was the daughter of Guy and Christina Titus. On July 5, 1945, she married Ervin S. Boone. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. The couple shared their skills and compassion on a medical…
November 05, 2025Mary Ann Van Aartsen was born on June 27, 1939, to Oltman “Ole” and Caroline “Ann” (Richters) Akkerman on a farm northeast of Rock Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in town. At a young age, the family moved to a farm south of Luverne, Minnesota, where she was raised. Mary Ann attended church and confirmed her faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. She attended…
November 05, 2025Taylor Mulder, age 34, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with leukemia on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at United Methodist Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne. To…- November 05, 2025Jonna Dull, age 86, of Hardwick, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rock River Community Church in Luverne, officiated by…
- By Pastor Joshua HaydenOctober 29, 2025In a conundrum or in despair we run in haste To a life of prayer that revives, But when life is good we slow our pace Because we do not understand the word “abide.” A sign in our yard to keep on praying Is easier than to actually meet for an hour. Yet we see churches all over decaying Because we are not dependent on God’s power. “But I can pray wherever I go!” We shout with self-…
October 29, 2025Charles R. Juhl was born Aug. 27, 1935, to Rudolph and Delphia (Iverson) Juhl in Luverne, Minnesota. He attended country school through eighth grade and then attended Luverne High School where he graduated in 1953. He was a member of the National Guard from 1953 until 1961. He attended Radio Communication School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, from January to April 1956. On Aug. 19, 1956, Charles was…
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