Minnesota
December 03, 2025Vernon Nelvin Kortleever was born on May 7, 1937, to John and Myrtle (Uilk) Kortleever in Leota, Minnesota. While growing up, Vern was one of 10 children. He attended the Leota Country School until the eighth grade, later obtaining his high school diploma. On July 6, 1960, when Vern was 23 years old, he was drafted into the United States Army where he proudly served until he was honorably…
November 25, 2025Wayne Francis Biever, age 91, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, with a prayer service and sharing of memories at 6:30 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family graveside service…
By Lori SorensonNovember 19, 2025No injuries were reported after a van crashed into a parked car, rolling it upside down on North Blue Mound Avenue Saturday around 4:20 p.m. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, Randy Schneekloth, 62, Luverne, was traveling southbound near the Rapp Street intersection when his 2014 Chrysler Town and Country van struck a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am that was parked along the curb. The car…
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, 2025Timothy “Tim” Douglas Palank was born on June 22, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Hardwick, Minnesota, and was confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1998. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then a semester at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, before he moved…- November 19, 2025Pearl M. Aaker, age 102, of Worthington, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the Meadows in Worthington. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Jeanette McCormick. A private burial will precede the service.
- 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, 2025Craig Jay Vastenhout, age 69, of Leota, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation was from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Leota Community Church North Campus in Leota. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the Leota Community Church North Campus, officiated by Pastor Michael Scott. Burial was in the Leota Community Cemetery.…
- 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.
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, 2025Gerald Allen Ackerman, age 79, of Hills, Minnesota, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A public visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, with the family present at the Community Reformed Church of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at Eastside Cemetery near Steen, Minnesota. A memorial…- 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 12, 2025Gene Allan Noll, age 73, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, died on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation will be Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Hartquist Funeral Home, Luverne Chapel, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service to follow at 7 p.m. Please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com to view Gene's life history and to sign an online registry.
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…
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