Iowa
January 28, 2026Norman "Norm" Ykema, age 95, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Visitation was from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at the Christian Reformed Church in Luverne. Interment with military honors followed at the Maplewood…
January 14, 2026Henry Dale Zwaan, age 84, of Luverne, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. He was born on Sept. 13, 1941, by Doon, Iowa, and was the son of Nick and Bertha Zwaan. Henry grew up on a farm east of Doon, where he spent his life nurturing the land, embodying the spirit of hard work and dedication that is the hallmark of a true farmer. Henry married the love of his life, Carol Ann…
By Lori SorensonDecember 09, 2025Coaches and players from Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota state champion football teams met at the Tri-State Marker in the southwest corner of Rock County Thursday, Dec. 4, to congratulate each other on their winning seasons. The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots, Brandon Valley Lynx and West Lyon Wildcats all won their respective state football titles in their classes. Dan LaRock, Hills,…
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…
September 24, 2025Gladys A. Walker, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2025. A visitation was Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory, 3408 E. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. A funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Fellowship, 601 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Gladys was laid…
June 25, 2025Vance L. Kohl, 87, of the town of Eagle Point, Wisconsin, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by family at Our House Senior Living, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born November 3, 1937, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Louis and Mildred (Lillie) Kohl. He graduated from Luverne High School in Luverne, Minnesota. Following high school, he attended…
June 04, 2025John Brands was born on December 30, 1930, to Evert and Fannie (Driesen) Brands in rural Rock Valley, Iowa. He attended country school near Jasper, Minnesota, and enjoyed fishing with his dad and riding bicycle whenever he could. While courting his future wife, Mary, together they enjoyed spending evenings roller-skating and square skipping. John and Mary were united in marriage on March 25,…
May 28, 2025Evelyn “Evie” Rens was born on July 17, 1932, to John and Kate (Korthals) Vanden Oever in Hull, Iowa. She was raised on a farm outside of Hull and attended a country school through the eighth grade. Her teacher noticed she was very good at spelling and decided to enter her into the Iowa State Spelling Bee, which she won! Following her education, Evie traveled to various homes helping new mothers…
May 07, 2025Nelvina Kroese, 90, of Hull, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Aspen Heights Senior Living in Hull. Services were at the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull. You are invited to leave a message of condolence, print a memorial folder, view a tribute video, and watch a recording of the service at www.oolman.com.
April 09, 2025Orlando Dale Pluim, age 62, of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. Orlando was the beloved son of Orville and Audrey (Vander Weide) Pluim. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Sioux Center, Iowa, and was baptized at the Netherlands Reformed Church in his hometown. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1981 and went on to complete his studies at Minnesota West…
March 26, 2025Judith Elaine (Wendt) Fick was born to the Reverend Walter Samuel and Doris Louise (Carlson) Wendt on August 12, 1941, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was baptized on September 28, 1941, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa. In 1944 the family moved to Belle Plaine, Iowa. In 1951 the family relocated to Davenport, Iowa, where Judy was confirmed on May 22, 1955, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Growing up,…
January 22, 2025Steven Sinnett, age 55, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away on January 15, 2025, at his home in Rock Rapids following a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Living Rock Church in Luverne, Minnesota, with Pastor Josh Hayden officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, from noon until the time of the service at Living…
December 18, 2024Wilmina “Mina” Poppens, age 93, of Tea, South Dakota, passed away on Dec. 11, 2024, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center, Luverne, Minnesota. Wilmina DeRuyter was born on June 27, 1931, at Rock Valley, Iowa, the daughter of Dick and Lena (Kooistra) DeRuyter. She grew up on farms near Rock Valley, Iowa and Hills, Minnesota, attending rural school. After completing the eighth grade she…
December 04, 2024Robert “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…
December 04, 2024Steven 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…- November 26, 2024Grada 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…
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