LSS meals at Generations
 
Monday, Oct 3: Baked fish, au gratin potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, dessert.
Tuesday, Oct. 4: Meatloaf, corn, baked potato, bread, dessert.
Wednesday, Oct 5: Baked chicken, peas and carrots, mandarin oranges, rice pilaf, gelatin with whipped topping.
 Thursday, Oct. 6: Sloppy Joe on a bun, romaine salad with dressing, seasoned pinto beans, warm peaches.
Friday, Oct. 7: Turkey stuffing casserole, California Normandy vegetables, warm apple slices, dessert.
 
LSS Dining offers well-balanced and affordable meals in a community atmosphere.
Call Lynette Hoiland at 283-9846, extension 11 to reserve one day prior, to arrange to pick up a dinner or for home-delivered meals.
Gift certificates are available at the meal site or online at www.lssmn.org/nutrition.

10 years ago (2012)
•Former Star Herald reporter Sara Schmuck found herself writing in familiar territory this month when she worked on a piece for Mining & Construction magazine.
It’s a publication for the company, Atlas Copco, which is a world leader in the construction, mining and drilling industries, and Schmuck’s most recent assignment put her in the Sioux quartzite quarry north of Luverne.
She wrote about (and photographed) a specialized piece of frilling equipment. …
She said the Rock County assignment stemmed from an observation by her father-in-law (Keith Schmuck), who was driving for Henning Construction. He noticed the drilling equipment being delivered to the quarry as he picked up a load of rock.
 
25 years ago (1997)
•Following the recommendation of the Joint Law Committee, both the Luverne City Council and the Rock County Board approved the concept of combining the county sheriff’s department and the city police department into one 11-person law enforcement unit headed by the sheriff.
The final agreement with exact costs will be completed for their formal approval in October and will go into effect Jan. 1, 1998.
County/city attorney Don Klosterbuer presented the committee’s decision to the two bodies at their respective meetings Monday and Tuesday. Klosterbuer said the committee vote was seven in favor, three opposed and one abstention.
 
50 years ago (1972)
•Luverne Police estimated damage to two autos Tuesday in a city street crash which occurred 100 ft. west of Cedar St. at around 4:20 p.m.
A 1967 auto driven by Shirley Fodness, Hardwick, received an estimated $125 damage and a 1965 auto driven by Vivian Hunt received about $200 damage, according to the police.
No one was hurt.
 
75 years ago (1947)
•C. W. Holden, who for little over a year has been assistant cashier at the Luverne National Bank, left Tuesday for Rolla, N. Dak., where he will be cashier of the Rolette County Bank. His successor at the Luverne bank has not been named as yet, according to Harold L. Smith, executive officer of the local institution.
 
100 years ago (1922)
•The formal opening of the Armory of Company H, Machine Gun, 5th Minnesota National Guards, will be held next Friday evening, October 6th, at eight o’clock, Governor J. A. O. Preus, Gen. Perry A. Harrison, Adjutant General Walter Rhinow, Colonel Walter F. Fulton, of the Fifth Regiment, Lieut.-Colonel Ivan Bowen, and other officers of the Fifth Regiment are expected to be present and participate in the ceremonies of the evening.
Company H. extends an invitation to the public to attend the evening’s program. Gov. Preus, Adjutant Gen’l. Rhinow, General Perry Harrison, Col. Walter Fulson and Lieut. Col. Ivan Bowen are scheduled to address the audience, and talks will also be given by officers of Company H. Mrs. F. F. Michael will favor the audience with a vocal solo and several selections are to be rendered by the Luverne Concert band.

Myrna Spease, 89, Luverne, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the First Baptist Church in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service Saturday.
Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne, dingmannandsons.com.
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Helen Rose Lonneman, 88, Adrian, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at the Adrian Country Living Cottage.
A funeral Mass was Tuesday, Sept. 27, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Burial was in the St. Adrian Cemetery.
Helen Wieneke was born Jan. 17, 1934, to Cletus and Rose (Recker) Wieneke in Lismore. She graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1951. She was employed at Brentwood in Adrian.
Helen married Sylvester "Sy" Lonneman on Feb. 1, 1956, at St. Anthony. The couple began farming south of Adrian after their marriage.
Helen was a member of St. Adrian’s Catholic Church, president of the Ladies Aid, taught religious education classes, and was a communion distributor to the shut-ins. She was a member of the Adrian Legion Auxiliary and volunteered at the Adrian Nursing Home.
Helen was a successful fast-pitch softball pitcher and golfer. She and her husband took many fishing trips to Canada and throughout the United States. The couple attended numerous high school and collegiate athletic events involving their children and grandchildren. Helen enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, crocheting, playing cards, and making quilts, many of which were donated. She was known for her homemade sweet bread during the Christmas season and her specialty pancakes.
Helen is survived by seven children, Mark (Lori) Lonneman of Adrian, Jerry (Connie) Lonneman of Adrian, Cindy Lonneman of Morris, Linda Lonneman (Terry Worth) of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Kevin (Nancy) Lonneman of Montevideo, Ron (Leah) Lonneman of Adrian, and Allan (Valerie) Lonneman of Sioux Falls; 14 grandchildren, Aaron Lonneman (fiancée Jesse Hohwieler), Shaina (Tyler) Tycz, Kayla and Brady Lonneman; Tammy (Jon) Veld, Andrea (Erik) Kathman, Chad (Carissa) Lonneman; Andrew (Kelsey) Lonneman and Nate Lonneman; Mitchell Lonneman (fiancée Hannah Willson),  and Bailey Lonneman; Chloe, Jacob and Dakota Lonneman; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Alvin (Connie) Wieneke, Luverne; two brothers-in-law, Anthony Lonneman, Adrian, and Orville Lonneman, Sioux Falls; a sister-in-law, Susie Lonneman, Adrian; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sy, in 2017, two sons, Dean and Tim; a sister, LaVone Wagner; and several brothers- and sisters-in-law. 
Arrangements were provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Adrian, dingmannandsons.com.
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Deborah “Debbie” Taubert, 87, Beaver Creek, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center in Luverne.
A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at First Evangelical Free Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a private family burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Luverne.
Deborah Lundberg was born May 12, 1935, to Roland and Margaret Lundberg in Arpin, Wisconsin. In 1949, when Debbie was 14 years old, her family moved to Tumwater, Washington. She graduated from high school in 1953.
She married Floren Taubert on Dec. 25, 1954. The couple moved across the country to Floren’s family farm in Beaver Creek. They raised six children in the farmhouse in which Floren was born.
Debbie spent her life as a mother, a Sunday school teacher, AWANA leader, and helped any children in need.  She loved her time with the children, and she enjoyed reading the Bible, spending time with Jesus in prayer, and journaling about her daily life.  She liked playing board and card games, reading to her children and grandchildren, or putting together a puzzle.  She loved attending her grandchildren’s music and sporting events.
Debbie is survived by her children, Dave (Sharon) Taubert, Annette (Dan) Hill, Gregg (Sharon) Taubert, Brian (Debbie) Taubert, Brenda (Donn) Hill, and Brent (Jodi) Taubert; 34 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren;  and her siblings, Lois Fullington, Ruth Price, Rachel Olson, Nancy Yeske, Judy Petrezelka and Mark Lundberg.
Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, Floren Taubert; her parents, Roland and Margaret Lundberg; her stepmother, Rose Lundberg; her brothers, Keith Lundberg and Phil Lundberg; and one grandson, Ryan Taubert.
Memorials may be directed to the following: Taubert Family Living Trust, Pleasant View Cemetery, or the Gideons.
Arrangements were provided by Hartqiust Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Earl Alvin von Holt, 87, Mankato, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Grace Lutheran Church in Mankato, with visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church, the American Legion, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Earl von Holt was born on Aug. 24, 1935, to August and Elizabeth (Beine) von Holt in Luverne. He grew up on a farm near Magnolia and attended Magnolia Public School. He graduated in 1953 and spent the following two years helping his dad and brother, Ray, on the farm.
In 1955 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Strategic Air Command for four years as an electronic technician on B47 bombers. He was discharged in August 1959.
On Sept. 20, 1959, Earl married Audrey Strassburg, and they began their new life in Minneapolis. Earl worked for Thomas A. Edison Industries using his USAF training. The company became Wahl & Wahl and eventually Lanier Voicewriter. Earl and Audrey were blessed with a daughter, Lisa, and a son, Eric. In 1981 Earl was transferred to a one-man office in Mankato where he continued dictation sales and service for south central Minnesota until he retired to enjoy his flower and vegetable gardens, his yard and deck. He also enjoyed several part-time jobs and worked at Wis-Pac for several years.
Earl and Audrey started Volksmarching, non-competitive 10K walks, in 1984, becoming leaders of the Riverbend Striders in Mankato. They enjoyed 20 years of organizing area events and walking throughout the United States.
They also enjoyed meeting international students as part of the Friendship Family program at MSU. In 1991 Rizwan “Raz” Shah became a “second son.” Raz married Amy and was blessed with two sons, and later, Raz’s brother joined their international family.
Earl has been an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Mankato and the North Mankato American Legion Post 518.
Earl is survived by his wife, Audrey; a daughter, Lisa; a son, Eric; international family, Raz, Amy, Zain, Amaan and Farhan; sister and brother-in-law Avis and Robert Fick; and sister-in-law Virginia von Holt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ruby; and brothers Raymond and Lester.
Arrangements are provided by Mankato Mortuary, www.mankatomortuary.com, and the service will be livestreamed at this site.
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Alvin L. Boomgaarden, age 99, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Sanford Luverne Medical Center.
Friends and family may greet the family on Sunday, September 25, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service will be Monday, September 26, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Burial with full military honors will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. To view Alvin’s LifeTribute video or sign an online registry, please visit hartquistfuneral.com.
Alvin L. Boomgaarden of Luverne departed this life September 20, 2022, after a full and enjoyable 99-plus years.  Born on January 15, 1923 in Lyon County, Iowa to Lewis and Tilla (Kruger) Boomgaarden, Alvin grew up primarily on his parents’ farm just north of Magnolia. He attended Magnolia School, graduating with the class of 1941.
Thereafter he farmed in the area until drafted into the U.S. Navy for service in World War II in 1944. He served on the Naval destroyer Fred T. Berry, shipping out from Treasure Island, San Francisco Bay, as the war in the Pacific began to wind down. He served with the U.S. occupation forces in Japan and in China into 1946, the year of his discharge.
During the war, Alvin married Elaine Marian Arp of Luverne, and in the early post-war years they began their 65 years of marriage farming near Magnolia. They settled on and purchased a farm north of Magnolia, where they reared a family of sons.
Alvin was a well-liked and respected member of the community. He was active in membership and leadership of the Magnolia Booster Club, of the Magnolia School District Board, and of VFW Post 2757 in Luverne.
He and his older brother Jake formed a high-school-sports referee partnership that officiated at football and basketball contests throughout Southwest Minnesota through the mid-1970s.
Alvin retired as an active farmer in the late 1980s and began to enjoy activities of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren even until the end of his life.
He is predeceased by his parents; his wife Elaine; his brother Jake and sister Lois; an infant son Dale; and his fourth son, Jack.
He is survived by his sons, Randall A. (Joan) of Zumbrota, Minnesota, Wesley L. (LeAnn) of Columbus, Ohio, Jeffrey D. of Credit River, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; and, at this writing, 17 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage, 217 N. Oakley Street, Luverne, MN 56156.
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William “Bill” Frederick Skewes, 77, a 49-year resident of Evergreen, Colorado, died peacefully on September 11, 2022.  His wife, Anne, was at his side at the family home.
Born on February 13, 1945, in Luverne, Minnesota, he is predeceased by his parents, Mortier Boulden Skewes and Mildred Gladys Skewes (nee Pettes).
Bill was a man dedicated to service above self, integrity, politics, and the law. Beginning in high school, Bill began to hone his leadership skills by becoming involved in many activities including being elected as the student body president and vice president of the Minnesota State Student Council Association. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1967 with a BA, cum laude, in history, political science and economics. His leadership continued by serving in the Student Senate and as an officer of the Chi Psi Fraternity. Following in his father's footsteps, Bill graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1970.
Bill's legal career began as the Minnesota Special Assistant Attorney General for Taxation. He yearned to return to Colorado where his family had spent summers throughout his childhood. Thus in 1972, he joined the Denver law firm of Kelly Stansfield and O'Donnell, making partner in 1977. Bill left the firm as a senior partner in 1988 to begin a solo practice in Evergreen. He was admitted to practice law in the states of Minnesota and Colorado, before the federal courts in both states, before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court.
Bill’s leadership was called upon as he served in many positions in the Colorado legal community, including as member of the Board of Directors and president of the Colorado Association of Corporate Counsel.
Bill brought his talents in law and economics to bear as he served 32 years on the Board of Directors of Credo Petroleum Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries, United Oil Corporation (28 years) and Seco Energy Corporation (27 years). Working on Credo’s Board was one of the highlights of Bill's career.
Upon moving his law practice to Evergreen, Bill became active in the community. His belief in giving back through service showed in his work with the local Center for the Arts, Chamber of Commerce, Bear Creek Rodeo Association, Evergreen Chorale, and the Evergreen Rotary Clubs. In 2001 when it became clear an evening Rotary club was needed, Bill helped found the Mountain Foothills Rotary Club and served as its charter president.
Bill’s love of politics was demonstrated by his work as the chairman of the Jefferson Country Republican Party, and his work for 12 years as a personal adviser to the then United States Senator Rudy Boschwitz (R-MN).
Bill was a third-generation Freemason. Bill’s father and both grandfathers were Freemasons. Bill was also a York Rite Mason (Knights Templar), a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the El Jebel Shriners. He was a member of four masonic lodges and was a past master at two lodges, Idaho Springs, and Central City. Bill was knighted in the Royal Order of Scotland on July 29, 2017.
While maintaining his practice and community service, one of the highlights of Bill’s life was the time that was spent with his children skiing in Vail and Whistler-Blackcomb, exploring New York City and the spectacle of Broadway shows, enjoying the beaches of Hawaii, canoeing the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota, fly fishing, and most importantly, watching them grow from precocious children to remarkable adults with their own families.
Bill and his wife, Anne, spent many wonderful times together skiing, scuba diving, enjoying the company of friends, and traveling around the world and the United States. Bill enjoyed his many times in France and Italy with Anne being his tour guide. Their 16 years of marriage were a blessing to both.
Everywhere Bill went, people immediately gravitated to him for his intellect, humor, compassion, and leadership.  Bill was a fabulous father, friend, colleague, and community member.  His professionalism and integrity made him an excellent lawyer and his philanthropic endeavors made Evergreen a better community.  He will be greatly missed.
Bill is survived by his second wife, Anne Stucker Buzbee Skewes, his first wife, Kathleen Hogan of Evergreen, his sister, Mary S. Fisher of Greensboro, North Carolina, as well as three children, Michelle (Matt) Mason of Greensboro, N.C., Elizabeth B. (Dave Joyce) Skewes of Pueblo, Colorado, and Wiley Boulden (Karissa Underwood) Skewes of Denver, Colorado, and two grandchildren, Ellen and Walter Joyce.  The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the palliative care group and Mt. Evans Hospice who helped Bill throughout the summer.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 22 at Hiwan Golf Club, 30671 Club House Lane, Evergreen, CO. A memorial service and reception will be held at 4 p.m. on October 22 at The Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 1370 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scottish Rite Masonic Center in the following ways:
1. Scottish Rite Masonic Center - Electronic Credit Card
https://centennial-lodge-of-perfection.square.site/
2. Scottish Rite Masonic Center - Check by Mail
Payee: Scottish Rite Masonic Center 
1370 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203
Arrangements were provided by Horan & McConaty Funeral Home of Lakewood, Colorado, www.horancares.com.
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Luverne horticulturalist George Bonnema ties ears of corn onto the decorative cornstalks Tuesday night, Sept. 20, around the light poles along Main Street Luverne. Bonnema tapped Generations members to help with this year’s annual activity. Volunteers include Dale and Patti Nelson, Marcene Hassebroek, Lowell and Shirley Harrison, Rodger and Dianne Ossenfort, Chuck and Barb Tweet, Corrine Bonnema and Ken and Phyllis Vos.