Hortensia A. Cornejo, 73, Luverne, died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne,  hartquistfuneral.com.
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Elaine Emma Hamann, 96, Luverne, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne.
A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.
Elaine Kindt was born on May 23, 1925, to Henry and Viola (Lorenzen) Kindt on a farm in Luverne Township of Rock County. When she was four years old, the family moved to a farm in Denver Township of Rock County where she attended country school through the eighth grade. She then attended four years of high school in Luverne and one year of teacher’s training in Ivanhoe. Upon completion of her education, she taught country school for five years north of Hardwick.
She married Merle Hamann on March 30, 1948, at the Presbyterian Church parsonage in Luverne. Following their marriage, they lived on an acreage in Denver Township for 24 years. In 1968 Elaine became employed as a cook at the Blue Mound Inn in Luverne where she worked for five years. She then worked at the bakery in Luverne for the next 23 years. When the bakery closed, she began working at the Luverne High School in the food service department. She retired from the school in 2005 at the age of 80 years. Merle died in November of 2005.
Elaine remained active in the community by volunteering at the Veterans Home, the Senior Center and at her church. She later moved to Sunrise Village in Jasper and then to Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne.
Elaine was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. She helped put together the church newsletter and served at salad luncheons and funerals. She belonged to church circle and the Women’s Quilting Group. She was a talented quilter and enjoyed handiwork. She created a special quilt for each one of her children and grandchildren. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed the bus trips she took with her daughter, Pat. She enjoyed playing cards and heading out to Glen’s for coffee break.
Elaine is survived by her daughter, Jolene Gronholz of Peoria, Arizona; three sons, Lee (Kathy) Hamann of Luverne, Dean (Jean) Hamann of Adrian, and Duane (Linda) Hamann of Brandon, South Dakota; son-in-law Jerold Mann of Luverne; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marlene (Gary) Mann of Luverne; sister-in-law Beverly Kindt of Jasper; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merle; daughters Patricia Mann and Dianne Hamann; son-in-law George Gronholz; and her brother, Marvin Kind.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Harvey Arthur Taubert, 90, Beaver Creek, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.
A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Creek. Burial with full military honors followed at the Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Harvey Taubert was born on Dec. 2, 1929 to Arthur and Anna (Arends) Taubert on the family farm just southeast of Beaver Creek. He grew up on the farm and attended school in town where he later graduated. He then attended West Mar College in Le Mars, Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. Following his education, Harvey enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the Korean War for the next four years. Harvey was stationed aboard the John A. Bole destroyer ship working as a sonar operator. Following his honorable discharge in 1955, he returned to the states.
On June 12, 1955, Harvey married Carol Anderson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in San Diego, California. The couple returned to Beaver Creek and made their home on a farm outside of town. In 1974 they moved with their family to Ramona, California. Harvey worked preparing taxes for H & R Block and later worked as a spray painter for an industrial company. In 1985 the couple returned to the Midwest and made their home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Harvey again worked for H & R Block. In 1988 they returned to Beaver Creek and a short time later, Harvey purchased his own H & R Block franchise, located in Le Mars. He operated the company for the next 24 years until his retirement in 2012.
In August 2019 Harvey became a resident at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.
Harvey was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Creek. He was an avid baseball fan and loved following the Minnesota Twins. He also enjoyed following the Minnesota Vikings football team. Throughout his life Harvey very much enjoyed tending his vegetable garden and spending time with his dog, Marley.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Carol, of Beaver Creek; six children, Harveen (Bruce) Gluf of Sioux Falls, Kristi (Rob) Geffs of Phoenix, Arizona, Philip (Beth) Taubert of Sioux Falls, Renae (Martin) Murphy of San Diego, Ardis Taubert (Morice Meckels) of Luverne, and Mark (Penni) Taubert of Beaver Creek; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Anna Taubert; and a brother, Floren Taubert.
Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Creek.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Nancy Jean Greve, 81, Hutchinson, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
A memorial service was Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Nancy Jean Kehn was born Jan. 29, 1940, in Cambridge. She was the daughter of Milo and Lucille (Reineccius) Kehn. Nancy was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth in Cambridge. She received her education in Cambridge and was a graduate of Cambridge High School. She furthered her education at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education.
On Oct. 12, 1962, Nancy married Wesley Greve at Central Lutheran Church in Anchorage, Alaska. This marriage was blessed with three children, Susan, Karen, and Corey. Nancy and Wesley resided in Alaska and Wisconsin, and later moved to Hutchinson in September of 2000.
Nancy was employed as an elementary education teacher at Hutchinson Elementary School. She was also employed as an education secretary for Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and at the Hutchinson Junior High School office. When Nancy relocated to Detroit Lakes, she became the coordinator at First Lutheran Church. She retired in 1996. Nancy was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Nancy had a special place in her heart for the Quilts of Valor Mission. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, quilting, traveling, church activities, and volunteer work. Nancy especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Wesley Greve of Hutchinson; her children, Susan Forcier and her husband, Phillip, of Hutchinson, Karen Greve of Hutchinson, and Corey Greve and his wife, Jennifer, of Sandpoint, Idaho; grandchildren Jessica (Randy) Olson, Melissa (Louis) Goldstein, Matthew (Chrissy) Forcier, and Ada Greve; eight great-grandchildren; brother James Kehn of Isanti; and many other relatives and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother Wayne Kehn; and sister Gloria Kehn.
Arrangements were provided by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, www.hantge.com.
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Deborah Marie Hellwinckel, 62, Beaver Creek, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, of a bilateral pulmonary embolism at her home.
A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Deborah Hellwinckel was born on March 24, 1959, to Walter and Leora (Roehs) Hellwinckel in Luverne. She was raised on the family farm south of Beaver Creek and as a child helped with daily chores, including milking cows.
She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne.
She attended country school through third grade and then transitioned to Hills-Beaver Creek school, graduating in 1977.
She received her LPN degree and worked at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Deb commuted to the University of South Dakota, Vermillion for her RN degree and then began working strictly in orthopedics. Throughout the years, she continued to improve professionally with continuing education and was well respected by her peers, other professionals and her patients.
Debbie loved to travel, especially with her close group of friends. She loved gardening and entertaining guests with dinners served on china. She enjoyed caring for her flowers and for the cats and dogs on the farm. She was proud of the home she designed and later built on the acreage. She loved to shop and had a talent for decorating.
Debbie also enjoyed craft shows, estate and rummage sales, Schmeckfest and attending plays at the Washington Pavilion.
Debbie never forgot to send a card for a birthday or a special event to make others feel cherished and celebrated. Debbie was an avid reader, especially of history. She was also a mentor to many. She knew the value of hard work and worked the night shift throughout her career. Her co-workers became like extended family (some of whom are mentioned here as her survivors).
She is survived by her sister, Becky (Casey) Schultz of Watertown, South Dakota; “sisters” Dianna Spath (Greg) of Luverne and Susan Zarn of Sioux Falls; “daughter” Chandra (Arlo) Brower of Becker; “granddaughters” Katelyn, Alyssa and Emily; “nieces and nephews” Jennifer Van Wettering, Jill Swenson, Mike Spath, Darren Krumvieda, Jason Krumvieda, Valerie Eggebraaten, Jeri Potvin, Kayla Goode; goddaughter Macie Swenson; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; “sister” Dawn Munns; and “nephew” Josh Munns.
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Mass of Christian Burial for Maurice DeJaeghere, 85, of Luverne, formerly of Lynd, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall.  Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall.  Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the remembrance center.  Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall.
Maurice August DeJaeghere was born on December 17, 1935, in rural Minneota to Edmond and Leonie DeJaeghere.  He was baptized, received first communion, and confirmed at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota.  Maurice grew up on the family farm south of Minneota raising cattle and hogs. He graduated from Minneota High School in 1954, where he participated in basketball, track, and was on a bowling league. While farming, he hauled cattle to South St. Paul for Al Hovland Trucking. Soon after that, he started running a crew for D.C. Kompelien Construction.
He met Aggie (Lamote) the summer of 1963 and they were married on November 21, 1964, at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. They became members of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. They lived in Marshall until 1973 and then moved to their farm west of Marshall and continued to farm full time. During those years, they had five children:  Karen, Kevin, Kristine, Kimberly, and Kelly, who all have fond memories of growing up on the farm – from baling hay and Dad’s quick tractor driving lessons, to their chicken business that started out on a summer trial basis of 50 chicks to 500 the next summer! He enjoyed going to tractor shows and farm auctions. Also, as a hobby, he collected toy tractors and restored antique tractors. Maurice was an avid reader of anything and everything! He loved gardening on a large scale – especially tomatoes. While working on the road for McLaughlin & Schulz, he purchased a camper and realized how much he liked camping. It turned into a favorite summer pastime along with traveling. From Sunday afternoon drives, to trips with family to the Black Hills, northern MN, North Carolina, Nashville, Colorado and the Grand Canyon. And, we can’t forget his love for ice cream and sharing it with his grandchildren, especially strawberry revel! In 1987, they moved to an acreage west of Lynd. Maurice still had livestock but began working for Bornhoff Concrete in the summer and delivering fertilizer for Terra. He was always busy. Maurice never really wanted to retire. He enjoyed being behind the wheel and would haul baby chicks cross country for Swift Hatchery. His second career passion was construction and on a season basis would work for McLaughlin & Schulz, Ardeen Tolk Graveling, and Thompson Construction. In 1997, he had a successful five-way bypass. Years later, in April of 2016, he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke which progressed into vascular dementia. After their farm auction, the couple moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to their children. In June of 2018, Maurice moved to Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Maurice passed away peacefully with his family in Luverne on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 20 days.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Aggie, of Sioux Falls, SD, children Karen (and Mike) Winter of Luverne, Kevin (and Cheryl) of Tea, SD, Kristine DeJaeghere-Tillett of Sioux Falls, SD, Kimberly (and Jeff) Poitra of Sioux Falls, SD, and Kelly Burch of Luverne.  Also survived by 11 grandchildren:  Brandon, Austin, Jordan, Zack, Logan, Derek, Carissa, Caitlyn, Alex, Riley and Wyatt; brother Joseph (and Lorraine) of Marshall, niece Mary Jane Harris of Hanley Falls and many sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews of the DeJaeghere-Lamote families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Leonie, sister Elodie (Ellen) Goossen, sister-in-law Alice St. Aubin, brothers-in-law Fritz Goossen, Joseph Vercruysse, Joseph Lamote, Vincent St. Aubin, and in memory of the recent passing of niece Brittany Lamote.
Arrangements withHorvath Funeral ServiceMarshall, Minnesota507.532.4522www.horvathfuneralservice.com
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Luverne Community Education thrives on the sharing of talents, interests and information from all members of the community.
Those who have taught classes through Community Education in the past are appreciated. Also, sharing ideas for new classes or names of potential instructors is much appreciated.
•To share a new class idea to offer or request a particular class, email li.nath@isd2184.net or call 283-4724.
•Those who want to share details for a class to teach or update information for a class they’ll teach can submit information to c.arends@isd2184.net.
•The Community Education brochure (and past brochures) can be found on the school website at www.isd2184.net and then to Community Education.
The new brochure will be available Jan. 1 in the Luverne Announcer or online on Jan. 3.

I am all about ethical hunting. I have never had a game violation and I never plan to get one. There are a few areas where normally good sportsmen can get themselves into a little trouble. I am not talking about a three-state poaching ring; rather, I’m talking about the most common situations in which some folks might be tempted into crossing the line.
The most common one is shooting just a bit before the legal shooting time or just a little after. There is no doubt that the best time to shoot a rooster is 10 minutes after legal shooting time. These birds will move out to feed in the afternoon, and many of them will not return to the grass cover until just at dark.
I have been sitting on the tailgate of my truck over 100 times with no birds in the bag as I watch the roosters fly back to cover just after legal shooting time. Staying out just a little longer would net more birds but is not legal.
The same can be said for shooting just a little too early. This happens most of the time when deer or waterfowl hunting. This happens at sunrise and many ducks will move before the sun actually comes up.
The next way to get in lots of trouble fast, but very easily, is to just step over that fence just a little bit. I hunt public lands and there are many areas where the habitat continues past the public land boundary even if it’s only 30 more yards. Pheasants will often run ahead of the hunter and hold up in the very last few feet of cover.
My dog might work on a running bird for a half mile only to be shut down when the grass continues past the fence. There is a ton of temptation to traverse that last 30 yards and come home successful instead of skunked.
Trespassing is an absolute NO-NO. All agricultural lands are considered posted even if there are no signs indicating no trespassing. Hunting permission is a must, and it’s even better if you get it in writing.
Some unintentional trespassing does happen, but there is really no excuse for that anymore. 
There is a phone app called ON-X.  This is a digital plat map that shows all of the owners’ names and shows the exact boundaries of where you can and cannot go. You show up as a blue dot on the app so you always know exactly where you are.
Parcels of land that are not posted can be entered only to retrieve downed game. Under no circumstances can you enter posted land to retrieve your game and need the landowner’s permission before doing so.
Trespassing comes with fines and other punitive measures. If you are a landowner, you want to be sure your no trespassing signs have your name on them.  Violations for trespassing on properly signed property are much higher than lands with no signs or signs without the owner’s name on them.
As a public land hunter, I often hunt areas where lead shot is allowed, and they often bump against other lands where steel shot or other non-toxic shot is required.
For now, Minnesota State Wildlife Management areas allow for the use of lead shot unless you are hunting waterfowl. Federal Waterfowl Production areas require non-toxic shot all the time.
I have just too many folks who get checked and have lead shot where prohibited or have both lead and steel in their vests at the same time. It is illegal to have lead shot on your person while hunting in a non-toxic shot area.
Many hunters still think non-toxic shot does not work as well, but it is not worth the headache for trying to prove the point to a conservation officer.
When it comes to game rules and regulations, it is a matter of ethics for me. If a participant breaks the rules and takes game illegally, that is stealing from the other law-abiding hunters.
Breaches of the rules are actually poaching. Seems like a pretty big word for shooting a little too early or using lead where steel is required, but it is poaching nonetheless. The old saying I adhere to is, “Sportsmanship is doing the right thing, regardless if anyone is watching or not.”
Be safe, be ethical and ensure that all members of your party do the same.
 
Scott Rall, Worthington, is a habitat conservationist, avid hunting and fishing enthusiast and is president of Nobles County Pheasants Forever. He can be reached at scottarall@gmail.com. or on Twitter @habitat champion.

The stakes were high for the Luverne Cardinal volleyball squad headed to Jackson on Thursday, Nov. 4.
The No. 1 and 2 seeds in the South Big South 3AA subsection final, the Cardinals faced off against the rival Huskies of Jackson County Central.
Having lost in four sets to them earlier in the year, the Cardinals knew they needed to play a solid match to advance their season.
Despite an early 5-3 lead after several attacks from senior Elise Ferrell, the Cardinals couldn’t keep up the pace with the Huskies, trailing behind after a series of errors at the net. 
Ferrell and Anja Jarchow teamed up for a block on the right side to position themselves a few points behind at 14-17. 
Luverne maintained the point differential at 16-19 with a joint block by Kamryn VanBatavia and Christina Wagner. However, the Huskies extended their lead after a series of service errors by Luverne to take Set 1 at 25-18.
Set 2 kept the squads knotted at three points apiece when VanBatavia passed the ball to Trista Baustian to set up Ferrell for a kill on the outside. 
After several long rallies between the two squads, Jackson pressed ahead to a 16-10 lead despite several kills and an ace from Wagner.  Back-to-back kills by Ferrell off a pass from Carly Olson and sets from Reghan Bork closed the lead to 17-12. 
Luverne finished the set with two solo blocks and three kills from Wagner on a 10-8 run, but the Cardinals could not battle back from the hole they’d dug early in the set, finishing behind Jackson at 20-25.
The Luverne squad came out energized for Set 3 with Bork dropping a ball in the opponents’ court off a set from VanBatavia. 
The Cardinals rattled off four consecutive points with passes by Macy Stratton, sets by Bork and kills by Ferrell and Wagner.
A duo block by VanBatavia and Wagner along with an ace by Ferrell helped extend the lead to 6-4. 
Jackson struggled to find its groove, and with Luverne hungry to nab a set, they found the floor on the Jackson side with kills by Ferrell and Wagner for a 16-10 lead. 
The Huskies saw the fire on the Cardinal side and quickly put it out as they went on a 9-2 run to take the lead at 19-17. 
Powerful hitting from the home team overtook the Cardinals despite a decisive kill by Ferrell at 22-24.  A blocking error capped the match for the Jackson win at 25-22. 
The Cardinals finished the season with a 19-7 record.  The Huskies went on to beat Paynesville for the Section 3AA title, punching their card for the state tournament in St. Paul.
 
Statistics:
Serves: Elise Ferrell – 2 aces; Macy Stratton — 100% serving percentage
Blocks: Christina Wagner – 3 set assists, 1 solo
Digs: Macy Stratton – 10
Set Assists: Trista Baustian – 10; Reghan Bork – 12
Kills: Trista Baustian – 4; Christina Wager – 6; Elise Ferrell - 11