Carl Louis Smith, 99, Hills, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. He was the father of Doris Deragisch Blom, Luverne.

Services were Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arlington, S.D.

Carl Smith was born to Peder C. and Elsie (Christensen) Smith on September 2, 1903, on a farm near Bryant, S.D. His family moved to a farm southwest of Lake Norden, S.D., when he was one month old. He was baptized and confirmed at Danish Lutheran Church in rural Lake Norden.

He married Rose Louise Berger on Oct. 28, 1932, in the home of her parents in rural Erwin, S.D.

Mr. Smith was active in his church where he taught Sunday School and served on the church council for many years.

Survivors include three daughters, Doris Deragisch Blom, Luverne, Audrey (Pat) Thomas, Yerington, Nev., and Mary (Ernie) Johnson, Duluth; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Smith, Arlington, and Albert Smith, Kentucky; and one sister, Mary Holm, Lake Preston, S.D.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rose, five brothers and one sister.

Johnson-Henry Funeral Home, Arlington, was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Marie Stogsdill, 79, Luverne, formerly of San Diego, Calif., died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne.

Services were Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Engebretson Funeral Home in Luverne. The Rev. Rick Cornish officiated. Burial will be Friday Feb. 14, at Cypress View Cemetery in San Diego, Calif.

Mildred Abbott was born to Joe and Goldie (Jump) Abbott on May 7, 1923, in Joplin, Mo. She was raised in Joplin and graduated from school there.

She married James Elvin Stogsdill on June 9, 1941, in Jasper County, Mo. She was a homemaker. Mr. Stogsdill died in 1986. She lived in San Diego, Calif., before she moved to Luverne a year and a half ago to be with her daughters.

Mrs. Stogsdill was a lifelong Baptist. Her favorite pastimes were sewing and shopping.

Survivors include three sons, James Elvin (Ruby) Stogsdill Jr., National City, Calif., Lawrence Richard (Linda) Stogsdill, Lancaster, Calif., and David Franklin (Deborah) Stogsdill, Palmdale, Calif.; five daughters, Patricia (Lee) Godfrey, Berkeley, Calif., Nancy Sue Boyd, Gloria Jean Anderson, both of Luverne, Shirley Ann (Richard) Marango, Mountclair, Calif., and Janice Lynn Weedman, Chula Visa, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Stogsdill was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James, one son, William Joseph Stogsdill; three grandchildren, David, Angel and Ronnie, and one brother, Joe Abbott.

Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Popkes, 73, George, Iowa, also of Lake Benton, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at Tyler Health Care Center in Tyler.

Services were Friday, Feb. 7, at Bethel Reformed Church in rural Ellsworth. The Rev. Dan Haggar officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, George.

Arthur "Art" Popkes was born to Popke "P.L." and Anna (Huisman) Popkes on July 24, 1929, in Ellsworth. He attended rural school and high school in George.

He married Betty Jean Jansen on Aug. 3, 1950, at Bethel Reformed Church near Ellsworth. After their marriage they farmed near Magnolia for six years. Then they lived in Sioux Falls, S.D., for two years and in Worthington for a year. In 1960 they moved back to George and farmed there until they retired in 1985. In 1976 they bought land on the lake at Lake Benton, developed Benton Shores Estates and sold residential lots. After their retirement they spent most of their time at their home at Lake Benton.

Mr. Popkes was a lifelong member of Bethel Reformed Church near Ellsworth. His hobbies included woodworking and making furniture for his friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Popkes, George; one son, Gene (Margie) Popkes, Mission, S.D.; four grandchildren, Laura (Paul) Winckler, Lake City, S.D., Toni (Jason) Praus, Gillette, Wyo., Eric (Kate) Popkes, Larchwood, Iowa, and Jack Popkes, Wright, Wyo.; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Winckler and Garret Popkes; one sister, Patricia Eeten, Pipestone; and four nieces and nephews.

Mr. Popkes was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Dale, on June 2, 1985.

Roste Funeral Home, Rock Rapids, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

By John Rittenhouse
The Adrian wrestling team went 1-1 during the Section 4A Team Tournament staged at different sites Thursday and Saturday.

The fourth-seeded Dragons beat No. 5 Wabasso by 13 points during a quarterfinal-round match in Adrian Thursday. Adrian took on No. 1 BOLD during Saturday’s semifinals in Dawson, losing a 32-point decision to end a 17-12 team season.

Adrian competes at the Section 4A Individual Tournament staged at Southwest State University in Marshall Friday and Saturday. Wrestling begins at 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

BOLD 47, Adrian 15
The Dragons were overmatched when they took on a BOLD squad that features 10 senior team members Saturday in Dawson.

BOLD won the first 11 matches in the semifinal-round match and coasted to a 32-point win.

All 47 of BOLD’s points came between 103 and 171 pounds.

The 47-0 run featured pins from Nathan Kubesh (3:17 over Brandon Bullerman at 119), Shawn Plumley (2:44 over Nate Engelkes at 145) and Tom Elfering (1:50 over Tony Sauer at 152).

BOLD’s Ross Jahnke (15-1 over Joey Bullerman at 103), Brenden Schmoll (12-4 over Brandon Croat at 112), Bryan Pietig (13-4 over Pete Jensen at 125), Clay Olson (14-5 over Cody Reverts at 140) and Matt Zupke (19-7 over Tyler Wolf at 160) added major decision victories to the surge.

BOLD’s Matt Jahnke (6-0 over Dusty Bullerman at 130), Kyle Olson (8-6 over Adam Voss at 135) and Dan Elfering (10-5 over Trent Bullerman at 171) added decision wins to the rally.

Adrian won the last three matches to account for its 15 points.

Brandon Schettler pinned Mike Benson in 2:58 at 189, and Josh Winselman stuck Ryan Erickson in 4:54 at heavyweight. Dragon Levi Bullerman nipped Jordan Keltjen 2-1 in overtime at 215 pounds.

Match wrap-up
103 (B) Jahnke m.d. J.Bullerman.
112 (B) Schmoll m.d. B.Croat.
119 (B) Kubesh pins B.Bullerman.
125 (B) Pietig m.d. Jensen.
130 (B) Jahnke dec. D.Bullerman.
135 (B) Olson dec. Voss.
140 (B) Olson m.d. Reverts.
145 (B) Plumley pins Engelkes.
152 (B) Elfering pins Sauer.
160 (B) Zupke m.d. Wolf.
171 (B) Elfering dec. T.Bullerman.
189 (A) Schettler pins Benson.
215 (A) L.Bullerman dec. Keltgen.
275 (A) Winselman pins Erickson.

Adrian 36, Wabasso 23
The Dragons advanced to the semifinal-round of section team competition by besting the Rabbits by 13 points in Adrian Thursday.

Fifth-seeded Wabasso took a 23-15 lead when Corey Schunk topped Tony Sauer 5-1 at 145, Darrick Jenniges blanked Tyler Wolf 3-0 at 152 and John Frericks nipped Trent Bullerman 5-3 at 160, but No. 4 Adrian won the final four matches to win the battle.

Adrian’s four-match winning streak featured pins from Levi Bullerman (1:49 over Dan Mathiowetz at 171), Brandon Schettler (1:17 over Brian Frank at 189) and Josh Winselman (4:22 over Clayton Radenick at heavyweight). Dragon Cody Lutmer contributed three points to the rally with a 6-5 win over Tyler Maertens at 215.

The teams alternated wins during the first eight weight classes.

Joey Bullerman (8-2 over A.J. Jenniges at 103), Brandon Bullerman (pin at 1:23 over Dan Hatch at 119), Dusty Bullerman (12-7 over Chad Altermatt at 130) and Cody Reverts (6-5 over Jesse Schroepfer at 140) picked up early wins for AHS.

Wabasso’s Brandon Schunk (pin at 3:29 over Brandon Croat at 112), Justin Irlbeck (10-1 major decision over Pete Jensen at 125) and Cole Altermatt (21-7 major decision over Adam Voss at 145) posted early victories for the visitors.

Match wrap-up
103 (A) J.Bullerman dec. Jenniges.
112 (W) Schunk pins Croat.
119 (A) B.Bullerman pins Hatch.
125 (W) Irlbeck m.d. Jensen.
130 (A) D.Bullerman dec. Altermatt.
135 (W) Altermatt m.d. Voss.
140 (A) Reverts dec. Schroepfer.
145 (W) Schunk dec. Sauer.
152 (W) Jenniges dec. Wolf.
160 (W) Frericks dec. T.Bullerman.
171 (A) L.Bullerman pins
Mathiowetz.
189 (A) Schettler pins Frank.
215 (A) Lutmer dec. Maertens.
275 (A) Winselman pins Radenick.

Mary Wiese, Luverne, died Monday, Feb. 24 at the Mary Jane Brown Home, Luverne. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dingmann Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Luverne, with Rev. Maurice Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Sonia "Sunny" Haggard, 69, White Bear Lake, formerly of Luverne, died Saturday, Feb. 22 at Oakdale. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Luverne, with services at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Velma H. Thompson, 96, Urbana, Ill., formerly of Luverne, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Meadowbrook Health Center in Urbana.

Memorial services and burial will be at a later date.

Velma Hagemeier was born to Edward and Florence (Ott) Hagemeier on May 26, 1906, in Luverne.

She married Marcus L. Thompson on July 7, 1933, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was a secretary at Montgomery Ward in Iowa City, Iowa. Later she was a secretary at Dr. Perkins Nursery School.

Mrs. Thompson was a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Urbana.

Survivors include two sons, J. Edward Thompson, Libertyville, Ill., and Thomas L. Thompson, Rolla, Mo.; six grandchildren, Wade Thompson, Scott Thompson, Luke Thompson, Kyle Thompson, Jay Newbold and Kelly Newbold; six great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Marvin Hagemeier, Casper, Wyo.

Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana, was in charge of arrangements.

Luverne sophomore forward Justin Arndt tips the puck off the stick of Mankato West’s Bobby Umhoefer during Thursday’s boys’ hockey game at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. West downed the Cardinals 4-2, saddling LHS with its third consecutive loss.

By John Rittenhouse
The Luverne boys’ hockey team completed a 13-8-1 regular season by playing a pair of home games late last week.

The Cardinals dropped a two-goal decision to Mankato West Thursday before snapping a three-game losing skid with a four-goal win over Minneapolis South Saturday.

Luverne drew the No. 10 seed for the Section 1A Tournament and will skate against No. 7 Waseca at 7 p.m. tonight in Waseca. The Cards played Waseca twice during the regular season, falling 3-1 at home Jan. 4 before losing 5-3 in Waseca Jan. 25.

Luverne 5, MS 1
The Cardinals ended a three-game slide with a four-goal victory over Minneapolis South Saturday at the Blue Mound Ice Arena.

With Tony Smedsrud, Andy Hess and Tom Gluf leading the way, Luverne scored the game’s first four goals to open a commanding lead that was never threatened.

Smedsrud recorded three assists and scored a goal for the winners. Hess netted a pair of goals, and Gluf registered two assists.

Hess opened the scoring at the 6:01 mark of the first period with an assist going to Gluf.

Smedsrud scored an unassisted goal to make it a 2-0 game in the second period.

Gluf and Smedsrud received assists for a power-play goal scored by Dan Park with 8:47 remaining in the third period, and Smedsud set up a goal by Nick Otten 1:19 later to make it a 4-0 game.

After MS recorded its first goal with 4:06 left to play, Hess scored 10 seconds later with assists going to Otten and Smedsrud.

Cody Gehrke blanked MS during the first two periods of the game in net for LHS. Pat Bennett and Brad Van Santen shared time as goalies in the third period.

MW 4, Luverne 2
The Cardinals dropped their third consecutive game when they hosted Mankato West at the Blue Mound Ice Arena Thursday.

Luverne outshot the Scarlets 29-16 in the game, but MW scored two goals in the first six minutes of play and never trailed during a two-goal victory.

Graham Kuehner opened the scoring at 12:25 of the first period before teammate Danny Umhoefer netted a power-play goal at 9:18 to make it a 2-0 game.

Luverne’s Hess pulled the Cardinals to within one goal of the Scarlets when he scored at 7:07 after being set up by Park and Chris Morgan, but MW’s Taylor Wallace scored 23 seconds later to make it a 3-1 game.

Luverne’s Tony Smedsrud netted the lone goal of the second period at 12:02 after being set up by Eric Lammert to make it a 3-2 difference.

MW, however, blanked the Cards in the third period, and put the game away when Wallace put a power-play goal into an empty net with 34 seconds remaining.

Gehrke made 12 saves in 15 attempts as Luverne’s goalie.

By John Rittenhouse
The Hills-Beaver Creek boys locked up the Red Rock Conference championship by beating Adrian 64-52 in Adrian Tuesday.

H-BC took a 14-0 league record into the game and needed a victory in Adrian, or against Fulda in Hills on Friday to win the title outright.

After beating the Dragons by 12 points on their home floor, H-BC was able to celebrate its first RRC championship.

H-BC opened a six-point lead (16-10) in the game’s first period and extended the difference to 11 points (39-28) by outscoring the Dragons 23-18 in the second quarter.

A 17-13 scoring cushion gave the Patriots a 56-41 lead at the end of the third quarter.

Adrian sported an 11-8 scoring edge in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to offer H-BC a serious challenge.

Trey Van Wyhe and Tyson Metzger led the Patriots with 17 and 16 points respectively. Metzger pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.

Kale Wiertzema, who had five steals, had a double-double for the winners with 12 points and 11 assists. Tyler Bush and Jesse Leuthold added five and four steals to the cause.

H-BC, 18-4 overall and the winner of 11 straight games, hosts Fulda Friday and plays in Ellsworth Monday.

Kyle Knips led the Dragons with 19 points and nine rebounds. Pete Hohn chipped in 12 points, and Brandon Wolf registered seven assists.

Adrian, 14-8, plays in Minneota Friday.

Box score
H-BC
Bush 4 0 1-2 9, Wysong 0 0 0-0 0, Roozenboom 3 0 0-0 6, Broesder 0 1 0-0 3, Wiertzema 1 1 7-9 12, Metzger 6 1 1-6 16, Leuthold 0 0 1-2 1, Van Wyhe 7 0 3-6 17.
Adrian
Hohn 6 0 0-0 12, Wolf 2 1 0-0 7, Spieker 1 0 3-3 5, Block 0 0 1-2 1, Lynn 1 0 0-0 2, K.Knips 8 0 3-6 19, C.Knips 3 0 0-0 6.

Team statistics
H-BC: 24 of 44 field goals (55 percent), 13 of 26 free throws (50 percent), 26 rebounds, 11 turnovers.
Adrian: 22 of 46 field goals (48 percent), seven of 11 free throws (64 percent), 25 rebounds, 21 turnovers.