Obituaries
- January 31, 2024Brin Nelson, age 19 days, of Luverne, Minnesota, went to be held in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 28, 2024, while at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, from 2-4 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com
January 24, 2024Karen E. De Noble, age 77, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home near Hills, Minnesota. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Bethel Reformed Christian Church in Lester, Iowa. Visitation was 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, January 19, 2024, also at the church in Lester. Karen Elaine (Kooi) De Noble was born June 7, 1946, in Hull, Iowa, to Ellis and…
January 24, 2024William “Bill” John Krotzer passed away on December 13, 2023, near Beaver Creek, Minnesota, at the age of 76. He was born on December 30, 1946, in Minnetrista, Minnesota. The Maple Plain area was his home until he moved to Lake Benton in 1974. In 1982, Bill and his family moved to Kanaranzi and eventually to Luverne. Bill was a jovial man bringing joy and laughter to those around him. Known…
January 24, 2024Ramona Joyce Walker, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Mary Jane Brown Nursing Home in Luverne. A visitation will be Friday, January 26, from 12-1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne with a funeral service to begin at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. To view Ramona’s…
January 24, 2024John “Ode” David Smith, age 70, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Luverne, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, suddenly at his home. He was born July 18, 1953, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Jack and ElDora (Kersbergen) Smith. Ode graduated from Luverne High School in 1972. He later received his business degree from Mankato State University. Ode married Deb Haper in 1988 in Luverne. The…
January 24, 2024Gerhard Peter Fick was born April 7, 1932, to Henry and Anna (Wilkins) Fick at the Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota, and raised on the family farm southwest of Luverne. He was baptized in May of 1932 and later confirmed in June of 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. Gerhard attended District 61 country school through the eighth grade. Following his schooling, he continued…
January 24, 2024Sandra “Sandy” Kaye Loose was born on April 23, 1959, to Harvey and Cora (Ross) Gehrke in Pipestone, Minnesota. She grew up on farms in the Jasper and Beaver Creek, Minnesota area. When her dad died suddenly in 1969, Sandy and family moved off the farm and into Luverne, where she graduated from Luverne High School with the Class of 1977. Sandy then married Larry Frey. The couple later divorced…
January 17, 2024Elmer Menage, age 85, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, while at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation was Sunday, January 14, from 2-5 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral service was Monday, January 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church. Burial will take place at a later date at Riverview Cemetery…
January 17, 2024David George Paquette was born on September 9, 1951, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the son of George and Mary (Cardin) Paquette. Proud of his French and Portuguese heritage, Dave spent his early years in Rhode Island, Vermont, Germany, and Massachusetts where his parents served in the U.S. State and Defense departments. His love of nature and animals, especially reptiles, permeated his young life…- January 17, 2024Peggy Schmidt Anderson died January 6, 2024, at the age of 87 years. Peggy will be remembered by Swede Anderson, her husband of 66 years, and their children, Jane Bechtle (Wally), David, Steven (Lisa) and Bruce (Lynn), six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be in Bloomington on January 18, 2004, at 11 a.m., visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers…
January 10, 2024William (Bill) Jansma Jr., age 86, of Ellsworth, Minnesota, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa, with Pastor Doug De Groot officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery of Rock Rapids. Visitation will be Friday,…
January 10, 2024Loren Wiese, 88, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in Hull, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date at Ashwood…
January 10, 2024- January 10, 2024Bruce A. Hoffman, age 71, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. The family will be present to greet friends for a memorial visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Grateful for…
January 10, 2024Marvin L. Petersen, age 72, of Elko New Market (formerly of New Ulm), passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at The Moments of Lakeville. Marvin was born on August 2, 1951, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Pauline (Solma) Petersen. He was raised on a family farm near Hardwick, Minnesota, with his brothers LeRoy and Gerald. He attended high school in Luverne and graduated with the…
January 03, 2024George A. Bonnema “Flower George,” age 74, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. George was born on July 18, 1949, in Canton, South Dakota, to Jay and Jennie (Baker) Bonnema. He grew up on a farm near Inwood, Iowa. He learned about farming and the saving work of Jesus from his family and fellow church members.…
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