obituary
- September 16, 2026Dr. Doris Vivien Schoon – Dec. 31, 1928-July 29, 2026; Anaheim, Calif. Dr. Doris Vivien Schoon, a physician, teacher, philanthropist, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 29, 2026, at age 97. Born in Luverne, Minn., to Jacob and Esther Viola (Hansen) Schoon, she earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1954 and became a board-certified…
September 09, 2026Korey James Heck, 50, passed away Aug. 30, 2026, with his family by his side at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was born Sept. 13, 1975, at the Luverne Community Hospital. Korey was the youngest of four children to Steve and Sandy (Hatting) Heck. Luverne would be his home his entire life. Growing up, Korey enjoyed playing all sorts of games and sports with his siblings…
September 09, 2026Marie J. Frakes, age 100, of Luverne, Minn., died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, while at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, Minn. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne with service to be held at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home. To view Marie’s life tribute…
September 09, 2026Sally (Vercella) Hemenway, a dedicated educator and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully Jan. 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, learning, and love. Born in 1938 in Luverne, Minn., to Alvin Olson and Thilda Knudtson, Sally’s journey began in the heart of the Midwest. After graduating from Luverne High School, she followed her passion for education to Mankato State University…- September 09, 2026Karen Buus, age 87, of Luverne, Minn., died on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of…
September 02, 2026The world became a little better on May 31, 1948, when Sharleen Kay Berg was born at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minn., the first daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Branderdt) Boll. She became the little sister to three older brothers, Donald, Roland and Dennis, and would become big sister to Emilie. Shar’s faith foundation was established at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian, Minn.,…
September 02, 2026David T. Houser, 92, of Hillsboro, Mo., died Aug. 24, 2026. He was born June 28, 1934, in Alamosa, Colo., to Denver and Esther (Schurdel) Houser. After graduating from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colo., with a triple major in mathematics, chemistry and physics, David worked at the Hanford, Wash., nuclear site before entering the Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Ill., in 1959.…
September 02, 2026Neil Gene Dohlmann, age 81, of Magnolia, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. He was born July 14, 1945, in Luverne, to Henry and Mildred (Kruger) Dohlmann. He received his education from Magnolia Public Schools. Neil married Sharon Heikes on July 20, 1963, at Zion Lutheran Church in Adrian. The couple lived in Magnolia for sixty-three years.…- September 02, 2026Bruce Robert Kruger, age 77, of Luverne, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.
- September 02, 2026Korey James Heck, age 50, of Luverne, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery.
August 26, 2026Elaine Marlys Muller was born on Jan. 17, 1941, to William and Esther (Busch) Bahn in Luverne, Minn. She was baptized and later confirmed, both in Trosky, Minn. Elaine lived her entire life in the rural Jasper, Minn., area. She grew up on a farm near Hardwick, Minn., and then later settled on a farm near Jasper. Elaine attended Jasper High School in Jasper and graduated in 1959. On Aug. 23, 1959…
August 26, 2026LaVon Mohr, age 91, of Luverne, Minn., died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10 to 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home…
August 26, 2026Enore Joan Boelman was born on Sept. 23, 1930, to Fred and Jennie (Bergman) Wessels on the farm in Grand Prairie Township, Nobles County, Minn. At a young age, she and her family moved to a farm near Hardwick, Minn., where she attended country school in Springwater Township. They later moved to a farm near Ash Creek, Minn., after her parents purchased a farm. She completed country school near…- August 26, 2026Sondra Coulter, age 86 of Luverne, Minn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2026, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne with a prayer service to start at 6 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Please return to view Sondra’s life history when…
- August 26, 2026Bernard “Bernie” Gunnink, age 87, of Hardwick, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton, Minn. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at the Colonial Funeral Chapel in Edgerton. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Colonial Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery in Edgerton. Arrangements were…
- August 26, 2026James Dean Lanoue, age 57, of Hardwick, Minn., passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at the Sanford Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. A celebration of life will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Jeremy and Kristina DeKam’s house at 1228 71st St.,…
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