Minnesota

Arthur “Art” Harold Johnson, age 80, of Luverne, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. He was born February 28, 1944, in Viborg, South Dakota, to Harold and Eleanor (Christensen) Johnson. He grew up and lived around various South Dakota towns in the area. Art spent most of his summers at his uncle Selmer and Dorothy’s near Sherman, South…

For the second time in her life, Hardwick native Caitlin Miller will row across an ocean. This time, Miller, a 2010 LHS graduate, will row across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii as a member of a four-person, all-female team. The race, “World’s Toughest Row,” begins Saturday, June 8. She expects her four-member team, called Full FOURce, to finish the 2,400 nautical-mile race from Monterey,…

Gary John Theesfeld was born on June 20, 1950, in Estherville, Iowa, to John and Dorothy (Spear) Theesfeld. He passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota, at the age of 73. Throughout his battle with cancer, he showed courage and strength, but never lost his sense of humor.  Gary attended Estherville High School and went on to serve in the Army’s…

Gary D. Brandt, age 63, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on May 8, 2024, at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.   A Celebration of Life was from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Take 16 in Luverne, Minnesota. Casual attire was encouraged. Visit www.georgeboom.com for an online guestbook.  Gary Dennis Brandt was born on March 23…

Velma Thedens, age 93 of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in George, Iowa. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids with Rev. Matt Polsdofer, officiating. Burial followed in the Riverview Cemetery at Rock Rapids. Visitation was Thursday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m. with the family present at the Jurrens…

Daniel R. Meyer, age 61, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home. A memorial service to celebrate Dan’s life will be Monday, May 20, at 2 p.m., with visitation to follow until 5 p.m., all at Big Top Events in Luverne. Attendees are asked to wear their favorite Minnesota Twins or Vikings or racing shirt to honor Dan’s passions.…

The day after Hills-Beaver Creek High School hosted a junior-senior prom for students, residents from Tuff Memorial Home donned dresses and suits Saturday afternoon for their first prom in the same location. Organized by the Tuff Home’s life enrichment department, the residents senior prom was intended to spark memories of special events, connect residents with the community, and provide a fun…

Allan Eugene Meinerts was born the youngest of nine children, on August 12, 1948, to John and Freida (Bruns) Meinerts at the Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in town, graduating from Luverne High School in 1967. That fall, Allan was involved in a serious automobile accident, where he was crushed from the waist down and told he…

Judith Diane Fenske was born on July 2, 1944, to Peter and Hazel (Horning) Kuyper in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She grew up in Blue Earth, Minnesota, where she graduated with the class of 1962. She furthered her education at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she studied elementary education and religion. On August 5, 1962, Judy was united in marriage to David Fenske at the First…

Lois Elaine Nath, age 80, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospital. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:45 p.m., at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service will be Friday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Hardwick, Minnesota. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in…

Ferdinand J. Tilstra, age 91, of Hills, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation is Wednesday, May 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Steen Reformed Church in Steen, Minnesota. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery near Steen. Arrangements are under the care of…

Amber Briggs, age 34, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her home. A memorial service was Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 7 p.m., with visitation at 6 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com.

Steven K. Meyer, age 75, a resident of Hastings, peacefully passed away at his home on December 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving children. Born on May 18, 1948, in Luverne, Minnesota, Steve was the son of Lois and Robert Meyer. Raised on a farm near Magnolia, Minnesota, he was one of seven siblings and attended a one-room schoolhouse. Graduating from Magnolia High School in 1966, Steve…

Michael Aning, age 49, of Luverne, died Monday, April 15, 2024, unexpectedly in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1974, to Jake and Marilyn (Hamann) Aning in Luverne. He was baptized, and later confirmed, at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne and attended Luverne Public Schools, graduating from Luverne High School in 1993. While in high school, Mike began…

John Frahm, 63, of Madison Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. John was born on April 20, 1961, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Fred (Jr.) and Marian (Crosby) Frahm. John grew up in Luverne and graduated in 1979. He then went on to school in northern Minnesota for carpentry. He was employed as a skilled carpenter and worked for many years in the Mankato and surrounding areas,…

Norma Jean Parker, age 49, passed away peacefully in her home in Luverne, Minnesota, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel.  Please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com to sign an online registry and to read Norma's…