South Dakota
January 28, 2026Danielle Marie Malwitz-White Mountain was born on Feb. 23, 1974, in Fridley, Minnesota, to Ron and Ardella Malwitz. They lived there for a couple of years before moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran church in Howard, South Dakota. Growing up, Danielle enjoyed baking goodies with her great grandmother. She and her cousins would eat all the…- January 21, 2026Danielle Malwitz-White Mountain, age 51, passed away surrounded by loving family Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 23, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, Minnesota, from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Arrangements have been…
January 21, 2026Ardys Dirckx, age 92, of Madison, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Edgerton, Minnesota. Online guestbook is available at www.rustandweilandfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted with Rustand-Weiland…- January 21, 2026Richard "Rick" Elert Wenzel, age 72, of Garretson, South Dakota, died on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel. Inurnment with military honors will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist…
December 30, 2025Scott Alan Hoogeveen, 54, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. Scott Alan Hoogeveen was born on Oct. 14, 1971, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Alvin and Shirley (Berghorst) Hoogeveen. Quiet by nature, Scott had a kind heart that spoke louder than words. He showed his love through his steady presence, thoughtful actions, and willingness to…
December 23, 2025John Everett Schmidt was born to John William and Hilda Dorothy (Henry) Schmidt on Feb. 4, 1930, in Flandreau, South Dakota. When he was one month old, he moved with his parents to a farm in Gray Township of Pipestone County, Minnesota. While living there, he attended school in District #24. When he was nine years old, he began his lifelong love of raising Hereford cattle. In 1944, he moved…
By Lori SorensonDecember 09, 2025Coaches and players from Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota state champion football teams met at the Tri-State Marker in the southwest corner of Rock County Thursday, Dec. 4, to congratulate each other on their winning seasons. The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots, Brandon Valley Lynx and West Lyon Wildcats all won their respective state football titles in their classes. Dan LaRock, Hills,…
November 25, 2025Anna Joy Johanson, age 73, of Valley Springs, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her funeral service was at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at American Reformed Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Family present visitation was from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at American Reformed Church, Luverne, Minnesota.…
November 19, 2025Timothy “Tim” Douglas Palank was born on June 22, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Hardwick, Minnesota, and was confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1998. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then a semester at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, before he moved…
November 12, 2025Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…
November 05, 2025Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…
October 22, 2025Richard Lee Stempges, age 74, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 5500 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the family present one hour prior to the service. There will be private burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota. Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, South…
October 08, 2025Betty Catherine Bouma, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Oct. 2, 2025, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was Monday, Oct. 6, at the Luverne, Minnesota, Christian Reformed Church, beginning with visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., then a meal, followed by interment at the United Reformed Cemetery in Hills,…
September 24, 2025Gladys A. Walker, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2025. A visitation was Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory, 3408 E. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. A funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Fellowship, 601 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Gladys was laid…
September 17, 2025Matthew “Matt” Neil Haraldson was born on May 14, 1993, to Dean Haraldson and Patti (Weatherly) Haraldson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was baptized on June 25, 1993, at Rose Dell Lutheran Church in Jasper, Minnesota, and grew up on the family farm near Jasper. Matt attended Pipestone Area High School in Pipestone, Minnesota, where he excelled in athletics. He was all-conference in football…
August 20, 2025Winifred “Freddie” Haggard, 92, of De Smet, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. A private service will be held at a later date. Winifred “Freddie” Jeanette (Steffen) Haggard was born on Dec. 7, 1932, to parents Jessie and Dr. Leon Haggard. In 1950 she graduated from Luverne High School in Luverne, Minnesota. She was married to Douglas…
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