All Obituaries

   THOMAS FRANCIS WALLACE, 82, of Worthington, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1937, in Worthington, to James and Josephine (Ullrich) Wallace. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1955. Tom joined the Army and served two years, during which time he was a medic. Following his time in the military, he farmed the family farm in Lorain Township. Tom married Patricia Graf on February 18, 1960, at St. Anthony...

ANNETTE KAY ELGERSMA, age 58, of Sanborn, IA, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 14, 1961, in Hot Springs, SD, to Allan and Nancy (Welch) Eisenbraun. Annette married Tom Elgersma on March 15, 1996. Their love story was a special one, and they later welcomed their only child, Amanda, into the world in May of 1997. Annette had different jobs throughout her life including working at a hospital, agency, dental office, and assisting...

CHARLINE G. ROBERTS, age 83, of Luverne, died Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1936, in Green Valley, MN, to Charles and Lola (Aust) Graffunder. Charline graduated from Marshall High School. On May 25, 1954, she entered the United States Air Force and served her country until being honorably discharged on February 24, 1956. Charline met her husband, William Roberts while they were serving in the Air Force. They were married on January...

BEVERLY JANSEN, age 64, of Denver, CO, formerly of Adrian, MN, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the UC Health - University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. She was born March, 21, 1955, in Adrian, MN, to Richard and Janet (Reisdorfer) Klein. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1973 where she enjoyed cheerleading and majorette baton twirling. Bev married her childhood sweetheart and Adrian classmate Wayne Vincent Jansen on September 16, 1978. After living in Sweden from 1984-85,...

PHYLLIS JEAN ALMBERG, age 94, of Worthington, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Sibley Specialty Care Center, in Sibley, IA. She was born October 18, 1925, in Garden City, SD, to Hadley and Florence (Middleworth) Fredrickson. Phyllis married Gordan Harold Almberg on August 11, 1951 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington. They lived in and around Worthington. Phyllis is survived by her two children, Kristy (Bill) Petrich, Afton, MN; and Brian (Jodi) Almberg, Worthington,...

   EDITH McMASTER, age 100, of Worthington, died Monday, October 21, 2019, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington.    A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.    Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald Dewayne Letcher, age 74, he was born April 18, 1945 in Worthington, MN to Everett and Viola (Cummings) Letcher.  He went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2019 at the Sioux Falls VA Medical with family by his bedside. He will be cremated with no services.  A celebration of life will be in the summer of 2020. Don grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. He joined the service and served his country honorably. His bravery during the Vietnam War earned him a Republic of Vietnam Campaign...

   DEAN EDWARD VOLBERDING, age 85, of Worthington, died Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington. Dean is survived by his wife Lynda Volberding and his four sons, Joseph Volberding, William Volberding  Kelly Erickson, and Troy (Audi) Erickson.  Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.    Dingmann Funeral Home &...

Ethan John Erickson, age 12, of Hills, died Sunday October 13, 2019, after a relentless fight with Burkitt’s Lymphoma, at the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  He was born November 11, 2006, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Aaron and Heather (Kemen) Erickson. Ethan was an avid sports fan.  At a young age, he found his love for playing any sport that involved a ball. He was a natural athlete and his first word was “ball”.  He loved spending time...

   HELEN M. BROESDER, age 95, of Adrian, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Lake Shore Nursing Home in Waseca, MN. She was born December 31, 1923, in rural Adrian, to Frank and Theresa (Deutsch) Metz.    Helen married William Broesder on February 27, 1946, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. The couple farmed near the Lismore, Kensington and Belgrade areas, before moving back to Adrian in 1956. Helen worked in various places before becoming head cook at the...