All Obituaries

   JOANN MARIE TALSMA, age 61, of Worthington, died Monday, September 17, 2018, at the Sanford Worthington Sunset Hospice Cottage. She was born in Worthington, MN on May 28, 1957 to John and Dorothy (Kroonenberg) Rutgers.  She grew up on their farm outside Worthington.  She attended Worthington Christian School and graduated from Worthington High School in 1975.    Following graduation, Joann began working at the First National Bank of Brewster (now Rolling...

   MARY WASS, age 97, of rural Bigelow, died Monday, September 17, 2018, at the Sibley Specialty Care Center in Sibley, IA.    A memorial service will take place at a later date at Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Worthington.

   Gerrit Hofstee, age 100, of Escondido, CA, formerly of Worthington, died Friday at his home.  He was born to Hans and Bertha (Reinstra) Hofstee in Hommerts, the Netherlands on May 23rd 1918.  In the Spring of 1929, just days before his 11th birthday, Gerrit moved with his parents and four siblings (brothers Pete, Everett, and Dick and sister Klaasje) to the United States; one of millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island on their way to a better...

Dy Vongkhamchanh, age 59 of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. She was born to the late Kee and Joom Salady on April 4, 1959. Dy married Vanh Vongkhamchanh in 1978, and they moved to Jackson, MN in 1988. Dy worked at JBS for over 26 years. Despite her hectic schedule, she was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed time with her grandkids and socializing with friends and family during her spare time. Dy is survived by her husband, Vanh, Worthington; four...

   Alice Mae Carnahan, age 93, of Worthington, MN, went home to heaven on September 5, 2018, at Laurel’s Peak Hospice Center in Mankato, MN.    Alice was born May 26, 1925, near Paullina, IA, to Walter and Nellie (Jurgensen) Richter. She attended parochial school at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Germantown, IA, and graduated from Gaza (IA) High School in 1943.    Alice married Donald W. Carnahan on January 2, 1944, in Sutherland, IA. After Donald...

Love the ones God gave you, because some day He will want them back. Alan Steve Larson, age 66, of Worthington, returned to God’s loving arms on Monday, September 3, 2018, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1952, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Elgin and Lavonne (Strenge) Larson. Alan attended school in Bigelow and graduated from Worthington High School. He then attended Worthington Junior College. Alan married Gayle Vis on May 12, 1972, in Sibley, IA. The...

   SYLVESTER WILLIAM VORTHERMS, age 92, of Wilmont, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at the Worthington Sanford Sunset Hospice Cottage. He was born January 13, 1926, in Granville, IA, to Frank and Regina (Beckmann) Vortherms. Sylvester attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Granville. He served his country in the United States Army.    Sylvester married Ellen Jungers on February 17, 1955, in Hospers, IA. The couple farmed near Wilmont for many years. Following his...

   RHODA MARIE McNAB, age 79, of Brewster, died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at her home. She was born May 14, 1939, in Sheldon, IA, to Tony and Opal (Weekley) Huisman. Rhoda attended school in Sheldon, IA until her junior year. She graduated from Worthington High School in 1957.    Rhoda married Dennis McNab on August 18, 1956, at the First Baptist Church in Worthington. The couple farmed east of Worthington.    She was an active member of the Worthington...

MARCO ANTONIO ESPINOSA JIMENEZ, age 22, of Worthington, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, in Humboldt, IA, as a result of a construction accident. He was born October 29, 1995, in Chiapas, Mexico, to Francisco Espinosa and Consuelo Jimenez. In 2014, Marco moved to Worthington where he worked in construction doing roofing and siding. He married Jannete Espinosa on June 2, 2018, in Worthington. The couple lived in Worthington. He enjoyed soccer, fishing...

   AGNES DOROTHY KRULL, age 93, of Rushmore, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Sanford Worthington Sunset Hospice Cottage. She was born April 2, 1925, on the family farm north of Worthington, to John and Doris (Kunze) Graff. She attended country school in rural Nobles County; and later worked at Worthmore Creamery in Worthington.    Agnes married Harvey Krull on October 6, 1949, in Herman. The couple lived in Rushmore all of their married lives.    Agnes...