Local Obituaries
for families in Adrian, Wilmont, Luverne, and Worthington in Minnesota
Olga Christina Madison
Aug 8, 2008
OLGA CHRISTINA MADISON, age 96, of Hills, formerly of Luverne, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at the Tuff Memorial Home, in Hills. She was born April 19, 1912, in rural Rock County, to Sven and Anna (Onerheim) Josendahl. She attended country school in rural Rock County. Olga married Roy Earl Madison on September 26, 1934, in Luverne. After their...
Veronica S. Beckmann
Aug 3, 2008
VERONICA BECKMANN, age 98, of Wilmont, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at the Sanford Adrian Care Center, in Adrian. She was born January 11, 1910, in rural Granville, IA to John and Anna (Hoffman) Penning. She attended school in Hospers, IA. Veronica married Raymond Beckmann on February 10, 1931, at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Granville. After their marriage...
Juanita Hoskins
Aug 3, 2008
JUANITA MILDRED HOSKINS, age 92, formerly of Luverne died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Juanita was born March 12, 1916 in Princeton, MN to Joseph and Bertha (Bachoven) Whitcomb. She graduated from Princeton High School and then worked in the local dime store. Juanita was united in marriage to Elmer Hoskins on...
Anna Onken
Jul 27, 2008
ANNA JOHANNA ONKEN, age 87, of Albert Lea, formerly of Wilmont, passed away on July 27, 2008 at her home. She was born on September 24, 1920 near Sibley, IA to parents, Hayoung and Christina (Trample) Meinders. She attended country school near Rushmore through the eighth grade and received her high school diploma in 1977 by studying through the...
Bee Laudon
Jul 26, 2008
BEE LAUDON, age 88, of Luverne, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. She was born August 18, 1919 in Cathy, North Dakota to parents James Irwin and Marie (Berdahl) Williams. She graduated from Cathy High School in Cathy, ND. After her schooling she worked in Carrington, ND in retail sales. Bee was united in marriage...
Russell Christians
Jul 25, 2008
RUSSELL J. CHRISTIANS, age 87, of Worthington, died Friday, July 25, 2008 at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. He was born October 1, 1920 in George, IA; to parents Jake E. and Tena (Duin) Christians. He graduated from George High School in George Iowa. Russell was united in marriage to Maxine Schwarzkopf on November 26, 1947 at St. Andrews...
Thecla Strouth
Jul 22, 2008
THECLA GENEVIEVE STROUTH, age 92, of Wilmont, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Walker Methodist Home, in Minneapolis. She was born April 16, 1916, in Wesley, IA, to Ignaz and Thekla (Simons) Eisenbacher. Thecla graduated from Wesley High School in 1934. She later graduated from St. Josephs Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, in Mason City, IA, on October...
Wilhelmina Munkel
Jul 16, 2008
WILHELMINA ?MINNIE? A. MUNKEL, age 79, of Worthington, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at her home. She was born January 19, 1929, in Ewington Township, rural Jackson County, to Siebelt and Anna (VonVelde) Saathoff. She graduated from Okabena High School. Minnie married George Munkel on December 6, 1947, in Worthington. After their marriage, the couple lived in Worthington before...
Glenn Kreun
Jul 15, 2008
Glenn Dean Kreun was born to Wilmer & Sophia ( Scholten) Kreun on February 26th 1944, in Edgerton Minnesota where he was raised on the family farm and attended school through the 10th grade. He then enlisted in the military and was honorably discharged in 1970. After serving his term in the army, he then continued working for the...
Delbert Michael Depauw
Jul 14, 2008
DELBERT MICHAEL DePAUW, age 55, of Luverne, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. He was born November 18, 1952, in Luverne, to Albert and Lorraine (Irwin) DePauw. He was baptized & confirmed at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Delbert graduated from Luverne High School in 1971. He lived most of his life in Luverne...
Jerry Klosterbuer
Jul 7, 2008
JERRY DEAN KLOSTERBUER, age 71, of Luverne, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Sanford Hospital in Luverne. He was born December 13, 1936, in Luverne, to Walter and Mildred (Hansen) Klosterbuer. Jerry was raised on a farm near Ash Creek. He received his education at District #1. He was a 4-H member and won a State Fair Trip...
Vera Hulbert
Jul 6, 2008
VERA HULBERT, age 87, of Luverne, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at her home in Luverne. She was born October 10, 1920, to Nick and Jenny (Spitz) Bach, in Lismore, MN. She graduated from Lismore High School. Vera married Lloyd Hulbert on October 23, 1941, at St. Catherine?s Catholic Church, in Luverne. After their marriage, they lived near an...
Joann Hurley
Jul 6, 2008
JOANN MARIE HURLEY, age 66, of rural Round Lake, died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at her home. She was born August 24, 1941 in Hartley, IA; to parents Max and Mabel (Egdorf) Hinz. Joann graduated from Hartley High School in Hartley, IA in 1959. After her schooling she worked at the Hartley Creamery until she was accepted at Sioux...
Margaret "Peggy" Knapper
Jul 3, 2008
MARGARET ?PEGGY? KNAPPER, age 65, of Worthington, died at the Good Samaritan Communities in Windom on Wednesday, July 3, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 1, 1942, to parents Frederick and Charlotte (Glueckert) Kinstle in Dayton, OH. Her parents died at a young age and at that time she went to live with...
Ted Dahlberg
Jul 2, 2008
TED DAHLBERG, age 81, of Worthington, formerly of Rushmore, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at the South Shore Care Center, in Worthington. He was born January 18, 1927, in Adrian, to Bill and Lena (Albers) Dahlberg. He attended school in Rushmore. Ted married Beverly Hoffenkamp on June 5, 1969, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Rushmore. After their marriage,...
Effie De Boer
Jun 25, 2008
EFFIE De BOER, age 97, of Luverne, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Tuff Memorial Home, in Hills. She was born October 31, 1910, in Hull, IA, to Jurrien and Florence (Huizenga) De Boer. After schooling, Effie worked in Luverne as a housekeeper. She became a resident of Centennial Apartments, in Luverne, in January of 1978. She was...
Harriet Janssen
Jun 17, 2008
HARRIET HELEN JANSSEN, age 76, of Worthington, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at her daughter Jody?s home in Fairmont. She was born November 27, 1931, on the family farm near Sibley, IA, to Harry and Josie (Elgersma) Buysman. Harriet received her early education in country school. She later graduated from Sibley High School in 1950. Harriet married John A....
Alvin J. Meyer
Jun 8, 2008
ALVIN JOSEPH MEYER, age 74, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home, in Ellsworth. He was born May 20, 1934, in Ellsworth, to Joseph and Annie (Engels) Meyer. Alvin was baptized and confirmed at Zion Presbyterian Church, in Ellsworth. He was educated through the Ellsworth Public Schools, graduating in 1954 at the age...
Mary M. Buysse
Jun 4, 2008
MARY MADALINE BUYSSE, age 87, of Luverne, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage, in Luverne. She was born August 14, 1920, in Ghent, to August and Irma (Sinave) Vandendries. She attended St. Eloi Catholic School, in Ghent. Mary married Leo Buysse on June 3, 1940, at St. Eloi Catholic Church, in Ghent. After their marriage,...
Gertrude (Annie) Beutler
Jun 4, 2008
GERTRUDE (ANNIE) BEUTLER, age 84, of Worthington, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Avera-McKennan Hospital, in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born July 7, 1923, in Astoria, SD, to John and Margaret (Bannick) Naeve. She attended school in Altamont, SD. In 1968, Gertrude (Annie) moved to Worthington and began working at Campbell?s Soup Company. She was a member...
