for families in Adrian, Wilmont, Luverne, and Worthington in Minnesota

Jul 9, 2022

Elaine A. Smith, age 76, formerly of Wilmont, died Friday, July 9, 2022, in California.

A private family committal service took place in the Fall of 2022.

Jun 26, 2022

PRUDENCIA HERNANDEZ, age 80, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. She lived in Guatemala before visiting her family in Worthington, MN. Prudencia is survived by her five children, Angel Daniel, Sandra Elizabeth, Hector Hugo, Jorge Antonio and Luz Chonay Hernandez; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; and six siblings, Berta, Teresa, Martina,...

Jun 25, 2022

MYRNA SPEASE, age 89, of Luverne passed away peacefully Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, MN.  Myrna Berta Maria Funck was born January 20, 1933, to Fred and Catharina (von Glahn) Funck in Pipestone County, Minnesota.  Her early childhood was spent on farms in Rock County.  The family moved to the Kenneth area in...

Jun 10, 2022

Lyle "Mike" Francis Munns, age 94, formerly of Worthington, passed away on December 16, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI, and was followed in death by his wife, LaVonne Louise (Lorang) Munns (age 93) on June 10, 2022.  Mike and Vonnie were high school sweethearts and were married on October 29, 1949.  In 2021, they celebrated their 72nd anniversary.

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Jun 9, 2022

MARVIN FRANK LONNEMAN, age 101, of Worthington, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. He was born March 28, 1921, in Adrian, to Frank and Elizabeth (Hemming) Lonneman. Marv attended country school near Wilmont.

Marv served his country in the United States Army during WWII. After returning from the war, Marv married...

May 22, 2022

Anthony Gerald Dunleavy, age 80, of Luverne, formerly of Okoboji, IA, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

Please send condolences to: Jessica Dunleavy, 1909 Ajax Ct., Virginia Beach, VA  23464.

Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in...

May 18, 2022

Dr. Marques "Marc" Everett Rhoades of St. Paul, Mn and longtime physician and former resident of Yankton, SD passed away peacefully at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 with his family by his side. Marc is survived by his wife Patti Brooks of St. Paul and six children Michael (Patrizia) Houston, TX, Anne...

May 16, 2022

WILLIAM GEORGE ROEMELING, age 82, of Ohatchee, AL, formerly of Adrian, died Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Regional Medical Center in Anniston, AL. He was born in Adrian, MN., the son of Cyrus and Ruby (Carrie) Roemeling. William received his education and graduated from Adrian High School. He entered the United States Air Force on August 8, 1959...

May 16, 2022

Elmer Werner Schweitzer was born on October 6, 1938 in Ellsworth, MN. Elmer was raised on the family farm which is registered as a centennial farm. Elmer's sense of humor, love of learning, and adventure were apparent even as a boy. Julie and Elmer met at St. Adrian. Julie always said it was love at first sight. They were...

May 14, 2022

Donald "Don" Martin Balk, age 67, of Worthington, died Saturday, May 14, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born August 2, 1954, in Adrian, to Lloyd and Mildred (Lais) Balk. Don graduated from the Worthington High School in 1972. After high school, Don worked many different jobs which allowed him the time and freedom...

May 11, 2022

STANLEY GLEN VANDER MATEN, age 88, of Leota, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. He was born July 5, 1933, on the family farm on the end of Moulton Township, Murray County, to G. John and Harriet (Noteboom) Vander Maten. Stan attended the Leota Christian School until he began at Southwest Christian School...

May 10, 2022

STEVEN CARLSON, age 82, of Luverne, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne.  He was born January 14, 1940, in Luverne, to Harvey and Ella (Newberg) Carlson. Steven graduated from Luverne High School in 1958 and later attended Augustana University in Sioux Falls.  He worked for Hanson Silo and also worked with his father doing...

May 8, 2022

Gerald Wallace, age 80 of Luverne, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne are in charge of arrangements.

May 3, 2022

HELEN MAE SOLMA , age 92, of Rushmore, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Sunset Cottage in Worthington. She was born January 18, 1930, in Ransom Township, rural Nobles County, to Elmer and Florence (Reiter) Feeken. She attended Kunkel School District #21. Helen married Harvey Solma on January 19, 1955, at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church south of Rushmore. After...

Apr 26, 2022

FABIAN DEUTSCH, age 94, of Magnolia, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. He was born February 13, 1928, in Ellsworth, to Joe and Josephine (Gerardy) Deutsch. Fabian attended St. Mary Catholic School in Ellsworth. After serving his country in the United States Army during WWII, he received his high school diploma. He...

Apr 23, 2022

BILL HAKEN, age 97, of Worthington, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his home in Worthington.  He was born April 12, 1925, in rural nobles county, to John and Trientje (Jacobs) Haaken.  He worked on the family farm and attended school in Nobles County while he was growing up. He married Betty Lou Wynia on September 1, 1951, in...

Apr 23, 2022

Jacob "Jake" Dekker, age 101, of Fulda, formerly of Worthington, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda. He was born on January 8, 1921 to Bastian and Martha (Herwynen) Dekker  in Boyden, Iowa. He was the eldest child of Dutch immigrants. When he started school he  only knew Dutch. As he learned English...

Apr 6, 2022

HILIBERTO SANTIZO ESCALANTE, age 46, of Worthington, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Funeral will be 10 am Sunday, April 10 at El Aposento Alto, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Merido Mazariegos. Visitation will begin at 11:30 am Sunday at El Aposento Alto in Worthington. Burial will be...

Apr 4, 2022

MARGARET MARY PICK, age 72, of Luverne, died Monday,  April 4, 2022, at the Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ.  Margaret was the twelfth child born on December 7, 1949, to Alma (Wieneke) and Floyd Madison.  She grew up on the family farm and  graduated from St. Adrian Catholic High School in 1967.   She took a financial secretary course...

Apr 3, 2022

KENNETH LARRY SIEVE, age 81, of  Worthington, died Sunday, April 3, at his home. Ken was born on august 22, 1940 to Louis and Angeline (Bruns) Sieve. Ken attended grade school in St. Kilian and graduated from Adrian High School in 1959. He then entered the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in...