Aug 2, 2022

Ralph Joseph Mauch passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 2 at the Meadows Nursing Home.  Ralph was born to Marcella and Leonard Mauch on March 2, 1949 in Adrian,Minnesota.  He attended St. Adrian's Catholic School graduating in 1967.  He then attended and graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa with a degree in Agricultural Business.  During his...

Jul 30, 2022

MABEL DELL DRENTH, age 89, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born August 13, 1932, in George, IA, to Ed and Kate (DeVries) Ackerman. She attended country school and graduated from George High School in 1949. After graduating, Mabel worked at Louie's Café in George, IA....

Jul 29, 2022

We celebrate Dorothy Ruth Waalkes Vis' earthly life with many happy memories. We rejoice with her as she entered heaven on July 29, 2022. Dorothy was welcomed by the Lord and a multitude of angels, her loving husband Lynn, her parents , and many friends and relatives . Dorothy was born November 6, 1928 to Carl and Lena Waalkes. ...

Jul 29, 2022

Elaine M. Kellen, age 98, of Worthington, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. She was born February 9, 1924, at the family farm near Adrian, to Frank and Henrietta (Loosbrock) Bullerman. She attended St. Adrian Catholic School.

Elaine was united in marriage to Raymond Kellen on January 3, 1949, at the...

Jul 10, 2022

PEARL ELVERA SODERHOLM, age 97, of Worthington, died at Arbors at Ridges in Burnsville. She was born October 8, 1924, to Peter and Alice Christopherson at her home in Bigelow Township in Nobles County, Minnesota. She attended country school and later graduated from Worthington High School. She attended Bethel College and Worthington Community College. She worked at Northwestern Life...

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...