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

Oct 13, 2021

JOYCE ELIZABETH SARVELA SANDBO, age 79, of Luverne, entered into heaven on October 13, 2021. She was born March 7, 1942 to Theodore and Henrietta Sarvela.

After graduating school in Barnum, MN, Joyce married Jerry Peterson. Together they had three daughters.  Sharon Engen (Ken Lade), East Bethel MN, Donna Peterson (Larry Rix), Lake View IA, Lisa Hieronimus...

Oct 10, 2021

ZACHARY TIMOTHY LOOSBROCK, age 25, of Maple Plain, MN died on Sunday, October 10, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born July 6, 1996, in Robbinsdale, MN to Timothy and Jean (Weidert) Loosbrock. He graduated from Champlin Park High School in 2014; and later from Alexandria Technical College. Zach worked as a carpenter for Murdoff...

Oct 7, 2021

PAH MI, age 90, of Worthington, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born January 1, 1931, in Pawtaw, Burma, to Gaw Paw Soo. Pah married Mi Mei in 1950 and had six kids; four girls and two boys. Only one son survived. Pah moved to the United States...

Oct 5, 2021

KEVIN DANIEL VELASCO MEJIA, age 22, of Worthington, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Kevin was born November 11, 1998, to Antonio and Rosario (Mejia) Velasco.

Kevin was creative and had a mind for philosophy. He was great with computers and cyber security programs, as he familiarized himself with software security. He enjoyed creative writing, especially writing his...

Oct 3, 2021

ALEX MATTHEW BRANDT, age 24, of Adrian, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home. He was born January 29, 1997, in Sioux Falls, to Matthew Brandt and Penny Jensen. He graduated from Sioux Falls Lincoln High School in 2015.

Alex lived and worked in Sioux Falls for a few years after...

Oct 1, 2021

DWAINE R. RENKEN, age 86, of Fulda, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda. He was born March 15, 1935, in Ashton, IA, to William and Alice (Wessel) Renken.

Dwaine farmed near Fulda before moving into Fulda in 2018. He also owned a gravel pit. He enjoyed hunting, farming and taking...

Sep 29, 2021

LORNA JOY (DOBIE) JAMES , age 94, of Worthington, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Sunset Cottage in Worthington. Lorna was born on October 14, 1926 to Judge N.A. and Maude (Paulsen) Dobie in Clear Lake, South Dakota. She attended Clear Lake Public Schools graduating in 1944. Lorna graduated in Home Economic Education from South Dakota State University...

Sep 25, 2021

PERFECTO TEMAJ LOPEZ, age 37, of Worthington, died Saturday, September 25, 2021. Perfecto was born December 18, 1984, in Guatemala, to Miguel Temaj Dionicio and Fracisca Lopez De Temaj. Perfecto spent most of his childhood in Guatemala. He was the youngest of six children and spent most of his time with his older sister, Marcelina, as she looked after...

Sep 22, 2021

DENNIS PAUL ANDERSON, age 74, of Worthington, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington.

A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Worthington.

Sep 21, 2021

DAYLE "JO" JOLEEN WIEBERSIEK, age 67, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Sanford Jackson Hospital. She was born January 24, 1954, in Lakefield, to Dale and Barbara (Syverson) Grein. She graduated from Lakefield High School; and later attended college in Marshall.

Dayle married and unto this union two children were born, Tonia & Chad....

Sep 21, 2021

DARVIN L. SCHUCK, age 89, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home in Worthington. He was born January 8, 1932, in Ocheyedan, IA, to Albert and Lillian (Eveland) Schuck. Darvin graduated from Sibley High School in 1950. He served his country during the Korean War from Dec. of 1952 to Dec. of 1954. He served as...

Sep 21, 2021

LILIAN M. SANCHEZ, age 61, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born August 8, 1960, in El Salvador, to Jose and Maria Santos Gonzalez. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to church on Saturday. Lilian was a very bright person who was always...

Sep 10, 2021

David Harry Bremer , age 64, of Ocheyedan, IA, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN.

A family service will be at a later date.

Sep 8, 2021

LONNIE LYNN ANDERSON, age 57, of Jackson, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  Lonnie was born August 1, 1964, in Worthington, to Marvin and Barbara (Sachen) Anderson. Lonnie grew up in Worthington and graduated from the Worthington High School. He worked at Monfort Pork Processing Plant  in Worthington where he...

Sep 7, 2021

KAREN JO FUNK, age 77, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Homestead in Maplewood. She was born January 15, 1944, in Fairmont, to Clifford and Josephine (Davis) Ehlers. She graduated from Worthington High School; and later from Nettleton Commercial College.

Karen married Larry Funk on May 8, 1965, in Worthington. The couple lived in...

Sep 4, 2021

Ryan Childs, age 53, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Luverne, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Aug 15, 2021

KURTIS LEE SMITH, age 52, of Forest City, IA, formerly of Adrian, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his home. He was born June 15, 1969, in Worthington, to Lee and Kathy (Bell) Smith. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1987; and later from Ridgewater College Willmar Campus. After graduating college, Kurt traveled to Germany to study photography....

Aug 14, 2021

Debra Miller, age 67, of Worthington died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

Aug 11, 2021

TERESA ANGUIANO, age 66 of Worthington, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born April 27, 1955, Leon, Gto, Mexico, to Rafael and Margarita (Valdivia) Perez.

Teresa and her family moved to Worthington in 1998. It was a big change from their life in Mexico but she always liked the community. She did all the house work...

Aug 3, 2021

DUANE DOUGLAS GRUIS, age 69, of Worthington, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born December 20, 1951, in Adrian, to Frederick and Shirley (Behrens) Gruis. Duane attended school in Reading, MN until the eighth grade and then finished high school in Worthington graduating 1969. After high school, he...