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

Jul 30, 2021

RAMONA A. McDOWELL, age 91, of Luverne, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne.

Ramona was born January 7, 1930 to Ralph and Hilda (Hoveland) Watts.  She owned the Hardwick Grocery Store for twenty five years, retiring in September of 2007.

She was a member of...

Jul 29, 2021

Joan Mary Heeren, age 88, of Luverne, died Thursday, 7/29/2021 at the Luverne Medical Center. She will be joining her family in Heaven.

Joan M. Heeren was born on December 3, 1932 to Joseph and Philomena (Kluthe) Steffensmeier on the family farm near Dodge, Nebraska.   Later, as a youth, the family moved a short distance to a...

Jul 25, 2021

JACOB REECE ADAMS, age 14, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. He was born June 8, 2007, in New Prague, to David Adams and Heather Perry. Jacob was to begin his freshman year at Ellsworth High School.

He enjoyed music, the outdoors and spending time with his friends.

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Jul 8, 2021

Jane Hokeness , 69, of Rushmore, MN died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the Adrian Country Living Cottages.  Jane was born on August 23, 1951, in Winona, MN to Francis and Mary Stoltz. Jane graduated from Winona Cotter High School and then went to tech school to be a stewardess in Minneapolis.  It...

Jun 29, 2021

BETTY CHRISTENSEN, age 73, of Round Lake, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born to Chris and Helen (Durband) Christensen on July 19, 1947 in Worthington, MN.  She grew up on the family farm where life was full of home grown goodness. Betty enjoyed employment at Sather's and her home in Round Lake. ...

Jun 23, 2021

JAMES GILMORE SANDSTEDE, age 76, of Luverne, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne.  He was born March 29, 1945, in Luverne, to Melvin and Florence (Taubert) Sandstede.  He graduated from Hills High School in 1963.  Growing up, James learned to be a mechanic from his father who owned his own Full-Service Station in...

Jun 20, 2021

Daniel Joseph Pick, age 62, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his home in Sauk Rapids, MN under home hospice care.  A celebration of Dan's life will be at a later date.  Dingmann Funeral Home of Sauk Rapids are in charge of arrangements.

A Graveside Service will take place Tuesday, July 6 at the St. Adrian Cemetery....

Jun 15, 2021

John  Albert  VandenHoek , age 69, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 15, 20021, at his residence in Luverne.   He was born to Calvin and Milded (Valentien) VandenHoek on November 29, 1951 in Luverne.

He is survived by his children, Jessy (VandenHoek) Hoven, Luverne; Maggie (VandenHoek) Vanderburg, Luverne; Josh VandenHoek, Luverne; thirteen grandchildren; mother, Mildred VandenHoek, Garvin, MN;...

Jun 13, 2021

Dale G. McMahon , age 83, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 following complications from surgery.  Dale was born May 14, 1938 in New Ulm, Minnesota, the son of George and Delphine (Kreger) McMahon.

Dale graduated from Wells High School.  He married Marilyn Mueller on May 16, 1959 in Fairmont, MN.  He received his...

Jun 2, 2021

CLARENCE ANDREW BAUER, age 81, of Adrian, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.  He was born June 4, 1939, in Rock Rapids, IA, to Andrew and Agnes (Fehr) Bauer.  Clarence began school at a country school south of Adrian in 1944 and graduated from Adrian High School in 1956. He entered the United...

Jun 1, 2021

ARTHUR SCHAAP, age 94, of Worthington, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Crossroads Care Center in Worthington. He was born May 25, 1927, in Leota, MN to Fred and Minnie (VanDyke) Schaap. Art entered the United States Navy in 5-23-1945. He served his country before being discharged in 8-17-1946 with honorable discharge.

Art married Lorraine Dorothy...

May 30, 2021

REYNALDO TELLEZ MIRELES , age 48, died Sunday, May 30, 2021.

A Celebration will be held at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington on Tuesday, June 1st from 3:30 to 6:30.

May 29, 2021

MARION BERNICE HECTOR , age 87, died Saturday, May 29th, 2021, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth, MN. She was born May 30, 1933, in Ellsworth, to Oney and Bertha (Klooster) Hector. She attended the Country School in Adrian. Marion was an extremely caring person. She enjoyed tending to people who needed a shoulder to lean on....

May 27, 2021

HAYDEN CADE BENSON, infant son of Brock and Ashley Benson of Luverne, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Hayden is survived by his parents; sister, Hazel Benson, Luverne; paternal grandparents, Roger & Shannon Benson, Tracy; maternal grandparents, Mark & Annie Opitz, Luverne; two uncles, Trent (Chelsey) Novotny, Chaska;...

May 22, 2021

LaVera "Vera" Mae Wick, age 89, formally of Rushmore, MN died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Vera was born on February 13, 1932 in Rushmore MN, to Arie and Lenora (Holm) Van Klei. She attended school in Rushmore and graduated from Worthington High school.

Vera was united...

May 3, 2021

WILLIAM LYNN PREUSS, age 78, of Luverne, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born November 16, 1942, in St. Paul, to Walter and Eleanor (Kortes) Preuss. He graduated from St. Paul Johnson High School in 1960. Bill later graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic's Degree from Northwestern University...

May 1, 2021

DOUGLAS DEAN KUPER, age 75, of Beaver Creek, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born May 11, 1945, in Luverne, to Edward and Eunice (Bunte) Kuper. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard. Doug married Barb Nagel on April 3, 1965 in St. Paul....

Apr 30, 2021

ERIC JON CHRISTENSEN, age 56, of Luverne, died Friday, April 30, 2021, at Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born January 21, 1965, in Morris, MN, to Glenn and Yuvonne (Lake) Christensen.  Eric graduated from Chokio-Alberta High School in 1983. He later graduated from Alexandria Technical & Community College majoring Law Enforcement. Eric was united in...

Apr 23, 2021

KHOUNE AMPHAI , age 79, died Friday, April 23, at the Good Samaritan Society in Mountain Lake, MN.

A celebration of life will be held at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington on Tuesday, April 27, at 2:00 PM.

Apr 21, 2021

Travis Duane Boltjes, age 38, of Duluth, formally of Adrian, died April 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth Minnesota from complications of a stroke.  He was born April 24, 1982, the son of Duane and Rita (Wieneke) Boltjes.  He was baptized into the Roman Catholic faith on May 16, 1982.   He received his education at Magnolia Elementary and...