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

Jun 24, 2019

ROSE MARGORIE MEESTER, age, 97, of Ellsworth, died Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Sanford Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. She was born September 28, 1921, on a farm in Lyon County, IA, to Dick Uffe and Jennie (Wiertzema) Kruse. She attended country school in rural Nobles County District #14.

Rose married Ike R. "Robert" Meester on...

Jun 22, 2019

CARTER MICHAEL BRAUN, age 15, of rural Reading, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident near Lismore. He was born April 13, 2004, in Worthington, to Andy and Kim (Carlson) Braun.

Carter had just completed his freshman year at Adrian High School where he played football, hockey and baseball. He enjoyed fishing...

Jun 13, 2019

REBECCA LYNN HOLLANDER-CRANE, age 45, of Hartford, SD, formerly of Luverne, died Thursday, June 13, 2019, at her home. She was born August 18, 1973, in Luverne, to Dennis and Cheryl (Franken) Hollander. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1992.

Becky married Nathan Crane on September 29, 2007, in Luverne. They lived in Humboldt, SD before...

Jun 9, 2019

ROBERT "ROBIE" RAY DIMMICK, age 48, of Jackson, died suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home. He was born September 6, 1970, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Raymond and Ronna (Folkers) Dimmick. He attended school in Worthington.

After finishing high School, Robie moved to Texas. He later moved back to southwestern Minnesota. Robie moved to...

Jun 7, 2019

JAMES "JAMIE" RICHARD DECKER, age 25, of Okabena, died Friday, June 7, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident.

A memorial service will be at 7pm Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Father James Callahan. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on...

Jun 4, 2019

LOUISE ANN WICKSTROM, age 71, of Worthington, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Northridge Care Center in New Hope. She was born October 11, 1947, in Minneapolis, to William and Mary-Ann (Neslund) Benson. She attended Macalester College and received her Associate Arts Degree at the Worthington Community College.

Louise managed the Northland Mall in Worthington before...

May 30, 2019

CLARE ANN (MELCHER) VANDE VELDE, age 81, of Kenneth, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. She was born at home in a blizzard on March 31, 1938 in Woodstock. She was the daughter of Fred and Laura (Feyereisen) Melcher. Clare attended grade school in Woodstock and graduated from Pipestone High School in 1956, and...

May 26, 2019

ERVIN CARL AUGUST KRUEGER, age 94, of Worthington, died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at South Shore Care Center in Worthington. He was born December 11, 1924, in Ocheyedan, IA, to Edward and Martha (Bottin) Krueger. He was raised in Ransom Township where he attended country school.

Ervin married Rona Vis in 1950. The couple farmed in Ransom...

May 8, 2019

VIVIAN ROXEY ZELMER HANSSEN, daughter of Edward and Bertha (Wall) Zelmer was born September 28, 1925 in rural Clayton, SD. She graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1943 and attended General Beadle College at Madison, SD for two years.

Vivian was a rural school teacher for several years. She was united in marriage to Elmer Hanssen June...

May 8, 2019

Roberta ("Bobbie") Ann (Pedersen) Korthals passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at age 81, surrounded by her family. She was born in Tyler, MN on July 10, 1937 to Alfred and Bernice (Krall) Pedersen and grew up in Ruthton, MN. She married Fritz Korthals on August 9, 1958 in Ruthton, and they were married...

May 7, 2019

RHONDA LEE HIBMA, age 72, of Worthington, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1947, in Burlington, IA. As a young girl, Rhonda was adopted by Harm and Hazel (Wood) Stopsack. She graduated from Worthington High School in 1965.

Rhonda married Minard "Mike" Hibma on June 12, 1971,...

May 6, 2019

ROMAN D. JANKOWSKI, age 91, of Luverne, formerly of Minneapolis, died Monday, May 6, 2019, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne.

A private committal of cremains will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is assisting the family with arrangements.

May 4, 2019

LEO ALLEN POMRANKE, age 92, Worthington, died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home. He was born March 2, 1927, in Ashton, IA, to William "Bill" and Frieda (Williamson) Pomranke. He attended country school near Ashton. Leo entered the United States Navy on April 19, 1945. He served his country in the Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged...

May 2, 2019

TERRY A. SANDHURST, age 64, of Magnolia, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. He was born August 1, 1954, in Slayton, to Vincent and Marlene (Bruns) Sandhurst.

Terry married Veta Dohlmann on August 31, 1996, at the Magnolia Methodist Church. After their marriage, the couple lived in Magnolia. Terry was self-employed for...

May 2, 2019

LUCILLE A. TAYLOR, age 92, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the May Creel Hospice Cottage in Walker. She was born February 21, 1927 on a farm in Ransom Township to Douglas E. and Lillian (Olson) Roos. Lucille attended lower grades in a country school south of Rushmore. Later, as a child her family moved to a...

Apr 30, 2019

ELAINE "JOYCE" SCHEIDT, age 79, of Adrian, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1939 in Salem, SD, to Peter and Elsie (Wegener) Sandner. Elaine attended school in Salem and graduated in 1957 from St. Mary's High School. Following graduation she worked at the telephone office in Rock Rapids, IA....

Apr 26, 2019

LUANA LEA  VAN MAANEN, age 67, of Leota, MN, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage, in Sioux Falls, SD, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1951, in Tracy, to Dwight and Gloria (Mischke) Jacobs. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1969. Luana graduated from Southwest State University,...

Apr 25, 2019

FRANCISCO MARTINEZ CHAVEZ, age 54, of Worthington, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO. He was born September 16, 1964, in Purepero Mexico, to Antonio and Etelvina Martinez.

Francisco married Gloria Nieto on January 26, 1987, in California. The couple moved to Worthington in 1996. Francisco worked at JBS in...

Apr 17, 2019

FLORENCE ALMA FIENHAGE, age 98, of Worthington, formerly of Wilmont, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Meadows in Worthington. She was born January 11, 1921, near St. Kilian, to Leo and Clara (Brake) Menke. She attended St. Kilian Catholic School.

Florence married Robert Fienhage on October 8, 1940, at St. Kilian Catholic Church. After their marriage,...

Apr 15, 2019

ETHEL LORENE SCHILLING, age 87, of Luverne, formerly of Ellsworth, died Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. She was born July 17, 1931, in Osceola County, IA, to George and Martha (Bruns) Schilling. She attended rural school Elgin District #3 until the 8th grade. She Graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1949.