Jan 18, 2017

THELMA EDNA STANLEY, age 87, of Worthington, received a call on January 18, 2017. This call included an offer that she couldn't refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This comes with a Huge sign-on bonus; a reunion with family and friends that she has not seen in a long time! This mission takes her...

Jan 17, 2017

LEONARD FRANK HIERONIMUS, age 82, of Wilmont died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Sandford USD Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1934, to Frank and Carrie (Boots) Hieronimus, in Nobles County. He attended rural public school in Larkin Township. Leonard worked on the farm until December 1952, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force....

Jan 15, 2017

DOUGLAS C. McCLURE, age 87, of Luverne, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. He was born August 30, 1929, in Luverne, to John and Anna (Aanenson) McClure. He was baptized on July 6, 1930 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Luverne. Doug attended country school near Luverne. He entered the United States Army...

Jan 14, 2017

Dick Arnold Blom, of Luverne, formerly of Leota, was born to Chris and Josie (Westenberg) Blom on June 24, 1924, on a farm 2 ½ miles southeast of Leota, MN. He received Christian infant baptism on September 14, 1924, and graduated from 8th grade at Country School District 99. He confessed Jesus as his Savior on October 6,1944, at...

Jan 12, 2017

LEONA RIDGE, age 93, of Owatonna, MN; formerly of Worthington, died Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN. She was born September 13, 1923 in Rockwell City, IA; she was the daughter of Ernest and Hannah (Bangston) Anderson. She attended rural school and graduated from Rockwell City High School.

Leona was united in...

Jan 8, 2017

PAH TA KEE J, age 32, of Worthington, died Sunday January 8, 2017 in his home. He was born April 28, 1984 in Burma to Pah Haw and Naw Lu Ku. He grew up in Burma attending school there until he moved to Thailand.

Pah was untied in marriage to Naw Bway Wah on April...

Jan 7, 2017

JANE A. LUTNER, age 97, of Worthington, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda, MN. She was born December 5, 1919 in Worthington to parents Jacob and Tillie (Heidebrink) Rogers. Jane attended school in Reading and graduated from Worthington High School in 1938. After her schooling she worked as a bookkeeper at the Worthington...

Jan 7, 2017

TIFFANI H. QUANG, age 54 of Worthington, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home. She was born May 5, 1962 in Vientiane, Laos to parents Sam Tong Cavan and Yang Cathi Cavan.

She came to the United States with her family in October of 1979 and made their home in Marshalltown, IA.

Tiffani was...

Dec 29, 2016

DENNIS D. SCHMUCK, age 65, of Luverne, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

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

Dec 28, 2016

Jason Krueger of Arlington, Texas, age 35, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on December 28, 2016 after an extended illness. Jason was born on September 21, 1981 to Matthew and Jonal Krueger in Omaha, Nebraska. He was raised in Luverne, Minnesota and graduated from Luverne High School in 2000. Jason enjoyed playing defense for the Luverne Cardinals hockey...

Dec 22, 2016

Francisco Bernal Perez, age 69, of Worthington, died Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Home in Jackson.

Visitation will be from 1 - 2 pm Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be 2 pm Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. James Calahan. A private family...

Dec 15, 2016

HELEN ROBERTA WOLF, age 90, of Worthington, formerly of Waterloo, IA, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington. She was born January 20, 1926, in Charles City, IA, to Samuel Francis and Mary Ellen (Chesnut) Reser.

Helen married Fredrick Hudson on September 30, 1945, in Waterloo, IA. The couple lived in...

Dec 15, 2016

ROBERT ACKERMAN, age 86, of Slayton, died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage.

A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.

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

Dec 14, 2016

DOROTHY PRINS, age 99, of Edgerton, formerly of Leota, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton. She was born February 4, 1917, on a farm south of Leota, to Dick and Nellie (Beukelman) Ruisch. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed in the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota and attended country schools in the Leota area....

Dec 13, 2016

DENNIS G. McNAB, age 80, of Brewster, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at his home. A time of fellowship will be from noon to 1 pm Thursday at the Worthington Christian Church. A memorial service will be 1 pm Thursday at the Worthington Christian Church officiated by Pastor Doug White. Burial of cremains will be at a later date....

Dec 12, 2016

EDNA BRAUN, age 93, of Worthington, was called from her earthly home on Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born March 18, 1923, on the family farm north of Worthington, to her parents, John and Doris (Kunze) Graff. She attended country school in rural Worthington.

Edna married Otto Braun on December 20, 1943. The couple farmed north...

Dec 12, 2016

Patricia L. Terhaar, 87, of Worthington, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at her home in Ecumen Meadows.

Born May 28, 1929 in Murdock, Minnesota, she was the daughter of John and Adeline Chevalier Hanlon. She married Richard Terhaar on June 20, 1953, in Morris, Minnesota.

She graduated from Morris High School and St....

Dec 10, 2016

Floyd Beukelman, age 88, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Leota, died Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Avera Prince of Peace Care Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born May 4, 1928, on a farm southwest of Leota, to Arie (Ed) and Minnie (Eernisse) Beukelman. He attended country school near Leota.

On June 20, 1950,...

Dec 3, 2016

MARIO MALDONADO, age 49, of Worthington, died Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Osceola Community Hospital, in Sibley, IA. He was born January 16, 1967, in Juarez, Mexico, to Gregorio and Gracia (Ortiz) Maldonado. He came to the United States in 1972 and moved to Worthington in 1989.

Mario married Maria Olivas on January 11, 1992. The...

Nov 28, 2016

DENNIS RAY SCHADWINKEL, age 73, of Luverne, died Monday, November 28, 2016, at his home. He was born July 9, 1944, in Luverne, to Raymond and Christena (Solma) Schadwinkel. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1963. Denny served his country in the Minnesota National Guard.

Denny lived in Luverne all of his life. He sold insurance...