Local Obituaries
for families in Adrian, Wilmont, Luverne, and Worthington in Minnesota
Almira Lilly (Friestad) Mcclure
Mar 14, 2014
Almira Lilly McClure, age 96, of Luverne, died Friday March 14, 2014 at the Minnesota Veterans Home, in Minneapolis.  She was born March 28, 1917 in Logan County, ND, to Thorvald and Thilda Friestad. Almira graduated from high school in Valley City, ND. Continuing her education at Valley City State University, she majored in Business Administration.  On September 15, 1938,...
Lonnie C. Pomranke
Mar 12, 2014
LONNIE C. POMRANKE, age 53, of Worthington, MN; passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at his home, after fighting Pancreatic Cancer for over a year. Lonnie Craig Pomranke was born on August 20, 1960 in Worthington, MN; to Wilbur and Judy (Rowley) Pomranke. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1978. He later obtained his Boilers License. He was...
James R Galagan
Mar 12, 2014
JAMES R. GALAGAN, age 88, of Worthington, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. He was born on April 22, 1925 in Lismore, MN; to parents Robert and Julia (Daldrup) Galagan. He attended country school until the 8th grade. He faithfully served his country in World War II and was awarded various medals including the...
Elizabeth (Kreun) Van Essen
Mar 10, 2014
Elizabeth Gertrude (Betty) Van Essen age 86 of Edgerton, formerly  of Leota,  died  March 10, 2014, at Edgebrook Care Facility in Edgerton. She was born September 28, 1927 near Chandler, Mn. She was the daughter of Carl and Gertrude  Bruxvoort, Kreun. She married Henry W. Van Essen on March 23, 1947. Betty  received her education in a country school.  After...
Carl Conrad Kluever Jr.
Mar 7, 2014
CARL C. KLUEVER Jr., age 65, of Worthington, died Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born November 12, 1948, in Worthington, to Carl and Tillie (Christians) Kluever. He grew up and attended school in Worthington He was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and served his country during...
Tamara Lynn (Kanne) Meyer
Mar 5, 2014
TAMARA LYNN MEYER, age 51, of Melvin, IA formerly of Worthington, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her home.  She was born in Marshall, MN to parents, Eugene and Janice (Roberts) Kanne.  The family moved to Fulda in 1970 and Tammy graduated from Fulda Public School in 1980. She was united in marriage to Jeffrey Meyer on March 9, 1980....
Kenneth "Butch" Scroggs
Mar 1, 2014
KENNETH "BUTCH" RAY SCROGGS, age 70, of St. Kilian, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born December 20, 1943, in Beresford, SD, to Ray and Cathryn (Chadwick) Scroggs. He graduated from Beresford High School and later attended Jackson Vo-Tech. Ken served his country during the Vietnam War in...
Peter J. Bird
Feb 28, 2014
PETER J. BIRD, age 78, of Worthington, died Friday, February 28, 2014, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Worthington. He was born March 16, 1935 in Marcus, IA, to Marion and Elaine (Franck) Bird. He graduated from Holy Name Catholic High School in Marcus IA. Peter served his country in the United States Marines from 1953-1956; and the United States...
Frances (Orth) Edwards
Feb 23, 2014
FRANCES EILEEN EDWARDS, age 81, of Worthington, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2014.  She was born on May 24, 1932 to George and Lydia (Maser) Orth, in Sioux City, IA.  Eileen was united in marriage to Glen Edwards.  From this union seven children were born.  Through the years, Eileen was a devoted homemaker, and enjoyed...
Joseph E. Kirchner
Feb 17, 2014
JOSEPH EDWARD "BIG JOE" KIRCHNER, age 81, of Wilmont, died Monday, February 17, 2014, at his home. He was born November 20, 1932, to Joseph P. and Marie C. (Gotmer) Kirchner, in the family home in Fulda. Joseph grew up in Fulda. He was in the local Boy Scouts and played football in high school. He graduated from Fulda High...
John M. Kooistra
Feb 15, 2014
JOHN M. KOOISTRA, age 84, of Beaver Creek, died Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  He was born December 2, 1929, at his home in rural Rock Valley, IA, to Martin and Jennie (Kempema) Kooistra.  He grew up on a farm near Hudson, SD where he attended country school.  He worked on the farm...
Mary Elizabeth (Glynn) Rogers
Feb 14, 2014
MARY ELIZABETH ROGERS, age 78, of Reading, died Friday, February 14, 2014 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1935 in Lake City, MN to parents, James and Isadora (Cronin) Glynn. She grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lake City Public School. After graduating she attended the College of St. Catherine in St....
Harold Rutgers
Feb 13, 2014
HAROLD R. RUTGERS, age 79, of Brewster, died Thursday, February 13, 2014, at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1934, in rural Osceola County, IA, to Bernard and Effie (Zylstra) Rutgers. Harold graduated from Brewster High School in 1952. He was drafted and served his country in the United States Army during the...
Lois M. (Burns) Kirchner
Feb 9, 2014
LOIS M. KIRCHNER, age 79, of Wilmont, died, Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. She was born October 30, 1934 in Lorain Township, Nobles County, MN, to parents James and Agnes (Baumgard) Burns. Lois attended rural school in Lorain Township and graduated from Brewster High School in 1953. After her schooling she worked...
Srimevang "Shrim" Nakhornsak
Feb 7, 2014
Shrim, 34, passed away on February 7, 2014, at Sanford Medical Center, Worthington, MN, from a 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Shrim was born in Thailand on October 28, 1979, to Phon and Tang (Manivong) Nakhornsak, and was the eldest of four children. He came to America with his family in 1990 where he made his mark. He graduated from...
Dean Eric Vlastuin
Feb 3, 2014
DEAN ERIC VLASTUIN, age 45, of rural Balaton, died Monday, February 3, 2014.  He was born on April 26, 1968 in Worthington, MN to parents, Henry and Emma (Van Bochove) Vlastuin.  He graduated from Worthington High School in 1986.  After graduation he joined the Minnesota Army National Guard Company A 2nd Battalion 47th Infantry Division.  He served for nine years...
Elvira "Vi" R. (Hoffman) Moser
Feb 2, 2014
Elvira "Vi" Moser passed away peacefully at Crossroads Care Center in Worthington, Minnesota on February 2, 2014 at age 91.  Vi was born January 2, 1923 to John and Mary (Hebbelman) Hoffman, the 5th of their 11 children, in rural St. Kilian, Minnesota.  On April 28, 1947 Vi married Donald G. Moser in St. Kilian Catholic Church on the 34th...
Joan Marie (Madison) Taylor
Jan 29, 2014
JOAN MARIE TAYLOR, age 78, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. She was born May 11, 1935, in Adrian, to Floyd and Alma (Wieneke) Madison. She graduated from St. Adrian Catholic School; and later worked in the Dietary Department at St. Mary Hospital in Rochester. Joan married Jim Taylor on September...
Veronica "Vernie" (Henning) Mccann
Jan 25, 2014
VERONICA "VERNIE" McCANN, age 88, of Adrian, died Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Adrian Care Center. She was born July 2, 1925, on a farm near Lismore, to Herman and Kate (Bullerman) Henning. She graduated from St. Anthony Catholic High School. Vernie married Victor McCann on November 27, 1945, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore. They resided in...
Stanley Eldon Koedam
Jan 22, 2014
STANLEY ELDON KOEDAM, age 79, of Leota, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth.  He was born on the family farm near Leota, MN, January 16, 1935, to Jonas and Cornelia (Van Nieuwenhuyzen) Koedam.  He went to meet his Savior and loved ones gone before on January 22, 2014, at the age of 79...
