Obituaries
- February 25, 2020Charlotte H. Korthals, 98, Hills, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery near Luverne. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Charlotte Smith was born Dec. 12, 1921, to…
- February 25, 2020Cecilia “Butch” Wilhemina Galagan, age 95, formerly of Kenneth, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, with visitation to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m.…
- February 25, 2020Dr. Wayne Paul Panning, 83, died peacefully at his Belle Plaine home on February 16, 2020. Born July 16, 1936, to Rev. Paul and Viola (Hoffman) Panning, the ministry brought their family from Nebraska to Minnesota with fond childhood memories of the Hamburg and Carver communities. Wayne graduated from Concordia Academy High School, attended Concordia College, St. Paul, and graduated from…
- February 18, 2020William John “Bill” Butzer, 67, Luverne, died on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at his home. A private family service was Friday, Feb. 14, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. William Butzer was born on Aug. 1, 1952, to Robert and Betty (Lehman) Butzer in Marshallville, Ohio. Bill was raised on the family farm outside of Marshallville where he spent his days doing chores and helping his family. He…
- February 18, 2020Elden Claus Frederick Reyelts, 90, Beaver Creek, died on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society — Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. A funeral service was Monday, Feb. 17, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. Burial with military honors followed at Beaver Creek Cemetery in Beaver Creek. Elden Reyelts was born on Jan. 13, 1930, to John Heinrich and Christine Margaretha (Funck)…
- February 18, 2020Richard “Dick” Smook, age 78, of Luverne died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. He was born September 2, 1941, in Adrian, to Harm and Rosalia (Reiffenberger) Smook. He attended school in Adrian and Magnolia before graduating from Luverne High School in 1960. After graduation, Dick entered the United States Navy advancing to the rank of Radioman 1st Class. He…
- February 18, 2020David Joe Groen, 58, Kenneth, died on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at his home. A funeral service was Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Interment was at the Leota Cemetery in Leota. David Groen was born on March 5, 1961, to Carl and Dora (Timmerman) Groen in Onawa, Iowa. He was raised in Midland Township, Iowa, and attended Central Lyon High School in Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was…
- February 18, 2020Bernice Aukes, age 93, of Hills, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation was Sunday, February 16, from 2-5 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Monday, February 17, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. To view obituary or sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.…
- February 11, 2020Esther Hilda Pearl (Wegener) Eyberg, 97, Burnsville, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 28, at the Ebenezer Ridges Chapel. A private interment will be in Fort Snelling. The Cremation Society of Minnesota, Edina, is in charge of the arrangements. Cremationsocietyofmn.com (0213 DN)
- February 11, 2020William J. Butzer, 67, Luverne, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at his home A public visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family service will be Friday. Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, www.hartquistfuneral.com. (0213 DN)
- February 11, 2020Frederick “Bugs” John Augustad, 87, Luverne, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. A private family memorial service was held. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, www.hartquistfuneral.com. (0213 DN)
- February 11, 2020Cleo B. Kjenslee, 100, Mankato, died on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato. A funeral service was Friday, Feb. 7, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Mankato. Interment was at the Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Cleo Kjenslee was born Nov. 5, 1919, to Oscar and Carrie (Lee) Kjenslee in Brookings, South Dakota. He graduated from Brookings High School. He served in the U.S…
- February 11, 2020Henrietta Elbers, 87, Hills, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at her home. A funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Christian Reformed Church in Luverne. Interment was at the Eastside Cemetery in Steen. Henrietta Vanden Berg was born Feb. 14, 1932, to Teunis and Elizabeth (Nicolay) Vanden Berg in Pipestone County. She attended Country School District #21 and graduated from Edgerton Public…
- February 04, 2020Harry Stuckenbroker, 91, Pipestone, formerly of Jasper and Ihlen, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at the Pipestone County Hospice House in Pipestone. A funeral service was Tuesday, Feb. 4, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jasper. Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, www.hartquistfuneral.com. (0206 DN)
- February 04, 2020Nancy “Nan” Marie Hoffenkamp, 78, Adrian, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington and also one hour prior…
- February 04, 2020Lawrence Leonard Loger, 87, Adrian, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Adrian. Burial will be in the Luverne Memory Gardens Cemetery following the lunch. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian and also one hour prior to…
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