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January 24, 2024Sandra “Sandy” Kaye Loose was born on April 23, 1959, to Harvey and Cora (Ross) Gehrke in Pipestone, Minnesota. She grew up on farms in the Jasper and Beaver Creek, Minnesota area. When her dad died suddenly in 1969, Sandy and family moved off the farm and into Luverne, where she graduated from Luverne High School with the Class of 1977. Sandy then married Larry Frey. The couple later divorced…
January 17, 2024Clyde Lee Menning, age 78, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center. A visitation will be Saturday, January 20, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Luverne with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. To view Clyde’s life history,…
January 17, 2024Elmer Menage, age 85, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, while at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation was Sunday, January 14, from 2-5 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral service was Monday, January 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church. Burial will take place at a later date at Riverview Cemetery…
January 17, 2024David George Paquette was born on September 9, 1951, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the son of George and Mary (Cardin) Paquette. Proud of his French and Portuguese heritage, Dave spent his early years in Rhode Island, Vermont, Germany, and Massachusetts where his parents served in the U.S. State and Defense departments. His love of nature and animals, especially reptiles, permeated his young life…
January 10, 2024Loren Wiese, 88, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in Hull, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date at Ashwood…
January 10, 2024- January 10, 2024Bruce A. Hoffman, age 71, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls. The family will be present to greet friends for a memorial visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Grateful for…
January 10, 2024Marvin L. Petersen, age 72, of Elko New Market (formerly of New Ulm), passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at The Moments of Lakeville. Marvin was born on August 2, 1951, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Pauline (Solma) Petersen. He was raised on a family farm near Hardwick, Minnesota, with his brothers LeRoy and Gerald. He attended high school in Luverne and graduated with the…
January 03, 2024George A. Bonnema “Flower George,” age 74, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. George was born on July 18, 1949, in Canton, South Dakota, to Jay and Jennie (Baker) Bonnema. He grew up on a farm near Inwood, Iowa. He learned about farming and the saving work of Jesus from his family and fellow church members.…
January 03, 2024Mary A. Kraetsch, age 89, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Friday, December 29, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist…
December 27, 2023Edwin Albert Holst, age 87, passed away on December 24, 2023, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota, where he received compassionate, respectful, and dedicated care for nearly 3 1/2 years. Edwin was born on February 17, 1936, in Luverne, to Otto and Leona (Goehle) Holst. He graduated from Hills High School in 1954, where he lettered in basketball and football. He went on to lead a…
December 27, 2023Joshua Stroh, age 15, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home. A public visitation to celebrate the blessings through Josh’s life was Friday, December 22, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Big Top Events in Luverne. A graveside committal service was Saturday, December 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Memorials are…
December 27, 2023Angela Kay (Berning) Beyenhof of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 20, 2023, at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Angie was born on December 3, 1974. She was the daughter of Randy and Karen Berning. Angie was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Adrian. She graduated from Adrian High…
December 20, 2023Ronald John Muller, age 86, of Jasper, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 16, 2023, while at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation will be Thursday, December 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be Friday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity…
December 20, 2023Marguerite M. Nath, age 75, of Adrian and Luverne, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 15, 2023, while at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be Monday, December 18, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at the…
December 20, 2023Lois Estelle Shaffer, age 78, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation will be Thursday, December 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Luverne. A funeral service will follow the visitation at the church beginning at 1 p.…
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