The family of Norman Ykema would like to thank our family, friends and neighbors for their prayers, cards, food, flowers and gifts we received at Norman’s passing. A special thank you to the entire staff of the Luverne Veterans Home for their compassionate care; Jeff, Becky, Lewis and the entire staff of Hartquist Funeral Home for their guidance and support; Pastor Steenholdt and the Luverne Christian Reformed Church congregation for their kindness and caring, and Lila Bauer and the Pizza Ranch staff for the excellent funeral lunch.

The family of Norman Ykema

(2.5-2.7)

HUP FARMS - Indoor Grow Room Design & Cultivation Coaching from seed to harvest — complete home grow setup and step-by-step guidance.

Lighting • Ventilation • Nutrients • Drying • Curing

Call/Text: 507-210-6224,

Mitchell Hup, Owner

“Have your home farm. Have a Hup Farm.”        (1.31-2.19)

Ellsworth Public School is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications can be found on the school website at https://www.ellsworthschoolsmn.org/district/employment-opportunities.cfm

(1.31-2.19)

Thank you to everyone who came to my 88th birthday party - my children, Mike, Brenda, Lori and Sarah; in-laws Jim, Karen and Clayton; grandchildren, church friends, biker friends, second cousins, neighbors, friends and the rest who came for free food ϑ. It was really nice to see y’all.

Gerald Winter

(1.31-2.5)

Thanks to relatives and friends for coming to my birthday party. It was very enjoyable. Thanks for the cards and gifts.

Eugene (Pete) Petersen

(1.17-1.22)

The family of Edwin “Ed” Elbers would like to thank the family members, friends, and neighbors who helped and supported Ed prior to his passing and who also shared warm memories, sympathy and acts of kindness to us following his passing. Special thanks go out to the doctors, nurses and staff at Sanford Clinic and Hospital in Luverne and Sioux Falls for the wonderful care they provided him, especially during his final months. We’d also like to thank Rev. Dr. Steven Voris and every-one at First Presbyterian Church of Luverne for the beautiful funeral service and luncheon and to the caring staff at Hartquist Funeral Home for their compassion, professionalism and support.

With sincere thanks,

The family of Ed Elbers

(1.3-1.8)

The family of Darlene McClure would like to thank everyone for the cards and flowers, kind words of sympathy and to Julie for all the food and help you provided during this difficult time. A special thank you to Luverne Vets Home for their care of Mom for the last 10 1/2 years while she was there. Thank you to Sanford Hospice and to Kurt at Dingmann Funeral Home for all your help. It is very appreciated.

Debi and Cliff Scholten

Diane and Gary Blattner

Doug and Carol McClure

(1.3-1.8)

Thank you dear family and friends for making our 60th wedding anniversary so special with your good wishes and lovely cards. We appreciate it all so very much.

Thank you,

Pastor Gail and Anita Johnson

(12.31-1.3)

Help Wanted - Summer Seasonal positions and  internships available! Palisades State Park and Big Sioux Recreation Area are accepting applications for summer seasonal positions and internships! Salaries range from $14.06-$20.28/hr. Full and part time jobs available. Applicants must be age 16 by date of hire. Interviews will begin in January, so get your application in quickly as possible. For an application or questions either email palisadespark@state.sd.us or call 605-773-6245. EOE                (12.20-1.8)

Thank you for all the cards, phone calls and to everyone else who reached out to me to wish me a happy birthday.

Thank you,

Kermit Limesand

(12.27-12.31)