Minnesota

Anthony “Tony” James Brandenburg, 54, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Born on Nov. 7, 1970, in Duluth, Minnesota, Anthony attended elementary school in Worthington, Minnesota, junior high school in Two Harbors, Minnesota, and high school in Wayzata, Minnesota. He started his professional photography career early. At age 11 he realized that lemonade…

Charles "Chuck" J. Fodness was born Jan. 2, 1936, to Emmett and Tena (Buss) Fodness on a farm in rural Lennox, South Dakota. He moved with his parents to rural Kenneth, Minnesota, and went to a one-room country school until the eighth grade. Chuck graduated in 1954 from Edgerton Public High School in Edgerton, Minnesota. He attended Nettleton Business College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Chuck…

Barb Bullerman was born on Feb. 8, 1951, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Berdell and Ione Kraetsch Bush. She grew up in Hills, Minnesota, and graduated from Hills High School in 1969. Barb then attended Spencer School of Business, graduating in 1970. Following graduation, Barb worked in the Rock County Assessor’s office in Luverne. On Dec. 4, 1976, she and Florian “Lorry” Bullerman were married at St…

Jule Terrance Rodman, better known as "Terry," was born on April 17, 1945, in Miller, South Dakota, to William and Lois (Morgan) Rodman. He passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Terry grew up on a small family ranch south of Ree Heights, South Dakota, and attended a one-room country grade school. He and his two brothers very much grew up on the "frontier" where for…

Tamara Ann Dobson Slegers, age 65, of Lake Benton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Sanford ICU in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel in Pipestone, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Inurnment…

Vickie Van Dyke, age 62, of Hardwick, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne with a prayer service to be held at 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, Feb., 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Catholic…

Stanley Sasker, age 79, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Sanford Luverne Hospital. Funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at American Reformed Church in Luverne, with visitation prior from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burial with military honors followed at Memory Gardens near Luverne. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home. To sign an…

Leo Patrick Brady was born June 11, 1942, to James L. and Agnes (Reinhart) Brady in Nobles County, Minnesota. He was baptized and received first communion at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Fulda, Minnesota. He attended Fulda Catholic School and Fulda Public School until his father needed him to work with him on the farm. He farmed with his father and other farmers in the Fulda area for a number…

Al Top, age 84, of Edgerton, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton. Funeral service will be on Friday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Edgerton.…

Terry Rodman, age 79, of Jasper, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at the Pipestone County Hospice House in Pipestone, Minnesota.  Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jasper. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Interment will…

Marvin Leroy Laackmann was born on Jan. 29, 1935, to Herman, Jr. and Fern (Hawes) Laackmann in Luverne, Minnesota. He was raised on the farm 12 miles northwest of town. Growing up on the farm, he helped with the daily chores and seasonal work. He attended country school through the eighth grade and high school in Jasper, Minnesota, graduating in 1952. He then enrolled at South Dakota State…

Eline Freida Forsberg, of Hardwick, was born Oct. 31, 1927, the ninth of 11 children, to Otto and Anna (Kaatz) Naef near Wausau, Wisconsin. She passed away Feb. 5, 2025, at the age of 97 in Rochester, Minnesota. She was independent in her rural Hardwick, Minnesota, home until February 2021. After a few falls, she was moved to the Poplar Creek assisted living facility in Luverne, Minnesota.  She…

Wayne Thomas Ward, age 82 of Hills, Minnesota, died unexpectedly, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., with the family present at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, Minnesota. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, with Pastor Lori Bonkoski officiating…

Freddie L. Davis, age 65, of Luverne, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.

William Leroy Predmore was born on Sept. 29, 1936, to Vernon and Margaret (Schlientz) Predmore in Broken Bow, Nebraska. From a young age, William had the value of hard work instilled in him. He and his siblings grew up on Sunny Slope Ranch. His love for the ranch life began as a child – a love that continued to grow with him the rest of his life. On Dec. 23, 1957, at a young age, William was…

Harold Fick, age 82, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. A prayer service and memory sharing followed at 6 p.m. Funeral service was Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Interment…