Minnesota
October 09, 2024Doris Betsy Gath was born July 2, 1929, at home in Kenneth, Minnesota, to Gus and Reba (Wurm) Gullickson. She grew up on the farm and graduated from high school in Luverne, Minnesota, in 1947. Since she lived 20-plus miles from school, and there weren’t any school buses, she rode to school with a boy from a neighboring farm, Elmer Gath. After her graduation Doris’ family quit farming and moved to…
October 02, 2024Dora was born on November 25, 1934, to Brandt and Sophia (Fryling) Bruxvoort in Buenos Aries, Argentina, where her father was a missionary to a Dutch settlement. Her twin brothers Brandt and Herman and her brother Ralph were born while they lived in Argentina. They returned to the United States in 1936 by boat and settled in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where her sister Joanna and brother Marvin were…
October 02, 2024Jason Allen Ourada, age 49, of Luverne, formerly of Walnut Grove, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at his home. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at English Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.…- October 02, 2024Wilma Joyce Van Der Linden, age 86, of Kenneth, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Hospice of Murray County in Slayton. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lismore; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday, Oct. 7. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Lismore, officiated by Pastor…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianSeptember 25, 2024The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on Dec. 28, 1944. Perhaps one of the best known of that almost extinct group of artists, the genuine old time fiddlers, is Jens Nelson, Luverne.…
September 25, 2024Harold Van Surksum, age 83, of Luverne, Minnesota, formerly of Leota, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, while riding bicycle. Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. A funeral service was Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church. Interment followed in the Leota Community…
September 25, 2024Shirley Jean Hoogeveen, age 86, formerly of Hills, Minnesota, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service was Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m., all at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial followed at Hills Christian Reformed Cemetery in Hills, Minnesota. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist…
September 25, 2024Laureen Fick, age 71, of Luverne, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, while surrounded by her family at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A memorial service will be Friday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m., all at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne…- September 25, 2024Sharon Barngrover, age 86, of Luverne, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Luverne.
- September 25, 2024Fred Vander Kolk, age 85, of Edgerton, Minnesota, passed away at home on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Visitation was Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton. A funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton. Burial followed in the Hillside Cemetery in Edgerton. Arrangements were with…
- September 17, 2024Continental Western Group (CWG), a Berkley company, has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program. The program recognizes employers for outstanding performance in establishing workplaces “where employees can thrive, enjoy their work, and help their companies grow.” This is the third time in a row that Continental Western Group has been recognized for this achievement.…
- September 17, 2024Harold Van Surksum, age 83, of Luverne, Minnesota, formerly of Leota, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, while riding bicycle. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Funeral Service will be Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Interment will follow in the Leota…
- September 17, 2024Shirley Jean Hoogeveen, age 86, formerly of Hills, Minnesota, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., all at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Burial will follow at Hills Christian Reformed Cemetery in Hills, Minnesota. Arrangements are under the…
- September 17, 2024Cheralyn "Cheri" Rae Hanson, age 71, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, Minnesota. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, at Living Rock Church from 2-5 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 4:30 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home.
September 11, 2024Emilene Kroon, age 81, of Steen, Minnesota, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota. Visitation was Sept. 4 from 5-7 p.m. with the family present at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, Iowa. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Steen Reformed Church in Steen, Minnesota. Burial followed at Eastside Cemetery near Steen. Emilene…- September 11, 2024Daniel Schneekloth, age 38, of Ghent, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at his home. Memorial services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation was one hour prior to his celebration, from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, also at the funeral…
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