Minnesota
- April 24, 2024John Frahm, 63, of Madison Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. John was born on April 20, 1961, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Fred (Jr.) and Marian (Crosby) Frahm. John grew up in Luverne and graduated in 1979. He then went on to school in northern Minnesota for carpentry. He was employed as a skilled carpenter and worked for many years in the Mankato and surrounding areas,…
- April 24, 2024Norma Jean Parker, age 49, passed away peacefully in her home in Luverne, Minnesota, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home - Luverne Chapel. Please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com to sign an online registry and to read Norma's…
- April 17, 2024Evelyn L. Bruhn, age 91, formerly of Magnolia, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Sunrise View Assisted Living in Adrian, Minnesota. Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. with gathering of family and friends beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, Minnesota. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth,…
- April 17, 2024Margaret Irene (Halverson) Sims, 80, of Minneapolis, passed away surrounded by her family on March 28, 2024, following a long battle with auto-immune liver disease. She was born in 1943 in Luverne to Walter and Clara (Raad) Halverson. She graduated from Bethany Lutheran in 1961. She retired from Medtronic and enjoyed spending time with her husband, kids and grandkids in Outing, Minnesota.…
- April 17, 2024Roger Allen Tweet was born on April 2, 1938, to Rasmus and Bertha (Schelstad) Tweet at the Luverne Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota. Roger was baptized and confirmed at Kenneth Lutheran Church in Kenneth, Minnesota. He was raised on a farm southeast of town. He attended grade school in Kenneth and later attended Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Minnesota, graduating in 1956. While in school,…
- April 17, 2024Michael Aning, age 49, of Luverne, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, April 20, at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Steve Voris. Burial will be in the…
- April 10, 2024Linda (Ortman) Farmer, age 66, of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Visitation was Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. with Prayer Service held at 7 p.m. at the Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel. Funeral service was Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Woodstock Community Church in Woodstock, Minnesota. Interment will be in…
- April 10, 2024Donna Mae Landsman was born April 11, 1934, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Julius and Olive (Martin) Bishop. In 1944 she moved with her family to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and graduated from Washington High School in 1952. While working in Sioux Falls at National Reserve Life Insurance as a bookkeeper, she met Boyd Landsman from Centerville, South Dakota. On April 30, 1953, they were…
- April 03, 2024More than 1.4 million Minnesota taxpayers have already filed their taxes, and over 97,000 refunds have already been sent out. With over a million taxpayers expected to file between now and the April 15 filing deadline, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has some tips to make it easier for those who still need to file. Ready to file: •E-file and choose direct deposit. Electronically filing…
- April 03, 2024Joan Adrianna Boeve was born August 4, 1929, in Hull, Iowa, to John and Kate (Korthals) Vanden Oever. She was raised in Hull and attended country school. She married Donald Boeve in her parents’ home on January 18, 1950. Following their marriage, the couple made their home on a farm near Hills, Minnesota, where they farmed for the next 61 years. Joan and Don made farming a team effort; side by…
- April 03, 2024Robert “Bob” Alan Sandstede was born on February 8, 1954, to John and Elisabeth (Bode) Sandstede in Luverne, Minnesota. He was raised in town and attended public school. Bob then entered the United States Army and served his country as a medic during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and began work as a carpenter. He later traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands…
- April 03, 2024Evelyn L. Bruhn, age 91, formerly of Magnolia, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Sunrise View Assisted Living in Adrian, Minnesota. Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. with gathering of family and friends beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, Minnesota. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth,…
- April 03, 2024Cheryl Ann Griebel, age 67, of Luverne, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Thursday, April 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date.
- April 03, 2024Sept. 1, 1974 – March 31, 2024 Shane Hoag, 49, Hunter, North Dakota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 31, at Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, at West Funeral Home in West Fargo, North Dakota. Interment will be at a later date in Arthur, North Dakota, cemetery. Arrangements by West Funeral…
- April 03, 2024Donna Mae Landsman, age 89, formerly of Luverne and Tyler, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Living Rock Church in Luverne. Burial will follow at Danebod Cemetery in Tyler, Minnesota. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To…
- By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianMarch 27, 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 May 18, 1944. “Well, sir, if I had a chance, and a good riding horse, I don’t know but what I’d just as soon go horseback riding right now,” declared…
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