South Dakota
By Lori SorensonDecember 09, 2025Coaches and players from Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota state champion football teams met at the Tri-State Marker in the southwest corner of Rock County Thursday, Dec. 4, to congratulate each other on their winning seasons. The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots, Brandon Valley Lynx and West Lyon Wildcats all won their respective state football titles in their classes. Dan LaRock, Hills,…
November 25, 2025Anna Joy Johanson, age 73, of Valley Springs, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her funeral service was at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at American Reformed Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Family present visitation was from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at American Reformed Church, Luverne, Minnesota.…
November 19, 2025Timothy “Tim” Douglas Palank was born on June 22, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He grew up in Hardwick, Minnesota, and was confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne, Minnesota. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1998. He attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then a semester at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, before he moved…
November 12, 2025Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…
November 05, 2025Joan N. Salzer, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, while at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial celebration of Joan’s life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with visitation at 12 p.m. Burial will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne at a later date. Arrangements were under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view Joan’s LifeTribute video…
October 22, 2025Richard Lee Stempges, age 74, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Oct. 16, 2025. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 5500 W. 26th Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the family present one hour prior to the service. There will be private burial at Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Minnesota. Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, South…
October 08, 2025Betty Catherine Bouma, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Oct. 2, 2025, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was Monday, Oct. 6, at the Luverne, Minnesota, Christian Reformed Church, beginning with visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., then a meal, followed by interment at the United Reformed Cemetery in Hills,…
September 24, 2025Gladys A. Walker, 90, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2025. A visitation was Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at George Boom Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory, 3408 E. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. A funeral service was Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Fellowship, 601 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Gladys was laid…
September 17, 2025Matthew “Matt” Neil Haraldson was born on May 14, 1993, to Dean Haraldson and Patti (Weatherly) Haraldson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was baptized on June 25, 1993, at Rose Dell Lutheran Church in Jasper, Minnesota, and grew up on the family farm near Jasper. Matt attended Pipestone Area High School in Pipestone, Minnesota, where he excelled in athletics. He was all-conference in football…
August 20, 2025Winifred “Freddie” Haggard, 92, of De Smet, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in De Smet. A private service will be held at a later date. Winifred “Freddie” Jeanette (Steffen) Haggard was born on Dec. 7, 1932, to parents Jessie and Dr. Leon Haggard. In 1950 she graduated from Luverne High School in Luverne, Minnesota. She was married to Douglas…
August 06, 2025Richard Jay Mann, 72, Brandon, South Dakota, passed away July 24. He was born April 22, 1953, to Verlyn and Betty (Soutar) Mann in Lawton, Oklahoma, where Verlyn was stationed at the Fort Sill Army base. Richard grew up in Luverne and graduated in 1971 from Luverne High School. He studied carpentry at Alexandria Technical College from 1971 to 1972 and returned home to help on the family farm…- July 16, 2025BankWest is pleased to announce the addition of Joel Van Batavia to their team as business development officer. Van Batavia brings over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise spanning retail banking, agricultural banking, and business development. Madison’s Branch Manager Tom Kahler emphasized Van Batavia’s commitment to personalized customer service and…
- July 16, 2025BankWest is pleased to announce the addition of Joel Van Batavia to their team as business development officer. Van Batavia brings over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise spanning retail banking, agricultural banking, and business development. Madison’s Branch Manager Tom Kahler emphasized Van Batavia’s commitment to personalized customer service and…
June 25, 2025Linda S. Bork, age 79, of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Luverne and Edgerton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Services will be held in Rapid City with details found at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. Local visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, from 6-8 p.m. at…- June 25, 2025Marlyn F. Roberts, age 79, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Royal C. Johnson VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial visitation was Wednesday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Thursday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, with military honors to follow. Arrangements are…
June 11, 2025Shevi Lynn Herman, age four months, was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 7. She was born on January 14, 2025, to Bailey and Harley Herman in Michigan. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Hartford Chapel. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., also at Miller Funeral Home,…
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