obituaries
- October 07, 2026Joyce Arlene Oldre, age 87, of Luverne, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Sarah Morrison. Burial will be in the Kenneth Cemetery after the lunch. Dingmann Funeral Home in…
- October 07, 2026Robert "Bob" Reese, age 85, of Luverne, Minn., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at The Cottage in Luverne. Memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery…
October 07, 2026Doris Betty Stuckenbroker was born on March 30, 1929, on a farm in Rosedell Township of Rock County, Minn., to Julius and Josephine (Wybouw) VanLeirsburg. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Jasper, Minn., where she also attended Country School at District 41. Doris fell in love with her lifelong dance partner, Harry Stuckenbroker in Hardwick, Minn., at the Gem…
October 07, 2026William (Bill) Neil Frakes, age 78, of Luverne, Minn., died Sept. 20, 2026, at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Upon his death, the staff at the hospital did a code of honor procession through the halls of the ICU. A celebration of Bill’s life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Take 16. Bill was born on Sept. 8, 1948, to Neil and Annabelle Frakes in Luverne, Minn. He…
October 07, 2026Shirley Joan Johnson was born Jan. 9, 1947, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Henry and Susie (Smidstra) Kelderman. She grew up in Doon, Iowa, Canton, S.D., and Hardwick, Minn. After her father's death in 1962, her family moved to Luverne, Minn. On June 2, 1964, she married Jerry Johnson from Pollard, Ark. They were the first couple to be wed at the Wayside Chapel north of Luverne. They made their home in…
October 07, 2026Charles Edward Madison, 87, Brandon, S.D., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon. Family and friends are invited to gather to remember Charles, share stories, and celebrate his life. Charles Edward Madison was born on Sept. 26, 1938, to Orval and Mabel (Josedahl) Madison. He grew up…
October 07, 2026Allen James Spartz, age 87, of Luverne, went to heaven peacefully, Oct. 2, 2026, from the Luverne Hospice Cottage with his family at his side after a long battle with his health. He was born July 15, 1939, to Leo and Hermina (Ruffing) Spartz. Allen graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic High School and then served his country in the United States Navy. Allen married Barb Reese on…- September 30, 2026William Neil Frakes, age 78, of Luverne, Minn., died Sept. 20, 2026, at the VA hospital in Nashville, Tenn., where he and Nancy had returned after traveling the East Coast with Nancy’s sister and husband. He was honored with a military ceremony in Nashville on Sept. 20, and a celebration of his life will be at Take 16 in Luverne later in October.
September 30, 2026Cynthia Louise Benjamin, née Getman, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2026. She was born on April 15, 1946, in Luverne, Minn., to Gerald and Clara Getman. Cindy devoted her life to serving God, her family, her church, and her community. She found great joy in caring for others. Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Don Benjamin; her son, Nathan Benjamin, and his wife, Kim; her daughter…
September 30, 2026Steven L. Nyhammer, 70, of St. Michael, Minn., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Surrounded by family, he passed at home after a battle with Lewy Body dementia. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. His heartwarming presence will be deeply missed. Steve was born on March 23, 1956, in Kyoto, Japan, to Alden and Barbara Nyhammer. He dedicated his life to…- September 30, 2026Doris Stuckenbroker, age 97, of Pipestone, Minn., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at the Pipestone County Hospice House. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone. Visitation will be two hours prior from 9 to 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Jasper, Minnesota. Arrangements have been…
- September 30, 2026Alvin C. “Sonny” Wieneke, age 87, of Luverne, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor…
February 18, 2026Jean Delores Paulsen Stradinger, age 96, died on Feb. 4, 2026, in Portland Oregon, after a brief illness. Born June 30, 1929, and raised in Steen, Minnesota, daughter of Vyron and Sadie (Eichner) Paulsen, Jean graduated from Hills High School as class valedictorian. She attended Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa, where she attained her elementary education degree and met her future husband, Arnie…
February 18, 2026Arland “Swede” Anderson, 89 years old of Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away on Feb. 5, 2026. He was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Luverne, Minnesota. Swede is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Anderson. Survived by four children are daughter Jane Bechtle, Winona, Minnesota; son David Anderson, Mesa, Arizona; son Steven (Lisa), Shakopee, Minnesota; son Bruce (Lynn), Farmington, Minnesota, as well…- February 18, 2026Loren James Forrest, age 82, of Luverne, died of heart failure at the home farm on Feb. 10, 2026. Visitation was from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, in Luverne. Rev. Dr. Phil Booe officiated. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, was in charge of arrangements. …
- December 30, 2024The following is a list of the obituaries that appeared in the issues of the Rock County Star Herald in 2024. December 2023 Dec. 7: Robyn VanDinther, Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 13: William Krotzer, 76, Beaver Creek. Dec. 24: Mary Kraetsch, 89, Luverne. Dec. 25: Lloyd Matthiesen, 87, Luverne. Dec. 26: George A. Bonnema, 74, Luverne. Dec. 29: Joseph Kellen, 82, Adrian. Dec. 31: Steven…
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