Obituaries

David Robert Kellen, age 68, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Shores Nursing Home in Worthington. He was born on February 25, 1957, to Leander and Frona (Serie) Kellen in Adrian, Minnesota. He was born with cerebral palsy and was physically handicapped. David’s parents were told by his doctors that he would not live past the age of 15. He certainly proved them wrong. David…

Nelvina Kroese, 90, of Hull, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Aspen Heights Senior Living in Hull. Services were at the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull. You are invited to leave a message of condolence, print a memorial folder, view a tribute video, and watch a recording of the service at www.oolman.com.                 

John (Jack) Keith Hokeness, 78, of Rushmore, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1947, in Rushmore to Ray and Ann (Herding) Hokeness. From the very beginning, he was known for his kindness, generosity, and the positive energy he brought to every room. He grew up on…

Douglas “Doug” James Scholtes, age 49, of Wilmont, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.  Doug was born on August 21, 1975, in Worthington to Lowell and Cynthia (Synder) Scholtes.  As a young boy, he and his mother moved to Oregon.  But he later returned to the Wilmont, Minnesota, area in…

Robert Edmund “Bob” Bailey, age 92, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, while at the Sanford Luverne Hospital. Memorial visitation will be Friday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. Burial will be at Ottertail Union Cemetery in Ottertail,…

Robert Joseph DeBates, age 94, of Adrian, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard…

Ronald Munns, age 91, of St. Michael, formerly of Luverne, died Friday, April 11, 2025. Ron was a Navy veteran and longtime barber. He was an avid fisherman and golfer who shot two holes-in-one.  Survived by his wife of 69 years, Marilyn; children, Gary Munns (Michelle), Rhonda (Dung) Nguyen, and Nancy Munns; grandchildren, Darren (Ha) Nguyen, Debbie (John) Wall, Jeremy (Harmonie) Nguyen,…

Minnesota lost a legend. One of the world’s most celebrated nature photographers James (Jim) Edward Brandenburg passed away peacefully at his Medina, Minnesota, home on April 4, 2025, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by his wife Judy, daughter Heidi, and granddaughter Olivia. He had been privately battling anaplastic thyroid cancer for seven months with further complications from pneumonia…

Peter Arlyn Kracht, age 59, of Steen, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Visitation was Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Living Rock Church in Luverne. Trucks were driven to the funeral service in honor of…

LeRoy “Roy” Adam Bieber peacefully met his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2025, in Vacaville, California, at the age of 90. A celebration of life will be from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Crescent City Elks Lodge at 359 H Street. Roy was born on June 26, 1934, in Lakefield, Minnesota, to Henry and Ida Bieber. He grew up alongside his siblings Clarence, Herbert, Dorothy and Lillian, all of…

Dennis Klein, age 81, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Hospice of Murray County facility in Slayton, Minnesota. Visitation was Monday, April 14, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne, Minnesota. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Inurnment…

Robert Carl “Ike” Wiese, age 89, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born January 5, 1936, in Luverne, to Carl and Mary (Jensen) Wiese. He attended school in Luverne and graduated in the class of 1954. Ike later attended Dunwoody College in Minneapolis, graduating in 1962. He joined the Minnesota Army National Guard where…

Orlando Dale Pluim, age 62, of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. Orlando was the beloved son of Orville and Audrey (Vander Weide) Pluim.  He was born on November 9, 1962, in Sioux Center, Iowa, and was baptized at the Netherlands Reformed Church in his hometown. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1981 and went on to complete his studies at Minnesota West…

Phyllis Ann (Petersen) Mohr, age 86, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Good Samaritan-Mary Jane Brown nursing home in Luverne. Visitation will be Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Luverne. Burial will follow…

Robert “Ike” Wiese, age 89, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private graveside service will take place at a later date.