Obituaries
February 25, 2026Barton Allen Jessen was born on Oct. 31, 1951, to Raymond and Evonne (Burmeister) Jessen in Luverne, Minnesota. While growing up, Barton was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hardwick, Minnesota. His deep love for God was instilled in him at a young age, a love that he continued to foster for the rest of his life. He attended Luverne High School, graduating in 1969…
February 25, 2026Robert “Bob” Heitman, age 73, passed away on Feb. 14, 2026. A military ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, with a celebration of life to follow. Bob was born on March 9, 1952, in Quinn, South Dakota, to Louie and Phyllis Heitman. Bob graduated from Luverne High School in 1970 and went on to earn an associate’s degree in…
February 25, 2026Douglas “Doug” Boeve, age 63 of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, with the family present at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, Minnesota. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, Minnesota. Pastor Lori Bonkoski and Pastor…
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. …
- February 04, 2026Alverna Madison, age 86, of Wilmont, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the Sibley Special Care in Sibley, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Wilmont with a prayer service taking place at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Wilmont. Interment will be in…
February 04, 2026Ronald Leroy Boyenga, age 85, of rural Ellsworth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Memorial visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, Minnesota. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at the Stateline Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of…- February 04, 2026Leona Sandbulte, age 98, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Reformed Church in Luverne. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Luverne,…
January 28, 2026Colton Paul Arends was born on May 10, 1996, to Paul and Teresa (Menning) Arends at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was raised on the family farm east of Luverne, Minnesota. From a young age, his beaming spirit always found a way to light up the room. Colton was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne where he was baptized and confirmed his faith in the Lord. Growing…
January 28, 2026Stephen August Fagerness passed away Jan. 21, 2026, surrounded by family under the compassionate care of Hospice. Stephen August Fagerness was born on Oct. 16, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota. On Dec. 8, 1953, he was adopted by Harold and Mildred (Studt) Fagerness of rural Jasper, Minnesota, through Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. Stephen grew up in the Jasper area and graduated from Jasper…
January 28, 2026Danielle Marie Malwitz-White Mountain was born on Feb. 23, 1974, in Fridley, Minnesota, to Ron and Ardella Malwitz. They lived there for a couple of years before moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran church in Howard, South Dakota. Growing up, Danielle enjoyed baking goodies with her great grandmother. She and her cousins would eat all the…
January 28, 2026A gathering of friends and family took place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Virgil VanBatavia, who died on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial services also took place on Thursday, Jan. 29, at American Reformed Church in Luverne at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation 1 hour prior to the church. Burial was at…
January 28, 2026Norman "Norm" Ykema, age 95, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Visitation was from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at the Christian Reformed Church in Luverne. Interment with military honors followed at the Maplewood…- January 21, 2026Danielle Malwitz-White Mountain, age 51, passed away surrounded by loving family Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation will take place Friday, Jan. 23, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne, Minnesota, from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Arrangements have been…
- January 21, 2026Jana R. Wilson, age 79, of Luverne, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at her home. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and was also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bethany Lutheran Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Andrew Malmquist. Burial was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in…
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