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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 25, 2025John Bosch Jr., age 92, of Luverne, Minnesota, formerly of Steen, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen with interment in the Eastside Cemetery near Steen. …
November 19, 2025Charles “Chuck” Van Wyhe, age 68, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, on his way to the deer stand to do what he loved. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen, Minnesota. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Reformed Church of Steen, Minnesota. Burial followed in the Eastside Cemetery in Steen,…
November 19, 2025Mary (Schmitt) Pike, age 92, daughter of Balthasar and Bernadina (Schroeder) Schmitt, was born on Feb. 26, 1933, in Menominee, Nebraska, and died on Nov. 14, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mary attended school through the eighth grade. She then worked for mothers with newborns taking care of their families. On Aug, 31, 1955, she married Duane Gerald Pike of…
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 12, 2025Gerald Allen Ackerman, age 79, of Hills, Minnesota, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A public visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, with the family present at the Community Reformed Church of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17, at Eastside Cemetery near Steen, Minnesota. A memorial…
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…
November 05, 2025Christopher Wentzlaff, age 41, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in San Francisco, California. A service to celebrate Christopher’s life was at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, Minnesota. A private family burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. To view…
November 05, 2025Evelyn Mae Titus Boone, formerly from Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025, at her home in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 100. Born on Jan. 31, 1925, in Earl, Wisconsin, Evelyn was the daughter of Guy and Christina Titus. On July 5, 1945, she married Ervin S. Boone. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. The couple shared their skills and compassion on a medical…
November 05, 2025Mary Ann Van Aartsen was born on June 27, 1939, to Oltman “Ole” and Caroline “Ann” (Richters) Akkerman on a farm northeast of Rock Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in town. At a young age, the family moved to a farm south of Luverne, Minnesota, where she was raised. Mary Ann attended church and confirmed her faith at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. She attended…
October 29, 2025Karen Kay Young was born on Oct. 7, 1960, to Orin Edward and Lila Lou (Canter) Oye in Pipestone, Minnesota. She was raised on her parents’ farm near Hardwick, Minnesota. Karen graduated from Luverne High School in 1979. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to Robert Knapper in 1979. The couple moved to Williston, North Dakota, and in 1980 (no comma) they were blessed with their…
October 29, 2025Thomas (Tom) Henry Van Der Weerd, age 64, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, after a two-week hospital stay, his family at his side. Tom was born on Aug. 25, 1961, to Henry and Dorothy (Reurink) Van Der Weerd in Rock Rapids. He joined two older sisters, LeAnn and Janelle. After graduating from West Lyon in 1981, he continued farming with his dad. On March…
October 29, 2025Charles R. Juhl was born Aug. 27, 1935, to Rudolph and Delphia (Iverson) Juhl in Luverne, Minnesota. He attended country school through eighth grade and then attended Luverne High School where he graduated in 1953. He was a member of the National Guard from 1953 until 1961. He attended Radio Communication School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, from January to April 1956. On Aug. 19, 1956, Charles was…
October 29, 2025Dorenda Margaret (Spader) Anderson, 79, of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, entered into the joy of her Lord on Oct. 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Private family services will be held at a later date. Dorenda Margaret Spader was born on Nov. 29, 1945, in Mitchell, South Dakota, and raised on her family’s farm outside Oldham, South Dakota. Dorenda was the daughter of John and Katie (…
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…
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