Mary Meyer
May 9, 2026
Mary Louise Meyer, age 87 of Pipestone, Minnesota passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Pipestone County Hospice House in Pipestone, Minnesota. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone.
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Russell Guerue
May 8, 2026
Russell Renford Guerue, age 55, of Luverne, Minnesota, died on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his home. Please return as Russell's life history will appear when it becomes available.
Richard "Steve" Friend
May 7, 2026
Richard Stephen Friend was born on November 12, 1945 to Joseph and Margaret (Baltzer) Friend in Hannibal, Missouri. His father worked as a construction superintendent, and the family moved several times during his youth throughout the states of Oklahoma and Texas. Every year he and his sister would return to Hannibal to spend the summer with family. Steve was dedicated...
Marie Martinson
May 5, 2026
Marie Margaret Martinson was born on December 10, 1931 to Louis and Margaret (DeWitte) DeToy on a farm near Jasper, Minnesota. When she was five years old, she moved with her family to a farm closer to Jasper where she was raised and attended school in District 26. Upon completion of her education, she began working at Rae’s Café in...
Rosalee "Tootie" Facile
May 4, 2026
Rosalee "Tootie" Facile, lovingly known by family and friends as "Tootie," passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Rosalee was born to Edward and Rosalyn Heinemann and grew up in Garretson, South Dakota. She graduated from Garretson High School in 1957 and, later that same year, married the love of her life, Dale Facile, on November 7, 1957,...
Craig Haberman
May 3, 2026
Craig Alan Haberman was born on January 19, 1956, to Dwight and Barbara (Essman) Haberman in Morristown, New Jersey. Much of his childhood was spent in Minnesota, where he developed a lifelong love for the North Woods, lakes, and outdoors. He worked as a paperboy in Cook, Minnesota and later as a dockboy at Handberg’s on Crane Lake, learned to...
Steve Earl
Apr 30, 2026
It is with deep respect and remembrance that we honor the life of Steven Dale Earl, a devoted father, veteran, and friend, who lived a life marked by service, resilience, and a love for family and country.
Steven "Steve" Dale Earl was born on November 2, 1945 in Sioux Falls, SD to Dale and Myrttus (Skattum) Earl. In his early childhood,...
Vonnie Baker
Apr 29, 2026
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Vonnie Renae Baker, age 57, of Steen, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29, 2026. Vonnie was born on August 30, 1968, in Luverne, Minnesota, to Donald and Martha (Groen) DeJong. She grew up surrounded by family and faith—values she carried with her...
Linda Bolluyt
Apr 28, 2026
Linda Ann Bolluyt was born on May 8, 1942, to Raymond and Helen (Albers) Feist in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She was raised and attended school in Pipestone, Minnesota. On June 8, 1959, she was united in marriage to Arlyn Bolluyt in Pipestone. Following their marriage, they resided on a farm outside of Hatfield, Minnesota. In 1960, she graduated from Pipestone High...
Mildred Carstensen (Dockstader)
Apr 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mildred Merle (Schliinz – Dockstader) Carstensen announce her passing. Mildred passed away peacefully on Monday 27 April 2026 with family members by her side; she was 97 years old.
Mildred was born in Flandreau, SD on August 8, 1928, to Harvey Henry Schliinz and Leola Merle (Duncan) Schliinz (Bessler); they lived on...
Alice Boyenga
Apr 19, 2026
Alice Lucille Boyenga was born on November 24, 1939, to Harvey and Clara (Herrmann) Rost in Hartley, Iowa. As a young girl she moved with her family to Brandt, South Dakota where she started her schooling. They later moved near Magnolia, Minnesota and Alice graduated from Magnolia High School in 1958. After graduation Alice began working at Nelson Brothers Department store...
Delmer Boxberger
Apr 15, 2026
Delmer Earl Boxberger died peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota, following a battle with cancer.
Del was born in Yakima, Washington at St. Elizabeth Hospital on November 28, 1958. Del was born country. He was raised in Oklahoma and Washington. He grew up in a poor family working in the apple orchards of...
Janet Jessen
Apr 15, 2026
Janet Kae Jessen was a mother, a sister, a daughter, a wife, a friend, a woman who lived with love and happiness, and left behind a legacy of cookie recipes and fishing stories.
Janet was born a twin on January 29, 1947 to Ervin and Evelyn (Titus) Boone in Madison, Wisconsin. At a young age, she moved with her family to...
Barbara "Barb" Shaffer
Apr 13, 2026
Barbara Mildred (Henry) Shaffer was born March 4, 1945 in Pipestone, MN. She was the first daughter of James E. Henry and Mildred V. Henry. She was raised on the farm in Flandreau,SD until 1948 when she moved to Pipestone, MN and received her education. She graduated from Pipestone High School in 1963. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree...
Cleone Honken
Apr 12, 2026
Cleone Jane Honken was born on March 21, 1934 to Edwin and Magna (Haroldson) Swenson in Luverne, Minnesota. Following graduation, she worked at Luverne Style Shop. On October 19, 1963 she was united in marriage to Oltman “Okie” Honken at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne. The couple was blessed with two sons, Ronald and Randall, and raised their family in...
Robert "Bob" DeYong
Apr 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” DeYong was born on April 9, 1946 Pipestone, Minnesota to Dick and Grace (Olivier) DeYong. He was baptized on May 5, 1946 at First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton. Bob lived in Edgerton, Magnolia, Minnesota, and then settled in Luverne, Minnesota, living in the same house for over 60 years. Robert was very skilled in carpentry and made...
Floyd Kraetsch
Apr 9, 2026
Floyd James Kraetsch was born on January 30, 1931 to George and Emmy (Moeller) Kraetsch at the hospital in Ellsworth, Minnesota. He was raised and worked on the family farm a half-mile south of Kanaranzi, Minnesota. Floyd attended school in Kanaranzi and Magnolia, graduating from Magnolia High School in 1949. He then went to work at the Kanaranzi elevator. In...
Judy Johansen
Apr 8, 2026
Judy Ann was born to Frank and Hertha (Claussen) Thomsen on September 1st, 1947 in Lake Benton, where she spent her entire life. As a young woman, she helped care for others by babysitting, working at the local café and working at the Showboat Ballroom alongside her family. As the oldest daughter, she developed a lifelong love of baking and...
Perry Stickling
Apr 8, 2026
Perry Lee Stickling was born on October 1, 1961 in Luverne, Minnesota to Herman and Evelyn (Leuthold) Stickling. Growing up, Perry enjoyed farm life and playing in the dirt. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Minnesota in 1980. He then attended Pipestone Vocational Technical School for Auto Mechanics. On September 22, 1984, Perry was united in marriage to...
Robert Somnis
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Vincent Somnis was born on November 15, 1971 in Slayton, Minnesota to Warren and Alverda (Houser) Somnis. He grew up in Worthington, Minnesota, getting into many shenanigans with his two younger siblings, Jesse and Tracy. Robert enjoyed spending time at his grandparents’ farm near Wilmont, Minnesota, especially riding Dusty the pony. He also enjoyed spending long summer days camping...
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