Dale Swanson
Oct 25, 2025
Dale Swanson was born in Tyler, Minnesota to Howard and Therese (Potesky) Swanson on October 15, 1957. Residing on a small farm near Verdi, Minnesota, Dale acquired his passion for farming and animal husbandry at an early age helping with the cattle, chicken, and hog chores.
After the death of Dale’s mother in 1962, the family would eventually move to the...
Clifford Mulder
May 17, 2026
Clifford "Cliff" Mulder, age 93, of Pipestone, Minnesota, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Pipestone County Hospice House. Please return as Cliff's life history will appear when it becomes available.
Bernard Krempges
May 14, 2026
Bernard Blaise Krempges was born on May 22, 1958 to Edward and Phillis (Arionus) Krempges in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was raised and attended school in Dell Rapids, South Dakota where he graduated from Dell Rapids Public School in 1976. After his graduation, he worked various construction jobs before starting at Bayliner Marine in Pipestone, Minnesota where he was...
Rondo Grayle Holck
May 13, 2026
Rondo Grayle Holck was born on April 3, 1928, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Earle and Minnie (Helland) Holck. He grew up in Ellsborough Township near Ruthton, Minnesota, with his brother, Marlo. Rondo attended his early years of school in a small country schoolhouse and graduated from Ruthton High School in 1946.
His interest in horses was an early passion that eventually...
Peggy Hewitt
May 11, 2026
Peggy Diane Hewitt, 72, was born on September 26, 1953, to Fred and Delores (Stevens) Hendricksen in Mitchell, South Dakota. Fred and Delores made the move to Luverne, Minnesota when Peggy was in the sixth grade. Fred purchased a body shop in Luverne, which became Fred’s Body Shop. Peggy graduated from Luverne High School in 1971. After graduation, Peggy attended...
Mary Meyer
May 9, 2026
Mary Louise Meyer, age 87, of Pipestone, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Pipestone County Hospice House.
Mary was born May 15, 1938 at the family farm near Winnebago, Minnesota. She was the middle child of five born to Leslie and Lelah Weed. She grew up on her Aunt Edith’s farm where summers meant eating on...
Russell Guerue
May 8, 2026
Russell Renford Guerue was born on October 17, 1970 to James and Lucelle (Little Thunder) Guerue in Hamilton, Canada. He graduated from Flandreau High School in Flandreau, South Dakota in 1980. Following graduation, he furthered his education at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and studied mechanics. On December 18, 2003 he was united in marriage to Linda...
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, MN 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
Please click on the following link to view Vonnie's service: Funeral Service for Vonnie Baker
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...
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