LaVon Mohr
Aug 11, 2026
LaVon Carol Holtan was born to Joe and Ahme (Tesch) Holtan on July 4, 1935 in Lac Qui Parle County Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Lac Qui Parle Lutheran Church. LaVon was the youngest of three children and attended rural school for seven years. She graduated from Dawson High School in 1954. After graduation she attended Minnesota Teacher’s...
Dorothy Petersen
Nov 11, 2026
Dorothy Petersen, age 99, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Please return as Dorothy's life history will be placed here as soon as it is available.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne.
Rebecca "Becky" Field
Nov 9, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Field, age 65, of Russell, Minnesota, formerly of Craig, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Avera Tyler Hospital in Tyler, Minnesota.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Tyler. Please return as Becky's life history will be placed here as soon as it is available.
Memorial services in both Craig, Colorado and...
Kathy O'Hearn
Nov 9, 2026
Katherine Ann (Janssen) O’Hearn, lovingly known as Kathy, was born on June 22, 1950, to Raymond and Dorothy (Daniels) Janssen. She was baptized, July 9, 1950 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Woodstock, Minnesota where she also received the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and was Confirmed on May 5, 1963. Kathy attended school in Woodstock until sixth grade...
Vernon Fick
Nov 6, 2026
Vernon Walter Fick was born on April 26, 1944, in Luverne, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four children born to Louis and Frieda (Sohl) Fick. Vernon was baptized and later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. His early education began at rural school district #57, and he later attended Hills High School in Hills, Minnesota, graduating with...
William "Bill" Jay Clark
Nov 5, 2026
William “Bill” Clark, a faithful servant, devoted husband and father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, successful businessman, and genuine friend to many, lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and community. He had gifts for conversation, writing, and making people feel welcome. He truly never met a stranger and found value and insight in every conversation and interaction. Bill...
Martha Fick
Nov 1, 2026
Martha Louise (Rueter) Fick passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Martha was born on March 16, 1948, to Ed and Pauline (Thomas) Rueter in Milan, Indiana. She loved to tell about her storybook childhood in Farmers Retreat with her siblings, Don, Mary, and John. She enjoyed adventures at Grandma Edna's house, studying in a two-room Lutheran School, playing...
Rita Serie
Oct 30, 2026
Rita Marie Neumann Serie was born on February 29, 1952, to Everett and Marcella (Rodgers) Neumann in Caledonia, Minnesota. When Rita was two years old, her family moved to West Concord, Minnesota, where she attended West Concord Public Schools with the Class of 1970. As a young girl, she enjoyed riding the family pony, ice skating on the creek, and...
Robert "Bob" Bunkers
Oct 30, 2026
Robert (Bob) Bunkers, age 90, passed away October 30, 2026 at the Pipestone County Hospice House, accompanied by his family and the devoted hospice staff.
Robert Eugene Bunkers was born on June 8, 1936 to Andrew H. and Agnes M. (Dresh) Bunkers on a farm in rural Moody County near Trent, SD. In March 1937, the family moved to a farm...
Edward Salzer
Oct 28, 2026
Edward Fred Salzer was born on October 5, 1939 to Fred and Hannah (Schweigert) Salzer in Pollock, South Dakota. Ed was raised on a farm near Pollock until age two when the family moved into town. He was baptized and confirmed at the Pollock Presbyterian Church in Pollock. During high school Ed participated in basketball and track. He also worked...
Kimberly "Kim" Ernst
Oct 26, 2026
Kimberly "Kim" Ernst was born and raised on a farm Northwest of Pipestone, Minnesota to Keith and Pearl (Zeinstra) Pritchett. She was a proud big sister of 6 younger siblings. Animals, house chores, church and 4-H involvement was a big part of her youth. She helped her mom prepare meals for her dad, brothers, and anyone who happened to stop by...
Clarence Simmons
Oct 25, 2026
Clarence Simmons was born on November 25, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Jewell and Shirley (maiden name) Simmons. Clarence grew up in the Minneapolis area. In July of 2005, he moved to Tyler, Minnesota. Clarence worked at Hope DAC in Tyler. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Clarence passed away at his home.
Clarence was a member of First English Lutheran Church...
Donna Coleman
Oct 25, 2026
Donna Louise Coleman was born on October 28, 1945 to William and Marjorie (Barkley) Irwin in Sioux City, Iowa. While growing up Donna attended grade school and high school in Leeds, Iowa, a small suburb outside Sioux City. During her younger years Donna loved to attend dances. She graduated from Leeds High School in 1963 and a short week later...
James Remme
Oct 22, 2026
James “Jim” Allen Remme was born on November 23, 1961 to Duane and Bernice (Newberg) Remme in Luverne, Minnesota. Jim was baptized on December 31, 1961 at The Holy Christian Church in Luverne and later received his confirmation on June 23, 1996 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne. Jim grew up in Luverne and attended Luverne High School. From 1984...
John Kruk
Oct 20, 2026
John Lawrence Kruk grew up in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, and graduated from Ivanhoe Public School in 1983. He continued his education at Saint Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he studied business administration and teaching, graduating in 1988. John married his high school sweetheart, Lori Halling on July 2, 1988, in Tyler, Minnesota, at St. Dionysius Catholic Church. Their...
Edna Dirks
Oct 17, 2026
Edna Frances Dirks was born on April 4, 1931 to Abe and Marie (Lobbes) Smith in rural Steen, Minnesota where she grew up. She attended country school through the 8th grade. Edna was working at a coffee shop before taking a position with Nelson Department Store in 1948 where she would remain for the next 26 years. On June 14,...
Jessica "Jess" Potts
Oct 17, 2026
Jessica "Jess" Kathleen Potts was born on October 30, 1973 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Shortly after she was born, she moved to Port Lavaca, Texas where she attended school. In 1987, she moved with her family to Woodstock, Minnesota and continued her education in Pipestone, Minnesota. From a young age Jess never sat still, she was always moving. She was involved in...
Charles Holter
Oct 16, 2026
Charles Eugene “Charlie” Holter was born on May 17, 1938, to Henry and Lily (Fjellanger) Holter at the home farm in Moody County, South Dakota, where he was raised. He attended country school through the eighth grade. At the age of 14 he contracted polio and spent a year in the hospital. From that time forward he wore a brace...
Linda Guerue
Oct 14, 2026
Linda Kay Guerue, age 66, of Luverne, Minnesota, left this earthly world on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 while at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center.
No public services will be held.
Robert "Bob" Zinnel
Oct 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lee Zinnel was born on December 14, 1938, to Melvin and Velma (Wehler) Zinnel in Worthington, Minnesota. He was baptized on January 15, 1939, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Worthington, Minnesota, where he was later confirmed. Bob grew up on a farm in Nobles County, where his childhood was filled with memories of farming, visiting his Grandmother...
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