Obituaries

Orrie M. Frahm

Orrie M. Frahm

Jun 17, 2024

Orrie Matthew Frahm was born on September 8, 1986 to James and Rae (Herman) Frahm in Luverne, Minnesota. He was baptized on October 5, 1986 and received his confirmation on April 29, 2001, both at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne. Orrie grew up south of Kanaranzi, Minnesota until the family moved to Magnolia, Minnesota in 1999. Growing up, Orrie loved...

Raymond "Ray" Feller

Raymond "Ray" Feller

Jun 16, 2024

Raymond John Feller was born October 18, 1954 to John and Rose (Matteson) Feller in Pierre, South Dakota. He grew up in Gettysburg, South Dakota where he was baptized and received his confirmation. Raymond graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1974. After graduation, he relocated to Worthington, Minnesota and worked at Campbell’s Soup Company and for Domino’s Pizza. He then lived...

JaVon L. Christensen

JaVon L. Christensen

Jun 13, 2024

All who attend are asked to dress comfortably - Come as you are!

JaVon Lee Christensen was born on May 4, 1957 to Herman Ehrisman Jr. and Shirley Sip in Seattle, Washington. She was the oldest sibling of three brothers and one sister. JaVon graduated from Ethan High School in Ethan, South Dakota in 1975. She later graduated with her bachelor’s degree...

Elizabeth "Betty" Zorich

Elizabeth "Betty" Zorich

Jun 9, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Mary Zorich, 95, a loving wife, mother and homemaker, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the Okeechobee Health Care Facility in Okeechobee, Florida.

Betty was born to Leo and Clara (Clement) Beauchamp on February 18, 1929 in Ironwood, Michigan where she was raised and attended school.   Upon completion of her education, she worked at Paul Sauter’s...

Richard R. Zebe

Richard R. Zebe

Jun 7, 2024

A recording of Richard's service may be found on the church's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/stjohnluverne

Richard Rudolph Zebe was born on November 22, 1943 to Rudolph and Marie (Hellwinckel) Zebe at the hospital in Pipestone, Minnesota. He grew up on a farm by Edgerton, Minnesota and was a Boyscout leader and played basketball in school. After his mother passed away when he was...

James Clarence Caraway

James Clarence Caraway

Jun 4, 2024

Please note the change in venue for today’s service.

James Clarence Caraway was born March 7th, 1970 to Clarence and Mary (Delaney) Caraway. He was welcomed by his sister Barb and then followed by Lori, Mary Kay, Corey, and Jon Caraway. James attended grade school in Lake Benton until 2nd grade when the family moved to Clearfield, SD where he went...

Vonda Nibbelink

Vonda Nibbelink

Jun 4, 2024

Vonda's service will be live-streamed on the church's YouTube page, which can be accessed through their website: www.luvernecrc.com.Vonda Kaye Nibbelink was born on December 31, 1968 to Wendale and Lavonne (Peters) Vander Broek in Slayton, Minnesota and was raised in Chandler, Minnesota. As an infant, she was baptized at Chandler Christian Reformed Church where she later professed her faith. Growing...

Mike Kochel

Mike Kochel

May 31, 2024

Michael “Mike” Leonard Kochel was born on October 5, 1948, to Francis and June (Dwyer) Kochel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Mike grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his siblings, Leroy, Margaret and Tom. He graduated High School in 1966, and later graduated from vocational school in 1968. Shortly after, Mike met Bonnie. Mike and Bonnie were a match from...

Dawn Nielsen

Dawn Nielsen

May 30, 2024

Dawn Nita Miller Nielsen was born on October 7, 1964 to Louise E. Miller in Tyler, Minnesota and she lived in Pipestone. At the age of three was adopted by Wesley K. Nielsen of Lake Benton, Minnesota.  She lived in Lake Benton with her parents and then moved to Redwood Falls for a time and then Marshall, Minnesota and attended...

Albert Rust

Albert Rust

May 29, 2024

Albert “Bud” Arthur Rust was born on December 26, 1929 to Arthur and Grayce (Little) Rust on the family farm between Magnolia and Ellsworth, Minnesota. Bud, as he became known by many, helped raise his five siblings and did his best to “bring them up right”. Growing up, they made their own fun on the farm which included sending chickens...

Judith Hanson

Judith Hanson

May 29, 2024

Judith Ann Hanson was born on May 19, 1937 to Donald Earl and Georgia Vina (Lau) Wolfe in St. Peter, Minnesota where she was raised and received her education. After graduating from St. Peter High School in 1955 she worked at the bank in St. Peter for a few months.  She then became a dispatcher for Minnegasco Gas Company (CenterPoint...

Kenneth Grooters

Kenneth Grooters

May 28, 2024

Kenneth Glenn Grooters was born on December 6, 1928, on the family farm in Osceola County, Iowa, to Arie and Ella (Ossenfort) Grooters. At a young age, Kenneth's parents had instilled in him a strong work ethic, a skill he carried throughout his entire life. He grew up on a cattle farm and quickly became accustomed to a hard day's...

Deloris Johansen

Deloris Johansen

May 19, 2024

Deloris Joyce Johansen was born on October 15, 1931 to Albert and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Friedrichs) Fehrman on the family farm in Ash Lake Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota.  She was baptized at the German Lutheran Church in Arco, Minnesota.  She grew up on the farm (which happened to be right next door to her future husband's family), and attended Country School...

Daniel R. Meyer

Daniel R. Meyer

May 8, 2024

Attendees are asked to wear their favorite Minnesota Twins or Vikings or racing shirt to honor Dan’s passions. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to defer funeral expenses.Daniel Ray Meyer, a true Minnesotan sports fan, passed away at his home from natural causes on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the age of 61 years, nine months and seven days. He...

Sandi Nicholsen

Sandi Nicholsen

May 2, 2024

Sandra Lee (Barry) Nicholsen was born on May 21, 1942 to Matthew and Lois (Christopherson) Barry in Winona, Minnesota.  As an infant she moved with her family to Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and then a few years later the family moved back to Winona where Sandi attended Kindergarten and 1st grade.  The next four years were spent in Rushford, Minnesota where...

Kathleen "Kathy" Rupp

Kathleen "Kathy" Rupp

Apr 29, 2024

Kathleen Thea Rupp was born on February 9, 1952, to Harold T. and Mildred M. (Nelson) Anderson in Minot, North Dakota. She grew up in Minot as a part of a farming family. She attended McKinley Country School #2, and later attended Minot High School, graduating in 1970. She then attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and graduated...

Lois E. Nath

Lois E. Nath

Apr 28, 2024

Lois Elaine Nath was born on January 12, 1944 to Albert and Anna (Meyer) Ossenfort in Boyden, Iowa. She was the 5th of 15 children and it became a very busy household throughout the years as many more children were born. As Lois got older, she helped with many of the household chores and cared for the younger children to help...

Judith D. Fenske

Judith D. Fenske

Apr 27, 2024

Judith Diane Fenske was born on July 2, 1944, to Peter and Hazel (Horning) Kuyper in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She grew up in Blue Earth, Minnesota where she graduated with the class of 1962. She furthered her education at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she studied elementary education and religion. On August 5, 1962, Judy was united...

Ferdinand J. Tilstra

Ferdinand J. Tilstra

Apr 26, 2024

Ferdinand “Ferd” James Tilstra was born September 15, 1932 to Cornie and Fannie (Hommes) Tilstra on a farm southwest of Rock Rapids, Iowa. He attended country schools in Lyon County, Iowa and Rock County, Minnesota. He graduated from Hills High School in 1950. He attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa for a year but left school early as his...

Sheldon Raymond Steele

Sheldon Raymond Steele

Apr 25, 2024

Sheldon Raymond Steele was born on July 6, 1944 to Fred and Marietta (Thies) Steele in Garden City, South Dakota. He grew up on a farm between Ivanhoe and Hendricks, Minnesota. Sheldon attended school in Ivanhoe, graduating from Ivanhoe High School in 1962. After graduation, Sheldon worked with his dad on the farm. On November 27, 1971, he was married...