Obituaries

Rev. Dr. Terry W. Morse

Rev. Dr. Terry W. Morse

Aug 12, 2023

A passion for ministry and a deep love for his family marked the life of The Reverend Doctor Terry W. Morse, who passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Our aching hearts stand as a testament to the overwhelming love, selfless dedication, and remarkable impact he left on his family, friends, congregation and community.

Terry was a compassionate listener with...

Donald Kneip

Donald Kneip

Aug 10, 2023

Donald Lloyd Kneip was born on February 10, 1934 to Irvin Alfred and Ruth Elizabeth (Carlson) Kneip in Oak Park, Illinois.  In 1939, he moved with his parents to Villa Park, Illinois and began attending school there.  When he was 14 years old, his family moved to Colton, South Dakota, and one year later to Jasper, Minnesota.  While living in...

Helen DeSchepper

Helen DeSchepper

Aug 8, 2023

Helen C. DeToy was born on May 22, 1927, to Louis and Margaret (DeWitte) DeToy.  She spent her childhood on a farm near Jasper, Minnesota, with her parents and six siblings.  Helen attended country school until the 8th grade.  She and her siblings rode horses to school. 

On November 19, 1946, Helen married Donald DeSchepper at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Arvin V Tilstra

Arvin V Tilstra

Aug 7, 2023

To view the livestream of Arvin's service, please visit the church's YouTube page at:

Reformed Church of Steen - YouTube

Arvin Vernon Tilstra was born on October 23, 1930, to Cornie and Fannie (Hommes) Tilstra on a farm southwest of Rock Rapids, Iowa. He attended country school in Lyon County, Iowa finishing in Rock County, Minnesota. He then moved to...

Lois Shella

Lois Shella

Aug 7, 2023

Lois Ruth Shella was born on February 15, 1933 to Otto and Dora (Dock) Krapf in Pipestone, Minnesota. She grew up in the country and attended country school until moving to high school in Jasper, graduating with the class of 1951.  During this time, she met her sweetheart, Hall Shella and they were married on July 11, 1954 at Trinity...

Karen D. Donth

Karen D. Donth

Aug 4, 2023

“When I was younger, I was happy and then I got married, had kids and found out what happiness really was.” – Karen Donth

Karen David Donth was born on January 10, 1941 to Edward and Jennie (Nagel) Donth in Adrian, Minnesota. He resided in Magnolia, Minnesota his entire life. As a child, he was baptized at the Catholic Church...

Donna M. Veire

Donna M. Veire

Jul 31, 2023

Donna Marie Veire, was born March 21, 1929 to Thomas and Mary (Kelly) Hurney in Elkton, South Dakota. She spent her childhood in Elkton, graduating country school in 1946. When Donna was 18, her mother passed away, leaving her and her older siblings to help raise a family of 11 children and forging a family bond that would positively impact...

Glen L. Uithoven

Glen L. Uithoven

Jul 29, 2023

Glen Lee Uithoven, age 60, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 after a short hospitalization at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Glen was born August 8, 1962, the son of Marcus Jr and Viola (VanRoekel) Uithoven in Luverne, Minnesota. While Glen was still an infant, he was diagnosed with microcephaly, possibly the result of a severe case of rubella....

Allen "Archie" E. Faaborg

Allen "Archie" E. Faaborg

Jul 23, 2023

Allen “Archie” Elon Faaborg was born on May 5, 1939 to Herluf and Laura Victoria (Christensen) Faaborg in Tyler, Minnesota. Growing up he was raised on a farm and enjoyed helping his parents with the chores. He was baptized and confirmed at Danebod Church. Archie attended Tyler High School and graduated in the class of 1957. After graduation, he started...

Joshua B. Noerenberg

Joshua B. Noerenberg

Jul 22, 2023

Joshua Brian Noerenberg was born on April 23, 1991 to David and Dawn (Helmic) Noerenberg in Worthington, Minnesota. The family moved and lived in Jackson, Minnesota, Ocheyedan, Iowa, Windom, Minnesota and Ellsworth, Minnesota. Josh attended school and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 2010. He then moved to Luverne, Minnesota and began working at Golden Plump. In 2016, Josh began...

Richard E. Vos

Richard E. Vos

Jul 21, 2023

Richard Edwin Vos was born on May 15, 1960 to Edwin and Beverly (Barnes) Vos in Pipestone, Minnesota. He was raised in the Ruthton and Tyler, Minnesota area. He attended school and graduated from Tyler High School in 1979. In 1976, Rick began working at Knudsen’s Standard Station as a cleaning and gas attendant. Following high school, he attended Canby...

Frank E. Scott

Frank E. Scott

Jul 16, 2023

Frank Earl Scott was born on June 12, 1956 to Marion, Sr. and Ann (Gregory) Scott in Lafayette, Indiana. The family moved often during Frank’s youth, including throughout Indiana, California and mostly Missouri. He attended school through the tenth grade. Following school, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. While he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Frank woke up...

Edward Kraayenhof

Edward Kraayenhof

Jul 15, 2023

Edward Kraayenhof, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota passed away peacefully while residing at Mary Jane Brown nursing home on July 15, 2023.  

A private family service will be arranged by Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne.

Marjorie Sakry

Marjorie Sakry

Jul 14, 2023

Marjorie Louise Sakry was born on March 6, 1923 to Charles and Elva (Vandersnick) Bonte in Geneseo, Illinois.  She was raised on a farm near Annawan and moved near Sherman, South Dakota when she was two years old.  She walked cross country to a country school in Rock County, Minnesota near their home and graduated from Garretson High School in...

Barton "Bart" Rieck

Barton "Bart" Rieck

Jul 12, 2023

Barton John Rieck was born on August 7, 1955 to Marvin and Virginia “Peggy” (Bergin) Rieck in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  He attended Jasper Elementary and High School, graduating in 1973.  He then attended Worthington Junior College where he met many friends that he kept throughout his life.  He moved to Sioux Falls to work for the Gage Brothers. Farming...

Suzanne Walter Gleason

Suzanne Walter Gleason

Jul 10, 2023

Suzanne Marie Gleason was born to John and Nona (Hegstad) Walter on March 27, 1953, in Adrian, MN. Suzanne grew up on the family farm near Jasper, MN. After high school, she attended Pipestone Area Vo-Tech receiving a secretarial degree. While attending Southwest State University in Marshall, MN, she received a degree in Nursing Home Administration. She spent her working...

Yvonne M. Wartner

Yvonne M. Wartner

Jul 9, 2023

To view a livestream/recording of Yvonne's service, please use the following link:

 

Yvonne Wartner - Mass of Christian Burial

 

Yvonne Marjorie Wartner, was born on April 4, 1937 to Jacob and Mary (Persoon) Bakker in Tyler, Minnesota. As a child, she enjoyed helping her dad on the family farm near Tyler, Minnesota. She could often be found milking...

Wrenlee Anne VandenBosch

Wrenlee Anne VandenBosch

Jul 9, 2023

Wrenlee Anne VandenBosch entered the arms of her Savior on Sunday, July 9, 2023.  Her arrival was eagerly awaited by her parents, Casey Watschke and Rodney VandenBosch, as well as many other family members and family friends.  Though her life on this earth was short, she was dearly loved and will be missed.

Blessed be the memory of Wrenlee.

Kathryn Winsel

Kathryn Winsel

Jul 8, 2023

Kathryn Helen Winsel was born June 5, 1942 to August and Emma (Wussow) Winsel in Pipestone, Minnesota. She was baptized June 21, 1942 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pipestone, and confirmed May 29, 1956 at St. James Lutheran Church in Holland, Minnesota. She was raised on a farm near Holland, and attended grade school at District 4 country school...

Crystle Dougherty

Crystle Dougherty

Jul 8, 2023

Crystle Jane (Meyer) Dougherty was born to Harold and Sarah Meyer on January 25, 1978 in the middle of a blizzard at the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. When she was born she had congenital hip dysplasia and wore a brace for that until she was almost two years old. Crystle grew up in Pipestone, MN and lived...