Helen Miller
Jan 30, 2023
HELEN MAE MILLER was born to Ansgar and Julia (Markussen) Bollesen on June 27, 1933 in Tyler, Minnesota. She was raised on a farm near Tyler. She attended school in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School in 1951. On September 2, 1951, she was united in marriage to Vernon Miller at Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler. Following their marriage,...
Debra Lee
Jan 25, 2023
DEBRA "DEBBIE" JOAN LEE, age 64, of Slayton, Minnesota, formerly of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel.
Barbara K Anderson
Jan 24, 2023
BARBARA KAYE ANDERSON, age 79, entered the Spirit World on January 24, 2023. Barbara was born on April 13, 1943 in Long Beach, California to Nell (Schramer) and Jesse Anderson. Her family returned to Flandreau, South Dakota, where she attended Spafford Grade School for two years. In 1951, Barbara moved to Pipestone, Minnesota when her mother married Glenn Huston. She...
Serena Franken
Jan 19, 2023
A live-stream of Serena's service may be viewed on the church's webpage: https://www.arcluverne.org/watch-live/
SERENA SUE FRANKEN was born on October 8, 1984 to Bryon and Kristi (Laackmann) Franken at the Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota. She was baptized in November 1984 at the Luverne United Methodist Church. Serena was raised in town and attended school. In school, she played basketball,...
Barbara Bot
Jan 16, 2023
Memorials may be directed to the Luverne Dollars for Scholars - Bot Family Scholarship.
BARBARA ADELAIDE BOT was born on January 20, 1927, to Luther and Venie (Orhans) Breen in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The family moved to Scotland, SD, where Barbara grew up with her two sisters and three brothers. Barbara and her twin sisters performed for many special events in the...
Jolean Faaborg
Jan 14, 2023
Jolean Gladys (Giesler) Faaborg was born on September 7, 1942 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Ronald and Gladys (Teague) Giesler. She was baptized on January 10, 1943 in Oelwein, Iowa. She was later confirmed in May 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. Growing up in Iowa her family moved multiple times over the years till finally settling in Humboldt, Iowa where she...
Gary Brosz
Jan 13, 2023
Gary Curtis Brosz was born on February 21, 1940 to Elton and Agnes (Hauck) Brosz in Yankton, South Dakota. He was raised in Wagner, South Dakota and attended school there, graduating from Wagner High School in 1958. He attended Southern State in Springfield, South Dakota where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies and Coaching. He then attended South...
Harold Leroy Totman
Jan 13, 2023
Harold Leroy “Totie” Totman was born to Valdi and Lois (Reynolds) Totman on April 5, 1921 in Pipestone, Minnesota where he was raised and received his education. In 1937, he entered the Civilian Conservation Corp and worked in the Winona and Zumbrota areas for three years. On February 24, 1941, he entered the U.S. Army National Guard, serving during World...
Bernice Dykstra
Jan 11, 2023
Bernice Patricia Dykstra was born to John and Bernice (Parsons) Etherington on April 2, 1933 in Watertown, New York. She spent her childhood in Sackets Harbor and was baptized on March 23, 1940 in Watertown. Bernice was child seven of eight. All her siblings have served in the military. After graduating high school in 1951, Bernice enlisted in the United...
David L. Kruger
Jan 11, 2023
DAVID LEE KRUGER was born on July 20, 1946 to Martin and Elizabeth (Giesen) Kruger in Luverne, Minnesota. He grew up in Ash Creek, Minnesota, attending public school in Ash Creek, Adrian, Hills, and Luverne. He was married to Linda Wallace on May 28, 1966 in Luverne, Minnesota. After marrying, the couple moved into Luverne for a short time before...
Arlene Wynia
Jan 11, 2023
ARLENE JOANN WYNIA was born on May 28, 1930 to Clarence and Rena (Wissink) Den Herder in Sioux Center, Iowa. On July 6, 1930, she was baptized at the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. Arlene attended country school and graduated from Sioux Center High School in 1947. On September 7, 1951, Arlene was united in marriage to Melvin J....
Linda White
Jan 10, 2023
LINDA LOUISE WHITE, age 71, of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital and UHC in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home - Pipestone Chapel. In accordance with Linda's wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Emma Nibbelink
Jan 10, 2023
Emma's service will be livestreamed on the the church's YouTube page. A link may be found by visiting the church's website: luvernecrc.com.
EMMA LYNN NIBBELINK was born on April 12, 2004 to Josh and Shelly (Buys) Nibbelink at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She lived with her family in Luverne. She was baptized on May 15, 2004 at Luverne...
Johnny Muller
Jan 9, 2023
JOHNNY MULLER, 85, passed away from natural causes at the Riverview Healthcare Center in Flandreau, SD on January 9, 2023.
Born on July 25, 1937, to Johann “John” and Wilhelmina “Mimi” Muller at their home in Pipestone, MN, Johnny lived on the family farm until joining the Army in 1960. After serving with the Army until 1962, he joined the Army...
John Joseph Wipf
Jan 8, 2023
John Wipf, age 73, of the Heartland Colony near Lake Benton, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Pipestone County Medical Center in Pipestone. Wake will begin at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Heartland Colony. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 11, at the Heartland Colony Church. Burial...
Mary Moffitt
Jan 8, 2023
MARY MOFFITT was born to Jacob and Mina (Eggers) Jacobson on July 9, 1927 in Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm in Sweet Township, attending school at District 35 and Pipestone High School. Upon completion of her education, she became employed at the Pipestone County Courthouse until her marriage to Royal Moffitt on December 24, 1946....
Alvin A. Blom
Jan 8, 2023
Memorials may be directed to the Luverne Hospice Cottage.
ALVIN ARTHUR BLOM was born on October 27, 1930 to Chris and Josie (Westenberg) Blom in Leota, Minnesota. Alvin was baptized in 1930 and later confirmed on December 6, 1948, both at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. He was raised on the family farm east of Leota. He attended country school...
Cory Hoekstra
Jan 6, 2023
CORY ALLEN HOEKSTRA was born to Jerry and Karen (Duggan) Hoekstra on October 30, 1969 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was the favored middle child with two siblings (Perry Hoekstra and Nikki Hoekstra). The Hoekstra’s moved to Pipestone, Minnesota when Cory was four years old. Cory and his gang spent days catching crawdads in the creek behind the house...
Henry Van Maanen
Jan 5, 2023
HENRY VAN MAANEN was born on January 18, 1947 to Jacob and Margaret (Vrolyk) Van Maanen in Luverne, Minnesota. He received his baptism and later confirmed his faith. He was raised in the Hills and Beaver Creek, Minnesota area and graduated from high school. He worked for area farmers, then at Rapps Auto Sales, next at the Luverne Country Club...
Carol A. Haycraft
Jan 3, 2023
CAROL ANN HAYCRAFT was born to Marcella and Leonard (Mueller) Mielke at their home in New Ulm, Minnesota on May 1, 1940, her parent’s called her their May basket baby. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. She had fond memories of her childhood and spending time with neighborhood friends, siblings, parents and grandparents....
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