Obituaries

Henrietta DeZeeuw

Henrietta DeZeeuw

Aug 4, 2025

Henrietta DeZeeuw, age 90, of Elkton, South Dakota, died Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone, Minnesota.

Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone.   

John Edward Nelson

John Edward Nelson

Jul 31, 2025

John Nelson, 54, of Mankato, MN, passed away on July 31, 2025, after bravely facing an illness that had no cure. If heart alone could have conquered it, John would have been the one to beat it. He left this world surrounded by love, pride, and an unshakable spirit.

John was born on October 8, 1970, in Pipestone, MN, during a...

Teresa Anderson

Teresa Anderson

Jul 30, 2025

Teresa Marie Anderson was born on August 6, 1962 to Ted and Marlys (Thorson) Anderson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Teresa attended the Cathedral school until high school where she graduated from O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. In her earlier years, Teresa worked at GE Electric in Sioux Falls with her Dad. She also worked at Sioux Valley Hospital as...

Lori Enger

Lori Enger

Jul 23, 2025

Lori Ann Enger was born on May 7, 1960, to Gene and Carol Scheerhorn in Pipestone, Minnesota. During her early years, Lori’s family moved several times in Minnesota and Montana. She graduated in 1978 from Hills-Beaver Creek High School in Hills, Minnesota. On February 12, 1999, Lori was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jeff Enger, in Luverne,...

Irene Feikema

Irene Feikema

Jul 21, 2025

Irene Mae Feikema, age 100, was born on November 3, 1924 in rural Lismore, Minnesota to Henry and Mary (Bolluyt) Schaap. She was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota, Minnesota. Irene's faith in God was the cornerstone of her life.

Irene attended country schools and graduated in 1944 as salutatorian of her class from Chandler High School....

Bryan Fodness

Bryan Fodness

Jul 18, 2025

Bryan Dale Fodness, age 67, of Hardwick, Minnesota, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the result of a motorcycle accident near Jasper, Minnesota on July 11, 2025.

Bryan was born February 23, 1958, to Charles and Lucille (Van Leirsburg) Fodness in Luverne, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm east of...

Wayne Michelsen

Wayne Michelsen

Jul 12, 2025

Wayne Willie Michelsen was born on February 23, 1933 to Willie and Alma (Matthiesen) Michelsen in Luverne, Minnesota. Wayne grew up on the family farm near Magnolia, Minnesota. He attended school in Magnolia, graduating in 1951. Throughout his time in school, he enjoyed playing football and basketball with his teammates. Following high school, Wayne entered into the United States Army in...

Craig Stangeland

Craig Stangeland

Jul 11, 2025

Craig Ronald Stangeland was born on July 25, 1951, to Silas Elmer and Dorothy Anna (Beack) Stangeland in Pipestone, Minnesota. He grew up in the Pipestone area and was an active FFA Member; he even earned the American Farmers Award which was an achievement he was always very proud of. He graduated from Pipestone High School in 1969. Following his graduation,...

Glenda Mae Garbers

Glenda Mae Garbers

Jul 7, 2025

Glenda Mae Garbers was born on February 9, 1935, to Gerrit and Mary (Van Peursem) Korver in Orange City, Iowa. She was raised on a farm near Orange City. When she was five years old, she moved with her family to a farm in Pipestone County, near Holland, Minnesota. She attended school in District 71. After completing the eighth grade, she...

James Serie

James Serie

Jul 4, 2025

James "Jim" Virgil Serie was born on February 22, 1953 to Virgil and Geraldine (Shubert) Serie in Pipestone, MN. He was raised and attended grade school and high school in Pipestone, graduating in 1971. Following graduation, Jim joined the Minnesota National Guard where he served for approximately 20 years. He worked at Bayliner Marine and later over the road trucking...

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

Jun 30, 2025

Paul James Anderson was born on July 18, 1950 to James and Louise (Hughes) Anderson at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the tender age of seven. Paul’s father, James passed away and Paul then became the man of the house. Paul accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior the summer of 1964. He attended south high school in...

Stephanie Meyer

Stephanie Meyer

Jun 27, 2025

Stephanie Ann Meyer was born on May 17, 1960, in Windom, MN, to Bernard and Sandra Jean (Munson) Tarras. She was the first of four children and grew up in Pipestone, MN, where her early life was filled with creativity, curiosity, and connection to nature. She adored animals—especially snakes—and loved rock hunting and exploring the outdoors. She took part in...

Bonnie Bucher

Bonnie Bucher

Jun 22, 2025

Bonnie Bucher was born on May 7, 1946 to Wayne and Edith Emma (Sheller) Hess in Eldora, Iowa. As a small child she moved with her family to Pipestone County and grew up on the family farm west of Pipestone. She and her family attended Salem Evangelical United Brethren. She was baptized in 1958 in the Split Rock Creek below...

Marlyn Roberts

Marlyn Roberts

Jun 22, 2025

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Luverne Dollars for Scholars in his memory.

Marlyn Francis Roberts, age 79, of Luverne, MN, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Marlyn was a proud Vietnam veteran, devoted husband, beloved father and grandpa/great grandpa, and a man who built a life rooted in...

Barbara Dahl

Barbara Dahl

Jun 20, 2025

Barbara Ann Dahl was born on July 18, 1938, to Arthur and Serena Holmes in Tyler, Minnesota. She was raised and received her education through the ninth grade. Following her schooling, she was united in marriage to Jerome "Jerry" Dahl on June 19, 1953 in the Lutheran Church in Flandreau, South Dakota. They made their home in Tyler. Barb worked...

Linda Bork

Linda Bork

Jun 16, 2025

Linda Sue Bork passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, June 16, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Linda was born in Pipestone, Minnesota and grew up in the small town of Edgerton, Minnesota. She lived and went to school there until 1963 and then moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where...

Janice Huebner

Janice Huebner

Jun 15, 2025

Janice “Jan” Loreen Huebner was born on October 4, 1938, to Carl and Loreena (Jordt) Johnson in Moody County, South Dakota. She spent her childhood on a farm in Troy Township, Pipestone, Minnesota, where she attended a country school. In 1952, Jan confirmed her faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pipestone. When her family moved into town, she completed...

Beverly Boyer

Beverly Boyer

Jun 13, 2025

Beverly Joyce Boyer was born on August 14, 1949 to Clyde and Doris (Meyer) Reninger in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was raised on the family farm in Geneseo, Iowa and worked with her dad doing chores and field work. She was confirmed on June, 1954 at the Geneseo Methodist Church. Bev had a strong relationship with Jesus from a young age,...

Deborah Wahl

Deborah Wahl

Jun 12, 2025

Deborah Cay Paulsen Wahl, a woman whose life was defined by optimism, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for her family, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 70.

Born August 9, 1954 to Robert and Rita (Wathen) Paulsen in Pipestone, MN, Deborah was raised on the family farm north of town. Deborah discovered a natural poise...

Rose Beck

Rose Beck

Jun 12, 2025

Rose Anna Beck was born to Rufus and Anna (Berkenpas) DeZeeuw on June 2, 1936 on a farm near Holland, Minnesota where she was one of 14 children raised. Rose attended school in District #15 but was only able to complete schooling through the 8th grade as she was needed at home to help with her younger siblings and her...