Janet Jessen
Apr 15, 2026
Janet Jessen, age 79, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. A gathering of family and friends will take place in the Twin Cities at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Please return as Janet's life history will be placed...
Barbara "Barb" Shaffer
Apr 13, 2026
Barbara "Barb" Shaffer, age 81, of Pipestone, Minnesota passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026 at The Summit at Sunland Springs in Mesa, Arizona.
Arrangements are currently pending with the Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone.
Cleone Honken
Apr 12, 2026
Cleone Jane Honken was born on March 21, 1934 to Edwin and Magna (Haroldson) Swenson in Luverne, Minnesota. Following graduation, she worked at Luverne Style Shop. On October 19, 1963 she was united in marriage to Oltman “Okie” Honken at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne. The couple was blessed with two sons, Ronald and Randall and raised their family in...
Robert "Bob" DeYong
Apr 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” DeYong was born on April 9, 1946 Pipestone, Minnesota to Dick and Grace (Olivier) DeYong. He was baptized on May 5, 1946 at First Christian Reformed Church in Edgerton. Bob lived in Edgerton, Magnolia, Minnesota, and then settled in Luverne, Minnesota, living in the same house for over 60 years. Robert was very skilled in carpentry and made...
Floyd Kraetsch
Apr 9, 2026
Floyd James Kraetsch was born on January 30, 1931 to George and Emmy (Moeller) Kraetsch at the hospital in Ellsworth, Minnesota. He was raised and worked on the family farm a half-mile south of Kanaranzi, Minnesota. Floyd attended school in Kanaranzi and Magnolia, graduating from Magnolia High School in 1949. He then went to work at the Kanaranzi elevator. In...
Judy Johansen
Apr 8, 2026
Judy Ann was born to Frank and Hertha (Claussen) Thomsen on September 1st, 1947 in Lake Benton, where she spent her entire life. As a young woman, she helped care for others by babysitting, working at the local café and working at the Showboat Ballroom alongside her family. As the oldest daughter, she developed a lifelong love of baking and...
Perry Stickling
Apr 8, 2026
Perry Lee Stickling was born on October 1, 1961 in Luverne, Minnesota to Herman and Evelyn (Leuthold) Stickling. Growing up, Perry enjoyed farm life and playing in the dirt. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Minnesota in 1980. He then attended Pipestone Vocational Technical School for Auto Mechanics. On September 22, 1984, Perry was united in marriage to...
Robert Somnis
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Vincent Somnis was born on November 15, 1971 in Slayton, Minnesota to Warren and Alverda (Houser) Somnis. He grew up in Worthington, Minnesota, getting into many shenanigans with his two younger siblings, Jesse and Tracy. Robert enjoyed spending time at his grandparents’ farm near Wilmont, Minnesota, especially riding Dusty the pony. He also enjoyed spending long summer days camping...
Rita Paulsen
Apr 6, 2026
Rita’s late daughter, Deborah, had the privilege of writing her mom’s life history before her passing in June of 2025.It is with profound sadness yet gratitude for a long life well-lived, that we announce the passing of our mother Rita Paulsen, at the age of 99 years, 10 months and seven days.
Rita Lucille Wathen was born on a farm south of...
Sara Van Nieuwenhuizen
Apr 4, 2026
Sara Jane Van Nieuwenhuizen was born on October 16, 1957 in Luverne, Minnesota to Russell and Johanna (Beyer) McClure. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne and graduated from Luverne High School in 1976. On June 18, 1976 she was united in marriage to Randy Lee Van Nieuwenhuizen in Luverne. The couple moved to Bozeman, Montana in...