Gertrude "Gert" Hup
Aug 25, 2023
Gertrude “Gert” Hup was born to Dick and Dena (Hoff) Bosch on June 11, 1929 in her parent’s home near Steen, Minnesota. She was baptized in July of 1929 and confirmed in 1949, both at the Steen Reformed Church. Gertrude attended Steen Elementary School. She then attended and graduated from Luverne High School. Gertrude was united in marriage to Dick...
Meredith Kellen
Aug 22, 2023
Meredith (Fritz) Kellen, age 92, passed away at her home in Woodstock on August 22, 2023.
Meredith Florine Fritz was born on July 15, 1931 in Holland Minnesota to John Otto and Minnie Augusta (Meyer) Fritz. She grew up on a farm three miles northeast of Woodstock and attended country school. She was the second oldest of five children. After...
Gerrit L. Kuipers
Aug 20, 2023
To view a recording of Gerrit's service, please click the following link:
Gerrit Kuipers Funeral Service
Gerrit Leroy Kuipers was born on November 11, 1939 to Isaac and Matilda (Vander Vliet) Kuipers in Hull, IA and was raised on the family farm. He attended rural school and graduated from Hull High School. He then furthered his education and moved to...
Devon Tramayne Fletcher
Aug 18, 2023
Devon Tramayne Fletcher was born on November 11, 1994 to James Gilbert and Connie Lou (DeRuyter) Fletcher in Pipestone, Minnesota. He attended grade school at Edgerton Christian in Edgerton, Minnesota through the 7th grade and then attended Pipestone Area Schools through the 10th grade. He then went to work with his uncle, Dave, then for Travis Jasper Construction and Blake...
Donovan E. Hollis
Aug 18, 2023
Donovan Edward Hollis was born on September 29, 1985 in Grossmont, California. He was raised and spent most of his life in Minnesota. He enjoyed a wide variety of music, reading and an occasional fine cigar. He possessed a creative spirit and enjoyed crafting various creations. If you knew Donovan, you knew of the love he held for his cats...
Wilmer R. Pap
Aug 15, 2023
Wilmer Ray Pap was born on August 19, 1949 to Gerrit and Josephine (DeJong) Pap in Doon, Iowa, where he was raised on a farm. At a young age, his family moved to a farm west of Luverne, Minnesota. Will attended grade school first at Doon Christian School and then at Hills Christian School. He furthered his schooling in Beaver...
Delores "Dee" A. Harner
Aug 13, 2023
Delores “Dee” Ann Harner, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, while residing at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne.
Delores “Dee” Ann Harner was born Sept. 13, 1933, to Edwin and Lottie (Willis) Schultz in Mason City, Iowa. She was baptized on Jan. 7, 1934, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. She received her...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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