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James "Jim" Brouillet

James "Jim" Brouillet

Sep 22, 2024

James 'Jim' Darriel Brouillet was born on December 13, 1952, to Darriel and Blanche (Trembley) Brouillet in Pipestone, Minnesota. Jim grew up in Pipestone, graduating from Pipestone High School in 1971. He furthered his education at the Pipestone Vo-Tech College, studying fiberglass lamination and graduating in 1979. On March 27, 1990, Jim was united in marriage to Darlene Reynolds. Darlene...

Donald C. Kuehl

Donald C. Kuehl

Sep 18, 2024

Donald Charles Kuehl was born on June 16, 1936 to Charles and Arlene (Otkin) Kuehl in Moody County, South Dakota. His family moved to a farm outside of Verdi, Minnesota, where he and his eight siblings grew up. Don attended and graduated from the Verdi High School in 1955. In his younger years, Don took up hunting and fishing; two...

Sharon Unruh

Sharon Unruh

Sep 15, 2024

Sharon Jane Unruh was born December 11, 1946, to Clifford and Vernetta (Albers) Gilbert. She grew up on a farm in the Lake Benton, Minnesota area and attended Lake Benton Public Schools, graduating in 1963. She was a nurse’s aide in Sioux Falls until she married Lowell Miller on July 10, 1965 and then moved to St. Peter, Minnesota. In...

Arnold John Haack

Arnold John Haack

Sep 15, 2024

Arnold John Haack, age 88, of Windom, Minnesota was born February 13, 1936 to John and Marie Haack in Hartley, Iowa. Arnold was baptized at the First Reformed church in Melvin, Iowa. Growing up he lived twelve years by Ocheyedan, Iowa where he attended Country School District 4. Arnold moved to Lake Benton, Minnesota in 1948 where he attended Country...

Hunter R. Cope

Hunter R. Cope

Sep 15, 2024

Hunter Robert Cope was born on August 29, 2005 to Robin Cope and Dawn (Wilken) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As he was born early, he wasn’t much more than the length of half his father’s forearm. Hunter was raised in Luverne, Minnesota and was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church of Luverne. He was active in church and...

Richard Hess

Richard Hess

Sep 15, 2024

Richard Dean Hess was born on January 8, 1946 to Ralph and Frances (Winter) Hess in Pipestone, Minnesota where he lived and worked on the family farm until he was 10 years old. He attended school in Pipestone and graduated from Pipestone High School in 1964. While attending high school, he joined the National Guard and served for seven years...

Harold Van Surksum

Harold Van Surksum

Sep 15, 2024

To watch Harold's funeral service, please click on the following link: Recording of Harold's Funeral Service

Harold Marion Van Surksum was born on November 23, 1940 to Gerrit and Doris (Bruxvoort) Van Surksum at home in southwest Murray County, Minnesota. Harold was baptized in 1941 and confirmed in 1960 at Bethel Reformed Church in Leota, Minnesota. His first two years of...

Shirley Hoogeveen

Shirley Hoogeveen

Sep 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Shirley Hoogeveen. She passed away surrounded by family on September 15, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She lived to be 86 years, and two days. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Shirley Jean Hoogeveen was born on September 13, 1938...

Margaret A. Meek

Margaret A. Meek

Sep 14, 2024

Margaret Ann Robertson was born August 20, 1949, in Akron, Iowa, to William and Ruth (Ashdown) Robertson. She and her big brother John were raised in a close-knit rural community in Hand County, South Dakota, by their mother, Ruth and devoted grandparents, Neil and Marie Robertson, who lived on the neighboring farm. Her father died in a farm accident just after...

Ricky Dale Fiedler

Ricky Dale Fiedler

Sep 14, 2024

Ricky Dale Fiedler was born on April 12, 1953 to Henry and Anna (Jorgensen) Fiedler in Pipestone County, Minnesota where he was raised. He attended school in Pipestone and during his high school years, he worked at Ripco Gas Station. After his graduation from Pipestone High School in 1972, he was employed at Luverne Truck of Brandon as a welding...

Lucille "Lucy" Boll

Lucille "Lucy" Boll

Sep 12, 2024

Lucille "Lucy" Boll was born on October 26, 1935 to Howard and Alice (Simmons) May in Lost Corner, Arkansas. Later she moved with her family to North Little Rock, Arkansas where she attended school, graduating from North Little Rock High School in 1952. She then attended Drones Business School for one year. Upon completion of her education, she worked for...

Carol Leigh Alexander

Carol Leigh Alexander

Sep 10, 2024

Carol Leigh Alexander was born on June 25, 1966, to Francis and Karen (Bitterman) Spiczka in Tyler, Minnesota. She was baptized on July, 1968, and received her confirmation in 1983, both at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Carol grew up working along with family doing gardening, and cutting and stacking wood. She enjoyed making Christmas cookies and Abelskivers with...

Nancy M. Navara

Nancy M. Navara

Sep 10, 2024

Nancy Marie Navara was born the only child to John and Mary Anne (Wiggins) Navara on January 23, 1956 in Luverne, Minnesota, where she was raised. She graduated from Luverne High School with the Class of 1974. In her adult years, Nancy transitioned to independent apartment-style living at the Atrium Hi-Rise in Worthington, Minnesota. There she began working for the Nobles...

Cheralyn "Cheri" Hanson

Cheralyn "Cheri" Hanson

Sep 3, 2024

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cheri's family.

Cheralyn “Cheri” Rae Hanson was born on July 4, 1953 to Hjalmer and Arlene (Pangrac) Hanson in Benson, Minnesota. She was baptized on September 28, 1953 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was confirmed there as well on May 27, 1970. Cheri grew up in Benson and graduated in the...

David Martin Nielsen

David Martin Nielsen

Aug 27, 2024

David Martin Nielsen was born on July 26, 1939 to Ejnert and Edel (Ollgaard) Nielsen in Tyler, Minnesota. David attended Tyler High School, graduating with the class of 1957. During his childhood he was baptized and confirmed at the Danebod Lutheran Church in Tyler. David was a lifelong member of the Danebod Lutheran Church. David met Agnes Hoflock and the...

Ardell Dale Gorter

Ardell Dale Gorter

Aug 26, 2024

Ardell Dale Gorter was born on April 27, 1943 to William and Elizabeth (Lems) Gorter in Doon, Iowa. While growing up in Doon, Ardell was passionate about baseball and he loved a good game of ping-pong, he was an excellent player. But his true passion during his childhood was GIRLS - he was always a flirt! Ardell attended the Christian...

Elaine Norma Kerr

Elaine Norma Kerr

Aug 25, 2024

Elaine Norma Kerr was born April 26, 1938 to Oscar and Louella (Rialson) Helgeson at the Tracy Hospital in Tracy, Minnesota. She was baptized on June 12, 1938 at Hoiland Lutheran Church. Elaine grew up on the Helgeson farm which her great-grandparents, Ole and Ingeborg Helgeson, homesteaded. It was located in Monroe Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. Her grandparents, Ole and...

John E. Steece

John E. Steece

Aug 25, 2024

John Edward Steece was born on October 27, 1927 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Fred and Alice (Gallagher) Steece. He was the third of four sons. John graduated from Sioux Falls Cathedral High School in 1945. He enlisted in the United States Army on February 8, 1946, and served with the Army Honor Guard at the American Embassy in...

Marlys Carrow

Marlys Carrow

Aug 24, 2024

Marlys Theresa Carrow was born January 4, 1936, to William and Ruella (Alleckson) Gregg in Taunton, Minnesota. As a small child, the family moved to Marshall, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from Marshall High School with the title of Homecoming Queen.

While living in Marshall, she met Harold Carrow and they were united in marriage on January 9, 1954...

Christine A. Ten Cate

Christine A. Ten Cate

Aug 22, 2024

Christine Ann Ten Cate was born on January 15, 1947 to Robert and Evelyn (Richardson) Perry in Creston, Iowa. In her early years, Chris attended Creston High School, graduating in 1965. Upon graduating high school, Chris furthered her education by studying accounting at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Chris quickly put her accounting knowledge to use when she began working...

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