Doris Rockman
Nov 30, 2024
Doris E. Rockman, age 100, of Luverne, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Luverne Hospice Cottage.
Please return as Doris's life history will appear when it becomes available, as well as a link to view her service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Lyle Hanson
Nov 30, 2024
Lyle O. Hanson was born June 26, 1935, to Hans and Sarah (Jukam) Hanson on the family farm outside of Howard, South Dakota. He grew up on the family farm, and was baptized and confirmed at Belleview Lutheran Church. Lyle attended country school through the elementary grades and graduated from Howard High School in 1953. It was there that he...
Gary Punt
Nov 30, 2024
Gary Wayne Punt of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away on November 30, 2024. A lifelong resident of the Pipestone area, he was known for his hard work, generosity, and love for his family and community.
Born in Sioux Center, Iowa and raised on a dairy farm near Pipestone, Gary learned the value of hard work from an early age. He spent his...
Robert "Bob" Crabtree
Nov 28, 2024
Robert Marlyn Crabtree was born to Charles Henry and Beulah Crabtree on October 26th, 1948. He grew up on their family farm in Ellendale, MN, alongside his four sisters. “Bobby” loved his home so much that he rarely wanted to leave. His family, neighbors, cousins, and animals brought him so much joy and many cherished memories.
Bob met his wife, Leah...
Bernice Krog
Nov 27, 2024
Bernice Krog, age 101, of Lake Benton, Minnesota died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Hendricks Community Hospital Association in Hendricks, Minnesota.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home.
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Grada W. Raak
Nov 25, 2024
Grada W. Raak passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at Accura HealthCare in Milford, Iowa, at the age of 94 years, 9 months, and 9 days. Born on February 16, 1930, she was the beloved daughter of Ellis and Christina (Van Zanten) Kooi. Raised on the family farm in Rock Valley, Iowa, Grada developed a deep sense of dedication...
Irene Kofoed
Nov 21, 2024
Irene Mary (Macha) Kofoed was born October 13, 1926 at home, on a small farm near Monona, Iowa. Irene loved learning. She started 1st grade when she was 4. She attended a country school and enjoyed helping the younger students. She graduated from high school in 1943 at age 16. That fall she attended Winona State Teacher's College. She graduated...
Pauline Rueter
Nov 18, 2024
Pauline Catharine Thomas Rueter was welcomed to her heavenly home by her Lord on November 18, 2024 at age 100. She died at Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. She was born on September 22, 1924, to Louis and Ella Thomas at their home in Columbus, Indiana. She was baptized at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on November 23, 1924. Pauline...
Robert "Bob" Bell
Nov 14, 2024
Robert "Bob" Bell, age 81, of Jasper, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident near Garretson, South Dakota.
Arrangements are pending with and have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home. Please return as Bob's life history and funeral service details will be placed here as soon as they are available.
Rev. William "Billy" Skaggs
Nov 11, 2024
**The Story of a Real-Life Hero: William Paul Skaggs**
On a hot and dusty day in Tularosa, New Mexico, William Paul Skaggs was born on June 30, 1953 to Claude and Doris (Noon) Skaggs. His parents had met and fallen in love during World War II in England, where Claude was stationed with the U.S. Army. Soon after, Doris bravely crossed...
Doreen Krog
Nov 10, 2024
Doreen Carol Krog was born on July 31, 1950 to Arnold and Lorraine (Pfarr) Olsen in Tyler, Minnesota. She received her confirmation on May 2, 1965 at First English Lutheran Church in Tyler. She attended Lake Benton Public School in Lake Benton, Minnesota and graduated in 1968. Doreen worked at Alexander’s Cafe & as the bookkeeper for Lake Benton Co-op...
Robert "Doc" Powell
Nov 9, 2024
Robert “Doc” William Powell, age 72, of Lake Benton, MN, passed away at home on November 9th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 4, 1952, in Pipestone, Minnesota. He was the third of nine children born to Robert Wayne and Marilyn Royce (DeRue) Powell. H was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pipestone....
Esther Veldhuizen
Nov 4, 2024
Esther Margaret Veldhuizen was born on December 30, 1923, on her family farm in Troy Township, Minnesota, to Will and Anna Stueven. She attended a country school in Troy Township until 8th grade and transitioned to the Pipestone Area School and graduated in 1941. Esther went on to attend Stewart’s Beauty School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After graduating, Esther...
Samantha Koehne
Nov 2, 2024
Samantha “Sami” Mary Koehne was born on April 9, 1986, to Scott Koehne and Joy (Sauer) Feyereisen in Worthington, Minnesota. During her younger years, she lived with her dad, then later lived with her aunt and uncle in Red Wing, Minnesota. Sami had a creative imagination; she was always dressing up and insisting on wearing dresses. While growing up, Sami...
Gene Cragoe
Oct 30, 2024
Eugene “Gene” LeRoy Cragoe was born on August 28, 1935, to Charles and Garnet (Hetrick) Cragoe in Luverne, Minnesota. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 30, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Gene was raised on a farm northeast of Luverne and attended church and Sunday school at the United Methodist...
James Johnson
Oct 29, 2024
James Lawrence Johnson was born the fourth of six children on July 22, 1944 to Earl and Elsie (Kruse) Johnson in Lyon County, Iowa. Jim received his confirmation on May 25, 1958 at First Lutheran Church in Valley Springs, South Dakota. He was raised on multiple farms in southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa before graduating from Jasper High School in Jasper,...
Dale Facile
Oct 28, 2024
Dale Joseph Facile was born on July 16, 1936, to Frank and Sylvia Facile at the doctor’s home in Jasper, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. He grew up on a farm two miles north of Jasper with his parents, two older brothers, and one younger brother. They raised dairy cows and broke...
Don Westerbur
Oct 22, 2024
Donald John Westerbur was born on October 4, 1941 to John and Ethel (Reimers) Westerbur in Ihlen, Minnesota. Don lived in Ihlen for most of his life, he loved the town and everything about it. During his childhood, Don enjoyed playing baseball and had learned from a young age the importance of a good work ethic. He attended Pipestone High...
Betty O'Toole
Oct 19, 2024
Betty O'Toole, age 95, was born December 13, 1928 to John and Eleanor (Bohnenkamp) Ortmann in Le Mars, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen, Iowa. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School, graduating in 1946. On November 10, 1953 Betty married Clifford O'Toole at St. Mary's. The couple was blessed with two children and 64 years...
Brandon Watters
Oct 18, 2024
Brandon Alan Watters was born on April 30, 1994 to Julie Lovato (Watters) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Growing up, Brandon had the most beautiful smile as a child – a trait that he carried well into his adulthood. He was always full of life and chose to make the most of every day. There was a smile on his...
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