Edward William Lynch, age 74, of Luverne, died Friday, December 14, 2024, at his home. A time of fellowship will be from 4-6 pm Friday, December 20th at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Prayers and sharing of memories will be at 6 pm followed by military honors provided by the Luverne American Legion & VFW at the funeral home.

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Craig Becker, age 56, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Luverne, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Wednesday, December 18, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A celebration of Craig’s life will be Thursday beginning at 3 pm, with sharing memories of Becker’s Love at 5:30 pm, at Big Top Tents & Events in Luverne. A time of fellowship and meal will follow at Big Top Tents & Events. Burial will be 10:30 am Friday at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.

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Jaelee Kay Vande Kamp passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Worthington Christian School in Worthington, MN.

Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Maxine June Busse, age 90 of Worthington Minnesota passed away on December 8, 2024 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Thursday, December 12 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral service will be 6 pm Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor David G. Hahn. A private family burial will be at the Worthington Cemetery at a later date. Memorials requested to The Sanford Sunset Hospice Cottage of Worthington.

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Kathy Louise Schlotman, age 68, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date in Arizona. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Beatrice “Betty” Ann Hamann, age 88, of Luverne, died Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, December 13 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the funeral at Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday. Funeral will be 11 am on Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Sarah Zender. Burial will be at the Luverne Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Betty Marie Engeltjes, age 94, of Leota died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, December 8 at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota; Funeral will be 10:30 am Monday at the Bethel Reformed Church, in Leota, officiated by Pastors Ron and Ryan Van Peursem. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. The Leota Burial Association and the Dingmann Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

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JoAnne Kay Hague, age 74, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Norma Mae Carlberg, age 91, of Adrian, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Worthington Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Wednesday, December 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral will be 11 am Thursday at the Adrian United Methodist Church, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor John Mitchem. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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LaVonne Marie Konz, age 91, of Adrian, died Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Adrian Country Living Cottage. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, Tuesday, December 3, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Visitation also from 9:30 to 10:15 am Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery

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Jeannette Nelson, age 86 of Little Rock, Iowa died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, IA, with Pastor Steve Anderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Little Rock, IA. Arrangements are in the care of the Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley, IA.

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Harold Floyd Kruger, age 85, of Beaver Creek, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, December 7 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

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Bertha Kooistra, age 98, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Heron Lake, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Sharon Marie Meyer, age 76, of Round Lake, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, November 29, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Bethel Lutheran Church, in Round Lake, officiated by Pastor Glenn Bohmer. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery.

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Randall Joseph Kern, age 65, of Bloomington, formerly of Adrian, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday, November 26 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, with parish prayers at 4 pm. Visitation also from 10 to 10:45 am Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 11 am Wednesday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Lismor

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Delma Clausen, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her residence in Brewster, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 10:00 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Theodora K. Hall officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Raymond Oolbekkink, age 61, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, IA. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Luverne, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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George L. Bents passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 5-7 pm at Benson Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:30 am at Benson Funeral Home with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Rest Cemetery near Rushmore, MN. Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home

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Michael “Mike” McCarvel, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Sunrise of Minnetonka in Minnetonka, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brewster, MN, with Father Peter Schuster officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Brewster, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements

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Verla Delores Gerdes, age 98, of Worthington, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Golden Horizons in Worthington. Memorial service will be at Solid Rock Assembly, in Worthington, at a later date; with the Dingmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Worthington.

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Thomas Watry, age 79, of Adrian, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Memorial Mass will be 11 am Saturday, November 23, at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. A time of fellowship will be from 9 to 11 am Saturday at the church. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Theresa Graff, age 61, of Alexandria, formerly of Luverne, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the University of Minneapolis Hospital. A time of fellowship will be from 4 – 7 pm, with a time of sharing memories at 6pm, Friday November 15 at the Living Rock Church in Luverne. Memorial service will be 11 am, Saturday at the Living Rock Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Josh Hayden. A Private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.

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Veronica Wolff, age 94, of Heron Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 9th, at the Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom. A Mass of Christian Burial to honor her life and legacy will be held Saturday, November 16th at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Burial will be in in the church cemetery (Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery) in rural Heron Lake. A visitation for Veronica will be held on Friday, November 15th, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM followed by parish prayers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake Visitation will continue Saturday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Veronica may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Peter Wesley DeKam age 90, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Leota, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Thursday, November 14, at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, in Leota, officiated by Pastor Cole Pleggenkuhle and Pastor Dan Kuik. Burial with full military honors will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. The Leota Burial Association & Dingmann Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements.

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Marvin Wesley Tinklenberg, age 84, of Leota, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, November 10 at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Funeral will be 10:30 am Monday at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. The Leota Burial Association and the Dingmann Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

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John Renken, age 94, of Worthington, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday, November 8, at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Jason Cunningham. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial with full military honors provided by the Worthington American Legion & VFW, will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Lorraine Duitsman, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at The Pillars Assisted Living in Mankato, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Grace Lutheran Church in rural Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements

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Clifford Fueston, age 91, of Worthington, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Memorial services for will be held at 4 pm Saturday, November 9, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 622 Clary St. in Worthington MN. Instead of flowers, the family recommends donations of any amount to Sunset Hospice Cottage. For ways to donate, go to https://www.hospicecottage.com/about-us/#donate . Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, are assisting the family with arrangements.

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Sylvia Amelia Richter, age 88, of Brewster, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, October 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor David McDonald. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, in Brewster, at 1 pm Monday.

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Dolly McNab, age 102, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Round Lake, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Vernon Wakeman, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by memorial services at 10:30 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Doug White officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.​

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Darwin Winkowitsch,, 71, of Milford, died October 16, 2024, at his home in Milford. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Sibley. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.  Sunday, October 20 at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will be in Holman Cemetery in Sibley.​

 

Carol Rehborg, age 77, of Fulda, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Sibley Specialty Care Home in Sibley, IA. A time of fellowship will be 4-7 pm Sunday, October 20 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Memorial service will be 11 am Monday at the Immanuel American Lutheran Church, in rural Fulda, officiated by Pastor Lance Isaacson. Burial will be 2 pm Monday at the Baker Township Cemetery in Melvin, IA.

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Marlene “Marly” Platt, 88, of New London, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, at the Church of Our Lady of the Lakes in Spicer, with interment to follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass at the church.  Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Homes, www.hafh.org.

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Robert Hiemstra, age 64, of Worthington, died Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Worthington.

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LeRoy Ervin Jobe, age 70, of Worthington, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Worthington.

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Michael Joseph Lorang, age 72, of Worthington, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Tuesday, October 15, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be 11 am Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery.

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Ronald Wiertsema, age 86 of Rushmore, Minnesota passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home in rural Rushmore. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, October 11, 2024 at Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock with Pastor Daniel Stanley, officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery of Little Rock. Visitation will be Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with the family present at Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock.

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Roger Paulzine, age 78, of Wilmont, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 9 to 11 am Saturday, Oct. 12, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Saturday, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, in Wilmont, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial with full military honors provided by the Wilmont VFW, will take place at the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

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Verlin Ostrem, age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 11, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Rev. David G. Hahn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites will be held at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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Patricia R. Cauwels, age 82, of Bellevue, NE, formerly of Magnolia, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, NE. A graveside service will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at St Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Luverne, with Father Gerald Kosse officiating. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.

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Wilma Joyce Van Der Linden, age 86, of Kenneth, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Hospice of Murray County in Slayton. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Sunday, October 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lismore; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral will be at 10:30 am Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, in Lismore, officiated by Pastor Thonmas Voigt. Burial will be in the St. Anthony West Cemetery in Lismore. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Dennis R. Uphoff, age 84 of Worthington, died on Saturday. September 28, 2024 at the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington with Fr. Tim Biren officiating.  Military rites will be provided by the Worthington VFW and American Legion members. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am at the Benson Funeral Home. 

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Sam Henkels, age 62, of Heron Lake, passed away on Thursday, September 19th at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 27th at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Heron Lake. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Thursday, September 26th from 4:00 to 700 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Visitation will continue on Friday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Sam may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Barbara Chambers, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Jackson, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor John Mitchem officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Sharon Barngrover, age 86, of Luverne, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Luverne.

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Donna Scholtes, age 90, of Wilmont, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm, with Parish Prayers at 2 pm, Sunday, September 22 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Wilmont, officiate by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

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Marilyn Jane Smith, age 87, of Worthington, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, September 24 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be 1 pm Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Tim Biren. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Worthington. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Terpstra, age 88, of Worthington, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her recent home in Minnetonka. Funeral service will be 11:30 am Friday, September 20 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation will one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Marie Elizabeth Vortherms, age 97, of Wilmont, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Ecumen Meadows in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be 11 am Tuesday, September 17 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Wilmont, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti and Deacon Vern Behrends. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

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Larry Brunk, age 85 of Ocheyedan, Iowa died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Friday, September 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Jurrens Funeral Home of Ocheyedan. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 14th, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan, IA, with Rev. Richard Milbrandt officiating. Burial will follow in the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery, Ocheyedan, IA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan and/or Wood-Miller American Legion, Post # 326 of Ocheyedan, IA.

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Allen Onken 76 of Slayton, MN passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. A time of fellowship will be at The Barn at Corabelle 1314 16th St. Iona, MN on Friday, September 13, 2024, starting at 5:00 with military honors at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be at Badger Lake Cemetery rural Slayton on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 518 160th Ave rural Slayton, MN at 9:00 a.m. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.

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James “Eagle” Robert Decker, age 73, of Worthington, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home. Memorial service will be 1 pm Friday, Sept. 13, at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial with full military honors, provided by the Worthington American Legion & VFW, will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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Carol Tomford, age 79, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence in Centuria, WI. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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William Updike Sr., age 71, of Lakefield, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society Sogge Memorial in Windom, MN on Thursday, September 5, 2024. A Celebration of Life Visitation to honor his life and memory will be held Sunday, September 15th from 3 to 6 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Military Honors will follow the visitation and will be provided by American Legion Post #130, VFW Post #900 of Jackson, American Legion Post #4, VFW Post #4743 of Lakefield.. Condolences and memories of William Updike may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.​

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Margaret Marie Wieneke, age 95, of Lismore, died Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Adrian Country Living Estates. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, Sept. 9 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore; visitation also one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Lismore, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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​Lester “Les” Leonard Henning, age 88, of Adrian, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm, with parish prayers at 5 pm, Sunday, Sept. 8 at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Visitation also from 9:30 to 10:15 am Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Monday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery.

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Evelyn J. Hassebroek, age 92, of Lakefield, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 11:30 am to 1 pm Saturday, Sept. 7 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakefield. Memorial service will be 1 pm Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Lakefield, officiated by Pastor Jeff Sage. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Ellen Hammar, age 82, of Worthington, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at South Shore Care Center in Worthington. A graveside service will take place at 1 pm Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Worthington Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Alvin Joseph Berning, age 95, of Adrian, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Wednesday, September 4 at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian. Funeral Mass will be 1 pm Wednesday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti and Fr. James Berning. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Walter "Wally" Ulbricht, age 91,, of Heron Lake, formerly of rural Lakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28th at Lakeview Assisted Living in Heron Lake, MN. ​A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, September 1st at 2:00 p.m., with a time of visitation and gathering from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rost Township, Jackson County with Pastor Jeff Sage officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Rost Township, Jackson County. Military honors provided by Sievert-Peterson American Legion Post #608 of Okabena, Minnesota. The service will be livestreamed on the “St. Paul Lutheran Church Lakefield MN” Facebook page.​ Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Wally may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.​

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Leon Hendriks, age 70, of Edgerton, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.

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Nancy D. Wiener, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her residence in rural Fulda, MN. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Private family services will be held at a later date. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is coordinating the arrangements.

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Sein Nyunt, age 80, of Worthington, died Sunday, August 26, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 10:30 am to noon on Friday, August 30 at the Indian Lake Baptist Church in Worthington. Funeral will be noon on Friday at the Indian Lake Baptist Church in Worthington. Burial will be in the Indian Lake Baptist Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Nila Ann (Winterboer) Pederson, age 74, passed away on 8/24/24, in her daughter’s home in Brewster, MN. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 4 pm – 7 pm at the United Methodist Social Hall in Heron Lake. There will be a graveside burial on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 4 pm, at the Hersey Cemetery near Brewster for immediate family and any close friends and extended family that would like to attend. Pastor Kathy Brandt will be officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements.

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Esther Cornelius, age 95 of Lakefield, passed away peacefully on August 23rd, at the Colonial Manor nursing home in Lakefield. A Celebration of Life Service to honor her life and legacy will be held on Thursday, August 29th at 11:00 AM with Pastor John Schuetz officiating. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Thursday for one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Burial will be in the Lakefield Cemetery in Lakefield. The service will be livestreamed on the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center Facebook page. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Condolences and memories of Esther may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Marianne Armstrong, age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Colonial Manor in Lakefield, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Doug White officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Keith Buresch, age 61, of rural Windom and Lakefield, passed away peacefully under hospice care, on August 12th, 2024, at his home in rural Windom. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Windom Methodist Church with Pastor Mike McInnis officiating. A private family burial will be held at the Lakefield Cemetery in Lakefield, Minnesota. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Windom Methodist Church in Windom. Visitation will continue Friday at the church for one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Keith may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
 

Anita Elaine Reker, age 98, of Adrian, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 am Monday, August 12, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Monday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Lismore. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Steven Ray Block, age 70, of Round Lake, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Worthington.​

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Marlene Ann Becker, age 87, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, August 8, at Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorial service will be 10:30 am Friday at the Zion Presbyterian Church, in Ellsworth, officiated by Pastor Randy Knuth. Burial will be in the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls; or the Avera-Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Frank Hironimus Jr., age 82, of Adrian, died Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home. A celebration of life will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, August 29, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A private family burial will take place later.

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Maxine Cranston, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington, MN, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Mitchem officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements

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Ramon Ramirez Mendoza, age 72, of Worthington, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from noon to 2 pm Friday, August 2, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be 2 pm Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Daisy Robertson, age 90, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Allina Health in Faribault, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Doug White officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Roger Floyd Larson, age 93, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Patricia Jean (McClure) Ladd, age 83, of Luverne, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral service will be 1 pm Saturday, August 3, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.

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Carol Lee Rowe, age 70, of Reading, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. A memorial service will be 10 am Saturday, August 3, at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Galen Smith. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be in the Ransom Cemetery in rural Bigelow.

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Tena Winkelhorst, age 105, of Leota, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton. Funeral Service will be 11 am Friday, August 2 at the Bethal Reformed Church, in Leota, officiated by Pastor David Vanter Leest. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. The Leota Burial Association and the Dingmann Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

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Norma Clark. 94, of Lakefield, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Worthington. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Lakefield. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Lakefield. Burial will be at a later date. Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake is in charge of arrangements.

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Sylvia Alice Lais of Worthington, age 91, passed away on June 15, 2024, at Crossroads Care Center in Worthington. A Celebration of Life will be held at Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, on July 27th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, with a short service at 3:00 PM. A private service will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ann “Anita” Weg, age 83 of Worthington, died on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday July, 24, 2024 at the Worthington Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Chad Werkhoven officiating.  Private family burial will be at the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Worthington Christian Reformed Church. Benson Funeral Home is assisting the Weg family with arrangements.

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Mark Alan Schuett, age 57, of Lakefield, died Tuesday July 16, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Memorial service will be 11 am Friday, August 2, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Sioux Valley, officiated by Pastor Adam Jacobson. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the Sioux Valley Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements

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Rosalie I. Schuck, age 85, died peacefully at her home in Worthington on Monday, July 15, 2024.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home with visitation prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Pastor Wesley Kouba will officiate.  Interment will be in the Worthington Cemetery.  Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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David Garmer, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and also one hour prior to the service at the church.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Brewster, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating.  Burial will be in the Hersey Cemetery near Brewster, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

 

Gerald Fuerstenberg 66 of Wilmont, MN passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN.  Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Kilian Catholic Church in St. Kilian, MN.  Interment is at St. Kilian Cemetery in St. Kilian, MN.  Visitation is at St. Kilian Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. followed by rosary and visitation from 4:00–7:00 p.m.  Visitation will also be one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.  Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sunset Hospice Cottage PO Box 203 Worthington, MN 56187.

 

Dennis Stahly, age 64, of Round Lake died at his home in Round Lake, MN on Tuesday July 12th 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday July 16th at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Lake Park 4pm with family present from 5pm-7pm. Funeral service will be at Concordia Lutheran Church in Lake Park pm Wednesday July 17th at 10:30AM with interment at Union Cemetery in Harris, IA. Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Lake Park in charge of the arrangements. 

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Allen Bernard Willers, age 93, of Luverne, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 pm Tuesday, July 16, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne with parish prayers at 7 pm. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor Gerald Kosse. Burial, with full military honors provided by the Luverne American Legion & VFW, will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne.

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Karen Lawrence, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Kathleen Brandt officiating. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Lisa Hesebeck, 58, of Lake Park, Iowa, died Saturday, June 29, 2004, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at Grace Lutheran Church in Ewington Township, Minn. The memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Grace Lutheran Church in Ewington Township. Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Lake Park is in charge of arrangements. 

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Opal Soderholm, 100 of Westbrook, MN passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be at Christ Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Interment is at Worthington City Cemetery, Worthington, MN. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton from 5-7 and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

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Kevin Johnson, 67, of Worthington, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home in rural Worthington. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Solid Rock Church in Worthington. MN. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 AM at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be at Worthington Memorial Gardens. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.  

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Carol Frantsen, age 79, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield, MN, with Pastor David McDonald officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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Janice Elizabeth Hanson, age 89, of Adrian, died Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am Saturday, July 6, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Funeral will be 11 am Saturday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor Bob Ossenfort. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Dayton House in Worthington.

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Edna Olga Combs, age 75, of Wilmont, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Wilmont.

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Marvin A. Schuck, age 92, died peacefully at his home in Worthington, MN on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Marvin’s life will be celebrated on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home with visitation prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

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J. Milton “Milt” Jorgensen, 94, of Luverne, MN, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Luverne, MN. Visitation will be at American Lutheran Church in Worthington from 10:00-11:00 on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held at the church at 11:00 with Military Rites to follow. Pastor Anne Hokenstad will officiate. Private burial will be at Memorial Gardens at a later date. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Francis Jerome Thiner, 95, passed away on February 23, 2024, at the VA Home in McAllen, TX. Gathering of family and friends will be held on June 22, 2024, from 2-5 pm at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, Burial will be held at a later date. Benson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

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Donna Toussaint, age 94, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 1-2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2:30 pm at Benson Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with funeral services. 

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Earl Thurston, 72, of Worthington, MN formerly of Fulda, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. at his home in Worthington. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Brewster. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.  

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Donald "Don" Robert Haugen, Age 79, of Worthington, Minnesota passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Visitation service will be 6:00-8:00pm on June 27th, Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral service will be at 11:00am on June 28th, American Lutheran Church 915 Winifred St. Worthington, MN 56187. Officiated by Pastor Jeremy Hallquist. Burial service with full military honors will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 2nd, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, in Minneapolis, MN 55450.

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Rosemary Hunt, age 80, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson with Father Dharma Pasala officiating. Burial will be in the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Jackson. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Thursday, June 20th for one hour prior to the service, from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Condolences and memories of Rosemary may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Ronald “Ben” Presthus, age 54, of Lakefield, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, in his home in Lakefield, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Celebration of Life will continue Monday, June 17th with a small service starting at 3:00 PM at the Lakefield Golf Course in Lakefield. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Condolences and memories of Ben may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Audrey Lucille DePauw, age 95, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills. Funeral Mass will be 2 pm Friday, June 14 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor Gerald Kosse. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, the Luverne VFW or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Verle Verne Prinzing, age 87, of Worthington, died Wednesday, May 2, 2024, at the Crossroads Care Center in Worthington. Memorial service will be 10:30 am Friday, June 14, at the Solid Rock Assembly, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Scott Petersen, with a time of fellowship one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial of cremains will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Susan Eleanor Wienands, age 60, of Pipestone, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Hospice of Murray County in Slayton. A private family memorial service will take place with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.

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Services for Matt Van Muyden, 46, of Okabena, MN will be Monday, June 10, 2024 with a visitation from 4 to 6 PM with a celebration of life service to follow at 6 PM at the Heron Lake Community Center. In honor of Matt please wear Minnesota Vikings attire to the visitation and service. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.  

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Jon Weitgenant, age 72 of Worthington, Minnesota died Sunday, June 2, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ashton, Iowa with Father Siby Punnoose and Father Tim Biren, concelbrating. A rosary will take place at 9:00 AM, prior to visitation. Visitation will take place Friday morning starting at 9:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ashton. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Worthington FFA in Jon's memory. Jurrens Funeral Home of Ashton is in charge of arrangements.

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Arthur “Art” Harold Johnson, age 80, of Luverne, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Society in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday, June 4, with a celebration of life at 6 pm, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family burial will be in the Holland Cemetery, in Centerville, SD, at a later date.

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Donna McPeak, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10:30 am at Benson Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

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Donald S. Brake, age 91, of Worthington, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday, June 5, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in St. Kilian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Thursday at St. Kilian Catholic Church, in St. Kilian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Kilian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Mary Ling, age 85, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Maggie’s Place in Ames, IA. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am Tuesday, May 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Funeral Mass will be 11 am Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Heron Lake, officiated by Fr. Antony Arokiyam. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Heron Lake. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Shirley Gentry, age 76, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Windom and Jeffers, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at her home in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, May 29th at 10:30 AM at the American Lutheran Church in Windom, with Pastor Sarah Larsen Tade officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Windom. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at The American Lutheran Church in Windom. Visitation will continue Wednesday for one hour prior to the service, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, at The American Lutheran Church in Windom. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Shirley may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Carol Mary Rupp, age 81, of Adrian, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, Thursday, May 23 at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Visitation also from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Friday at the Church. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

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Gary Lee Ross, age 84, of Reading, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 4-6 pm Thursday, May 23 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A memorial service will be at 6 pm Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Lance Isaacson. Burial will be in the Summit Lake Cemetery in Reading.

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Charles J. Lang, age 80 of Worthington, died on May, 14 2024 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be Friday May 24, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington with Father Tim Biren officiating. Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5-7 pm at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, and also from 9:30 – 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s School

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Terry L. Morrison, age 78 of Worthington, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his residence. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00 am at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating, there will be Military Honors at the conclusion of the service. Visitation will be from 9-11 am Monday at the church. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Stacy A. (Steffen) Dickman, age 45, of Redwood Falls passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with her family by her side in Redwood Falls. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the Morton City Cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 1 until 2 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.

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Gary Busch of Sioux Falls passed away May 14 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on May 16 at the Fulda American Legion.

Chapel Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

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Ryan W. Rutzen age 65, of rural Worthington, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence. Gathering of family and friends will be from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements. 

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Rose Ellen Wheeler passed on May 4, 2024, at 90 years old in her home surrounded by loved ones listening as they attempted to solve a crossword puzzle that she could have breezed through all on her own. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at United Methodist Church in Balaton, MN beginning at 10:30 a.m. A public visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Balaton, MN from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning at church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Balaton, MN following the memorial service. Upon conclusion of the graveside service there will be a luncheon held at the Balaton Community Center.

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Jenola Rae (Bauermeister) Uden, age 88, of Worthington, died Wednesday, May 08, 2024, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Funeral service will be 10:30 am Monday, May 13 at the First United Methodist Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Daren Flinck. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be in the Ocheyedan Cemetery in Ocheyedan, IA. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Roger Nelson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Family burial will be held at a later date.

Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements.

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Loren Kazemba, age 92, of Jackson, Minnesota, formerly of Sioux Valley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Jackson, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley with Pastor Adam Jacobsen officiating. Burial will be in the Sioux Valley Township Cemetery. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Saturday, May 11th for one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Condolences and memories of Loren may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

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Codey Fisher, age 33, of Worthington, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A celebration of Codey's life will be held at the Ocheyedan Town Hall, located at 869 Main Street, Ocheydan, IA, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the New Life Treatment Center in Woodstock Minnesota, are welcomed in his honor. https://www.newlifetreatment.com/

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Mathilda M. Pearson, age 98, of Worthington, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Country Living Cottages in Adrian. A time of fellowship will be from 9:30 to 11:00 am Friday, May 10 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Worthington. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Mary Church WCCW, Sanford Hospice or the Worthington Public Libruary​​

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