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Beverly Damm, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her residence in rural Okabena. MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake, MN, with Father Pratap Reddy Salibindla officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Brewster, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is coordinating the arrangements.

Leora Golda, age 86, of Montevideo, Minnesota and formerly of Heron Lake, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at CCM Health in Montevideo. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Heron Lake United Methodist Church in Heron Lake. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Montevideo. For online guestbook please visit www.wingbain.com

Imelda Baumgartner, age 76, died on Monday, March 11, 2024, at her residence in Brewster, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN.  Burial will be in St. Adrian Catholic Cemetery in Adrian, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 
 

Willis “Tom” Klucking, age 85, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence in Worthington, MN.  Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Living Waters Covenant Church in Worthington, MN.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Living Waters Covenant Church in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Melvin Eidsmo, age 85, of Appleton, MN, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Windom. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Adrian.

Mary Jean Wehr, age 81, of Worthington, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 4-6 pm Monday, March 11 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Parish Prayers will be at 6 pm Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren. A private family graveside service will be at a later date.
 

Gregory “Ox” Harold Johnson, age 54, of Luverne, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Saturday, March 9, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private service will be at a later date.

Charles “Charlie” M. Venenga, age 82, of Worthington, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Crossroads Care Center in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be 11 am on Friday, Mach 8 at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Worthington. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

Dana Fletcher, age 67, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be held in the Sunset Rest Cemetery near Rushmore, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 
     

Mary Jane Voehl, age 90, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Ecumen Meadows in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Anne M. Hokenstad officiating. Private family burial will be held prior to the service in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 
     

David Mauch, age 63, of Adrian, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Adrian.

Elijah George Casanova, age 8, of Round Lake, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday, March 8, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A time of sharing memories will be at 7 pm Friday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Burial will take place at a later date.

Jean Dieter, age 97, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Private family burial will be held prior to the service in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 
 

Dorothy Graf, age 100, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:30 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating.  Burial will be in the Summit Lake Township Cemetery near Reading, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 

William Henry Vortherms, age 83, of Luverne, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Bethany Home in Brandon, SD. A private family burial will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.

Dolores Joyce Bohning, age 89, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Father Tim Biren officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 

Tim Allan Ruppert, age 61, of Adrian, died Friday, February 24, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be from 3-6 pm Thursday Feb. 29, at St. Adrian Church in Adrian. Funeral will be 6 pm Thursday at St. Adrian Church in Adrian. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.

Marv G. Rall, age 90, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Memorial services will be at 11 am on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the American Reformed Church in Worthington with Pastor Alan Salwei officiating. Military Honors will be held immediately following services at the church. Visitation will be from 5 -7  pm on Wednesday,  February 21, 2024 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements. 

Paul Metz, age 67, of Adrian, died Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 22, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Ruby Ackermann, 90, of Lakefield, died Feb. 15, 2024, at Accura Healthcare, Spirit Lake, Iowa. Visitation will be from to 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lakefield. The service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lakefield. Turner Jeness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake is in charge of arrangements. 

Kelly Lee Klingenberg, age 50, of Brewster, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, February 19, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Micheal Freeman & Jamie Bowen. Burial will be in the Hersey Cemetery in Brewster.

Joan Mary Winkel, age 91, of Worthington, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at South Shore Care Center in Worthington. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 17 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. Funeral Mass will be 1 pm Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Wilmont, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Willie Martin, age 67, of Luverne, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.

Darcy Lynn Prins, age 57, of Hardwick, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home. A time of fellowship will be from 9-11 am Saturday, February 17, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, officiated by Shannon Nordstrom. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Marilyn Meyer, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5:00 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, February 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Rev. David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery near Brewster, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

James Clark, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Windom, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Windom, MN, with Pastor Paul Sabjan officiating. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Lorraine Mae (Hutt) Hoffman, 94, of Wilmont, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Murray County Hospice in Slayton. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, February 6, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in St. Kilian; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday at St. Kilian Catholic Church, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Kilian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Jandera, age 78, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Jackson, MN. Burial will be in the Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Jackson, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Ella Musselman, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 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. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Grace Anna Mejia, age 76, of Worthington, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be 11 am Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Tim Biren and Pastor Galen Smith. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery.

Joan McKnight, 87, of Spirit Lake, died Jan. 22, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Milford. The service will be Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Ewington Township. A graveside and lunch will follow the service. Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Hugo Velarde, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Grace Community Church in Worthington, MN. Arrangements are pending at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN.

Robert “Bob” Johnson, age 75, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence in Jackson, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Jackson United Methodist Church in Jackson, MN, with Pastor Russ Steele officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Richard Voss, 79, of Lakefield, died Jan. 23, 2024, at Sunset Cottage in Worthington. The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley. An Open Casket Viewing will be held from 9:30-11:00 AM on Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley. Burial will be in Sioux Valley Cemetery. Turner Jennes Funeral Home of Lake Park is in charge of arrangements.

Gail Marie Bogie, age 69, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Doug White officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN is in charge of the arrangements.

David Ackerman, 93, of Lakefield, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lakefield. The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lakefield. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Lakefield. Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake is in charge of arrangements.

John “Ode” David Smith, age 70, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Luverne, died Tuesday, January 16, suddenly at his home. A time of fellowship will be 4-6 pm Tuesday, January 23 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Memorial service will be at 6 pm Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Kirk Flaa. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Donald Erick Dirks, age 92, of Worthington, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, January 19 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Scott Deuel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home of Friday. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery.
 

Louisa DeBoer, age 85, of Leota, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, IA. Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, January 19 at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Dingmann Funeral Home & the Leota Burial Association are in charge of arrangements.
 

Dennis Lee Echternach, age 72, of Round Lake, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 13, 2024. A celebration of life will be at 6 pm on Saturday, February 24th at the Worthington Eagles Club. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

Roylyn “Roy” Schoon, 80 of Slayton, MN passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Our House Hospice Home in Slayton. Memorial services will be on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Church in Iona. Visitation will on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the church in Iona from 4-6 p.m. also one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Slayton, MN.  Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Hospice of Murray County or Hearts and Hands of Murray County. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

Dennis Sankey, 64, of Wilmont, MN passed away at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton from 4-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Thursday. Interment is at the Wilmont City Cemetery in Wilmont, MN. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.

Russell Christians, age 99, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 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.  Burial will be in the Pleasantview Cemetery in Little Rock, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Sioux Falls Humane Society or the Worthington VFW. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN is in charge of the arrangements.

Nick Olsem, 77, of rural Dundee, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Cross Roads Care Center in Worthington MN.. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Westbrook. MN. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Westbrook. Burial will be at Westbrook Cemetery in Westbrook. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.  

John “Red” Coddington, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Frank Hanbury, age 85, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Crossroads Care Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 6:00 p.m., at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Burial will be at a later date in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Grand Forks, ND. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph A. Kellen, age 82 of Adrian, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth, MN. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, January 4, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; visitation also from 9:30 to 10:15 am Friday at the funeral home. 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 St. Adrian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mission Honduras, LeMars or the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth.

Mathilda Pearson, age 98, of Worthington, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Country Living Cottages in Adrian. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Worthington.

Bryan Lund, 68, of Fulda, MN, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home in rural Fulda. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Fulda High School in Fulda. MN. Visitation will be from 3-5 PM Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the Fulda High School and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.  

Lela Brunk Haller, age 99, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Burial will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in the Oakwood Cemetery in Red Wing, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 

Joanne Krumm, age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary at 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 Friday, January 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Father Tim Biren officiating. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mobridge, SD, with Father Michael Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Trail City Cemetery, in Trail City, SD. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Arthea Raak, age 90, of Worthington, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Ecumen Meadows in Worthington. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday, December 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Thursday at the American Reformed Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastors Alan Salwei & Lorna Lavitt. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington.
 

Adeline Boelman, age 100, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Torrington, CT. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Friday, Dec. 29 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. Burial will be at the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth.

Eva Marie Heidebrink, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Father Tim Biren officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 

Mary Lund, 92 of Luverne, MN passed away at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN on Friday, December 15, 2023. Funeral services will be on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Monday. Interment is at Slayton Memorial Gardens, Slayton, MN. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

James “Jim” Vellema, age 75, of Windom, passed away on Thursday, December 14th, surrounded by family at his home in Windom, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, December 22nd at 1:00 PM at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom, with Pastor Paul Sajban officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Windom.  Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #206 of Windom. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Thursday, December 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue on Friday for one hour prior to the service at the church in Windom. Arrangements are under the care of LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Jim may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com..

Douglas Frank Bullerman, age 72, of Adrian, died Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday December 17 at St. Adrian Church in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral service will be 10:30 am Monday at St. Adrian Church, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor Scott Peterson. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingman Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
 

Arlene Joens, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 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. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be held in the Wilmont Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Shelby Gronewold, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence in Marshall, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. 
 

Cornie Wolterstorff, age 93, passed away at his home in Ocheyedan IA, on December 10, 2023.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Sibley, IA. Family burial will be held in the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery.

Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements.

Christopher German, age 52, of Lismore, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home. A private service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Adrian.
 

Debra Rogers-Stough, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospice in Luverne, MN.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN.  Burial will be in the Summit Lake Cemetery near Reading. MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Jane Koehn, age 90, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 am at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Anne M. Hokenstad and Pastor Jeremy Hallquist officiating.  Family burial will take place at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Carol A. Scherff, age 75 of Worthington, died on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Sanford Luverne Hospice. Memorial services will be Saturday. December 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Family graveside services will be at Worthington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating arrangements.

Marlene A. Bullerman, age 87, of Adrian, Minnesota, joined her family in heaven on Thursday, November 30, 2023 while at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be Sunday, December 3, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM, with a prayer service at 3:30 PM, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 4, at 10:30 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM, all at the church. Burial will follow at St. Adrian Cemetery in Adrian. Arrangements are under the care of Hartquist Funeral Home. To view Marlene’s life tribute video or sign an online registry, please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com.

Dr. David Allen Reeves, age 59, of Worthington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Friday, Dec. 1, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Memorial service will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. James Callahan. Military honors will be provided by the Worthington American Legion & VFW.

Kathleen Louise Smith, age 76, of Wilmont, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday November 30 at the Solid Rock Assembly Church in Worthington; visitation also from 9:15 to 10:15 am Friday at the church. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the Solid Rock Assembly Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Deb Klaassen. Burial will be in the Wilmont Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.

Eleanor Glawe, 87, of Slayton, MN passed away at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton on Monday, November 20, 2023.  Memorial services will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Slayton, MN at 10:30 a.m.  Interment is at Slayton Memorial Gardens in Slayton. Visitation will be on hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.  Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements.

Jenine Bixby, age 63, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, MN.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.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.

Rick “Ricky” Elsing, age 65, of Adrian, died Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 4-7 pm at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Funeral will be 10 am Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor Bruce Branson. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Arlene M. Rall, age 87 of Worthington, died on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington. Memorial services will be at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel.   Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, November  21, 2023 at Benson Funeral Home. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements.

Edwin Lee Munkel, age 67, of Rushmore, died Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.  A time of fellowship will be Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 4-7 pm at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family funeral & burial will take place at a later date.
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Larry Preuss, age 81, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:00 p.m., at Solid Rock Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Scott Peterson officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is coordinating the arrangements.
 

Barbara Jo Waage, age 68, of Worthington, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be 2 pm Thursday, November 9 at the First Lutheran Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Jeanette McCormick. A time of fellowship will be from 12:30 to 2:00 PM Thursday at the church. A private burial will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.
 

David “Smitty” Smedsrud, age 77, of Luverne, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home in Luverne. A gathering of friends and family will be from 4-7pm Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private burial of cremains will be at a later date.

Henry Mess, age 74, of Rushmore, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral will be 11 am Friday, November 10 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 Friday. Burial will be at 1:30 pm Friday at the Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

George “Butch” Mathias, age 91, of Heron Lake, passed away peacefully, at the age of 91 years, under hospice care, with his family at his side, on Wednesday, November 1st, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 7th at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake, with Father Pratap officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Sievert-Peterson American Legion Post #608 of Okabena. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Monday, November 6th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake.  Visitation will continue Tuesday for one hour prior to the service at the church in Heron Lake. Arrangements are under the care of LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of George may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

Margaret Ann Bowman, age 100, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls. A private family service will take place at a later date at Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.

Kathryn Beers, age 98, of Worthington, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Father Tim Biren officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is coordinating the arrangements.

Patricia Ann Kafka, age 92, of Worthington, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her home. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Worthington.

Mark S. Hansmann, age 56, of George passed away on Thursday, October 26 in the comfort of his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1st, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in George with Pastor Matt Polsdofer, visitation to follow from 5:30-7:00 PM. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Obituary can be found at the following link: https://www.iowacremation.com/obituary/2023/Oct/Mark-Steven-Hansmann

Lois M. Haberman, age 91 of rural Brewster, MN died on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her residence. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brewster. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington.  Visitation will also be one hour prior to service on Thursday at the church. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements.

Ronald Gene Bruhn, age 72 of Hardwick, MN died October 26, 2023 at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Memorial service will be 2 pm Saturday, November 4 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Laura Borman. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date.

Edwin Lubben, age 91, of Leota, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday, October 29 at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Funeral will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Burial with full military honors will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & The Leota Burial Association are in charge of arrangements.

Gordon Wayne Mouw, age 81, of Leota, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Avera McKennon Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral will be 11 am Monday, October 30 at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home and the Leota Burial Association are in charge of arrangements.

Frederick “Fritz” Korthals, age 87, of Worthington, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in his home. Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Friday, October 27 at the American Reformed Church, Worthington, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the American Reformed Church, Worthington on Saturday, October 28 at 11am. A lunch will be held after the service, followed by burial at 2pm at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Rushmore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sunset Hospice Cottage, PO Box 203, Worthington, MN 56187. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements. To view an online obituary, please visit dingmannandsons.com.

Geraldine Glenn, 95, of Lakefield passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield, Minnesota with Pastor Andrew Schensted officiating. Burial will be in East Side Cemetery in Estherville, Iowa. A time of visitation and gathering will be held one hour prior to the service, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Condolences and memories of Geraldine may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

Charlotte “Char” De Groot, age 72, of Luverne, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, Oct. 27, at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Saturday at the American Reformed Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Mike Altena. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.
 

Delbert Brink, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN.  Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, 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 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Dale Hedstrom officiating.  Burial, with military rites, will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements. 
 

Bernadine Kremer, 92 of Iona, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Funeral services will be on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columba Church in Iona, MN.  Visitation will be on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the church from 4-6 p.m. with a CDA Rosary at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday.  Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements.  To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.

Colleen Mae Koehne, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Osceola Health Center in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.  Services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Father Tim Biren officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements. 

Paula Suzanne Krumm, age 57, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral in Worthington, MN.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Deacon Vern Behrends officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements.

James Aaron McGowan, age 95, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Eagan Pointe Senior Living in Eagan, Minnesota. A memorial service will be 11 am Wednesday, October 18, at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Deacon Vern Behrends. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial of cremains will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association.

Stacie Jo Davis, age 49, of Worthington, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be Monday, October 16, from 4-7 pm at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial will 3 pm Tuesday at the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Dwaine Hanson, age 72, of Lakefield, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. A visitation will be held from 5-7 on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Osterberg Funeral Home in Lakefield. Family Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023,  with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. The service will be live streamed on the Osterberg Funeral Home Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rochester Mayo Clinic Oncology are encouraged in honor of Dwaine.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at OFH.Care.

William Eugene Elias, age 83, of Adrian, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Sunday, October 15, 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.

Pauline Alice Ailts, 84, of Luverne, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, October 12, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the American Reformed Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Mike Altena. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.

Dean Melvin Schnaible, age 88, of Adrian, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth, MN. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm, Thursday, November 2, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A private family committal service will take place at a later date.

Robert Lange, 88, of Windom, passed away on Friday evening, October 6th, surrounded by his family at his home in Windom. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14th at the American Lutheran Church in Windom with Pastor Adam Roberts officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will be held in the Lamberton Cemetery in Lamberton, Minnesota immediately following the service. A time of gathering and visitation will be held from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, October 14th 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 Robert may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

Michael “Mike” Swan, age 58, passed away on October 05, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Sillerud Lutheran Church in Balaton, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to DAC, TAC and CCSI in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of arrangements.

Delores Jean Ratsch, age 81, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Harmony House in Adair Village, OR. Celebration of Life service will be 4 pm Saturday Oct. 14, at the First United Methodist Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastors Daren Flinck & Bill Robertson. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. A private family burial will precede the service. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia “Patty” Bartels, age 84, passed away on September 30, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 5-7 pm at Benson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:30 am the Solid Rock Church in Worthington. Burial will be held in the Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake, IA. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elinor Bentson, 90 of Worthington, MN passed away at The Meadows in Worthington, MN on Sunday, October 1, 2023.  Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson, MN at 10:30 a.m.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton from 5-7 p.m. also one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday.  Interment is at Hillside Cemetery in Lake Wilson, MN.  To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.

Kevin R. Boots, age 63 of Worthington, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Murray County Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Monday, October 9, 2023 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington. Family is having a private family service. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements.

Geraldine Mae Blom, age 86, of Leota, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2-4 pm, at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Funeral will be Monday at 10:30 am, at the Bethel Reformed Church in Leota. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home and the Leota Burial Association are in charge of arrangements.
 

Darrell Lane Ruddy, age 78, of Luverne, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm, with parish prayers at 4 pm, Friday, October 6, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 10:30 am 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 in the St. Catherine Cemetery.

William “Fred” Heille, age 80, passed away at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Visitation will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home.  Service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Benson Funeral Home. Benson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Emmitt Adrian Gonzalez, age 4 of Worthington, passed away at his residence in Worthington. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 4-7 pm at St. Matthews  Lutheran Church in Worthington. Funeral services will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Matthews Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Schreiber officiating.  Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements.  

Ryan Williams, 42, of Jackson, Minnesota passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson with Pastor Riley Place officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. A time of visitation and gathering will be held two hours prior, from 9:00 – 11:00 AM, at 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 Ryan may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.

Victoria (Vicki) Ann Groenewold, 85, of Rushmore, Minnesota went to her Eternal home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by her greatest joy, her family. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Benson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Emmanuel First United Presbyterian Church near Rushmore. Burial will be at the Sunset Rest Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Jeanette Marie Henning, age 86, of Worthington, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, September 29, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti and Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Worthington. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

RoseMary Zdenek, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Bethany Home in Brandon, SD.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian, MN, with Monsignor Richard Colletti officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Joyce Mormann, 78 of Adrian, MN passed away at South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN on Monday, September 18, 2023. Funeral service will be at St. Adrian Church on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 at the church on Thursday. Interment is at St. Adrian Cemetery in Adrian, MN. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton trusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

John Penning, age 75, of Wilmont, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Sunday, Sept. 24 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont, with Parish Prayers at 4. 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, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial with full military honors provided by the Wilmont VFW will be in the Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wilmont VFW or the Sunset Hospice Cottage. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.
 

Shirley May Lerohl, age 73, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Worthington, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral will be 11 am Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Daren Flinck. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
 

Sissay K. Mengitsu, age 58, of Worthington, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. Funeral will be 10 am Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Worthington Tsadkane Mariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Thomas Dean Krohn, age 69, of Worthington, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Country View Manor Nursing Home in Sibley, IA A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, September 21 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor John Nau. Burial will take place at a later date.

James “Jimmy” Backes, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN.  Burial will be at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake, IA.  Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
 

Henrietta “Heinie” Lais, age 100, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore, MN.  Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles “Chuck” Steven Busse Jr., age 58, of Jackson, formerly of Worthington, died Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday September 12 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral will be 7 pm Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

James Aaron McGowen, age 95, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Egan Pointe Senior Living in Egan. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington.

Donald T. Bullerman, age 89, of Adrian, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Wednesday, Sept. 6, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Visitation also from 9:30 to 10:15 am Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Thursday at St. Adrian Catholic Church officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery.

Ardath Schmidt, age 91, of Luverne, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. A private family service will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is assisting the family with arrangements.
 

Tyler Pospisil, age 32, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence in Worthington, MN.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by memorial services at 6:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Judith Frances (Pudenz) Masching, age 78, of Worthington, MN died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. 
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, August 31 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation also from 2-4 pm Friday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, IA. Funeral Mass will be 9 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Miguel-Parochial Vicar & Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial will be 4:15 pm Friday at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll, IA.
 

Mavis Hoffman, age 77, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by memorial services at 4:00 p.m., at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeremy Hallquist officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Maureen Swain, age 64, of Worthington, died peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN.

A visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Thursday, August 31, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am Friday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington.

David “Dave” Holt, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.

Irene Eisele, 88, of Reading, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Our House Hospice Home in Slayton, MN. Funeral services for will be 11:00 AM on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington. MN. Visitation will be Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at the Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be at the Adrian Cemetery in Adrian, MN. 

Douglas Arthur Kuehl, age 84 of Westbrook, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Maple Lawn Senior Care in Fulda. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Westbrook. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24 at Westbrook Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Friday. Interment will be in the Westbrook Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Douglas L. Jacobson, age of 80 of Worthington, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 23 at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Benson Funeral Home. Benson Funeral Home is coordinating the arrangements.

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