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.
Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Ostheimer, age 85, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home & The Leota Burial Association are assisting the family with arrangements.
Martin “Marty” D. Rickers, age 68 of Worthington, died August 18, 2023, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 24, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Worthington. The Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Donald Hinchey officiating. Private family burial will precede the service in Worthington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to three causes that were special to Marty: Sunset Hospice Cottage, B-Squad Dog Rescue in Brandon, S.D.; or Nobles County Historical Society. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Thompson, age 90, of Lakefield, Minn., died Thursday, Aug. 17, at his home. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 11:30 am at the Benson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home.
Melvin Rients, age 95, of Lakefield, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakefield, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with Pastor John Schuetz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Rost Township.
The funeral service will be live streamed on the Immanuel Lutheran Church Facebook page for those not able to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged. Condolences may be sent to the family online at OFH.Care.
Wilbur Prins, age 85, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, 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. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the American Reformed Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Irwin Van Leeuwen officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery near Rushmore, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Winora Hallstrom, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN and also one hour prior to the service. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the First Lutheran Church in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Doeden, 77, of Slayton, MN passed away his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Memorial services will be on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lake Wilson, MN at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the church in Lake Wilson from 4-7 p.m. also one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. Interment is at First Baptist Cemetery in George, IA. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
Arnold Sexe, age 98, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by memorial services at 2:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Private family burial will be held prior to the service. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
John Garms, 80, of Lakefield, MN, died July 30, 2023 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A graveside service will be Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Sioux Valley Cemetery in Sioux Valley. Visitation will be on Friday, August 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley. Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin Luinenburg, age 97, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Heron Lake, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at the Christian Reformed Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Jo Ann Gerber, 82, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023, 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. A mass to celebrate her life will take place on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Father Jim Callahan officiating. Burial will follow at the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
DeWayne “Hoop” Hoefker, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
James Washington “Jim” Pierce, age 93, of Worthington, MN, died peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence of Ecumen Meadows.
To honor his request, there will be no funeral service. Memorials can be sent to Avera@Home Southwest Minnesota, 1216 Ryan’s Road, Worthington, MN 56187 or online at https:// www.averafoundation.org/support/. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lois Arlene Kleine, age 89, of Luverne, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Accura in Spirit Lake, IA. Funeral will be 10:30 am Tuesday, August 1, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.
Stasia McCormick, age 54, of Lakefield, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Celebration of Life Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Schensted officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family online at OFH.Care.
Earl Francis Madison, age 77, of Adrian, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Friday, July 21, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian, with Parish Prayers at 5 pm. A time of fellowship will also be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am Saturday 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 St. Adrian Catholic Church or St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary “Jean” Lesch, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Windom Area Health in Windom, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 5:00 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. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake, MN, with Father Pratap Reddy Salibindla officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Carolyn Bruns, age 80, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Crossroads Care Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Sompheth “Joy” Inthirath, age 58, of Worthington, died Thursday, June 6, 2023, at the Avera-McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be Sunday, July 9 at1pm at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family burial service will take place at a later date.
Eunice Baumgard, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, from 5:00 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. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church rural Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Joanne Nelson, age 87, of Windom, died Sunday, July 2nd at Windom Area Health in Windom. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, July 10th at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, with Pastor Pam Prouty officiating. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on July 10th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Joanne may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
William “Bill” Strouth, age 96, of Ashton, Iowa, died on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Friday, July 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ashton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ashton, IA, with Father Siby Punnoose as celebrant. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Ashton, with military honors by William Ben Hoffman American Legion Post No. 290 of Ashton. Arrangements are in the care of the Jurrens Funeral Home of Ashton, IA.
Gwendolyn Dressel, 80, of Spirit Lake, Iowa died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Turner Jeness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery in Round Lake, MN.
Bruce Lease, age 92, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Sibley Specialty Care Center in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington, MN, with Rev. Dr. Daren Flink officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary Kleve, age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Dale Hedstrom officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph Sanow, age 44, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Madison Regional Health System in Madison, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington, MN, with Deacon Vern Behrends officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Naumann, 66, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 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, July 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Hersey Cemetery in Brewster, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Mary Berning, age 97, of Worthington, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Crossroads Care Center in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, July 6 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Friday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be at 1pm Friday at the St. Adrian Cemetery.
Vonnalyne “Vonnie” Volk, age 88, of Windom, formerly of Heron Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29th at the Good Samaritan Society- Sogge Memorial in Windom. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, July 8th at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom, with Father Pratap celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake. A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Friday, July 7th from 5:00~7:00 PM, with a rosary prayer service at 7:00 PM, at LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue Saturday, July 8th, for one hour prior to the service at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom.
The funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church website. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Condolences and memories of Vonnie may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
Kenneth Christians, age 85, of Lakefield, w passed away on Monday, June 26th, at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, June 30th at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rost Township, Jackson County, Minnesota, with Pastor Jeff Sage officiating. The burial will be in the church cemetery. A time of visitation and gathering will be held Thursday, June 29th from 4:00-7:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Visitation will continue at the church for one hour prior to the service on Friday, June 30th. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Condolences and memories of Ken may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
Celeste "Fran" Frances Chalfonte, 76, of Lake Park, Iowa passed away January 26, 2023, in Spirit Lake surrounded by family. At her request, cremation has taken place. A party and fireworks for family and friends of Fran will be held at the home of Fran’s brother, David Thompson in Lake Park on Friday, June 30, 2023, starting at 5PM. Robinson funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com
Allen “Leroy” Weinzetl, 84, of Worthington, MN, passed away on June 19, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. A celebration of Leroy’s life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 9:30 am, at 18393 Wass Ave, Brewster, MN. All family and friends are welcome. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Donna Fuerstenberg 93 of Fulda, MN passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Kilian Church in St. Kilian, MN. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. at the church on Wednesday. Interment is at St. Kilian Cemetery. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton, MN is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
Iris June Kluever, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, and also one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 11:00 am at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ardyce Ione Stageberg, age 85, of Lakefield, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dorothy Hoeft, age 91, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery in Madelia, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia Roth, age 82, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia A. Jansen, age 89, of Winona, MN, formerly of Lismore, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Winona. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home of Winona is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jim Voit, 80, of Heron Lake, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Country View Manor Nursing Home in Sibley, IA.. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake, MN. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.
Alva Morrison, age 105, formerly of Worthington, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA. A short graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Following the graveside, a service will be held at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Claribel Helen Grussing, age 85, of Rushmore, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Sunrise View Assisted Living in Adrian. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, June 8, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 11 am Friday at the First United Methodist Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Daren Flinck. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
George Paul Heronimus, age 90, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 9-11 am Saturday, June 10, at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday at the Zion Presbyterian Church, in Ellsworth, officiated by Pastor Randall Knuth. Burial with full military honors provided by the Ellsworth American Legion, will be in the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Myril Dean Ferguson, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Private family burial will be held prior to services in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Paul James Rogers, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in rural Reading, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont, MN, with Monsignor Richard Colletti and Deacon Vern Behrends officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Lake Cemetery near Reading, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Cheryl Lynn Kluever, age 70, of Luverne, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Monday, June 5 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.
Gary Marvin Loosbrock, age 77, of Lismore, died Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, June 1, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Lismore, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm. Fellowship also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Lismore, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti and Fr. David Krogman. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements
Mary Lou Schons, age 94, of Fulda, MN, previously of Worthington, MN, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel in Worthington, MN, with Rev. Msgr. R. Paul Heiting officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Todd Heidebrink, age 59, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence in Spavinaw, OK. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Family burial will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Little Rock, IA. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth John Hopperstad, age 88, of Luverne, died peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. A memorial service will be 2 pm Thursday, May 25 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor Gerald Kosse. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. A private family burial of cremains will be at a later date.