William James Loring, age 61, of Adrian, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Moments Hospice in Champlin. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday Aug. 21 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery.
Virgil J. Ripperger, age 95, of Adrian, Died Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Worthington.
Randy John Landhuis, age 77, of Leota, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the Leota Community Church North Campus. Funeral will be 10:30 am Thursday at the Leota Community Church North Campus. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home and the Leota Burial Association are in charge of arrangements.
Jill Hult, age 85, of Luverne, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.
Eldo Bretzman, of Lakefield, died Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Worthington.
Ellen Mary Vortherms, age 93, of Wilmont, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be Monday Aug. 17 from 4-7 pm, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Memorial Mass will be Tuesday at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Wilmont, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Sunset Hospice Cottages in Worthington or Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.
Jeannette Lynn, age 91, of Lismore, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, Aug. 13 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Lismore, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery.
Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Brock Raymond Thielbar, age 60, of Luverne, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home. He was born August 17, 1965. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, Aug. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 11 am Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, in Luverne, officiated by Chaplain Corey Bjertness. Burial with full military honors will be Friday at 2 pm at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. Dingmann Funeral home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald L. Sieve, age 79, of Worthington, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, Tuesday Aug. 11 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church officiated by Monsignor Richard Collitti. Burial with full military honors provided by the Wilmont VFW will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.
Marianne (Brinkman) Behrens, age 94, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Sibley Specialty Care Center in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Private family burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Esther Jenett Ponto, age 92, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Avera Prince of Peace Assisted Living in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Worthington Christian Church in Worthington, MN, with Sam Pickard officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Gwen Pfundt, age 92 of Worthington, died on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Ecumen Meadows of Worthington. Funeral services will be at 1030 am on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Worthington Christian Church with Pastor Doug White officiating. Burial will be at the Worthington Cemetery. Visitation will from from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, August 3, 2026 at Worthington Christian Church and also one hour prior on Tuesday at the church. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Jaclyn “Jackie” Linder, 86 of Slayton, MN passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Sunset Cottage in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Slayton Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment is at Worthington Memorial Garden in Worthington, MN. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
Jerry Vajgrt, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeremy Hallquist officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the church. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Kevin Cotter Donovan, age 72, of Worthington, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Friday, July 31, with Parish Prayers and sharing of memories at 6:45 pm, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Time of fellowship also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Memorial Mass will be 11 am Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Riley Becher and Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. For full obit please visit www.dingmannandsons.com
Betty Jane Brandt, 99 of Lake Park, died July 15, 2026, at Dougherty House in Sioux Falls. A memorial service will at 2 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Lake Park. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, July 27 2026, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Lake Park. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park Following the burial, there will be a reception at the Lake Park Community Center for family and friends. Turmer Jenness Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Israel, age 89, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his home. A Memorial Mass will be 1 pm Friday, July 31 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Fr. Joshua Miller. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Funeral services for Linda Bultmann, 75, of Fulda, MN will be 1:30 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Fulda. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 6 PM at the Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Mrs. Bultmann passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Fulda. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.
MARGARET JANE LOGER, age 93, of Adrian, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Country Living Cottages in Adrian. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday, July 21 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Wednesday at the United Methodist Church, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor John Mitchem. Burial will be in the Luverne Memorial Gardens Cemetery, following the lunch.
Thomas J. Jay, age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m., at the Worthington Baptist Temple in Worthington, MN Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Joanne Klaassen, age 73 of Sibley, Iowa died Sunday, July 12, 2026, suddenly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation will be Sunday, July 19th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Sibley. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at the First Reformed Church in Sibley, with Reverend Brian Carpenter officiating. Burial will be Private for the family at the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley. Arrangements are in the care of the Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley, Iowa.
Lois Rasche, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Village in Mountain Lake, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lois Rasche, age 88, of Heron Lake, will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Burial will be held in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake. A visitation for Lois will be held on Tuesday, July 21st from 5:00 -7:00 PM at LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, July 22nd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake for one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Lois may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
David Leonard Steinhoff, age 75, of Luverne, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Bethany Lutheran Home, in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Thursday July 9, 2026, from 12-2pm at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2pm Thursday at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne, officiated by Father Joshua Miller. Burial will be at St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Luverne. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.
Chad Myron Svalland, age 52, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting with the arrangements.
Robert Israel, age 89, of Luverne, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.
Geraldine Ilene Sandstede, age 81, of Luverne, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. A time of fellowship will be Thursday, July 2 from 5-7 pm at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A prayer service will be Thursday at 7 pm at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Steve Voris. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Judy K. Miller, age 71 of Worthington passed away at her residence in Worthington. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, with Pastor Karla Kirkeby officiating. Burial will be at the Jasper Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at the Benson Funeral Home. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Merlin Walter Winselman, age 70, of Adrian, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Sanford Luverne Medical Center. A time of fellowship will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, June 28 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Memorial service will be 10:30 am Monday at the Adrian United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor John Mitchum. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery.
Brenda LeAnn Moerke, age 73, of Durham, North Carolina, formerly of Salem, South Dakota and Adrian, Minnesota, died Monday, February 2, 2026 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, June 26 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A time of fellow ship will be held one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home on Friday. Burial will be at Sunset Rest Cemetery following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to local school Arts programs.
Joseph Olsem, 78, of Heron Lake, MN passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Center in Windom, MN. .A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2025, at the Heron Lake Community Center. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.
Terry Meyer, age 80, of Reading, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton. Memorial Service will be 6 pm Friday, July 10 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington officiated by Pastor Dell Bolluyt. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be 2 pm Saturday, July 25 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Keystone, SD.
Audrey Iris (Minion) Maras, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 from 4-7 pm at American Lutheran Church, 915 Winifred St, Worthington. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is handling the arrangements.
Lois C. Bremer, age 76, of Ocheyedan, IA, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, June 23 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan, IA. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Ocheyedan, IA.
Gwendolyn Kathryn Kramer, age 104, of Worthington, died Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Thursday, June 18, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
C. Paul Vander Kooi, age 86 of Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Worthington, MN died on Friday, June 12, 2026 at The Sanford Hospice Foundation Cottage in Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 5 -7 pm on Monday at the Chirstian Reformed Church in Worthington and also 930 am to 1030 am Tuesday at the church. Funeral services will be at 1030 am on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at the Chrisitan Reformed Church Worthington. Burial will be the Worthington Cemetery with Miliary Rites. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Richie Erwin, age 69, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1:30 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
A Gathering/Celebration of Life for Don and Patty Habeck will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with military rites at 3:30 p.m., and prayers at 4:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of Jackson, MN or Sioux Falls, SD. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
William "Bill" Schreiber, age 73 of rural Brewster, MN died on Sunday, June 7th , 2026. Memorial services will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fulda, MN with Pastor Ethridge officiating. Burial with Military Rites will be at the Worthington Cemetery.
Benson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gerrit Kroontje, age 93, of Leota, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 am Saturday, June 13 at the Leota Community Church, North Campus. Funeral will be Saturday at 10:45 am at the Leota Community Church, North Campus. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemeter with lunch and fellowship to follow.
Ruth Ann Lorang, age 86, of Lismore, died Thursday, June 04, 2026, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, June 8, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, in Lismore, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Elsing, age 87, of Adrian, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, June 4 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Funeral will be 7 pm Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor John Mitchum. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Donald “Don” Habeck, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Services previously scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, are postponed until a later date. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements
Lorraine H. Klooster, age 97, of Luverne, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, May 29 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family service & burial will take place at a later date.
Sara L. Misterek, age 43, of Luverne, died Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Luverne.
Lee Schutz, age 58, of Windom, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th at Windom Area Health in Windom. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church in Windom, on Thursday, May 28th at 11:00 AM, with a time of visitation and gathering for one and half hours prior to the service from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in rural Windom. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Lee may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
Gerald “Jerry” Fleace, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his residence in rural Round Lake, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. A family led community gathering for disposition of ashes to be held at Jerry’s home at 35131 780th St., Round Lake, MN 56167. All family and friends are welcome and invited at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026 to participate in and share memories. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Debra Ann Sanns, age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will follow in the Round Lake Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Dennis Lee Berger, age 89, of Worthington, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA. Funeral service will be 10 am, Saturday, July 11 at Solid Rock Assembly, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Scott Petersen. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial with full military honors provided by the Worthington American Legion & VFW, will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangement
Marilyn Ella Sorenson, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Cemetery in rural Lakefield, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Baumgartner, age 93, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Gracewood Assisted Living in Lino Lakes. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, May 22, with a Rosary service at 6:30 pm with sharing of memories to follow, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation also from 10:30 to 11:15 am Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 11:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Worthington. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Worthington.
Jerry Beck, age 86, formerly of Round Lake, MN passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar, MN. Memorial services will be at 12:30 pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation will be from 11:00 am thru 12:30 pm. A family burial will be at a later date at the Round Lake Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Gladys M. Lais, age 90, of Worthington, died Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday, May 19 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family funeral and burial will take place later.
Dorothy Elaine Domeyer, age 99, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, May 18, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A private family funeral service will take place later, along with burial at the St. Mary Cemetery in Ellsworth.
Marvin Tony Van’t Hof, age 88, of Leota, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, May 17, at the Leota Community Church, North Campus. Funeral service will be 10:30 am Monday at the Leota Community Church, North Campus. Burial will precede the funeral. The Leota Burial Association & Dingmann Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Southwest Minnesota Christian School.
Leo Wagner, age 84, of Windom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Windom Area Health in Windom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 16th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom, with a time of visitation and gathering from 8:30-10:30 AM at the church. Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Windom. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Leo may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
Larry “Bones” Lynn Lupkes, age 69, of Rushmore, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Friday, May 15 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Funeral will be 11 am Saturday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Tom Voigt. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Bones to the Rushmore Fire Rescue or the Rushmore Little League.
Genevieve Rehnelt, age 94, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Heron Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Jackson, on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with a time of visitation and gathering for two hours prior to the service. The service will be livestreamed on the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Facebook Page. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Genevieve may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com..
Judy Lynn-Helen Reisdorfer, 55, of Rushmore, MN, passed away in her home on April 30, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at Judy’s favorite bar, The Rushmore Tavern. In lieu of flowers, please join us in celebrating Judy’s life - memorials may be given in her honor to the family to support her Celebration of Life. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Catherine Anne Lewis, age 75, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, May 8 at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be 1 pm Saturday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial with full military honors provided by the Ellsworth American Legion will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Ellsworth. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Sheila Ann Kluever, age 74, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Huron, SD. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington. Service will follow at 10:30 am. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home.
Mee Khamphanh, age 89, of Worthington, died Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Shores of Worthington. Funeral service will be 2 pm Thursday, May 7 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Delbert “Del” Wickstrom, 88, of rural Worthington, passed away on April 24, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 4-6 pm at Benson Funeral Home. Private family burial will take place at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roger Van Bergen passed away on September 3rd, 2025. Memorial service will be on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00PM at Benson Funeral Home. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Russel Nelson, age 62, of Worthington, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Worthington.
Dan J. Fauskee, age 60 of Worthington, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Albertus "Al" Van Der Linden, age 86, of Worthington, MN. Went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2026 at the Sunset Cottage in Worthington.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1-4pm at Benson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial service will be on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am at the American Reformed Church with Pastor Alan Salwei officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Louise Ann Kuhl, age 78 of Sibley, IA, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA. Public visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley, IA, with Rev. Timothy Nappe officiating. Burial will follow in the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley, IA.
Ronald “Buzz” Baumhoefner, 83, of Luverne, MN, formerly of Fulda, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Luverne, MN. Funeral services. will be 11:00 AM on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Fulda. MN. Visitation will be Thursday April 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 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 Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Fulda, MN.
Betty Gamel, age 70, of Luverne, died Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.
Scott Lawrence Klooster, age 61, of Adrian, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Monday, April 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral will be 10 am Tuesday at the Adrian United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor John Mitchem. Burial will be in the Pleasentview Cemetery in Little Rock, IA.
Stacy Jo Anderson passed away on April 22nd at her home in rural Windom. A Celebration of Life Service for Stacy Jo Anderson, age 51, of rural Windom, will be held Tuesday, April 28th at 11:00 AM at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. Burial will be in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery in rural Storden. A visitation for Stacy Jo will be held on Monday, April 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue Tuesday, April 28th at the American Lutheran Church in Windom for one hour prior to the service. The service will be livestreamed on the American Lutheran Church’s Facebook page. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Stacy Jo may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com
Edna Lyons, 93, of Fulda, MN, formerly of Dundee, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Sanford Medical Center in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dundee. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gisela Kuehl, 89, of Windom, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home in Windom. A Celebration of Life Service to honor her life and legacy will be held Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Amo Lutheran Church in rural Storden. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, north of Windom. A visitation for Gisela will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the Amo Lutheran Church in rural Storden for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations in memory of Gisela are preferred to Lake Shetek Lutheran Ministries and Windom Area Health Foundation. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Gisela may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com
Gerald Marvin Vande Brake, age 83, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. Funeral will be 2 pm Wednesday, April 22 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial with full military honors provided by the Luverne American Legion & VFW, will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne
Karen Reineke passed away on April 15, 2026. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery near Brewster.
JoAnn R. Wehmeyer, age 78 of Westbrook, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Memorial Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 at Westbrook Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be in the Westbrook Cemetery in Westbrook. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Roger Geertsema, age 82, of Worthington, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Memorial service will be 7 pm Wednesday, April 22 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Rodney Lee Poppema, age 82, of Worthington, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Worthington.
Barbara Eggestein, age 92, of Jackson, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 9 at the Riverside Cemetery in Jackson. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sharon Kay Hoffman, age 89, of Luverne, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. Memorial Service will be 2 pm Saturday, April 11 at The Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Mark Eliason. A time of fellowship will one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Wayne W. Koehn, age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Heron Lake, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Matthew “Matt” Helmers, age 54 of Melvin, IA, passed away at Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley, IA on Saturday, April 4, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Melvin. Visitation will also be held at the United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; family will be present 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Baker Township Cemetery near Melvin. The Sanborn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for 54 year-old Matt Helmers of Melvin, IA. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please direct all memorials to the family to be used for a Melvin City park bench in Matt's honor.
Dale Lee Wehmeyer, age 81 of Westbrook, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Westbrook Good Samaritan Care Center in Westbrook. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Westbrook Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Westbrook Cemetery in Westbrook. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mary Ellen Stenzel, age 92, of Heron Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial, to honor her life and legacy will be held Tuesday, April 7th at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake. A visitation for Mary Ellen will be held on Monday, April 6th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Visitation will continue Tuesday at the church for one-hour prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Mary Ellen may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
VIcki Lynn Henning, age 70, of Adrian, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, March 24, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Memorial service will be 7 pm Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Karenni Nyo, age 44, of Worthington, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 9-11 am Tuesday, March 24, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral will be 11 am Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Ayestar Gyi. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Barbara Jean Hansen, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her residence near Round Lake, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Grace Community Church in Worthington, MN and also one hour prior to service at the church on Saturday. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Community Church in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Scott Jay Homan, 61, of Adrian, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9 to 11 am, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian, MN. Funeral will be Saturday at 11, at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, MN, officiated by Pastor John Mitchem. Burial will be at the Adrian Cemetery following the funeral service.
Irene Theresa (Kahle) Reinke, age 88, of Ellsworth, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth, MN.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10-11 am, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 18, at 11 am, at the Dingmann Funeral Home with burial at 1:30 pm at the Prairie Hill Cemetery, in Fulda, MN.
Sharon K. Hoffman, age 89, of Luverne, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Luverne Hospice Cottage. Dingmann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.
David Post, age 81,, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8th at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A Christian funeral and burial to remember his life will be held Friday, March 13th at 11:00 AM at St Paul Lutheran Church in Rost Township. Military honors will be provided by the Sievert-Peterson American Legion Post #608. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th from 5:00-7:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rost Township with a private family service at 4:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday at the church for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations in memory of David are preferred to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Hendrieka “Ricki” Eliesebeth Hoftyzer, age 69, of Rushmore MN, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, March 11 at the Christian Reformed Church in Worthington, MN. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Funeral Service will be 10:30 am on Thursday, March 12, at the Christian Reformed Church in
Worthington, MN, officiated by Reverend Chad Werkhoven. Burial will be at Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the service.
Scott David Lee, age 60, of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home in Worthington. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 11 at the United Methodist Church in Worthington, MN, officiated by Pastor John Mitchem.
Steven “Fresca” Duane Bullerman, age 72, of Adrian, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Sanford USC Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, March 15 at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, with Parish Prayers at 2 pm; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Monday at St. Adrian Catholic Church officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Cathy E. Brunk, age 74 of Brewster, MN died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Taos, New Mexico. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Brewster with Pastor David McDonald officiating. Burial will be at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will also be one hour prior to service at the church on Saturday. Benson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements
Jane Morris, age 74, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1st at the Good Samaritan Society in Jackson. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, in Jackson, on Saturday, March 14th at 10:30 AM, with a time of visitation and gathering for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Jackson. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Jane may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
John Roger Pfeiffer, age 80, of Rushmore, died Saturday, February 21, at his home. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Worthington.
Norma A. Johanning, age 87, of Worthington, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, Feb. 26, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation also one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Wilmont, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont.
Charles “Chuck” Edward Williams, age 86, of Fulda, died Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 am Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Worthington Event Center. Funeral will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Worthington Event Center. Burial with full military honors provided by the Fulda American Legion will be at 1:15 pm Saturday at the Kinbrae Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements. To live stream the funeral service please visit http://www.facebook.com/DingmannFH.
Marjorie “Marge” Miranowski, 93 of Slayton, MN passed away at Our House Hospice Home in Slayton on Friday, February 13, 2026. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton from 4-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Friday. Interment is at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Dundee, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery (in care of St. Ann’ Catholic Church Slayton) or Hospice of Murray County. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
Delores ‘Dee’ Elaine Weiland, age 96, of Worthington, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Worthington Sanford Medical Center in Worthington. Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, Feb. 21 at American Lutheran Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Jeremy Hallquist. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.
Loren James Forrest, age 82, of Luverne, died of heart failure at the home farm on February 10, 2026. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, Feb. 15 at St John Lutheran Church in Luverne. Funeral will be 10:30 am at St. John Lutheran Church, in Luverne, with Rev. Dr. Phil Booe officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Luverne Dollars for Scholars, the Forrest Family Scholarship, PO Box 822, Luverne, Minnesota, 56156.
Doris Selberg, age 89, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Sibley Specialty Care Nursing Home in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting with the arrangements.
Verna Gentry, age 101, of Okabena, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at Keelson Harbor Assisted Living in Spirit Lake, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, February 16th at 10:30 AM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom with burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery in rural Windom. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16th for one hour prior to the service, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Verna may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
Corrine Mammen, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Kenneth Lutheran Cemetery in Kenneth, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is assisting with the arrangements.
Alverna Madison, age 86, of Wilmont, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Sibley Special Care in Sibley, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Wilmont with a prayer service taking place at 4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Wilmont. Interment will be in St. Kilian Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. Please visit www.hartquistfuneral.com to sign an online registry and to read Alverna's life history.
Linda Voss, age 80, of Jackson, passed away Friday, January 30th, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, February 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. A meal will be served during the visitation on Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. A private, family funeral service for Linda will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley. Burial will be in the Sioux Valley Township Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Linda may be shared online at www.lacannefuneralhome.com.
Harlan B. Groenewold, age 89 of Rushmore, MN died on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Osceola Senior Living in Sibley, Iowa. Funeral services will at 10 am on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the Emmanuel First United Presbyterian Church south of Rushmore, with Pastor Thomas J. Voigt officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Rushmore with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday February 2, 2026 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington and also from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday at the church. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Francis Bartosh, 97, of Windom, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26th at Sunset Cottage in Worthington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 2nd at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 206 of Windom. Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the church’s website. https://www.sfxwindom.org/online-mass. A visitation for Francis will be held on Sunday, February 1st from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue on Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom for one hour prior to the Funeral Mass. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Francis may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
Richard Thier, age 89, of Adrian, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, Jan. 26 at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Adrian Catholic Church officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Virgil VanBatavia, age 83, formerly of Luverne, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. A gathering of friends and family will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 4-7PM at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Memorial services will also take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at American Reformed Church in Luverne at 1:30 PM with a visitation 1 hour prior all at the church. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne at a future date. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is assisting the family with local arrangements.