Beverly Jane Kempema, age 94, of Worthington, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Sibley Specialty Care Home in Sibley, IA. A private family memorial service will take place at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, at a later date.
Monty Recker, age 74, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Marshall. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall, Minnesota. A luncheon will follow in Carlin Hall at the church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Lismore, Minnesota. A CCW Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will then be held from 5:00 –7:00 p.m. also at the church. The evening will conclude with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to his service on Saturday, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., also at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall.
Keith Richard Stubbe, age 73, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Country View Manor in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Visitation will continue on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 9:00 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 Jordan Danielson officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Worthington, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Ronnie Gene Noerenberg, age 77, of Worthington, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeremy Hallquist officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Muriel E. Karschnik, age 87 of Worthington, died on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday. January 2, 2026 at the St Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington. Burial will be at the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 am on Friday at the church. Benson Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Donna Jean (Sandbulte) Van’t Hof, age 69, of Leota, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Pipestone County Medical Center. Visitation will be from noon to 2 pm Monday, Dec. 29, with funeral service at 2 pm Monday at the Leota Community Church, in Leota, officiated by Pastor Michael Scott. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. The Leota Burial Association & Dingmann Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Justice For All in Rock Valley, IA. or Legacy Thrift Store in Worthington.
Laurie Hardekopf, 86, of Fulda, MN passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda, MN. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church rural Fulda. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Fulda. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.
Eloisa Zamudio Vda de Jauregui, age 88, of Worthington, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. A private family service will take place at a later date.
Rosie Mae Gronewold age 92, of Worthington, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at The Meadows in Worthington.
A time of fellowship will be from 10 to 11 am Monday, Dec. 29 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial Service will be 11 am Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Burial of cremains will be in the Worthington Cemetery.
Marian Hibma, 82, of Harris, Iowa, died Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home in Harris. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Crosswinds Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Crosswinds Church in Spirit Lake. Internment will be in Ocheyedan Cemetery. Turner Jenness Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Stanley Elsing, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery near Rushmore, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Anna Mae Fuerstenberg 92, of Fulda, MN passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Maple Lawn Senior Care in Fulda, MN. Funeral services will be at St. Kilian Catholic Church in St. Kilian, MN on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Interment is at St. Kilian Catholic Cemetery in St. Kilian, MN. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the church in St. Kilian from 4-7 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Thursday. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com
Darleen Grace Clark, age 95, formerly of Rushmore died Friday, December 12, 2025, at the The Timbers of Apple Valley. A Time of Fellowship will be from 1:30 to 2:30 on Friday Dec. 19 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
Esther Elizabeth Reuter, age 94, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Dougherty House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral will be Monday, Dec. 15 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, officiated by Fr. David Krogman. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Lismore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to a charity of your choosing. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the many prayers and kindness shown to Esther, especially from the caregivers at Prince of Peace Assisted Living.
Patrick John Lange, age 66, of Adrian, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, Dec. 12 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Adrian, officiated by Pastor John Mitchem. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery.
Stephanie Rohrbauck, age 58, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Greve, age 86 of Worthington passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Indian Lake Baptist Church, rural Worthington. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rosella “Rosie” Nerem, age 97, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 9:30 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 Jeremy Hallquist officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Iva Barber, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Geneva Kiefer, age 95, of Adrian, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Cura of Le Sueur Nursing Home, in Le Sueur, MN. Arrangements are pending with Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian.
Darlene H. McClure, age 91, of Luverne, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Visitation will be Monday, December 1, 2025 from 5-7pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Luverne and also one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Funeral service will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Bethany Lutheran Church, in Luverne, officiated by Rev. Andrew Palmquist. Burial will be follow the service at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.
Carroll Koepsell, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, MN. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be at a later date in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Joyce Elizabeth Stahlke, age 97, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Meadows in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 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 Kathleen Brandt officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Heron Lake, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements
Robert “Dolly” Gene Peters, age 93, of Adrian, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Shores of Worthington.
Funeral will be 11:00 am Monday, Dec. 1 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion, will be in the Adrian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Adrian American Legion Club.
Helen Darlene Markman, age 88, of Saint Cloud, MN formerly of Worthington, MN, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell, MN. Funeral will be at 11:30 am Friday, Nov. 28 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Chris Markman. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Kevin “Hobbs” Robert Harberts, age 62, of Adrian, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington.
Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Living Rock Church in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Funeral will be 10 am Monday at the Living Rock Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Josh Hayden. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Irma Sasse, age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Pastor David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Ann Kuehl, age 79, of Fulda, formerly of Westbrook passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Westbrook. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Westbrook Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. 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.
Anita Mae Wiertzema, age 94, of Worthington, died Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Osceola Senior Living in Sibley, IA. A time of fellowship will be from 9:30 to 11 am Monday, Nov. 24 at the American Reformed Church in Worthington. Memorial service will be 11 am Monday at the American Reformed Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Alan Salwei. Burial will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.
Dianne Sanderson, age 78, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at The Shores in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services 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. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements. (NOTE: The funeral has been changed to 111 am on Friday November 28th due to predicted snowstorm.)
Bernard Joseph Thier, age 85, of Rushmore, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 24, from 4-7 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 4pm, at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, MN with Monsignor Richard Colletti officiating. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements
Mary (Schmitt) Pike, age 92, of Luverne, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday, November 25, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Fr. Jushua Miller. Burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne.
Gary Bertrand, 67, of North Las Vegas, NV passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A celebration of life service will be at the VFW in Wilmont, MN on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00. a.m. Military honors accorded by the Wilmont VFW Post. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Last Prisoner Project: https://www.lastprisonerproject.org. Totzke Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. To send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.
Dianne Marie Carlson, age 80, of Luverne, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 pm Monday, Nov. 24 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Fr. Joshua Miller. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne
Cleo Faye Wicks, age 73, of Lakefield, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A celebration of life will be 11 am Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Scott Petersen. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Melvin Hoffman, age 90, of Luverne, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. A private family service will take place at a later date with the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne.
Pearl M. Aaker, age 102, of Worthington, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Meadows in Worthington. A memorial service will be 2 pm Friday, Nov. 21 at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Jeanette McCormick. A private burial will precede the servi
Craig Jay Vastenhout, age 69, of Leota, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Leota Community Church North Campus in Leota. Funeral will be 10:30 am Monday at the Leota Community Church North Campus, in Leota officiated by Pastor Michael Scott. Burial will be in the Leota Community Cemetery. Dingmann Funeral Home & The Leota Burial Association is in charge of arrangements.
James Oliver Burcham, age 84, of Westbrook, formerly of Richmond, VA, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home in Westbrook. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Worthington.
Services for William “Bill” Van Wettering, 78, of Spencer will be Wednesday, November 12th at 2:00 PM at Hope Church in Spencer. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Geelan Funeral Home in Spencer. Geelan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlene Jane Kuehne, age 81, of Worthington, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lakefield. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Monday, Nov. 10 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington.
Terry Neugebauer, age 68, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. In lieu of flowers, family prefers memorials to Bigelow Fire Department and/or First Lutheran Church in Worthington Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Louise O’Neil, age 97, of Worthington, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Maplewood Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral will be 11 am Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Shawn Ethridge. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery.
Roger Gene Westendorf, age 84, of Worthington, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Windom Area Health. A time of fellowship will be from 4-6 pm Friday, Nov. 7 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Myron Walter Grussing, age 87, of Rushmore, died Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral will be 11 am Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor John Mitchem. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
Lorraine Schmitz, age 102, passed away on October 31, 2025 at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 4-6 pm at Benson Funeral Home in Worthington and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral service will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:30 am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brewster. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jonna Dull, age 86, of Hardwick, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral will be 11 am Wednesday at the Rock River Community Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastors Harry Flanagan and Troy Hinrichs. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Maria B. Ramirez, age 62, of Worthington, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, Nov. 3 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; visitation also from noon to 1 pm Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Worthington. Funeral Mass will be 1 pm Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Fr. Raul Silva. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery in Worthington.
Cletus Freking, 94, of Heron Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 25th at the Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 29th at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Full military honors will be provided by the Joseph Suding American Legion Post 386 of Dundee. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Heron Lake. A visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, October 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake. Visitation will continue on Wednesday 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 Cletus may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
Bonnie Pomerenke, age age 94, of Lakefield, formerly of rural Okabena, passed away on Thursday, October 16th at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 25th, at 10:30 AM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Okabena, Minnesota. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Lakefield, Minnesota. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Our Redeemer Lutheran church. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the Church in Okabena for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Bonnie may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
Eunice Meyer, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at The Shores in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Allen Kruger, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel in Worthington, MN, with Sanford Hospice Chaplain Dan Hormig officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Donna M. Hamman, age 81 died on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Ecumen Meadows in Worthington. Memorial services will at 10:30 am on Monday, October 20. 2025 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Laura Ann (Kremer) Mettner, age 46, of Chanhassen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at The Barn at Corabelle, 1314 16th St., Iona, MN 56141 with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Interment will take place after the service at St. Columba Cemetery, rural Iona, Minnesota. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Garnet Burns, age 87, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Sanford Hospice in Luverne, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m., at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Tim A. Hansberger, age 49 of Worthington, MN died on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Memorial services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, with Pastor Joe Behnke officiating.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Benson Funeral Home is assisting Tim’s family with the arrangements.
LaVonne O’Connor, age 88 of Lakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2nd, surrounded by her family, at her home in Lakefield. A Mass of Christian Burial wiill be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 13th at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lakefield. Burial will be held in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Lakefield. A rosary prayer service for LaVonne will be held on Sunday, October 12th at 5:30 PM followed by a visitation for LaVonne from 6 to 8 PM at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lakefield. Visitation will continue Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lakefield for one hour prior to the funeral mass, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of LaVonne may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com
Mary Carol Lursen, age 89, of Adrian, died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Sunrise View Assisted Living in Adrian. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; visitation also from 9:30 to 10:15 am Monday at the funeral home. 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.
Kevin Wayne Mejia, age 61, of Lobelville, TN, formerly of Worthington, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Mission Hospital in Ashville, NC.
Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Thursday, October 9 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial service will be 1 pm Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family committal will take place at a later date.
Wayne Zinnel, age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor David Hahn officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Brewster, MN. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Leland Ernest Smith, age 82, of Wilmont, died Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, Oct. 2 at Solid Rock Assembly Church in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at 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.
Roland Roelfs, age 67, of Sibley, IA, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28th at the United Methodist Church in Sibley. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Sibley, with Pastors Brad and Sue Hicks officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Gilman Township Cemetery of Ashton, IA.
Lora (Stefferud) VanMeekeren, age 51, of Reading, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Shores of Worthington. Funeral will be at 2 pm Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Summit Lake Cemetery in Reading.
Jay Dekker, age 73, of Spirit Lake, IA, formerly of Fulda, MN, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Lakes Regional Health Center, in Spirit Lake, IA.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the American Reformed Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Alan Salwei. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Diane K. Thier, age 83, of Adrian, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Sunday, Sept. 28, with Parish Prayers at 4 pm, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. 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.
Melinda Kay Einck Strode 42, of Cookeville, TN passed away on August 6,2025 A celebration of her life will be held as an open house on Saturday, September 27,2025 in Worthington, Minnesota at 1525 BioScience Drive from 2pm-4pm. All are welcome. Flowers and cards can be sent to Cambridge Technologies c/o Stacy Einck-Paul, 1525 BioScience Drive, Worthington, MN 56187.
Ronald Jay Schmidt, age 60, of Mankato, formerly of Reading, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home. Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday, September 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Committal of cremains will be at a later date.
Bernice Camery, age 99, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN and one hour prior to the services. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Jeanne Goettsch, age 99, passed away at her residence in Worthington, MN on September 11, 2025. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the American Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery will be held at a later date. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald Bedet, age 76 of Ocheyedan, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage. A luncheon and fellowship will take place at 11:30 AM at the Ocheyedan Town Hall, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, North of Ocheyedan. A celebration of life service will take place at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Jurrens Funeral Home in Ocheyedan. Memorials may be directed to the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage
Lois Carlberg, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by memorial services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Tracy Kuipers, age 101, of Worthington, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Sanford Hospice Centennial Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 11 am to 12:45 pm Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Graveside service will be 1 pm Saturday at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worthington.
Jack Elgersma, age 73 of Sanborn, IA, passed away at his home in Sanborn on Thursday, September 4, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Visitation will also be held at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn on Sunday, September 7th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; family will be present at that time. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery near Sanborn, IA. The Sanborn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for 73 year-old Jack Elgersma of Sanborn, IA.
John Hamann, 84, of Lake Park, Iowa died Aug. 23, 2025 Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley, MN. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Lake Park. Burial will be in Sioux Valley Cemetery, Sioux Valley, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jay Jeppesen, 67, of Arnolds Park, formerly of Sibley will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Worthington, MN. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.
Beverly Jean Engelkes, age 84, of Rushmore, died Wednesday, August 26, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, September 1 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Dan Hormig. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
Saa Khamphanh, age 83, of Worthington, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Worthington Sanford Medical Center. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday August 29 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. A private family burial will be at a later date.
Randy G. “Animal” Graham, age 70, of Adrian, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday, August 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Vernon Jay “Dutch” Verbrugge, age 83, of Luverne, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, August 29 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Saturday at the American Reformed Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Mike Altena. Burial with full military honors provided by the Worthington American Legion & VFW will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Faye Julius, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Osceola Senior Living in Sibley, IA. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Ransom Township Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
John Scheepstra, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Christian Reformed Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Chad Werkhoven officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Lois Marie Rogers, age 88, of Worthington, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at the Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, in Reading, officiated by Pastor Del Bolluyt. Burial will be at the Elk Brethren Cemetery in Reading.
Bruce Earl Wilson, age 82, of Luverne, died Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral will be 11 am Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, in Luverne, officiated by Pastor Andrew Palmquist. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore
Oliver K. Olson, age 98, of Northfield, formerly of Adrian, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Redeemer Residence in Minneapolis. A private family service will take place at a later date with Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Adrian.
John Joseph Sieve, age 81, of Worthington, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday August 19 at the Dingmann funeral home in Worthington and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorial mass will be 10:30 am on Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by father Jordan Danielson and Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial of Cremains will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont.
James “Jim” Ray Wiebersiek, age 74, of Laurel, MS, formerly of Worthington, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at the University Medical Center, in Jackson, MS. A time of fellowship will be from 1 to 2 pm Saturday, August 23 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial service will be at 2 pm Saturday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Burial of cremains will be in the Rost Cemetery.
Fredrick (Fred) Polzine, age 81, passed away July 17, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Life Service to honor the life and legacy of Fred Polzine will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Burial will be in the Hersey Cemetery in rural Brewster. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Henry “Hank” Hellinga, age 92, passed away on August 3, 2025, with his loving wife by his bedside. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5 -7 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Worthington. Funeral service will be on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Burial will be held in the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Wiese, 76, of Sioux Valley, MN, died Feb. 13, 2025, at Apache Junction Healthcare in Arizona. The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Lake Park Methodist Church in Lake Park, IA. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, and one hour prior to the service at Lake Park Methodist Church in Lake Park, IA. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery in Round Lake, MN. Turner Jenness Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harris Darling, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Burial will be in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry Krull, age 75, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by memorial services at 1:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN, with Katie Serck officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Cyril Thier Jr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN., and also one hour prior to service on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington with Father Jordan Danielson officiating. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Orville Brown Heidebrink, age 98, of Worthington, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be from 9 to 11 am Saturday, July 26 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial service will be 11 am Saturday at the Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Alan Salwei. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Rushmore.
Mark Vis, age 62, of Worthington, died Sunday, May 1, 2025, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 4-6pm Thursday, July 24 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Memorial Service will be 6 pm Thursday, officiated by Deacon Vern Behrends, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Robin Stoyke, age 70, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5:00 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, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating.
Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Balster, age 96, of Worthington, formerly of Wilmont, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 9-11 am Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. Funeral Mass will be 11am Wednesday at Church with Father Colletti officiating. Burial with full military honors by Wilmont VFW will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Wilmont. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Wilmont, is in charge of arrangements.
Jim Salentiny, age 73, of Heron Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Heron Lake on Thursday, July 24th at 10:30 AM, with a time of visitation and gathering from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dundee. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Jim may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com.
Mike Hastings, age 84 died on July 16, 2025, at his residence in Fulda, MN. Gathering of family and friends will be on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 1-3 pm at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington. Family will gather at a later date for memorial services. Benson Funeral Home has the honor of assisting the family.
Wilma Lavon Bengtson, age 89, of Hills, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Mary Jane Brown Home, in Luverne. Graveside service will be 2 pm Friday, July 18 at the Trinity Cemetery near Steen. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.
Ethel Boots, age 98, of Rushmore, died Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Hayden Grove Senior Living in Bloomington. 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.
Shirley Marcene Reisdorfer, of Magnolia, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Home in Luverne. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Wednesday, July 17, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 am Thursday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Father Joshua Miller. Burial will be at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Slayton, after the funeral lunch.
Joan M. Doeden, age 94, of Worthington, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, July 15, at the First Lutheran Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Jeanette McCormick. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is in charge of arrangements.
Randal “Randy” James Bullerman, age 62, of Adrian, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 2-5 pm Sunday, July 13, with Parish Prayers at 2 pm, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian; visitation also one hour prior to the services 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.
Dean Schumacher, age 85, of Heron Lake passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8th at the Sunset Cottage in Worthington. A Celebration of Life Service to honor his life and legacy will be held Monday, July 14th at 10:30 AM at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Heron Lake. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Heron Lake with military honors provided by the Sievert-Peterson American Legion Post #608 of Okabena. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. Visitation will continue on Monday, July 14th at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Heron Lake for one hour prior to the service, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. To honor Dean’s memory, memorials preferred. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Dean may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com
Rosemary J. Merkel, age 89, of Worthington died on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Ecumen Meadows in Worthington. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30 am at First Lutheran Church in Worthington with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be at the Worthington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at First Lutheran Church. Benson Funeral Home has the honor of assisting the Merkel family.
Heath Schwarting, age 55, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Benson Funeral Home from 4-7 pm. Benson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cynthia Katherine Bullerman, age 69, of Fulda, died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Our House Hospice of Murray County. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, with parish prayers at 4 pm, Wednesday, June 25 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Visitation also from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Thursday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery.
Michael Wayne Carson, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Golden Horizons Hospice in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, 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 church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Indian Lake Baptist Church rural Worthington, MN, with Pastor Lucio Berumen officiating. Burial will be in the Indian Lake Baptist Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Brian Paul Meester, age 53, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. A time of fellowship will be from 5-7 pm Friday, June 20 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Phillip Smith, age 79, of Worthington, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Sanford Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Grace Community Church in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Community Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Scott Barber officiating. Burial will be in the Round Lake Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Palmer, age 94, of Worthington, MN, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Colonial Manor in Lakefield, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by memorial services at 2:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor John Mitchem officiating. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Gerald Dean Bruxvoort, age 92, of Worthington, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. A graveside service, with full military honors provided by the Lake Wilson American Legion, will be 11 am Friday, June 20 at the Chandler Memorial Cemetery in Chandler. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
John Joseph Kellen, of Adrian, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Wednesday, June 18 at Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Memorial service will be 11 am Thursday at the Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock, IA, officiated by Pastor Daniel Stanley. A private family burial will take place later.
Ronald Lee Hallstrom, age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home in Worthington, MN. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at First Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Jeanette McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
James “Jim” Mixner, 88 of Edgerton, MN formerly of Worthington, MN passed away at the Edgebrook Care Center in Edgerton on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Memorial services will be on Friday, June 13, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church in Worthington, MN at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment is at St. Kilian Cemetery. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton is entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.
Harold Sauder, 98, of rural Heron Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his home in rural Heron Lake. A funeral service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Okabena on Friday, June 13th at 11:30 AM, with a visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM at the church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Worthington. Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences and memories of Harold may be shared online at LaCanneFuneralHome.com..
Home Theppalad, age 94, of Worthington, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home. Funeral Service will be 1 pm Thursday, June 5 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Patricia L. Volk, age 90, of Round Lake, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Sanford Worthington Medical Center. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mark Alan DeWall, age 70, of Okabena, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.
Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Worthington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Hortencia Melendez Lopez, age 88, of Worthington, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington.
Memorial service will be 11 am, Friday, May 30 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. A time of fellowship will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.
Catherine Eleanor (Bullerman) Bauer, age 92, of Adrian, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, May 22 at St. Adrian Church in Adrian; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Adrian Church, in Adrian, officiated by Pastor Scott Peterson. Burial will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery in Adrian. Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
Jill Haworth Lutterman, age 71, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 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, May 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Galen Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Rosemary “Rosie” Moerke, age 73, of Luverne, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A time of fellowship will be from 4-7 pm Friday, May 23 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Saturday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne, officiated by Monsignor Gerald Kosse. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Dolores “Dee” M. Ella, age 93, of Worthington, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, May 22, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, in Worthington, officiated by Monsignor Richard Colletti and Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery.
Elna Marie Sexe, age 100, formerly of Worthington, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Hidden Creek Assisted Living in Albert Lea, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m., at Living Waters Covenant Church in Worthington, MN, with Pastors John and Kris Stewart officiating. Private family burial will be held prior to the service in the Worthington Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Leona Heidebrink, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Shores of Worthington in Worthington, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, 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, May 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Emmanuel First United Presbyterian Church in rural Rushmore, MN, with Pastor Randall Knuth officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Rutgers, age 88, of Brewster, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Tuesday, May 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington; and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral will be 10 am Wednesday at the Christian Reformed Church, in Worthington, officiated by Pastor Chad Werkhoven. Burial will be in the Hersey Cemetery in Brewster.
Shirley Ann Barkuloo, age 98, of Worthington, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Meadows in Worthington. Memorial service will be 1 pm Tuesday, May 13 at the 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 Tuesday. Burial will be at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to the Meadows and the Moments Hospice of Worthington. Shirley’s family would like to thank the staff at the Meadows & Moments Hospice for all of their care & support.