April 3, 1961– October 12, 2024 Caryl Ann Schlapkohl was born on April 3, 1961, to Robert Dean and Barbara Ann (Schmidt) Hurd in Tyler, Minnesota.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Benton. 

Wilma Joyce Van Der Linden, age 86, of Kenneth, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer, at Hospice of Murray County in Slayton. Funeral services were Monday, October 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the

Harold Van Surksum, 83, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Luverne, Minn. Funeral services were held at the American Reformed Church, Luverne, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Interment was in the Leota Community Cemetery, Leota, Minn.

Scott Kooiman, 49, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Sep- tember 13, 2024, at his home. A prayer service took place on Wednesday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m., at the church, followed by interment at the West Lawn

Edna Kole died on September 10, 2024, at Edgerton, Minnesota. A Ser- vice of Celebration was held in the Verdoes Room at Edgebrook Care Cen- ter on September 18, 2024, with Pastor Marcus Roskamp officiating and Dawn Ryswyk pianist. Blessed

Vernon Kuipers, a beloved partner, sibling, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at the age of 68. A memorial service to celebrate Vernon’s life and legacy will be held on Sept. 21 at Stouffer Park in

Fred Vander Kolk passed away on Monday, September 9, at his home. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 14, 2024; 10:30 a.m., at First Christian Reformed Church, Edgerton, Minn., with Pastor Scott Mui- lenburg officiating. Brenda Kooi was organist

Johanna Degroot, 92, of Aurora, SD passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview. Funeral Services have been set for 2:00pm Friday, August 23, 2024 at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings, SD.  Johanna Cramer was born in Sanborn, Iowa

January 3, 1956 – August 10, 2024 Stanley DeWeerd passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Pipestone County Hospice House at the age of 68 years. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Woodstock Community Church

Lavonne (Von) Roelofs, 87, of Edgerton died July 30, 2024. A private Celebration of Life was held with Von’s family and friends. Lavonne was born on May 18, 1937, to William and Clara Beckering. She was a 1956 graduate of