Service Information
Beverly “Bev” Loftness, age 89, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, rural Hector, with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be two hours prior to the service, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Church.
Arrangements are with Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector.
Obituary
Beverly Ann “Bev” Loftness was born December 17, 1936, in Brownton, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leonard and Esther “Dolly” (Bulau) Newcomb. Bev was baptized on March 24, 1945 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, and confirmed in her faith there at age 11. She grew up on a farm near Brownton, and graduated with the Class of 1954 from the Brownton High School.
On September 22, 1956, Bev was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Loftness at the Immanuel Lutheran Church by Reverand R. W. Koepp. They made their home in rural Hector where they raised three children, Cyndi, Kevin, and Pam. Bev tended to her family, her garden, and in later years, worked with Dick at Oakdale Country Club. In 1965, Bev and Dick purchased land on Lake Allie where generations of family will continue to gather. They wintered most years in Florida. They had shared 61 years of marriage when Dick passed away on July 5, 2018.
Bev was an active member of Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, rural Hector. She belonged to W.E.L.C.A. and loved to devote her time helping organize church events, especially working in the kitchen. She enjoyed Birthday Club, quilting, and really, any event with friends, family, and a good cup of coffee. She was often found working in the garden, or sitting on a lawn chair reading or watching the swimmers in the lake,
only to frequently holler out, “You’re out too far!” Family was her main joy, and she loved all the family get-togethers at the lake.
Bev passed away on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, having reached the age of 89 years. Blessed be our memory of Bev Loftness.
Bev is survived by her:
Children: Cynthia Washburn,
Kevin Loftness and his wife Carol,
Pam Wolling and her husband Rick;
Grandchildren: Brandon (Nicole) Washburn, Adam (Jenni) Washburn, Tony Loftness, Amber Jo Loftness (Nathan Putzier), Andrew (Kayla) Wolling, Autumn (Jacob) Stueber, Alyssa (Jeremy Hagen) Wolling;
Great-Grandchildren: Mckenna, Madison, Brody, Harper, Rhett, Maddie Jo, Paislie, Kaden, Jemma, Kellan, Tilly, Ryder, Nash, Ellie;
Special Family Friend, Connie Hess;
In-laws: Cam Loftness, Corinne and David Hable, Barb Loftness, Mary Loftness, Carter Stenberg;
many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Bev was preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Esther Newcomb; Husband Dick Loftness; Granddaughter-in-law, Mariah Loftness.
Kim Rasmussen says
Bev was such a lovely lady! My mom enjoyed her so much! My sympathy to your family!
Jeff Linden & Lori Palmer says
Sweet lady, always with a smile and hello. Enjoyed many interactions as a neighbor and on the Oakdale golf course. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lori Washburn says
Cyndi, Kevin and Pam,
You have my sympathies, it is hard to lose our parents. I spent a lot of time at your house as a young person, and your Mom was so nice! She will be missed I am sure by many. Savor the memories!!
Lori W.
Gary and Becky says
Gary and I send our sympathies to you Cyndi and all of your family. Love you!
Tracie Palmer says
So sorry to hear this, she was so friendly and always knew who you were.
I lost my mom 51 yrs ago and a day hasn’t gone by that I haven’t thought of her . You three will think of her often as well.
Tracie Palmer
Beth Burgstahler says
Bev and Dick were who I always saw whenever I golfed out at Oakdale. Bev was always so sweet and so nice to talk to. She will be missed. My sympathies to her entire family.
Kathy Uecker says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Bev was a very wonderful lady who will always be remembered by all who knew her.
Kathy Uecker
Alan H Ehlers says
So sorry for your loss love talking to her see loved when I brought her garden stuff
Deb Vacek says
Our condolences to all of you..She will be missed
Grussing says
Bev was a special lady who made even us newcomers feel like we had been her friends forever. Our sincere condolences to Pam, Kevin, Cyndi and the entire family.
The Grussings
Linda Callier says
Loftness Family
What a wonderful Lady your Mom was. I enjoyed so much knowing her, and being her neighbor. Prayers.
Jo Reck says
To the family of Bev~ She was indeed one of the most genuinely sweet and welcoming lady I have ever met. Always a friendly smile and time to chat for a bit. She will be fondly remembered by me and so many others lucky enough to know her~
Dawn Thomas says
Oh my goodness yes bev was a beautiful lady and I love visiting her and dick there home on lake Allie as she was close friends to Lloyd and Diane Buboltz as I enjoyed her and we visted her and they loved my granddaughter Emma as she was only 1 years old again this family was so kind and they all loved each other so much god bless u all as she was a trooper and she was so kind and everyone knew it god bless