Service Information
Leola I. Hoversten, age 106, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, formerly of the Hector area, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Family Service will be held.
Obituary
Leola Isabelle Hoversten was born on February 17, 1918, in Foreston, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Charles and Lucy (Herbert) Morgan. Leola was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at United Methodist Church in Milaca, Minnesota. She received her education in Milaca and was a graduate of the Milaca High School.
On August 18, 1944, Leola was united in marriage to Ardis Hoversten in Kearney, Nebraska. This marriage was blessed with four children, Duane, Luci, Joan, and Richard. They resided in Milaca, Minnesota, and later made their home in Boon Lake Township, Lakeside area. They shared 54 years of marriage until Ardis passed away on August 2, 1999.
Leola was employed in the Foreston, Minnesota area as a teacher. She was a member of Churchill Methodist Church in Hector, Minnesota, and later, Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Leola enjoyed being active in her church and volunteering at Hutchinson Health. She also loved sewing, crocheting, traveling, and going to family get togethers. Leola especially cherished time spent with her family and friends.
Leola passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 106 years and 5 months.
Blessed be her memory.
Leola is survived by:
Her son, Duane Hoversten of Annandale, MN; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren Donald Hoversten and his sons Oliver and Theodore; Kim Hoversten (Tina) and their children Caleb, Jacob, and Kinsey; and Kelly Hoversten (Kelli) and their daughter Reese.
Her daughter, Luci Schlueter and her husband Larry of New London, WI; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jeffrey (Kerstin) Schlueter and their daughter Courtney Butler; Jason (Terra) Schlueter and their sons Owen and Jonah; Joel (Kandi) Schlueter and their children Hunter, Kiara, and Reed; Justin Schlueter (Megan) and their son Landon.
Her daughter, Joan Roepke and her husband Steven of Goodyear, AZ; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren Troy Roepke; Jennifer (Larry) Wald and their children Trysten and Keegan.
Her son, Richard Hoversten of Stewart, MN; along with grandson Thomas (Sharon) Hendrichs and their sons Gabe, Christian, and Isaiah; and grandson-in-law Jeffrey Donnay and his daughters Katlin, Jenna, and Addison.
Leola is preceded in death by her Parents, Charles and Lucy Morgan; Husband, Ardis Hoversten; Daughter-in-law, Erika Hoversten; Granddaughter, Sandy Donnay; Siblings, Eunice (Andrew) Anderson, Herbert “Lorrie” (Peggy) Morgan; Parents-in-law, Jake and Ida Hoversten.
Adrianne Henschke says
My deepest sympathy to the Hoversten family.
I have memories of our family spending time and enjoying meals with your family. I believe your father and our father (Norman Kottke) spent time hunting together as it seems to me the meals were usually a wild game of some variety. We were blessed to have our mother for 104.5 years , your mom surpassed her by several years. What history they have seen!
I thought of your family on many of my travels to Buffalo Lake over the past 6 years to visit mother at the nursing home.
Again, sending condolences to the entire Hoversten family.
Adrianne Henschke (Kottke)
Stacy Hammer says
My sincere sympathies to Leola’s family. She was a very sweet lady and will always be remembered for her gentle kindness.
Dave and Sue Rasmussen says
Family of Leola,
Dave and I are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Luci, our mothers played many games of cards at Pines. I am so glad they were friends.
Sympathy to all of your family.
Dave and Sue Rasmussen
Cathy Fluck says
My sympathy to the Hoversten family. Leola was a delightful woman. Didn’t see her much in later years, but remember her as a neighbor.
Ronda Fantetti says
Our deepest sympathy from the Schaumberg girls and Cheryl. We loved Leola very much and she holds a special place in our hearts. Lots of wonderful memories! Big hugs and lots of love to you all!
Rashel, Ronda, Ritakay and Cheryl
Jan Krasen says
Leola was such a wonderfully kind lady. My sympathy to her family
Linda Buehler Henningsen says
My sympathies to your family. I remember your family very well as we were Lakeside neighbors. May you find peace in your memories.
Sincerely,
Linda Buehler Henningsen
Fern Hoff says
Luci, Larry and Family, Please accept our sympathy at the death of Luci’s mom. May your family memories be many and may God comfort you in your loss.
Gary and Fern Hoff
Linda Kurth says
My deepest sympathy to the Hoversten Family. May you cherish all the memories!
Janice Schmeling says
Larry, Luci and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to all. Hold on to your good memories. May God grant you peace.
Ken & Jan Schmeling-Sietsema
Rick and Lori Deal says
Our sympathies to the Hoversten families
Verlyce French says
Luci and Larry and Richard,
Sympathy to the Hoversten family. Hold on to all the wonderful memories.
Willy & Renee Wendorff says
Luci and Larry, sorry this is late. Thinking of you in this difficult time. Prayers for your family.