Obituaries

Donna K. Pursley

Donna K. Pursley

Apr 11, 2025

Donna Katherine Pursley (née Huber), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2025 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on August 29, 1936, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to Francis and Marie Huber. On January 14, 1956, she married the love of her life, Richard Leo Pursley, also in Aitkin. Together, they...

Mary "Nettie" A. Bridge

Mary "Nettie" A. Bridge

Apr 27, 2025

Mary A. Bridge, “Nettie” age 73 of Litchfield, MN died on Sunday April 27, 2025, at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday May 7, 2025, at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation.

Mary Annette Bridge, the daughter of William J. and Yolanda (Bernardi) Butenas was born on July 20,...

Donald Lee Nelson

Donald Lee Nelson

Apr 27, 2025

Donald L. Nelson, age 86 formerly of Litchfield, MN died on Sunday April 27, 2025 at Woodstone Senior Assisted Living in Hutchinson, MN. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday May 1, 2025 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation with 1:45 PM prayers. Interment will be held at Our Lady Of Manannah Cemetery.

Donald Lee Nelson, the son...

Iona Albright

Iona Albright

Apr 24, 2025

Iona M. Albright, age 88 formerly of Litchfield, MN died at her home in Northfield, MN on Thursday April 24, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday May 2, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at...

Gene Marcus Elam

Gene Marcus Elam

Apr 23, 2025

Gene M. Elam, age 85, of Litchfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills, MN, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM prior to the service. A visitation will also be held from...

Don Snegosky

Don Snegosky

Apr 11, 2025

Don Snegosky, age 70 of Paynesville, MN passed away on Friday April 11, 2025 at his home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday May 3, 2025 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. The service will be live streamed, more information to come. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM...

Stuart Thomas Trehus

Stuart Thomas Trehus

Apr 7, 2025

Devoted Son, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. Stuart Trehus, age 61, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Litchfield, Minnesota in his home. Born on December 23, 1963, in the same town he called home throughout his life, Stuart’s journey was deeply rooted in the community and countryside of Litchfield. 

Raised in a large family in Litchfield, Stuart developed a strong...

Julleen Joy Roush

Julleen Joy Roush

Apr 7, 2025

Julleen J. Roush, age 67 of Atwater, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield, MN.

Julleen Joy Roush was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. Julleen was...

Carl "Randy" R. Leaf

Carl "Randy" R. Leaf

Apr 4, 2025

Carl Randolph “Randy” Leaf passed away peacefully at the age of 70 at the St. Cloud Hospital on April 4th, 2025.

Carl “Randy” Leaf was born on August 17, 1954, in Clarion IA to Ron Leaf & Bette Weyde Leaf Eckman.

Randy attended grade school in Iowa and graduated from Litchfield High School where he proceeded to become a licensed Barber.

Randy was...

Corey Allen Straub

Corey Allen Straub

Apr 3, 2025

Corey Allen Straub, age 54 of Litchfield, MN passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025 at his home in Litchfield, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday April 11, 2025 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Dassel, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Corey was born to Phyllis and Willard Straub on...

Wayne A. Larson

Wayne A. Larson

Apr 2, 2025

Wayne Allen Larson completed his life journey on April 2, 2025, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 80. He voiced peace about passing in his last days, enjoying visits and conversations with family and loved ones about their journey together as family and connection to his community was energized and drove his love of life. A Celebration of...

Joan L. Thiel

Joan L. Thiel

Mar 25, 2025



Joan L. Thiel, age 91 of Litchfield, MN passed away on Tuesday March 25, 2025 at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday April, 5 2025 at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation. A visitation will be held at 12:00 noon until the 1:00 PM service. Interment will be held at Crystal...

Nolan Bickel

Nolan Bickel

Mar 22, 2025

Nolan Bickel, aged 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, due to complications from his battle with cancer. He was born on July 27th, 1966, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Delmer Frederick Bickel and Helen Opp. Nolan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, where he was baptized in August of 1966 and...

Carol Timm

Carol Timm

Mar 19, 2025

Carol Marie Timm, (“Big Red,” as some of her friends would call her), passed away on March 19, 2025 in Alexandria, Minnesota, at the age of 60 after a long battle of various health issues, and cancer. Carol was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and dear friend.

Carol was the daughter of John and Mardella (Gunther) Walker,...

Mary Ann Flaschenreim

Mary Ann Flaschenreim

Mar 15, 2025

Mary Ann Flaschenriem, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 15 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins, MN. A visitation will be held from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 20, at...

Jacqueline Park

Jacqueline Park

Mar 15, 2025

Jacqueline J. Park, age 87 of Litchfield, MN died on Saturday March 15, 2025 at Bethany Memory Care in Litchfield, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday March 21, 2025 at the Cornerstone Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery,...

Robert Rosenow

Robert Rosenow

Mar 8, 2025

Robert A. Rosenow, age 92 of Litchfield, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Ecumen Assisted Living in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday March 14, 2025 at Ostmark Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Thursday at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service. Interment will be...

Rodney Sommerfeld

Rodney Sommerfeld

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney R. Sommerfeld, age 77 of Litchfield, MN died on Friday March 7, 2025 at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday March 13, 2025 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and...

Mary Jean Sommerfeld

Mary Jean Sommerfeld

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Jean Sommerfeld, age 90, of Eden Valley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Meeker Manor. She was born to the late Raymond and Mabel (Platt) Caswell.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Family will greet friends from 10am-11am at the church prior to...

Hattie Rose Neu

Hattie Rose Neu

Feb 24, 2025

Hattie Rose Neu, age 89, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born to the late Ralph and Hulda (Truehl) Mead in Hawick, MN on March 13, 1935.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on March 15, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Family will greet friends for 1 hour...