Obituaries
Larry Moyer
Jan 26, 2026
Larry J. Moyer, age 79 of Watkins, MN died on Monday January 26, 2026 at Lakeside Generations in Dassel, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:30 – 4:30 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Forest City Threshers Dining Hall.
Larry was born on December 19, 1946 in Litchfield, MN to Calvin and Hazel (Pennertz) Moyer. He...
Verna Ardell Kulseth
Jan 22, 2026
Verna Ardell Kulseth (Sletten), 79, passed away on Thursday, January 22 in Litchfield, MN. She was born in Grygla, Minnesota to Marvin and Ingeborg (Tanem) Sletten on January 21, 1947. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Ripley Cemetery.
Verna married the love of her life, Duane Kulseth. Together they raised their...
Thomas Edward Miller
Jan 20, 2026
Thomas Edward Miller passed away January 20, 2026 in Litchfield, MN at the age of 73. He is the son of Loren Wilber and Elizabeth Anne (Van Thuyne) Miller, he was born on April 5,1952 in Mankato, MN.
His young years were spent in Garretson, South Dakota. He then graduated from Boys Town in Omaha, NE in 1970. He enlisted in...
Gregri P. Johnson
Jan 19, 2026
Gregri P. Johnson, age 73 of Litchfield, MN, died on Monday January 19, 2026 in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday February 13, 2026 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday February 14, 2026 at Ostmark Lutheran Church...
Clara 'Connie' T. Maurer
Jan 16, 2026
Clara 'Connie' T. Maurer, age 91 of Big Lake MN passed away quietly in her sleep on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Connie, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Loch) Donnay was born on October 27, 1934, in Main Prairie Township, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Joseph Sr; two sons, Kenneth Joseph...
Carol R. Matteson
Jan 8, 2026
Carol R. age 65, lifelong resident of Litchfield, passed away on January 8 at Meeker Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
Carol graduated from Litchfield High School, Class of 1979. After high school, she went to cosmetology school. She worked a few years at Lords and MI Lady in Litchfield. On June 6, 1980, Carol married Doug Matteson. Together,...
Patrick Silas Mitchell
Jan 8, 2026
Patrick Silas Mitchell, age 74, of Litchfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN, surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Church of Saint Philip in Litchfield, MN, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home...
Geraldine "Geri" Margaret Rangeloff
Jan 3, 2026
Geraldine “Geri” Margaret Rangeloff, age 97, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on Saturday January 3, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Church of Saint Philip in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Geraldine “Geri” Margaret Rangeloff was born...
Robert 'Bob' F. Bratz
Jan 2, 2026
Robert ‘Bob’ F. Bratz, age 84 of Litchfield, MN died on Friday January 2, 2026 at the Ecumen Assisted Living in Litchfield. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday January 6, 2026 at...
Kathryn "Kathy" Lyn Hanson
Dec 29, 2025
Kathryn "Kathy" Hanson, 75, of Litchfield passed away at her home on December 29, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to service at Bethel Lutheran Church, 411 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN.
Kathryn Lyn Hanson was born on July 15, 1950, to Lois (Steinle) and Dwight Barnes...
Michael Dennis Hendrickson
Dec 26, 2025
Michael Dennis Hendrickson, age 56, of Dassel, MN, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a visitation from 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
Michael Dennis Hendrickson, the son of Cynthia (Johnson)...
Marie Louise Rick-Cottington
Dec 26, 2025
Marie Louise Rick-Cottington, age 93, of Chaska, formerly of Litchfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Dassel on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service with a light lunch served after....
Ruth Ida Massingham
Dec 22, 2025
Ruth Ida Massingham, age 75, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on December 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held on December 29, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home and will continue one hour prior to...
Lawrence Joseph Alfson
Dec 22, 2025
Due to the pending weather conditions, Lawrence's funeral has been postponed until Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Lawrence Joseph Alfson, age 104, of Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home, where he continued to live independently until his final days. A memorial service will be held at the Litchfield United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at...
Darrell Kenneth Huhn
Dec 22, 2025
Darrell K. Huhn, age 76 of Darwin, MN died on Monday December 22, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday December 29, 2025 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday December 28,...
David John Pauly
Dec 20, 2025
David John Pauly, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, Watkins MN on January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held at 9:00 - 11:00 AM on January 17, 2026 at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, Watkins MN.
David was born on...
Carol Lynn Malherek
Dec 20, 2025
Carol L. Malherek, age 77 of Litchfield, MN died on Saturday December 20, 2025 at her home in Litchfield.
Services are pending.
Carol Lynn Malharek, the daughter of Leslie and Signe (Knutson) Shoutz was born on February 9, 1948 in Litchfield, MN. She received her education at the rural Forest City country school in Meeker County. Carol was united in marriage to...
Marlene "Molly" Schmidt
Dec 18, 2025
Marlene (“Molly”) Joyce Liedman Schmidt died unexpectedly on December 18th, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 90. A service to remember and celebrate Marlene’s life will be on Saturday, February 7 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 AM to noon, with the service at 12:00 PM. A...
Durand "Randy" Oscar Onell
Dec 14, 2025
Durand “Randy” Oscar Onell, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on December 14, 2025.
Randy was born June 26, 1948 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Reuben and Harriet (Schipper) Onell. He was baptized and confirmed at Ostmark Lutheran Church. Randy graduated from Litchfield High School in 1966. After graduation, he traveled throughout the Midwest building towers before enlisting in the...
Janette Viola Litzau
Dec 12, 2025
Janette Viola Litzau, age 92, of Litchfield, MN passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Saint Matthew’s United Church of Christ in Forest City, MN. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Interment will be at...
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