Obituaries

Susan "Sue" Marie Lingl

Susan "Sue" Marie Lingl

May 12, 2026

Susan 'Sue' M. Lingl, age 63 of Litchfield, MN passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2026 at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield, MN.

 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday May 18, 2026 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday May 17 at Johnson...

Phyllis Joanne Dilley

Phyllis Joanne Dilley

May 11, 2026

Phyllis J. Dilley, age 79, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Bethesda Grand, in Willmar Mn. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Phyllis Joanne...

Ann Holmgren

Ann Holmgren

May 9, 2026

Ann Katherine Holmgren, 87, of Eden Valley, MN, passed away on May 9, 2026 with her family by her side.

Ann Katherine Holmgren the daughter of Leslie and Signe (Knutson) Shoutz was born on August 31, 1938 in Forest City, MN. She was united in marriage to Edward Holmgren Sr. on October 20, 1956 in Litchfield, MN. Throughout her life she...

Karen Elizabeth Larson-Dick

Karen Elizabeth Larson-Dick

May 7, 2026

Karen Elizabeth Larson-Dick, age 79 of Litchfield, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A private funeral service will be held to celebrate Karen's life.

Karen was born on April 19, 1947 in Litchfield, MN. She was the oldest of four children born to Oscar and Mildred (Hensen) Lunderby. She grew up on the family farm...

David Bacon

David Bacon

May 3, 2026

David D. Bacon, age 84, of Litchfield, MN died on Sunday May 3, 2026 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 9, 2026 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in the Trinity...

Dennis William Imholte

Dennis William Imholte

May 3, 2026

Dennis William Imholte, age 76, passed away at Benedictine Community Living in Cold Spring, MN on May 3rd, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 8th at 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Anthony in Watkins, MN. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM. Interment will occur at the Church of Saint Anthony’s Cemetery in...

Michael Stephen Grundhauser

Michael Stephen Grundhauser

Apr 30, 2026

Michael “Mike” Stephen Grundhauser, age 73, of Breezy Point, MN, formerly of Saint Paul, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026.

A Memorial service will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel in Saint Paul, MN.

Michael is survived by his siblings; Kathy, Tom, Dorothy (Gary), Mary, Joe, and JoAnn (Alan); many nieces and nephews;...

Donna Swanson

Donna Swanson

Apr 21, 2026

Donna Swanson, age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN.

A private family graveside service will be held at Grove City Baptist Church.

Donna was born in Detroit, MI, on May 21, 1930 to Archie and Elsie King. The family moved to Grove City, MN when...

Margaret A. Hellzen

Margaret A. Hellzen

Apr 19, 2026

Margaret “Marge” Averil Hellzen, age 89 of Litchfield, MN, passed away, peacefully on April 19, 2026 at Bethany Memory Care.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral & Cremation Service in...

Doug R. Angier

Doug R. Angier

Apr 17, 2026

Douglas Reuben Angier, age 91 of Litchfield, MN, passed away on April 17, 20206. Per Doug’s wishes, there will be no formal services, but the family will hold a casual celebration of life at a later date.

Doug was born on February 20, 1935, to Reuben and Anna (Rick) Angier. He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1953, where he held...

Gordy Henderson

Gordy Henderson

Apr 16, 2026

Gordon "Gordy" Ruben Henderson, age 72 of Litchfield, MN, passed away on April 16, 2026.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 23, at 4:00 PM, with visitation following from 4:30 – 7:00 PM at Johnson Hagglund Funeral Home.

Gordy was born on September 13, 1953, in Thief River Falls to Howard and Marian (Nelson) Henderson. The family moved many...

Alicia Cano de Espejel

Alicia Cano de Espejel

Apr 13, 2026

Alicia Cano de Espejel, a radiant soul who graced this world for 96 beautiful years, peacefully left us on April 13, 2026. Her life was a testament to resilience, love, and unwavering strength.

A Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held one hour...

Jerry Urdahl

Jerry Urdahl

Apr 8, 2026

Jerome Kenwood Urdahl completed his baptismal journey and returned through death to God's heavenly embrace on April 8th, 2026 at the age of 93 years. Jerry was born December 16, 1932, ("One hundred years too late.") to Clarence and Violet (Ness) Urdahl in Litchfield, MN. He was the oldest of 5 children.

Jerry was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed...

Michael Vrooman

Michael Vrooman

Apr 7, 2026

Michael “Cuz” Vrooman died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 84. He was surrounded not only by those present in his room, but also by the love, prayers, and thoughts of so many dear to him who were there in spirit. He was welcomed into heaven by loved ones who had gone before him...

Carol Ann Piepenburg

Carol Ann Piepenburg

Apr 6, 2026

Our beloved, and beautiful, Carol Ann Piepenburg passed away on April 6, 2026 at St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her loving family. 

A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm with a visitation beginning at 12:00pm. A reception luncheon will follow the service.

Carol, the tenacious daughter to Herman and Esther...

Laverna B. Schuldt

Laverna B. Schuldt

Apr 3, 2026

Laverna Schuldt age 104 of Paynesville, MN passed away on April 3, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church as well. 

Laverna was born on Nov. 6, 1921 to Henry and Wilhelmina (Minnie...

John David Schmidt

John David Schmidt

Apr 2, 2026

John David Schmidt, Sr., age 89, passed away on April 2nd, 2026 at the St. Cloud VA Hospital.

 A memorial service will be held for John at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield on Saturday, May 2nd at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, with a luncheon following the service. Memorials may be directed to: Ecumen of Litchfield or the...

Melissa "Missy" Grimsgard

Melissa "Missy" Grimsgard

Mar 29, 2026

Melissa Kay (Latterell) Grimsgard, age 53, passed away on March 29, 2026, after a courageous fight with stage four colorectal cancer. She departed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from...

Chris Griggs

Chris Griggs

Mar 28, 2026

Chris Griggs passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 39.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 1st, from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Atwater Community Center in Atwater, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor Chris’s life.

Chris was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle and friend whose life centered around...

Beverly 'Bev' Anderson

Beverly 'Bev' Anderson

Mar 27, 2026

Beverly ‘Bev’ J. Anderson, age 89, of Litchfield, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on April 1, 2026. Visitation will also...