Obituaries
Leonard Ashfeld
Jul 19, 2025
Leonard Joseph Ashfeld , age 80, of Watkins, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in his home where he was born and spent his entire life.
Born on April 30, 1945, to Ervin and Elizabeth (Hielmaier) Ashfeld, Leonard grew up on the family farm just outside of Watkins. He spent his life farming that land, eventually running the farm...
Clarion George "Stoney" Taylor
Jul 11, 2025
Clarion George “Stoney” Taylor I, age 80, of Grove City Minnesota went to his heavenly home, July 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born November 14, 1944 to Joy Sr. and Margaret (Herr) Taylor in Pierre, SD.
He married the love of his life, Bonnie (Pehle) Taylor on April 17, 1993.
He is survived by wife Bonnie Taylor, his children,...
Edwin Kuechle
Jul 8, 2025
Edwin John Kuechle passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in Saint Augusta, MN, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the...
Larry Stenmark
Jul 4, 2025
Larry LuVerne Stenmark, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.
Larry was born on May 20, 1941, in Litchfield, MN to LuVerne and Lucille (Dollerschell) Stenmark. He was baptized July 27, 1941, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical and Reform Church in Forest City, MN by Pastor Victor Grupe. Larry received confirmation on April 3, 1955, at St....
Elaine E. Lorensen
Jun 20, 2025
Elaine E. Lorensen, age 92 of Litchfield, MN died on Friday June 20, 2025 at Park View Senior Living in Buffalo, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday June 30, 2025 at the Litchfield United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held at...
Wade Smith, Bruce Smith, & Beverly Smith
Jun 18, 2025
Wade Russel Smith, 73, formally of Orlando, Florida, passed away at Cura in Willmar, Minnesota on June 18, 2025.
Bruce Eugene Smith, 76, of Houston, Texas passed away on December 14, 2024 at his home.
Beverly Jane (Gant) Smith, 71, passed away on March 9, 2022 at her home in Houston, Texas.
Wade and Bruce (Beverly) are survived by their brothers; Kent (Diane)...
Lyle J. Stormo
Jun 17, 2025
Lyle J. Stormo, age 70 of Litchfield, MN died on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral Home.
Lyle was born on February 21, 1955, to Barbara and Delbert Stormo. He spent his childhood growing up in Allyn,...
Mary Jane Bauer
Jun 14, 2025
Mary Jane Bauer, age 59 of Litchfield, MN died on Saturday June 14, 2025 at her home in Litchfield, MN. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Johnson Hagglund Funeral Home with a...
Richard 'Dick' Buan
Jun 8, 2025
Richard E. 'Dick' Buan, age 84 of Litchfield, passed away June 8, 2025, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Richard Edward Buan, the son of Ellsworth and Mary...
Patrick Dougherty
Jun 5, 2025
Patrick Terrance Dougherty passed away June 5th, 2025, at Hilltop Care Center in Watkins, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at the Church of Our Lady in Manannah, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at Johnson Hagglund...
Charles Eugene Finch
Jun 5, 2025
Charles Finch, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Litchfield, after a long battle with cancer, Thursday June 5th, 2025. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN on June 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will be at the Minnesota...
Loren L. Boll
May 31, 2025
Loren L. Boll, 72, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Willmar. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday June 6, 2025 at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Lake Ripley Cemetery. Following the burial there will be light...
Stella Ann Manning
May 27, 2025
Stella Ann Manning, born sleeping at 38 weeks and 3 days, on May 27, 2025, at Meeker Memorial Hospital.
Stella’s arrival was so deeply anticipated and she was so very loved.
Stella is survived by her parents; Kalley and Bryce Manning; grandparents; Tim and Joyce Spreiter, Jodi Manning, and Jason (Jen) Manning; and uncles; Josh (Derek) Spreiter, and Jace Manning.
Kim L. Kalkbrenner
May 21, 2025
Kim L. Kalkbrenner, age 62 of Litchfield, MN died on May 21, 2025 at her home in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at the Cornerstone Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Kim Louise Kalkbrenner, the daughter of Gordon and Betty (Carlson)...
Steven Robert Groskreutz
May 12, 2025
A Celebration of Life will be at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield for Steven Robert Groskreutz, age 58, who passed away at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. Pastor Jay Panning will officiate, and burial will be at Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2025, at...
Carol June Lundstrom
May 9, 2025
Carol June Lundstrom, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 68.
Carol was born and raised in the Minneapolis area and remained a proud Minnesotan throughout her life, especially on Viking Game Days. She married the love of her life, Tim Lundstrom, and together they enjoyed a life...
Merlin Stelton
May 7, 2025
Merlin M. Stelton, age 94, of Watkins, MN died on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at the Hilltop Care Center in Watkins, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Watkins, MN.
Merlin Michael Stelton, the son of Vernon and Edna (Stelten) Stelton was born on March 23, 1931 in Kimball, MN. He graduated...
Richard Radunz
May 7, 2025
Richard C. Radunz, age 83 of Dassel, MN died on May 7, 2025, at GlenOaks Senior Living in New London, MN. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday May 16, 2025, at the Litchfield Christian Church in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held at...
Nancy Sue Paddock
May 5, 2025
Nancy Paddock was born Nancy Sue Pearson in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1942, the first of three daughters. In an essay titled “The Life We Had,” Nancy describes a warm and satisfying early family life. She graduated from St. Paul’s Johnson High School in 1960 and from the University of Minnesota in 1965 with a degree in English education. While...
Dorothy "Dottie" Virginia Raine
May 3, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Raine, age 72, of Litchfield formerly of Atwater, CA, passed away on May 3, 2025 after a brief illness. Dottie was born in Modesto, CA to Raymond and Virgina Baker. She had a sister Puala Polk whom she loved very much; sisters were best friends.
Dottie married Willbur David Roper. Their son, Ted, was born. The couple divorced. Dottie...
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