Obituaries

Jennifer Renee Hanson

Jennifer Renee Hanson

Jun 29, 2026

Jennifer Renee Hanson of Eden Valley MN passed away at the age of 58 on June 29th 2026 at St. Cloud CentraCare hospital.

A visitation will be held on July 18th, 2026, from 1:00-5:00pm at the Grove City Community Center, 210 Atlantic West, Grove City, MN.

Jennifer was born August 13, 1967 in Tracy, MN to Albert and Sheireen Kolar. In 1969...

Lawrence 'Larry' Weinzetl

Lawrence 'Larry' Weinzetl

Jun 29, 2026

Lawrence (Larry) Mathew Weinzetl

October 4, 1930- June 29, 2026

Larry passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 18,2026 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, with a luncheon...

Richard Charles Warren

Richard Charles Warren

Jun 25, 2026

Like the changing seasons and the fields he faithfully tended, Richard “Dick” Charles Warren lived a life marked by hard work, steadfast faith and deep love for his family. After 89 abundant years, Richard passed peacefully on June 25, 2026 on the farm he proudly called home for six decades.

Richard was born on March 6, 1937 in Swede Grove Township...

Burton "Burt" Munson

Burton "Burt" Munson

Jun 24, 2026

Burton “Burt” Munson, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, after a life devoted to his family and community. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24th, at Litchfield United Methodist Church, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be held in Ripley Cemetery...

Dorothy Harms

Dorothy Harms

Jun 15, 2026

Dorothy Harms, age 100 of Sauk Rapids, MN died on Monday June 15, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, MN.  A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, South Dakota.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church....

Kirsten Riley

Kirsten Riley

Jun 12, 2026

Kirsten D. Riley, age 47, of Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away on June 12, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 11am - 1pm also at Cornerstone Church.

Kirsten was born to Don and Diane (Mach) Lee and grew up...

Gerald 'Jerry' Hesse

Gerald 'Jerry' Hesse

Jun 10, 2026

Gerald Lloyd Hesse, 70, of Watkins, MN, passed away on June 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on May 30, 1956 in St. Cloud to Albert and Marcella (Young) Hesse. He grew up in Watkins and graduated from Eden Valley-Watkins High School. He was united in marriage to LuAnn Moehrle on May 8, 1976 at...

Ronald Mack

Ronald Mack

Jun 8, 2026

Ronald A. Mack, age 78 of Litchfield, MN died on June 8, 2026 at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday June 13, 2026 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be provided by the Litchfield...

Richard S. Bates

Richard S. Bates

Jun 1, 2026

Richard Skiem Bates was born October 19, 1955, to Charles and Ethelmae (Skiem) Bates in Litchfield, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held beginning at 3:00 PM Thursday, August 13 at Johnson-Hagglund with an Hour of Reflection to follow.

Even as a youngster, Richard exhibited an aptitude and love for carpentry and anything mechanical. He possessed a unique ability and determination...

Rosella "Rosie" J. Roeser

Rosella "Rosie" J. Roeser

May 23, 2026

Rosella Janice Roeser, lovingly known as Rosie, was born on October 22, 1955, in St. Nicholas, Minnesota, to Frank and Mathilda (Niedzielski) Spiczka. She attended elementary school in St. Nick and Rocori High School in Cold Spring.

On December 1, 1973, Rosie married Peter Roeser. Together they made their home in Watkins, where they took over Peter’s family butcher shop. Rosie...

Cindy Kay Fortun

Cindy Kay Fortun

May 22, 2026

Cindy Kay Fortun, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on May 22nd, 2026 at Bethany Home in Litchfield, Minnesota.

 A celebration of life will be held from 1-4pm on May 30th, at the Fortun Farm at 26331 CSAH 1, Litchfield, Minnesota.

Cindy was born on November 22nd, 1958, in Litchfield to Hazel (Long) and James Ringaman. She attended Litchfield High...

Henry "Hank" R. Blondell, Jr

Henry "Hank" R. Blondell, Jr

May 15, 2026

Our beloved storyteller has gone to Heaven to entertain all. Henry “Hank” R. Blondell Jr., age 83, passed away on May 15, 2026, at Hilltop Nursing Home in Watkins, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Ostmark Lutheran Church in rural Watkins, with a visitation beginning at...

Wilbur Latham

Wilbur Latham

May 15, 2026

Wilbur Edward Latham died peacefully at home on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

A Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN.  A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in...

Brian Dunham

Brian Dunham

May 13, 2026

Brian Keith Dunham born February 06, 1958; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 13th, 2026.

If you knew Brian, he was the strongest person you would have met. He could fix anything and even if he couldn’t, he'd still tell you how it should be done.

He will be remembered for his strength, love for his family, and of course,...

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...