Obituaries

Robert 'Bob' F. Bratz

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

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

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

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

Ruth Ida Massingham

Dec 22, 2025

Ruth Ida Massingham, age 75, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on December 22, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. 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...

Lawrence Joseph Alfson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Raihna Lynn Mathews

Raihna Lynn Mathews

Dec 8, 2025

Raihna Lynn Mathews, age 35, passed away on December 8, 2025.

Raihna was born on November 18, 1990 in Litchfield, MN. She was the daughter of Amy Mathews and James Hardy. She was a graduate of Litchfield High School. She worked at a variety of jobs including real estate, care giver, and various service occupations. She was blessed with 2 beautiful...

Philip Anthony Vossen

Philip Anthony Vossen

Dec 4, 2025

Philip Anthony Vossen, age 90, of Watkins, MN passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Hilltop Healthcare Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 11:00 AM at Saint Nicholas’ Catholic Church, 15862 CR-165, Watkins, MN. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ertl...

Guy Alan Bellowmini

Guy Alan Bellowmini

Nov 28, 2025

Guy Alan Bellowmini, age 62, of Litchfield, MN passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Grove City Community Center on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.

Guy Alan Bellowmini was born in Billings, MT, on December 11, 1962. He grew up to be a proud Southsider in south Minneapolis,...

Wayne David Nelson

Wayne David Nelson

Nov 26, 2025

Wayne David Nelson, age 56, of Cosmos, MN passed away on November 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, MN, at 10:00 AM. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, MN, and will continue...

Michael Leroy Kronback

Michael Leroy Kronback

Nov 25, 2025

Michael Leroy Kronback, age 52, of Dassel, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in Saint Augusta, MN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM...

Darlene Frances Maurer

Darlene Frances Maurer

Nov 25, 2025

Darlene Frances Maurer, age 85 of Litchfield, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2025, at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the Service.

Darlene Maurer was born on September 1, 1940, to Irwin and Mary Richards in...

Sonja S. Nelson

Sonja S. Nelson

Nov 21, 2025

Sonja S. Nelson, age 82 of Litchfield, MN died on Friday November 21, 2025 at her home on the Nelson Farm in Litchfield, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and...

Patricia "Patsi" Irene Haagenson

Patricia "Patsi" Irene Haagenson

Nov 19, 2025

Patricia (Patsi) Irene Haagenson, age 83, of Litchfield, MN passed away on November 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Ostmark Lutheran Church in Watkins, MN. A Visitation will occur one hour prior to service.

Patsi was born on November 26, 1941, to Theron and Ruma Seymour in Endicott, New York....