Obituaries

Joseph John Nistler, Sr.

Joseph John Nistler, Sr.

Feb 5, 2023

Joseph “Joe” John Nistler, Sr., 90, of Watkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his residence.

A time for visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins, with a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at...

William 'Bill' Peltier

William 'Bill' Peltier

Jan 30, 2023

 

William “Bill” E. Peltier, age 86 of Litchfield, MN, died on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home in Litchfield, MN.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 3, 2023, at The Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 2,...

Anna Mae Wigen

Anna Mae Wigen

Jan 29, 2023

Anna Mae D. Wigen, age 83 of Litchfield, MN died on Sunday January 29, 2023 at Meeker Manor in Litchfield, MN.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday February 6, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday February 5, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church...

Lawren Mead

Lawren Mead

Jan 29, 2023

 

Lawren Mead, age 79 of Spicer, MN died on Sunday January 29, 2023 at his home in Spicer.  Lawren celebration of life will be at Green Lake Free Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:00 am with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will be held at a later date at the Roseville Cemetery in Haiwick, MN.

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Roger Leland Landers

Roger Leland Landers

Jan 25, 2023

Roger Landers, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on January 25, 2023 in his home at the age of 87, wit, wisdom and charm fully intact. He was a generous man who helped out whenever he could. Roger saw the usefulness in everything; he owned 4 grills, 3 of them for parts. After serving in the Navy, Roger met and married...

Donald Charles Christofferson

Donald Charles Christofferson

Jan 25, 2023

Donald “Donnie” Charles Christofferson, age 69 of Kimball, passed away at his home January 25, 2023 with loved ones by his side. 

Visitation will be held at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 5-7pm and also 1 hour prior to the service.  The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11am at Ostmark Lutheran...

Rose A. Renner

Rose A. Renner

Jan 24, 2023

 

 

Rose A. Renner age 75 of Watkins, MN died on Tuesday January 24, 2023 at her home in Watkins, MN.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday January 30, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM with prayers at 2:00 PM at Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins, MN.  Interment will be held at the Kingston Apostolic...

Martin "Pete" Otto Oldenburg

Martin "Pete" Otto Oldenburg

Jan 21, 2023

  Martin “Pete” Otto Oldenburg, 93, of Litchfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Litchfield with Reverend Thomas Evenson officiating. Time for visitation will take place...

Evelyln Walls

Evelyln Walls

Jan 19, 2023

 

Evelyn Ester Yager Walls was born February 13, 1926, to Herman and Hulda (Wackler) Yager of Waverly, MN.  After her parents sold the farm they moved to Howard Lake, MN, where she was a clerk at Carlson's Store.

 

While on an outing with friends to Excelsior Amusement Park she happened to see a returning soldier on crutches.  This...

Rodney Archie Magnuson

Rodney Archie Magnuson

Jan 16, 2023

Rodney Magnuson, formerly of Litchfield, MN, died peacefully on January 16, 2023 at the Wildflower Memory Care Home in Maple Grove, MN.  To honor Rod, a memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, January 28th at Zion Lutheran Church located at 504 N Gilman Ave in Litchfield, MN.  Visitation begins at 10:00am with a Celebration of Life at 11:00am. Lunch...

Lynn Bening

Lynn Bening

Jan 15, 2023

Lynn M. Bening, age 68 of Hutchinson, passed away surrounded by family on January 15, 2023 at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud. Lynn was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister and will forever be remembered.

She was born March 8th, 1954 to Robert and Phyllis (Macoy) Koenig in Litchfield MN; Lynn grew up in and graduated from Litchfield High...

David Gums

David Gums

Jan 11, 2023

David E. Gums, age 70 of Litchfield, MN died suddenly on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation in Litchfield, MN.  Interment will be held at Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN.

David Emory...

Charlotte Liedholm

Charlotte Liedholm

Jan 11, 2023

 

Charlotte A. Liedholm, age 79 of Grove City, MN died on January 11, 2023 at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins, MN.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 21, 2023 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation in Litchfield, MN.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be...

Garry Lea Magoon

Garry Lea Magoon

Jan 6, 2023

Garry Lea Magoon, from Litchfield MN, passed away January 6, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, January 25, 1957, the 4th child to Roy and Donna Magoon (Anderson). Garry spent his early years in Minneapolis, Grove City and lastly on the farm in Dassel, MN.

Garry and Cindy Ringaman were married in 1975 and had two children, Cainan and...

Ambrose 'Butch' Borowicz

Ambrose 'Butch' Borowicz

Jan 1, 2023

Ambrose “Butch”  E. Borowicz, age  79 of Litchfield, MN died on Sunday January 1, 2023 in Litchfield, MN.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield.   A visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until the 1:30 PM service.  Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery...

Dianna Curtis

Dianna Curtis

Dec 30, 2022

Dianna L. Curtis, age 74 of Litchfield, MN passed away Friday December 30, 2022 after a very short bold battle with cancer which she chose to travel privately.  A time to remember Dianna will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with prayers at 2:00 PM on Saturday January 7, 2023 at St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ in Forest...

Lucille Mahlow

Lucille Mahlow

Dec 29, 2022

 

Lucille M. Mahlow, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield, MN. A private family service will be held.   In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Lucille Mae Mahlow was born May 18, 1933, in East Lake Lillian Township to Ambrose and Kendrietta Bomstad.  Lucille was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Lake...

Steven Earl Heuer

Steven Earl Heuer

Dec 27, 2022

Steven E. Heuer, age 62 of Litchfield, MN died on December 27, 2022 in New London, WI.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 Noon on Friday January 6, 2023 at St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ in Forest City, MN.  A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at church.  The service will be...

Dale V. Fenrich

Dale V. Fenrich

Dec 25, 2022

Dale V. Fenrich, 65, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Meeker Memorial Hospital.

A time of visitation will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home.  A memorial service will then begin at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Oster officiating.  

Dale V. Fenrich, son of Verner and Hilda (Bremer) Fenrich,...

Beverly McMurray Patterson

Beverly McMurray Patterson

Dec 21, 2022

Beverly McMurray (Driesner) Patterson September 10, 1930-December 21, 2022

Beverly was born in Swansea, Massachusetts on September 10,1930 to Wallace and Elsie Driesner. She lived in various parts of the country throughout her lifetime including Indianapolis, IN, Rochester, MN, Burnsville, MN and North Fort Meyers, FL before returning to Minnesota.

She earned her Bachelor's degree in 1974 and was very...