Obituaries

Ellery David Erickson

Ellery David Erickson

Mar 12, 2020

Ellery David Erickson, the son of Eddie and Danah (Anderson) Erickson, was born on July 30, 1939, in Pelican Rapids, MN. He was baptized on August 20, 1939, and confirmed on September 20, 1953, at Cormorant Lutheran Church in Lake Park, MN. Ellery grew up in Cormorant Township, attended District 50 school, and graduated from Lake Park High School in...

Lee O. Valiant

Lee O. Valiant

Mar 11, 2020

Lee O. Valiant Sr., age 90 of Forest City, MN died on Wednesday March 11, 2020 at the Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday June 26, 2020 at the St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Forest City, MN. Military Honors will be provided by the Litchfield Military Honor Guard....

Evelyn Joyce Olson

Evelyn Joyce Olson

Mar 7, 2020

Evelyn J. Olson, age 85, of Litchfield (formerly of Grove City) died on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center. A memorial gathering will be held at the home of Mark and Donna Beckstrand at 62525 230th Street Litchfield, MN on September 18, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Evelyn Joyce Olson, the daughter of Sivert and...

Dale Carl Jensen

Dale Carl Jensen

Mar 2, 2020

Dale C. Jensen, age 76, of Litchfield died on Monday, March 2, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Ostmark Lutheran Church in Rural Watkins. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 5th at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield...

Richard R. Scullard

Richard R. Scullard

Mar 2, 2020

Richard R. ‘Corky’ Scullard, 80, formerly of Litchfield, passed away March 2 at the Trinity Care Center in Farmington, Minnesota with his children by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday March 9, 2020 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 PM...

Helen Elsie Hansen

Helen Elsie Hansen

Feb 23, 2020

Helen E. Hansen, age 91 of Litchfield, MN passed to the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday February 28, 2020 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM...

Mary C. Root

Mary C. Root

Feb 18, 2020

Mary C. Root January 16, 1945 - February 18, 2020. According to my wishes, there will be no formal service or obituary. I have been blessed with a loving husband, a good family and friends with whom to share my life. Love to all, Mary

Gerald Christopher Thissen

Gerald Christopher Thissen

Feb 18, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” C. Thissen, age 87, of Hutchinson died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and...

Gary Allen Johnson

Gary Allen Johnson

Feb 8, 2020

Gary A. Johnson, age 72, of Willmar died on February 8, 2020, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Ripley Cemetery. Gary Allen Johnson, the son of Fredrick...

Lyle "Rick"  Johnson

Lyle "Rick" Johnson

Feb 7, 2020

Lyle ("Rick") Johnson, age 72, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Litchfield Christian Church. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at the church. Memorials to Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis are...

Denise L. Otremba

Denise L. Otremba

Feb 2, 2020

Denise L. Otremba, age 70 of Litchfield, MN died on Sunday February 2, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be...

Ronald 'Ron' L. Ebnet

Ronald 'Ron' L. Ebnet

Jan 31, 2020

Ronald “Ron” L. Ebnet, age 79, of Litchfield, MN died on Friday January 31, 2020 at the Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 PM on Tuesday February...

Phyllis A. Peterson

Phyllis A. Peterson

Jan 29, 2020

Phyllis A. Peterson, age 96 of Litchfield, MN died on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at the Meeker Manor in Litchfield, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills, MN. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be...

Billy 'Bill'  Cox

Billy 'Bill' Cox

Jan 28, 2020

Billy "Bill" T. Cox, age 54 of Litchfield, MN died on January 28, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Saturday February 8, 2020 at the Litchfield Eagles Club.

Norma Luvern Jensen

Norma Luvern Jensen

Jan 24, 2020

Norma L. Jensen, age 87, of Alexandria formerly Litchfield, died on Friday, January 24, 2020, in Alexandria. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Ripley Cemetery. Norma Luvern (nee Lambert) Jensen was...

Marlene Joan Radunz

Marlene Joan Radunz

Jan 23, 2020

Marlene J. Radunz, age 85, of Rural Darwin passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28th at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service and also one...

Douglas Alan Johnson

Douglas Alan Johnson

Jan 23, 2020

Douglas A. Johnson, age 60, of Litchfield died on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at their home in Belize. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in...

James Iven Haugen

James Iven Haugen

Jan 22, 2020

James I. Haugen, age 93, of Litchfield died on January 22, 2020, at the Lakeside Care Center in Dassel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield with Military Honors provided by the Litchfield Military Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, January...

George W. Maxson

George W. Maxson

Jan 19, 2020

. George W. Maxson, age 80 of Litchfield, MN, passed away in his sleep on Sunday January 19, 2020 at his home in Litchfield. George William Maxson, the son of George and Alice (Lemke) Maxson, was born on April 4, 1939 in Pine River, MN. George lived in Pine River in his youth and then in his teens and early...

Esther B. Holtz

Esther B. Holtz

Jan 17, 2020

Esther B. Holtz, age 99, of Litchfield, MN died on Friday January 17, 2020 at the Meeker Manor in Litchfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ in Forest City. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service...