Minnesota is one of the top five states in the nation for eligible families enrolling in the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, known as WIC, and there are still about 61,000 Minnesota families who could benefit by signing up today.
Hutchinson’s free summer lunch program offers students age 18 or younger a nutritious menu that features breakfast and lunch items. According to Anne Bassett, program coordinator, entrées available in the summer meal plan will be similar to what is served throughout the school year.
Parents, students and teacher gathered in the general music room at Park Elementary last week for a ukelele jam session to the tune of Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off.” It was the culmination of a seven-week general music enrichment class taught to the school’s fourth- and fifth-graders by Kari Wendroth and Emily Marino. The class was made possible when Wendroth applied for a ISD 423 Foun- dation grant to purchase 17 ukuleles, music books and teaching materials for the class.
Rain and clouds parted to warm sunshine Monday morning at the McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park as the 2024 Memorial Day program began. Commander Clint Knorr of DAV Chapter 37 opened the program by thanking the attendees, especially the children.
Linda M. Kurtz, 70, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.
Wilma (Grenke) Schmidt, beloved wife of the late John Schmidt, of Glencoe passed away on May 23, 2024, at the age of 100. A devoted mother and grandmother, Wilma was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments. Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe with interment in Glencoe City Cemetery. Gathering of family and friends will be from 9 - 11 a.m. (two hours prior), ALL at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Ladies Guild. Arrangements are with Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Online guestbook is available at www. mcbridechapel.com.
LeRoy J. Reinert, 81, of Hutchinson passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church. Military Honors by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad. Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.
Jeannie Lynn Larson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated quilter, passed away peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by family and friends on April 15, 2024. Born June 14, 1950, Jeannie was the cherished wife of Larry Larson with whom she shared over 20 years of love and laughter. Together, they built a strong foundation of family and love, creating a home filled with warmth and kindness. She was an adoring mother to her sons, Jon (Nicole) Lovald and Ryan Lovald, guiding them with love and wisdom as they navigated life’s journey. Her grandchildren Jacob, Thomas, Jackson, Sofia, Sydney, and Jack brought her immense joy. A celebration of Jeannie’s life will be held on June 8 after internment at 1 p.m. where family and friends will gather in the church basement to honor her memory at Grace Lutheran Church, 17225 30th Street NW, South Haven, MN 55382 She is survived by her sister, Sandee (Jack) Wagner, twin brother, Jerry (Mary) Larson, and brother Skip (Sandy) Larson and sister Connie (Dave) Bowser.
Evelyn L. Hellwig, 95, of Silver Lake, formerly of rural Darwin, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Cedar Crest Estate Senior Living in Silver Lake. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Darwin with interment in the Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth Township, rural Darwin. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Greg Tobison; Organist: Jon Wheeler; Soloist: Marie Williamson “Amazing Grace”; Congregational Hymns: “I Run to Christ”, “How Great Thou Art”; Casket Bearers: David Tews, Robert Tews, James Tews, Kevin Thies, Todd Asplin, Ryan Mackenthun Evelyn Lydia Hellwig was born on December 21, 1928, in Acoma Township. She was the daughter of Alfred and Lydia (Prieve) Tews. Evelyn was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education at Immanuel Parochial School in Acoma Township and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School class of 1946. On April 19, 1953, Evelyn was united in marriage to Carl Hellwig at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. This marriage was blessed with two children, Bruce and Kathy. Evelyn and Carl resided in Ellsworth Township, to rural Darwin. They shared 52 years of marriage prior to the passing of Carl on January 13, 2006. Evelyn was employed in Quality Assurance with 3M in Hutchinson for 30 plus years. She was also the bookkeeper for 13 years with Bretzke Implement in Hutchinson. Evelyn retired on July 1, 1991. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ellsworth Township. She was also a member of the Ellsworth Township Board. Evelyn enjoyed quilting, teaching Sunday School, singing in the church choir, and gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Evelyn passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Cedar Crest Estate Senior Living in Silver Lake at the age of 95 years. Blessed be her memory. Evelyn is survived by her son, Bruce Hellwig of rural Darwin; daughter, Kathy Hellwig of rural Darwin
Parker Peterson, Isabelle Schmitz each claim two individual titles Hutchinson’s track teams picked up a handful of hardware during the Wright County Conference East Championship May 14 at Delano. Senior Parker Peterson led the Tigers boys team with a pair of first-place finishes, both of them coming on season-best times.