It’s that time of year again
As of 2024, Dassel had a population of 1,542. This swells considerably during the city’s annual Red Rooster Days.
August 2024
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Tigers looking to serve up a winner
Seven regulars return with goal of improving skills, results As Coach Dennis Piechowski enters his 20th season at the helm of Hutchinson’s volleyball program, he expresses a blend of excitement and cautious optimism. After a challenging 11-19 record last year, the Tigers are looking to bounce back, focusing on fundamental skills and team cohesion as they navigate a new chapter with a mix of seasoned returners and fresh faces.
‘Everything but the squeal’
For the Kurth-Arndt-Flemming families, Elks Park is the place to be the first Sunday in August. This year marked the 70th annual reunion of these families.
Doggone fun at the McLeod County Fair
If you weren’t entertained at the McLeod County Fair, you weren’t trying. The fair, which ran Aug.
JOYCE E. DEAN
Joyce E. Dean, 88, of Hector passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Palmyra Township, rural Hector, with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends was held from 1:30 to 3 p.m., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector. Please visit www.hantge.com for all updated service information.
JILL L. WESTPHAL
Jill L. Westphal, 54, of Preston Lake Township, rural Stewart, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her home. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart with interment in Knoepke-Brown Cemetery in rural Grafton Township. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Mahlon Bekedam; Organist: Bev Wangerin; Congregational Hymns: “Amazing Grace”, “Jesus Loves Me”, “Borning Cry”, “Here I Am, Lord”; Casket Bearers: Jason Jakobitz, Kevin Dettman, Vernon Binger, Randy Metts, Donnie Scott, Donnie Binger Jill Lavira Westphal was born on December 4, 1969, in Olivia. She was the daughter of Stanley and Lavira (Binger) Westphal. Jill was baptized as an infant on January 4, 1970, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 21, 1985, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. She received her education in Buffalo Lake and was a graduate of Buffalo Lake/Hector High School, class of 1988. Jill resided in Preston Lake Township, rural Stewart, on the family farmstead. She enjoyed milking dairy cows and helping out on the farm wherever she could and continued to do so until the day she passed away. Jill was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. She was also a Renville County Dairy Association Board Member. Jill was Renville County Dairy Princess in 1988 and 1992. She later became Renville County Dairy Princess Coordinator. Jill was an active and dedicated member of the 4H program. Jill loved gardening and working with flowers. She cherished being involved with her church’s Sunday school program, teaching Sunday school from the time she was 15 until present day. Jill was the Sunday school superintendent for the past 20 years. County and State Fair season was her favorite time of the year. Jill loved serving malts at the ADA Malt Stand. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Blessed be her memory. Jill is survived by her brot
DORIS MAE WRASPIR
Doris Mae (Ondracek) Wraspir, 82, of Silver Lake passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1941, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Marvan) Ondracek.
LAVONNE SOPHIA
HENKE CONSTANS LaVonne was born on May 30, 1940, in Hutchinson to parents Fred Henke and Sophie Dostal Henke. She was raised on her family farm, along with her brothers and sisters: Alvin, Harvey, David, Jerry, Roger, Eve and Carol.