December 2024

KATHERINE “KATHY” M. BERGS

Katherine “Kathy” M. Bergs, 68, of Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at River of Hope Lutheran Church at the Hutchinson Event Center in Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the church. Arrangements are with Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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GEORGE RETZLAFF

George Retzlaff, 89, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 19, 2024, 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Cosmos. Visitation was Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Dobratz Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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ADAM M. DUMMER

Adam M. Dummer, 39, of Hutchinson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Adam Matthew Dummer was born on February 16, 1985, in Hutchinson. He was the son of Randy and Karen (Wegner) Dummer. Adam was baptized as an infant at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, class of 2003. Adam lived in the Aveyron Home in Hutchinson for 30 years. He enjoyed good food, going out for walks, and spending time with his family and friends. Blessed be his memory. Adam is survived by his father, Randy Dummer of Grove City; brother, Aaron Dummer of Hutchinson; caregiver, Marisol Maney of Hutchinson; grandmother, Leona Wegner of Hutchinson; uncles, Neil Wegner and his wife Mary of Hutchinson, Trent Wegner and his wife Sara of Hutchinson; many other relatives and friends. Adam is preceded in death by his mother, Karen Dummer; grandfather, Roland Wegner; aunt, Diane Menth. Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.

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Where do I begin my Bible journey?

One of the questions I get asked most frequently as a pastor is “Where do I begin to read my Bible?” Usually I’m asked this question at the start of a new year when a person makes a New Year’s resolution to get into God’s word more, or in the midst of a tragic time in their life and they are searching for answers.

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