Red Cross Bloodmobile was visited Peace Lutheran June 11, collecting 144 units. Milestones were reached by the following: 13 gallons: Traci Fenke and Michael Wosmek; 12 gallons: Jan Hansch; 8 gallons: Annette Barnes; 4 gallons: Dawn Vandenberg; 3 gallons: Joseph Berube and Brian Baysinger; 2 gallons: Stacey Schumann, Mark Schumann and ailey Rettmann; 1 gallon: Thomas Pepper and first-time donor Aidan Berube.
Hutchinson Police Services responded to the following incidents: May 24: Hutchinson Police responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of First Avenue Northwest/Main Street North. All three vehicles were southbound on Main Street North near the intersection with First Avenue Northwest. Philip Paul Forcier, 74, of Hutchinson was driving a 2015 Dodge Journey and David Konerza, 32, of Silver Lake was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Both were stopped for traffic ahead. Justin Dean Dose, 25, of Glencoe, driving a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, struck the rear of Konerza’s vehicle, pushing it into the rear of Forcier’s vehicle. No injuries were on scene. No tows. All occupants were wearing seat belts. Dose was issued a citation for petty misdemeanor following vehicle more closely than reasonable and prudent.
Lynn Neumann, Hutchinson parks and recreation director, provided updates about vandalism of the fountain in Library Square and about “Goats on the Go” during the Hutchinson City Council meeting June 11. The Library Square fountain is no longer operable.
• While Hutchinson is one of 126 Minnesota cities hosting National Night Out activities, every community celebrates the day a little differently. Many communities have their own planning guides. One of the best guides is published online by the city of Oakland, California. To view it, visit tinyurl.com/ydm2pxy2.
A former Hutchinson police officer was killed in a collision with a vehicle while he was riding his bicycle Friday in St. Joseph.
Mark Lies, 67 year old resident of St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2024, at his home in St. Cloud. A Funeral Mass took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation took place at St. Mary’s Church one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Caring for Mark and his family was Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. Mark John Lies was born to the late Thomas and Dolores (Hueller) Lies in Little Falls. He was the fourth of 10 children. Mark was the consummate salesperson. His work took him into a variety of fields. Among them, he managed Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson, he worked for Easy Go Golf Leasing and for many years, sales for Forma Feed Company. Mark’s son Ben was the pride and joy of his life. His love for Ben was deep and abiding. Mark often boasted about Ben’s many successes in education and athletics. Mark would be the first to say the most important times in his life were spent with Ben. Mark’s spirit and enthusiasm were ever present and he was well loved by many. Friends describe him as, “kind, self-deprecating, off the chart funny, quick-witted, brilliant, and someone you wanted to be around.” Mark loved to golf, especially with the `Heckamavitch’ brothers, Mick MaCabe, Steve Mager, and Stuart Mager. He also stayed in contact with his good friends from his college days, Bob Parker, Shiela McCabe, and Leslie Kelly. To say Mark was larger than life is an understatement. He will be greatly missed. Mark is survived by his son, Ben Lies of Hutchinson; siblings, Mary (Joseph Klisch) of Bowlus, Thomas (Becky) Lies of St. Cloud, Stephen (Debbie) Lies of Little Falls, Laurie (Richard) Lozier of Little Falls, Michael (Cami) Lies of Little Falls, Fr. James Lies CSC, University of Norte Dame, Ind., Fr. Willliam Lies, CSC University of Notre Dame, and C
John B. Stubson, 87, of Hutchinson, formerly of Cavalier, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson. Memorial Service and Military Honors by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad was held Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Graveside service was on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Cavalier. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Brian Nehring; Eulogists: Brian Stubson; Organist: Bonnie Westmiller; Soloist: Shannon Campbell “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “I Can Only Imagine”; Congregational Hymns: “It Is Well With My Soul”, “How Great Thou Art”, “America the Beautiful”; Urn Bearers: Ethan, Hannah,
James “Jim” H. Broten, 62, of rural Stewart passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Memorial Service was held Monday, June 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Guy K. Burnison, 64, of rural Hutchinson passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment held at a later date in Rest Haven Cemetery in Alpena, S.D. Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.
Frank Loncorich, 82, husband of Bonnie, of St. Cloud passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Funeral Service was held Friday, June 14, 2024, 2 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Kirsten Nelson Roenfeldt; Organist: Marcelyn Smale; Special Music: Violinist, Michael Zellgert “For The Beauty Of The Earth”;