2024

JEANNIE LYNN LARSON

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.

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EVELYN L. HELLWIG

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

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Tigers win five WCC East titles

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.

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Floating works of art

“It’s just like that scene in the Wizard of Oz!” Victoria Anderson said as she gazed into the sky at the hot air balloon floating above Harmony River in Hutchinson. The former Harmony River employee was among many who watched as the balloon recently made an appearance in a field nearby the senior living facility on the southeast side of town.

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It’s showtime!

The Starlite Drive-in Theater has opened for the season. Under new owners Michelle and Michael Maher, it’s going to be a grand season While dusk — the darkest shade of twilight — was a good hour or so away, it didn’t stop a line from forming.

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55-PLUS SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Hutchinson Senior Center is owned and operated by Hutchinson through its Parks, Recreation and Community Education Department. Activities for people age 55 or older are available 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Hutchinson Event Center, 1005 State Highway 15 S. For more information, call 320-234-5656. Friday, May 24: 9:15 a.m. NO Chair Yoga; 10 a.m. Knot Just Knitting; 1 p.m. Bingo, 500, Hutch Bowl Monday, May 27: Senior Programming is closed in observance of Memorial Day Tuesday, May 28: 9 a.m. foot clinic; 9:15 Card Makers, Exercise to DVD, Sheephead; 1 pm Pinochle, Bingo Wednesday, May 29: 9 a.m. foot clinic; 9:15 a.m. SAIL, Texas Hold ‘Em; 10:30 a.m. Book Club B; 11:30 Line Dancing VFW; noon bridge; 1 p.m. Ping-Pong, NO Bean Bags Thursday, May 30: 9 a.m. foot clinic; 9:15 a.m. Pilates; 12:30 p.m. Sheephead; 1 p.m. 500, Walking Club SENIOR DINING

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LOOKING BACK

If there’s anything you don’t know, send 25 cents to the Minneapolis Journal for the 1899 Journal Almanac. It contains everything! The Lynn Dairy Corporation has commenced business, opening its creamery May 24, taking 3,000 pounds of milk the first day.

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LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (05/23/24). Organize personal plans this year. Consistent efforts build and grow your professional influence. Adapt around a team challenge this summer, before your career takes off this autumn. Romantic or creative changes this winter are brightened by springtime and family joys. Envision what you want.

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Baseball season and the Good Shepherd have a few things in common

Baseball season is finally in full swing! Long, sunny days remind me to scan the radio stations while driving in hopes of finding a ball game to listen to. It’s easy to distinguish the calls of a ball game from the over-hyped yapping of a DJ. The mellow pace of the announcers and long periods of hearing only the slight murmur of the crowd make baseball games unmistakable.

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