2024

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 (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.

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.

Irma Wendorff, 99, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Private Family Funeral Service was held Friday, August 16, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Eugene DeVries; Music Coordinator: Kim Schmeling; Prelude Duet: Joyce Peterson (friend) and Leyton Yerks (great-grandson) “Precious Lord Take My Hand”; Congregational Hymns: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”; Recessional Music: “On Eagle’s Wings”; Honorary Casket Bearers: Traci Mace, Rebecca Esser, Stephanie Lauritsen, Benjamin Yerks; Casket Bearers: Brandon Yerks, Timothy Yerks, Leyton Yerks, Riley Yerks, Dennis Mace, Jason Lauritsen, Ryan Esser, JJ Lauritsen Irma Ida Schlueter was born on January 28, 1925, in Cedar Mills Township of rural Hutchinson. She was the daughter of Julius and Paulina (Kohls) Schlueter. Irma was baptized March 1, 1925, by Rev. Baur at St. John’s Church in Cedar Mills Township and confirmed by Rev. A.C. Krueger on May 22, 1938. Irma received her education at District 55 and St. John’s Parochial School. She married Lloyd Wendorff on April 20, 1947, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. They had two daughters, Susan Rasmussen and LuAnn Yerks. Lloyd and Irma shared 40 years of marriage before Lloyd passed away on May 28, 1987. Lloyd and Irma farmed on the shores of Cedar Lake in Acoma Township. Gardening was a family affair with Irma in charge of the canning and freezing, making sure the fruit cellar shelves and freezer were full for the winter. Irma loved flowers and cared for several flower beds, she was proud of her gladiolus. She was the typical homemaker of that time baking homemade bread, cookies, etc., making sure the family had three healthy meals each day. Irma took time out of a busy farm wife’s schedule to talk with her sister-in-law, Doris Schlueter, several times a week. Lloyd and Irma took several bu

 Walter C. Froemming Jr., 94, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Cokato Manor in Cokato. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 1 p.m.…

 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…

 Irma Wendorff, 99, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Private Family Funeral Service was held Friday, August 16, 2024, at…