Obituaries

 Jullie A. Kettner Hatten, 69, of Stewart passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home in Stewart. Memorial Service was held Monday, September 16, 2024, 11 a.m., at…

 Wayne L. Anderson, 77, of Litchfield, formerly of Cosmos, passed away on Monday September 9, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on…

Phyllis J. Birkholz, 88, of Hutchinson passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Heights Cove nant Church in Hutchinson with interment in Cokato Cemetery in Cokato. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Steve Larson; Organist: Judy Voss; Congregational Hymns: “Amazing Grace”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”; Urn Bearer: Amber Haugen Phyllis Jannette Birkholz was born on May 16, 1936, in Middleville Township, rural Howard Lake. She was the daughter of William and Gertrude (Heaton) Jones. Phyllis was baptized in 1949 at Howard Lake Church of Christ and later confirmed her faith at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She received her education at the country school near Cokato and completed 9th grade at the Howard Lake High School. Phyllis married Wilton Birkholz in 1953 and they were blessed with three children, Bradley, Brenda and Lucinda (Cindy). She made her home in Hutchinson. Phyllis enjoyed working on the farm, tending to her vegetable garden and baby kittens. She taught Sunday school at St. James Lutheran Church. She was employed at Wesley’s Pharmacy, sold Avon and worked at numerous restaurants through the years. She worked at JCPenney for 18 years before retiring at the age of 63. After retirement she worked part time at Cindy’s Floral and volunteered at the Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Clown Club and served on the Board at the Hutchinson Senior Center. Phyllis was a member of the Oak Heights Covenant Church of Hutchinson. Phyllis loved her flower gardens, enjoyed baking, embroidery, reading, puzzles, playing games, dancing in her younger years, going for walks, and her time living on Lake Erie. She especially cherished time spent with her family and friends. Blessed be her memory. Phyllis is survived by her children, Bradley Birkholz of Howard Lake, Cindy Woller of Hutchinson; se

Richard S. Pryor was born in Clay County, Missouri on December 20th, 1935, to Ted R. & Ruby S. Pryor. He grew up on the family farm with his two older brothers, Ted William “Bill” & Charles F. “Bud.” Richard attended Liberty public schools and graduated as president of his class in 1953. The death of his mother during his college years profoundly changed his life’s course. After two years at William Jewell College, Richard was offered a job at a local bank, which led to his lifelong career in banking. In 1957, following the family tradition of military service, he volunteered for the Army and spent most of his service in France on an Ordnance Depot. During this time, friends started calling him Dick, a name that stuck for life. Dick returned to First National Bank in Liberty in 1959. That fall, he met Linda, a new English and speech teacher at Liberty High School. They married on July 10th, 1960. Dick pursued further education, earning an AA Degree from Longview College, a business Degree from Columbia College, and graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He became a bank officer before 21 and joined the National Bank in North Kansas City in 1961. In 1969, at 33, he was offered the Presidency of the Thornton National Bank in Nevada, Missouri, where the family lived for four years. In 1973, Dick became CEO and part-owner of the Bank of Jacomo in Blue Springs, Missouri. Under his 20-year leadership, the bank and its holding company grew to two charters with six locations in five towns. Dick was actively involved in his communities. He served on city councils, chambers of commerce, school boards, and hospital boards in various cities. He was instrumental in founding St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs and establishing a junior college branch campus there. He was named Citizen of the Year in 1980 and Business Person of the Year in 1992 in Blue Springs. Dick and Linda were staunch supporters of higher education. Dick serv

Joyce Marie (Haggard) Hon, 79, of Liberty, Miss ouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends in Kansas City Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital on September 1st after having been hospitalized for two months following an acute illness. Joyce was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 23, 1944, to John Haggard, Jr. and Jewel Rose (Claunch) Haggard. She was a life-long Kansas City northlander, graduating from Park Hill High School in 1962. She married her high school sweetheart Jerry Lee Hon on August 11, 1962. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary together. Alongside Jerry, Joyce carried on the legacy of her parents, working and co-owning the family business Haggard Hauling and Rigging, Inc., before retiring after 29 years of devoted service. She concluded her career at William Jewell College, working in the business office, Provost’s office, bookstore, and finally the alumni office, retiring in 2008. Joyce was a skilled craft enthusiast, especially talented in needlepoint, quilting, crocheting, and cardmaking.

Patricia Shaddrick of Litchfield was born on October 25, 2930. She passed away January 22, 2024.

Marlene Rita Schermann, 86, of Silver Lake passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1937, in Silver Lake, the daughter of Leo A. & Salomea R. “Sally” (Pawlak) Kaczmarek. Marlene graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1955. On October 16, 1956, Marlene R. Kaczmarek and Norbert J. Schermann were joined in holy marriage at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake. God blessed their marriage with 10 children. Marlene and Norbert owned and operated the Laundry Mat in Silver Lake for 27 years. She was also formerly employed at Tonka Toys, custodian at Silver Lake Auditorium and at Holasek Greenhouse. Marlene enjoyed baking cookies and kolaches, gardening, R.V. camping, polka music and visiting with family. She belonged to Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake. Survived by her 10 children: Kevin Schermann (Bonnie Ardolf), Kay Borrell, Shari (Dale) Rannow, Bruce (Ann) Schermann, Michael (Lois) Schermann, Duane (Joanne) Schermann, Loren Schermann, Sue Alberts (Kevin Latzig), Gary (Robyn) Schermann and Steve (Tammy) Schermann; several grandchildren and several great--grandchildren; a brother: Leon (Maxine) Kaczmarek; sisters-in-law: Laura Kaczmarek and Margaret Schermann; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Norbert J. Schermann on September 27, 2021, her parents and by a son-in-law Jerry Borrell. A Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene Schermann was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake. Father Matthew Wiering was the Celebrant. Alice Nowak was the organist for the Mass. Interment followed at Holy Family Cemetery in Silver Lake. A visitation was held on Tuesday, September 3 AT THE CHURCH from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Casket bearers will be her seven sons: Kevin Schermann, Bruce Schermann, Michael Schermann, Duane Schermann, Loren Schermann, Gary Schermann and Steve Schermann. The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake served the family. Online condolenc

Beverly J. Wylie, 92, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Funeral Service was held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Brian Nehring; Organist: Bonnie Westmiller; Congregational Hymns: “Amazing Grace”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”; Casket Bearers: Keith Furlong, Brett Binsfeld, Scott Wylie, Paul Wylie, Ryan Wylie, Tory Wylie Beverly Jean Wylie was born on August 8, 1932, in Maple Grove. She was the daughter of Arnold and Norma (Boland) Cook. Beverly was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at the Methodist Church in Maple Grove. For grades 3-10 she attended the Braille and Sight Saving School in Faribault and then transferred to Osseo where she graduated from Osseo High School, class of 1951. Beverly furthered her education at Macalester College in St. Paul where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. On June 27, 1959, Beverly was united in marriage to Laverne Wylie at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Corcoran. This marriage was blessed with four children, Wanda, Heidi, Gretchen, and Douglas. Beverly and Laverne resided in Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of marriage prior to the passing of Laverne on November 3, 2012. Beverly was employed as a teacher in Silver Lake, Brownton, and Hutchinson. She left teaching to become an in-home day care provider. Beverly took pride in providing a loving and caring environment for the children in her care. She was awarded the first Outstanding Daycare Provider of the Year. Beverly retired in 1998. She was a charter member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Beverly enjoyed sewing and researching her family genealogy. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Blessed be her memory. Beverly is survived

Phyllis J. Birkholz, 88, of Hutchinson passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Heights Cove nant Church in Hutchinson with interment in Cokato Cemetery in Cokato. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Steve Larson; Organist: Judy Voss; Congregational Hymns: “Amazing Grace”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”; Urn Bearer: Amber Haugen Phyllis Jannette Birkholz was born on May 16, 1936, in Middleville Township, rural Howard Lake. She was the daughter of William and Gertrude (Heaton) Jones. Phyllis was baptized in 1949 at Howard Lake Church of Christ and later confirmed her faith at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She received her education at the country school near Cokato and completed 9th grade at the Howard Lake High School. Phyllis married Wilton Birkholz in 1953 and they were blessed with three children, Bradley, Brenda and Lucinda (Cindy). She made her home in Hutchinson. Phyllis enjoyed working on the farm, tending to her vegetable garden and baby kittens. She taught Sunday school at St. James Lutheran Church. She was employed at Wesley’s Pharmacy, sold Avon and worked at numerous restaurants through the years. She worked at JCPenney for 18 years before retiring at the age of 63. After retirement she worked part time at Cindy’s Floral and volunteered at the Hutchinson Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Clown Club and served on the Board at the Hutchinson Senior Center. Phyllis was a member of the Oak Heights Covenant Church of Hutchinson. Phyllis loved her flower gardens, enjoyed baking, embroidery, reading, puzzles, playing games, dancing in her younger years, going for walks, and her time living on Lake Erie. She especially cherished time spent with her family and friends. Blessed be her memory. Phyllis is survived by her children, Bradley Birkholz of Howard Lake, Cindy Woller of Hutchinson; se