Obituaries

ORVIS N. BAUMGARDT

Orvis N. Baumgardt, 87, of Hutchinson passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Paulus Pilgrim; Organist: Austin Willhite; Soloist: Austin Willhite “God on the Mountain”; Congregational Hymns: “Borning Cry”, “Just As I Am”, “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”; Casket Bearers: Lance Baumgardt, Bruce Baumgardt, Brad Baumgardt, Gary Schrupp, Larry Baumgardt, Kevin Baumgardt Orvis Neal Baumgardt was born on May 9, 1937, in Grafton Township. He was the son of Edward and Feola (Leske) Baumgardt. Orvis was baptized as an infant on June 27, 1937, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 29, 1951, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. He received his education in Buffalo Lake and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School class of 1955. On August 9, 1974, Orvis was united in marriage to Dorothy Wendorff at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. Orvis and Dorothy resided in Buffalo Lake, and later moved to Hutchinson. They shared almost 50 years of marriage. Orvis farmed in rural Buffalo Lake. He was also a truck driver for McCormick Implement of Stewart for 26 years. He retired in 1995. Orvis was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He was an usher and Sunday School Superintendent in Buffalo Lake. Orvis enjoyed playing the concertina, dancing, jigsaw puzzles, deer hunting, and going on bus tours. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. Blessed be his memory. Orvis is survived by his wife, Dorothy Baumgardt of Hutchinson; children, Scott Baumgardt of St. James, Susan Warnemunde of Rapid City, S.D.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne Baumgardt and his wife Virgene of Glenwood; sister, Audrey Schrupp of Minnetonka; many other relatives and friends. Orvis i

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JUDITH K. REID

Judith K. Reid, 80, of Hutchinson passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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LAYNE F. KENNEY

Layne F. Kenney, 71, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf; Pianist: Amanda Hendrickson;

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HELEN F. GREENBERG

Helen F. Greenberg, 91, of Dassel passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Lakeside Generations in Dassel. Memorial Service were held Saturday, July 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment at a later date in Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield.

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LAYNE F. KENNEY

Layne F. Kenney, age 71, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with Rosary Service at 7:30 P.M.

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DONALD C. DELEEUW

Donald C. DeLeeuw, 89, of rural Cosmos passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Boon Lake Township, rural Cosmos, as a result of a car accident. Memorial Service was held Monday, July 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos with int erment in Cosmos Community Cemetery in Cosmos. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Sarah Jones; Organist: Carol Dragt; Soloist: Alan DeLeeuw “The Lord’s Prayer”; Congregational Hymns: “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Hymn of Promise”, “Shall We Gather at the River”; Honorary Urn Bearers: Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren; Urn

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SCOTT EDWIN NEMITZ

Scott Edwin Nemitz, 65. of Darwin passed away at his home on Thursday July 18, 2024. A private family memorial service for Scott Nemitz of Darwin was on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Darwin. Visitation was on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 4 - 7 p.m. and was held at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment at Ellsworth Cemetery, Darwin. Scott was born on January 29, 1959, in Hutchinson to Edwin and Elizabeth (Betty) Ann (Graven) Nemitz. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed in May of 1978 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1978 and Ridgewater College in Hutcinson in 1978. He married Pamela Ann Knacke on June 24, 1978, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Darwin. He and Pamela lived in Hutchinson until 1984 when they moved to Darwin by Lake Manuella. Scott worked for a couple years at Popp Brother’s saw mill and then worked for Goebel Fixtures until his retirement on November 1, 2022. Scott enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, camping, and building wood duck houses. He loved doing activities with his grandkids and playing cards with the lake family. Scott is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pam of Darwin, children, Charles (Maria) Nemitz of Hutchinson, Amanda (Justin Gus) of Echo; grandchildren, Emma, Hunter, Isabella, Remington, Easton Archer Nemitz, Nolan Malmquist, Jordyn, Addymae, Brantley, MacKenzie and Braden Gatewood; mother-in-law, Marlys Knacke; sister, Wendy (Larry) Strum of Litchfield; sister-in-law, Carol Nemitz of Hutchinson. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Betty Nemitz, brother, Tom Nemitz and father-in-law, Kenneth Knacke.

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MARY ANN HAMMER

Mary Ann Hammer, 89, of Hutchinson passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf; Organist: Bonnie Westmiller; Song Leader: Lucy Newcomb; Musical Selections: “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman”, “Here I Am, Lord”, “The Lord is My Life”, “Be Not Afraid”, “I Am the Bread of Life”, “Song of Farewell”, “On Eagle’s Wings”; Special Music: Great- Grandchildren “Jesus Loves Me”; Urn Bearer:

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