Obituaries

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

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.

Raymond E. Krueger, 80, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Funeral Service was held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.

Paulus Pilgrim; Organist: Austin Willhite; Marie P. May, 77, of Congregational Hymns: “Beautiful Savior”, “Blessed Hutchinson passed away on Assurance”, “Amazing Grace”, “Precious Lord, Take Wednesday, May 8, 2024, My Hand”; Casket Bearers: Brian Levanduski, Mark at Harmony River Living Hiles, Scott Krueger, Steve Rodewald, Jon Hiles, Center in Hutchinson. Mass Shawn Mayfield; Military Honors: Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 18, Raymond Eugene Krueger was born on December 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. 18, 1943, in Gaylord. He was the son of Ernst and Anastasia Catholic Church Malinda (Hafermann) Krueger. Ray was baptized as an infant at his home by Pastor Bratke from St. Paul’s in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery. Lutheran Church in Arlington and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf; Pianist: Arlington. He received his education in Arlington- Bonnie Westmiller; Song Leader: Lucy Newcomb; Green Isle and was a graduate of Arlington-Green Isle High School class of 1961. Musical Selections: “How Can I Keep From Singing”, “Gather Us In”, “Shepherd Me, O God”, “Prayer of St. Ray entered active military service in the United Francis”, “One Bread, One Body”, “Ave Maria”,

Hutchinson. Funeral Service was held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment George J. Prieve, 87, of in Oakland Cemetery in Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson.

Donna M. Peetsch, 79, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Glencoe City Cemetery in Glencoe.