Obituaries

James “Jim” H. Broten, 62, of rural Stewart passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Memorial Service was held Monday, June 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery

John B. Stubson, 87, of Hutchinson, formerly of Cavalier, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson. Memorial Service and Military Honors by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad was held Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Graveside service was on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Cavalier. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Brian Nehring; Eulogists: Brian Stubson; Organist: Bonnie Westmiller; Soloist: Shannon Campbell “Go Rest High on That Mountain”, “I Can Only Imagine”; Congregational Hymns: “It Is Well With My Soul”, “How Great Thou Art”, “America the Beautiful”; Urn Bearers: Ethan, Hannah,

Mark Lies, 67 year old resident of St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2024, at his home in St. Cloud. A Funeral Mass took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation took place at St. Mary’s Church one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Caring for Mark and his family was Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. Mark John Lies was born to the late Thomas and Dolores (Hueller) Lies in Little Falls. He was the fourth of 10 children. Mark was the consummate salesperson. His work took him into a variety of fields. Among them, he managed Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson, he worked for Easy Go Golf Leasing and for many years, sales for Forma Feed Company. Mark’s son Ben was the pride and joy of his life. His love for Ben was deep and abiding. Mark often boasted about Ben’s many successes in education and athletics. Mark would be the first to say the most important times in his life were spent with Ben. Mark’s spirit and enthusiasm were ever present and he was well loved by many. Friends describe him as, “kind, self-deprecating, off the chart funny, quick-witted, brilliant, and someone you wanted to be around.” Mark loved to golf, especially with the `Heckamavitch’ brothers, Mick MaCabe, Steve Mager, and Stuart Mager. He also stayed in contact with his good friends from his college days, Bob Parker, Shiela McCabe, and Leslie Kelly. To say Mark was larger than life is an understatement. He will be greatly missed. Mark is survived by his son, Ben Lies of Hutchinson; siblings, Mary (Joseph Klisch) of Bowlus, Thomas (Becky) Lies of St. Cloud, Stephen (Debbie) Lies of Little Falls, Laurie (Richard) Lozier of Little Falls, Michael (Cami) Lies of Little Falls, Fr. James Lies CSC, University of Norte Dame, Ind., Fr. Willliam Lies, CSC University of Notre Dame, and C

Bruce Bjerkelund, 85, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery.

Christopher “Chris” Braun, 67, of Darwin passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home in Darwin. Memorial Service was held Saturday, June 8, 2024, 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Church in Litchfield. Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date in St. Anastasia Catholic Cemetery in Hutchinson.

Dave Wollan; Musical “Wind Beneath My Fay M. Fandrich, 74, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment at a later date in Carrington City Cemetery in Carrington, North Dakota. Memorials preferred to Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter.

A private celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Randy Koppen Jerold Woodrow Wright, known to all as simply Jerry, of Hutchinson passed away peacefully the afternoon of Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer not even two months prior. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend to many. Jerry was born at home on a farm in Preston Lake Township on January 6, 1944. He would be the second oldest of five children. Jerry attended two different country one-room schools, one near Corvuso and the second, District #40 in rural Hutchinson. He loved talking about these country schools and would begin his recount of memories with ‘back in the old country’. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1962. While still in high school, Jerry joined the National Guard. After graduation, he attended basic training in Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Towards the end of his active duty stint, he was chosen as the single representative of his company for additional leadership training. Jerry took the meaning to the phrase ‘good work ethic’ to a whole new level. His punctuality, integrity, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond was evident in any job he had. It was an honor for him to complete a task well and to the liking of whomever commissioned the work. He worked at a number of different jobs in his youth which included serving as a hired farmhand for two neighbors, hauling peas and corn for Green Giant, and as a semi-driver plying the roads between Duluth and the Dakotas. Eventually, he joined his father in partnership of the dairy herd in Hassan Valley while slowly building his own herd of cows. Jerry married Shirley Olson on July 1, 1967. Their marriage was blessed by one son, Paul, and one daughter, Trudy. Not long after his marriage, his father-in-law presented Jerr

Janet “Jan” A. Klockmann, 79, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Stonebay Senior Living in Orono. Funeral Service was held Monday, June 10, 2024, 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Memorials preferred. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Gerhard Bode; Organist: Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon; Soloist: Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon “I Can Only Imagine”; Reader: Alex Klockmann;