Obituaries

JAMES “JIM” H. BROTEN

James “Jim” H. Broten, 62, of Stewart passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Brownton. Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements with Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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JANET “JAN” A. KLOCKMANN

Janet “Jan” A. Klockmann, 79, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Stonebay Senior Living in Orono. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 10, 2024, 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials preferred. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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EVELYN L. HELLWIG

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

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JEANNIE LYNN LARSON

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.

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LEROY J. REINERT

LeRoy J. Reinert, 81, of Hutchinson passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church. Military Honors by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad. Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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WILMA (GRENKE) SCHMIDT

Wilma (Grenke) Schmidt, beloved wife of the late John Schmidt, of Glencoe passed away on May 23, 2024, at the age of 100. A devoted mother and grandmother, Wilma was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments. Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe with interment in Glencoe City Cemetery. Gathering of family and friends will be from 9 - 11 a.m. (two hours prior), ALL at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Ladies Guild. Arrangements are with Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Online guestbook is available at www. mcbridechapel.com.

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LINDA M. KURTZ

Linda M. Kurtz, 70, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.

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GEORGE J. PRIEVE

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.

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DONNA M. PEETSCH

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.

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RUSSELL J. BRAUN

Russell J. Braun, 73, of Hutchinson, formerly of Brownton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024, surrounded by family at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Stewart.

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