The38thannualNewLondon to New Brighton Antique Car Run will roll through Meeker County Saturday, making stop in three towns along the way. This year’s run includes 43 cars, which by the run’s rules were all built in 1912 or earlier.
Songs of Summer Festival, Litchfield’s annual family music event that benefits local nonprofits, is set for Friday, Aug. 16, at Memorial Park on Lake Ripley.
A grass-roots coalition representing more than a dozen community organizations is planning an event featuring music, games and food to celebrate unity among Hutchinson-area residents. Titled Belonging Begins with Us, the celebration is set for 1 to 3 p.m.
For more than a decade, Litchfield High School’s construction trades class has given students an opportunity to learn and use in real time building and home improvement skills. Students in the program have built a house on school property since 2010, when Gary Hein initiated the class.
The stucco exterior on the Litchfield Public Library needs to be replaced. The City Council has discussed repairing spots on the 25-year-old building for several years, but consultation with engineers and stucco contractors deemed that a full replacement would be the wiser long-term choice.
The drought is over. The Litchfield Blues are headed back to the state tournament, clinching a berth with a pair of wins in the Region 12C playoffs this past weekend at Dassel.
Neal E. Johnson, 91, of Atwater, formerly of Litchfield, died at the Meeker Manor in Litchfield on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service. Visitation was one hour before the service. Neal Edwin Johnson, the son of Edwin W. and M. Alice (Johnson) Johnson was born in on May 15, 1933, in Litchfield. Neal attended grades 1-8 at School District 78 and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1952. He was baptized at Lake Koronis as a teenager. Neal was united in marriage to Jeanetta Bebee on September 2, 1978, in Croix Falls, Wis. Over the years, Neal lived in Corvuso, Hutchinson, Litchfield and Atwater. He was a member of Corvuso Church of the Nazarene and Church of the Nazarene Church in Litchfield. Neal worked as a custodian in Hutchinson for many years. He was active in 4-H for many years and showed a sheep at the Meeker County Fair when the fair was at the Central Park at the community building. He also showed a sheep at the state fair one year. He enjoyed fishing, singing with the Litchfield Area Male Chorus, running, going for walks and coffee time at McDonald’s. He is survived by his stepchildren Lillian (Mike) Wilson and Delight (Myron) Olson of Wisconsin; sister Beverly Driver; and nieces and nephews Lanita Hall, Craig Johnson, Mona Piepenburg, Pam Piehl, Clark Johnson, Jack Johnson, Susan Johnson, Kevin Driver, Wade Driver and Terry Driver; seven stepgrandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanetta; parents Edwin and M. Alice; sister Faith; brothers David and Sidney Dean; sisters-in-law Joan and Bonnie; and brother-in-law Kenneth. Please sign our online guestbook at www. johnsonhagglund.com.
Dorothy L. Lindstrom, 89, of Grove City passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Private Family Gathering will take place at a later date. Interment will take place in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Grove City. Dorothy Lorraine Lindstrom was born on April 2, 1935, in Acton Township. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Wicklund) Hansen. Dorothy was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Grove City and was a graduate of Grove City High School class of 1954. Dorothy furthered her education at Metropolitan Community College and Willmar Community College. On May 30, 1955, Dorothy was united in marriage to David Albert Lindstrom at Arndahl Church in Grove City. This marriage was blessed with four sons, Paul, John, Thomas, and Daniel. After the Army, Dorothy and David farmed for a number of years until their family moved to Arizona and later to Montana. They moved back to Grove City in 1973. Dorothy and David shared 64 years of marriage prior to the passing of David on March 14, 2020. Dorothy was employed as a financial worker for both Meeker County and Stearns County. She worked as a psychiatric technician at the State Hospital in Willmar. Dorothy also worked in direct service at the assisted living center in Atwater. She was the mayor of Grove City. She retired in 1997. Dorothy was a member of Trinity Lutheran in Grove City. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, knitting, and genealogy. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Blessed be her memory. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Paul Lindstrom and his wife Connie of Grove City, John Lindstrom and his wife Betty of Litchfield, Daniel Lindstrom and his wife Sharon of Grove City; grandchildren, Peter Lindstrom, Krista (Cory) Kraft, Bridget (Jake Thompson) Lindstrom, Lindsey Lindstrom, Alexander (Odelia) Lindstrom, Rachel (Steve) Staab, Patrick Lindstrom, Elizabeth (Aaron) Hyttsten, and Ja
Barbara (Barb) J. Holmberg, 87, of Litchfield died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Talamore Senior Living Community in St. Cloud. Visitation and Funeral service was held on Friday, August 2, 2024. Visitation at 1 p.m., funeral at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Litchfield. Interment was held in Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield.
Lois Larsen-Guenette, 91, of Sartell passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service for Lois will be on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove City at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Grove City following the service. Lois Ann Shelton was born February 11, 1933, on the family farm in Meeker County. She was the fifth child of 10 children born to Charles and Sarah (Vadnais) Shelton. Lois was baptized and confirmed in her faith and attended school in Grove City. On August 30, 1952, Lois married Charles Larsen, living their entire married life in Grove City area. They had three sons, Dwight, David and Daniel. For 18 years, Lois worked as a secretary at the school. Following that she worked at the ASCS office and Cargill in Litchfield. Lois was active in all her church activities, including superintendent of Sunday school and church council. She was involved in her boys’ school activities and attended all their sporting events. With caring hearts, Lois and Charlie became foster parents to Tracey Wold. Life changed for Lois with Charlie’s passing in July 1988 after an extended illness. With son, Dwight living in Colorado, Lois made an adventurous move to Denver. She later met Michael Guenette. They married n October 14, 1995, on their ranch in Macomb, Mo., where they raised Texas Long Horns. They also lived in Bella Vista, Ark., Lake City and Waite Park, all while wintering in Texas, golfing, enjoying friends, and making blankets that were sent to orphanages in Mexico. Family was very important to Lois. Michael and Lois loved to travel to family member’s homes with their RV and stay for a few days. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Lois was passionate about everything she did. She enjoyed singing, playing piano, crafting, sewing, needle work, ceramics, puzzles, crosswords and making gifts to