It was the fixture of a community
Christmas was the best time of year at the Weise & Kuhlmann hardware store
December 2024
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Kiwanis shared the season with ATHC in Hutchinson, Winsted
Hutchinson Kiwanis and friends visited the Adult Training and Habilitation Centers in Winsted and Hutchinson on Dec. 10. The group entertained staff and clients with Christmas carols and gifts donated by the nonprofit group. At Winsted, Santa Claus made a surprise appearance. Maplewood Academy provided a bus for transportation and a driver, Marshall Bowers.
McLeod County 4-H’ers recognized at celebration
Federation officers led the event Dec. 8 at the Days Inn
City plans Christmas tree recycling
Recycling Christmas trees is an annual project to benefit the environment. Recycling this renewable resource provides organic mulch and compost, so Christmas trees keep giving all year long.
Bloodmobile donors give 136 units
Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 136 units Dec. 10 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Is Santa going to the dogs?
Todayâs Women of Hutchinson hosted their first Jingle Jamboree Dec. 7 and reported it was a success. That said, this local nonprofit also sponsors photos with Santa Claus at the Hutchinson Mall. What set them apart from other organizations is that they offered photos with your pet. Smiling for his closeup with Santa is Rizzi, a member of the Dan and Susan Kieser family.
NOEL A. FISHER
Noel A. Fisher, 62, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 1 - 3 p.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in St. Anastasia Catholic Cemetery, Hutchinson. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.
CURTIS HENSCHKE
Curtis Henschke, 74, died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home in Hutchinson surrounded by his family. Memorial Services will be Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake with Pastor Dave Drager officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
KATHERINE “KATHY” M. BERGS
Katherine âKathyâ M. Bergs, 68, of Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at River of Hope Lutheran Church at the Hutchinson Event Center in Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the church. Arrangements are with Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.
GEORGE RETZLAFF
George Retzlaff, 89, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 19, 2024, 11 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Cosmos. Visitation was Wednesday, December 18, 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. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.