
Obituaries


KARI BETH (SWENSON) OLESON
It is with great sadness that the Swenson family announces the passing of Kari Beth (Swenson) Oleson, 53, on September 23, 2024, at her home in Crystal. Kari was born in Seoul City, South Korea, on March 11, 1971.

MERLE HANSON
Merle Hanson, 91, of Litchfield passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield. A memorial service for Merle will be held on Monday, October 28,…

EDNA G. OLDENBURG
Edna G. Oldenburg, 93, of Litchfield passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Lakeside Generations Assisted Living Center in Dassel. A funeral service will…

DONALD H. RICK
Donald H. Rick, 85, of Litchfield died on Monday October 14, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024,…

MAE LUCILLE BREHMER
Mae Lucille (Morgan) Brehmer, 94 of Litchfield passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Ecumen of Litchfield. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at…

LOIS L. POLZIN
Lois L. Polzin, 76, of Cokato passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 3, 2024,…

DONNA J. BECKER
Donna J. Becker, 81, of Hutchinson passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12…

JAMES ‘JIM’ D. SWENSON
James ‘Jim’ D. Swenson, 88 of Litchfield died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield.

ROBERT “BOB” MARKGRAF
Robert “Bob” Markgraf, 81, of Watkins passed away October 6, 2024, in his memory care apartment at Country Manor Campus in Sartell. For several years, Bob has lived Alzheimer’s disease.