Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home

Donna Katherine Pursley (n?e Huber), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2025 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on August 29, 1936, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to Francis and Marie Huber. On January 14, 1956, she married the love of her life, Richard Leo Pursley, also in Aitkin. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised eight children. In 1969, the family moved to Litchfield, Minnesota, where they continued to grow roots in the community. After 35 wonderful years of marriage, Donna lost her beloved Richard to cancer in March of 1991. A woman of deep faith and compassion, Donna was a devoted member of St....

Ronald John Graham, age 89 of Watkins, MN passed away on May 28, 2024, to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ron was born on May 2, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. He attended Augsburg University and later finished his degree at Metro State University. Ron served in the United States Air Force. Ron and his beloved wife Cecilia "Lemmie" were married in 1959 and raised six children in Richfield, MN as he embarked on his distinguished 39-year Better Business Bureau (BBB) career, retiring as President of MN/ND BBB in 1998. He then answered the call to return to BBB service numerous times as interim President, consultant, and...

GLORIA JAYNE (GOOD) OHLAND - An inspirational, strong and talented woman ??- Gloria was born on January 28,1932 at home in Onamia, MN to Sevilla and Rex Good. She spent her childhood with her four brothers and one sister in Danube, MN, also the place where she met her husband Dean Ohland. Dean and Gloria were married January 19,1949 in Minneapolis. As owners of Ben Franklin stores, they made several moves including, Waterloo, IA; LaCrosse, WI; Northfield, MN; and Litchfield, MN. She was very active in the store while at the same time raising five children. Gloria was one of the most non-judgmental, kind and accepting people we knew. She was a wise woman who gave thoughtful advice,...

Rudolph "Rudy" R. Burgstaler, age 85 of Kimball, MN died on Thursday May 4, 2023 at Meeker Manor in Litchfield, MN. A funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday May 13, 2023 at Ostmark Lutheran Church in Watkins, MN. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday May 12, 2023 at Johnson Hagglund Funeral and Cremation in Litchfield, MN and will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Interment will be held at the Ostmark/West Kingston Mission Cemetery in Watkins, MN. Rudolph "Rudy" Roy Burgstaler was born January 2, 1938 in Dean Lake Township, Crow Wing County, MN on a farm north of Aitkin, the youngest of nine children to Frank and Frances...

Sharon Marie (Pearson) Schroeder Gage, "Grandma Ona", 72, passed away Monday, October 10th, 2022, peacefully in her home surrounded by all of her children. She was a breast cancer survivor who also most recently beat COVID. Sharon was an avid traveler who enjoyed splitting her time amongst her children and grandchildren spread across the country. She was a proud hockey, soccer, and gymnastics Mom. Her hobbies included: garage sale scavenging, finding a deal at Kohl's, and collecting gnomes and moose decor. Sharon was born March 22, 1950, in Litchfield, MN to Kenneth and Marjorie (Hess) Pearson. She was baptized at Arndale Lutheran Church shortly thereafter. Growing up, she went to the...

Lillie Mae Oeltjenbruns, age 90, of Litchfield, died on August 4, 2022, in Shakopee, MN. A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield.The service will be livestreamed at www.johnsonhagglund.com. Lillie, daughter of Hazel (nee Chandler) Born and Albert Born was born on September 30, 1931, in Meriden, MN.She was baptized on July 29, 1940, and confirmed on May 13, 1945, at St. Paul's Lutheran...

Erin T. Welch, age 39 of Rochester, MN, formerly of Watkins, MN, and Eden Valley, MN, passed away February 4, 2022. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield, MN. A visitation will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.johnsonhagglund.com. Interment will be on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery in Shieldsville, MN, followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM at The Signature Bar and Grill in Faribault, MN. Please dress casually and wear...

Graham, Cecilia "Lemmie" age 84, passed away peacefully Nov 2, 2021, at her home on Clear Lake near Watkins, MN to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Survived by husband Ron of 62 years, children Glory (Todd), Ginger, Gretchen (Gary), Gregory (Joan), Garrick (Roxanne), daughter-in-law Christy (Randy), 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Grant. Visitation Nov 12 from 4-7PM at Johnson-Hagglund FH in Litchfield MN. Funeral at Lake Union Church, rural South Haven, MN Nov 13 at 11AM with visitation 1 hour prior to funeral. Interment at Ft Snelling Nat'l Cemetery.