All Obituaries

Mary Josephine (Pessek) Stresnak, age 84, of Hopkins, MN, and formerly of Hutchinson and Silver Lake, MN, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1939, to James Pessek and Bessie (Shaur). On October 14, 1961, Mary was joined in marriage to Thomas Stresnak at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Minnetonka. Their love story began when Tom, working in sales, crossed paths with Mary, who worked across the street from him at Midwest Oil Company. Together their love spanned...

Nicholas “Nick” Edward Penaz, age 35, of Hutchinson died Sunday, March 10, 2024 from injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on May 30, 1988 in Glencoe the son of Chris Penaz and Lynn Havelka. Nick was employed as a paver operator in Road construction for MPM. Nick was soft hearted person and he loved his children! Nick had a wacky charm that would make anyone laugh! He also had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed 4 wheeling and dirt bikes and started racing...

Edwin Walter LaMott, age 99, of Silver Lake, MN passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cedar Crest Estates. He was born on November 23, 1924 in Mendota Heights, MN the son of Joseph & Elizabeth (Rozeske) LaMott. He was around two years old when he and his family  moved to Silver Lake. Ed honorably served his Country in The United States Army during World War II serving in the Philippians. He served from 1943-1945. On August 18, 1948, Edwin W. LaMott and Dorothy E. Benkowski...

Stanley M. Nowak, age 91, of Silver Lake, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb 27, 2024 at Harmony River, Hutchinson, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be March 23, 2024 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake, MN with Father John Hayes officiating. Visitation will be held two hours before Mass starting with rosary at 8:30 am. A private interment will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors. Stanley was born at home...

Delvina “Del” West Emme, age 94, of Silver Lake, MN died Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Cedar Crest Estates. She was born in Saginaw, MN, in a log cabin, on February 8, 1930 the daughter of Michael and Alvara (Barnes) Bloom. She was formerly employed as a secretary.  Del loved her cats.  She also enjoyed sightseeing, being on the farm, fishing, and visiting with her relatives. Del was fond of David and Loralee Emme. Survived by her loving husband Allen V. Emme; two...

Dorothy Mary Micka, age 91, formerly of Silver Lake and Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe. She was born on November 30, 1932 in Winsted the daughter of John & Alvina (Sterner) Paul. On November 22, 1952, Dorothy M. Paul and David F. Micka were joined in holy marriage at Czech Brethren Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake. God blessed their marriage with three children. David Micka preceded his wife in death on December 24, 2015....

Larry John Ostendorf December 13, 1932 to February 5, 2024 Ostendorf, Larry John age 91, formerly of Freeport, Eagan and Glencoe passed away peacefully February 5, 2024. He was born December 13, 1932 in Krain Township, Stearns County, MN and grew up in St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis, MN to parents Ben and Mary (Thielen) Ostendorf. In 1953 he married Dorothy Thelen. Together they raised six children before her passing. In 1993 he found love again and married Phyllis (Wosmek) Sopkowiak....

Ernest “Ernie” Jurek, age 86, of Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at The Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He was born on August 25, 1937, to James Sr. & Barbara (Rudnick) Jurek. Ernie graduated from Silver Lake High School and lived his whole life in Silver Lake. Ernie married his high school sweetheart Mary Ann (Skorpik) on March 16, 1957, they were blessed with four children. Ernie’s first job was working at Barton Poultry Farm for four years, then he was...

Carol Mae Navratil, age 93, of Silver Lake passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at The Cokato Manor. She was born on January 12, 1931 in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County the daughter of Theodore & Mary (Plihal) Pesina.  On September 6, 1958, Carol Mae Pesina and Gerald James Navratil were joined in holy marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake.    God blessed their marriage with three sons. She was a faithful and active member of Holy Family...

Adeline Elaine Hlavka, age 94 of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial for Adeline Elaine Hlavka, 94, of Silver Lake, will be celebrated on Monday January 22,2024 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake.   Readings done by granddaughters Kristin Hlavka and Tracy Hesebeck. Gift bearers were her children Bill, Kathy, and Sue. Visitation will be held...