All Obituaries

Joseph Jerome Murphy was born on February 24, 1930 at the family farm in rural Hutchinson, McLeod County. He was the son of Joseph & Martha (Klima) Murphy. Joseph was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in faith at The Congregational Church in Silver Lake.  He was also confirmed as an adult at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his early education at Kaminsky Country School District #11 and finished his education at Hutchinson High School Class of 1947. After...

Bonnie Kay (Luthens) Kandt, age 71, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She was born on February 3, 1948 in Hutchinson the daughter of Eldor H. & Stella (Krueger) Luthens. Bonnie was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township.  She was also instructed in the Lutheran Catechism and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church by The Reverend John Beck. Bonnie...

Thomas Michael Stresnak, age 85 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away December 20, 2019 at Methodist Hospital. He was born on November 8, 1934 in Minneapolis to Clarence and Elizabeth (Olsen) Stresnak. Tom grew up in Minneapolis and graduated with the class of 1953 from the St. Thomas Military Academy. After high school, we went straight into the workforce in sales. He briefly enlisted in the Army Reserves as well during this time. Tom met his future wife, Mary Pessek, while he was...

Daniel Joseph Tschimperle, age 84, of Silver Lake passed away peaceful with his children by his side, on Monday, December 9, 2019 at GlenFields of Glencoe. He was born on February 6, 1935 in Hopkins, Minnesota the son of Oliver & Lydia (Hakel) Tschimperle. Dan graduated from Hopkins High School class of 1953, and was a member of the 1952 & 1953 State basketball championship teams. He honorably served his Country in the United States Army He later graduated from St. Cloud State...

  Mathilda “Tilly” Rannow, age 96, formerly of Biscay  passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at GlenFields of Glencoe. She was born on December 18, 1922 in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County the daughter of Henry O & Ida A. (Borchardt) Rannow. Through the years Tilly worked very hard on the farm near Biscay.  She loved her grandchildren! Tilly also was fond of embroidering, gardening, canning, playing cards and bingo. Survived by a son: Wally (Sue)...

A private memorial service took place at Maresh Funeral Home and interment at the Dostal family plot at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Silver Lake. Darlene Elizabeth Dostal age 89 of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born July 23, 1930 in Glencoe, the daughter of George and Elsie (Skorpik) Mazal. She was baptized and confirmed at St. George Catholic Church in Glencoe. Darlene was a graduate of Glencoe High School with the...

Claire Ann Osmek, age 77, of rural Glencoe passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis.  She was born on May 12, 1942 in St. Paul the daughter of Joseph F. & Genevieve Stoffel.  On December 28, 1963, Claire Ann Stoffel and Leo Joseph Osmek were joined in holy marriage at St. Andrew Catholic Church in St. Paul.  God blessed their marriage with two sons.   Claire was formerly employed as a nurse’s assistant in Hutchinson,...

Irene Marion Micka (nee Svanda), age 95, of Hopkins passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born in Hale Township, McLeod County the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Ondracek) Svanda on July 24, 1924. Irene graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1941 and was class Valedictorian.  She was the first woman from Silver Lake High School to go to college.  Irene graduated from Macalester College. On June 22, 1946, Irene M. Svanda and Richard A. Micka were joined in holy...

Roger M. Radoush, age 83, of Silver Lake passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. He was born on January 14, 1936 in Hale Township, McLeod County the son of Joseph & Anna (Schiller) Radoush. Roger graduated from Silver Lake High School. He honorably served his Country in The United States Army. Roger engaged in farming for many years in a partnership with his brothers Donald and Harold.  He was the bookkeeper for the farming...

Visitation:  Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5 - 8 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 PM and Parish Prayers at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial:  Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment:  St. Adalbert Cemetery, Silver Lake, MN Simon “Sam” Robert Shimanski, age 97, of Silver Lake passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was born in Hale Township, McLeod County February 3, 1922 the...