All Obituaries

Shirley Jeanette Vorlicek, age 79, of Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born on April 1, 1940 in Renville, Minnesota the daughter of Victor C. & Armella (Erhard) Miller. Shirley was baptized, received her first communion and confirmed at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Renville. On June 18, 1960, Shirley J. Miller and Henry C. Vorlicek Jr. were joined in holy marriage at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. God blessed their...

Donald A. Lhotka, age 82, of Lester Prairie passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2019 at Cedar Crest Estates in Silver Lake. He was born in Silver Lake on July 26, 1936 the son of George & Mary (Wosmek) Lhotka. Donald owned and operated Lhotka Construction for many years.  He built The Maresh Funeral Home, forty homes, installed ninety barn cleaners and had many home additions.  He also farmed in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County and worked for Rich Valley Township. Donald...

Rose Ella (Knoll) Wanous, age 93 of Cokato, formerly Silver Lake, passed away on June 13, 2019. She was born on June 30, 1925 in Silver Lake, MN to Martin and Ella (Rivers) Knoll. She spent her childhood and earlier years living on the farm. Eventually she met James Wanous, and the two were joined in marriage on April 18, 1944 at St. Joseph Church in Silver Lake. Together they raised seven children. Rose was known for her warm and caring personality; she was happiest taking care of her...

Jerome J. Kaminsky, age 86, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.  He was born on August 8, 1932.  His parents were Joseph & Sophie (Kelash) Kaminsky.   Jerome attended St. Adalbert’s Grade School 1st through 8th.  He graduated from Silver Lake High High School in 1949.  On November 15, 1955 he was united in marriage to Annette Marie Navratil.  They shared 63 years of marriage.  This marriage was blessed with 3...

Richard George Wanous, age 74 of Glencoe, passed away April 21, 2019. He was born on March 19, 1945 in Hutchinson, MN to Richard and Sophie (Jaskowiak) Wanous. He grew up in Silver Lake, MN and graduated from high school there with the class of 1962. He briefly attended St. Cloud State University, but returned back home to own and operate his own dairy and beef cattle farm for the next 55 years. He was married on December 19, 1970 to Janice Popp in Hutchinson, MN, and together they raised...

Chad Eugene Rannow, age 47 of Silver Lake, MN, passed away April 20, 2019. He was born on March 21, 1972 in Glencoe, MN to Eugene and Marlene (Ruzicka) Rannow. He attended grade school in Silver Lake and was known for riding around town on his 10 speed bike in his early years. Chad could be spotted blocks away from his distinct bleach blonde hair, often doing no-handed wheelies all the way down Main Street! When he got older, he traded the 10 speed for a motorcycle, and enjoyed taking long...

Martha Eldoris Mielke, age 74, of Waconia and formerly of Silver Lake and Winsted passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living in Waconia. She was born on August 16, 1944 in Buffalo the daughter of Herbert L. & Esther P. (Schultz) Epple. Martha graduated from Buffalo High School in 1962. She was a farm wife for many years and worked very hard.  Martha was also formerly employed at Casey’s in Glencoe and at the Pantry in Winsted. She was a...

Glen H. Wraspir, age 77, of Silver Lake passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at Cedar Crest Estate in Silver Lake. He was born on April 1, 1941 in Silver Lake the son of Henry & Mildred (Cuhel) Wraspir. Glen was baptized.  He later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on June 5, 1955 at The Congregational Church in Silver Lake by Pastor Walter B. Beach. Glen was a graduate of the Silver Lake High School in 1959. On September 8, 1962, Glen was united in marriage to Doris...

Donald Louis Ranzau, age 79 of Hutchinson, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born July 23, 1939 in Litchfield, the son of Louis and Evangeline (Rannow) Ranzau. Don was raised in Biscay, MN, and was a 1957 graduate of Glencoe High School. Don was a proud Navy Veteran and was at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis,  Maryland. On April 11, 1961, Donald Ranzau and Beatrice Urban were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake. They were blessed with...

Lorin Cacka, age 68 of Silver Lake, passed away on February 18th surrounded by his family.  Lorin was born on April 18th, 1950 to Frank and Praxess (Pokornowski) Cacka.  He was raised in Silver Lake, baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Church and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1968.  On August 9th, 1969 he married LaVonne Tupa at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  They lived at the Cacka family farm where they raised their four children, Mark, Ann,...