All Obituaries

Edward John Havelka, Jr., age 79 of Glencoe, MN, passed away November 22, 2023. Born on August 31, 1944, in Glencoe, MN, Edward was the son of Edward Havelka Sr. and Dorothy (Kuras) Felepe. Edward's life was one marked by service, dedication, and love. He enlisted in the Army on March 21, 1962, and proudly served his country until March 10, 1964, achieving the rank of Private First Class. His time in the military shaped his character and instilled in him values of discipline, loyalty,...

Nina Garbers went to be with Her Savior Jesus Christ on November 8, 2023.  She was born on July 3, 1938 in La Crosse Wisconsin to the late Ralph and Gertrude Young.  She was baptized at the Rockland Methodist Church on September 4 1938 and confirmed in her faith at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in La Crosse Wisconsin.  Nina was married to Ronald Garbers on January 17, 1958 and was happily married for 62 years.  Nina is survived by 3 children: Debra (James) Funk; Mark...

Richard Gene Rotzien, age 87, of Hutchinson passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 22, 1935 in Hutchinson Township, McLeod County the son of Richard & Genevieve (Jensen) Rotzien. Richard was baptized as an infant Methodist and converted and confirmed Catholic at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake. He was joined in holy marriage to Patricia Vacek on September 8, 1956.  God blessed their marriage with five children. He...

  Ronald “Ron” Makovsky, age 90, of Edina and formerly of Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1933 to Richard and Rose (Piker) Makovsky. Ron graduated from Silver Lake High School and later from The School of Agriculture, St. Paul Campus. He honorably served his Country in The United States Army. On September 9, 1956, Ron married his “Sunday School Sweetheart” Elamarie “Ellie” Mrazek. Ron always said...

Clarence Joseph Juncewski, age 85, of Hutchinson and formerly of Silver Lake died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Harmony River. He was born on November 30, 1937 in Hale Township, McLeod County the son of Stephen and Irene (Bugnon) Juncewski. On July 22, 1958, Clarence J. Juncewski and Anne L. Johnson were joined in holy marriage at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake.   God blessed their marriage with three daughters. Clarence belonged to Holy Family Catholic Church in...

  Anthony John “Tony” Sporlein, age 62, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home. Tony was born on October 21, 1960 in North East Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Walt and Dorothy (Myers) Sporlein. He was baptized at St. Clements Catholic Church. At the age of 13, the family moved to Howard Lake, Minnesota.    He attended school at Howard Lake-Waverly High School and graduated in 1978. Tony went to Dunwoody Institute in...

Bernadette Mary Wavinak Pokornowski went to dance in heaven on July 13, 2023.  She passed away at her home in Cokato surrounded by family.  Bernadette was born on June 13, 1931 in Minneapolis to Anthony and Mary Shimanski.  Bernadette was united in marriage to Doug Wavinak on December 26, 1949.  They had 43 wonderful years.  They were blessed with 4 children.  Sadly, in January 1993 Doug passed away. In 1995 Bernadette married Francis Pokornowski and they...

  Katherine Ann “Kathy” Simondet, age 65, of Silver Lake passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8th, 2023. She was born on August 3rd, 1957 in Hutchinson, the daughter of James & Vernadean  (Peterson) Navratil. Kathy graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1975. On September 18, 1976, Katherine Ann “Kathy” Navratil and Robert Douglas Simondet were joined in holy marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake.   God blessed their...

Burton (Buz) Rumrill, Silver Lake, MN, age 83, passed away on February 18th, 2023 in Silver Lake, Minnesota.   Burton Rumrill was born in Madison, South Dakota, to Harvey "Hub" and Mildred "Millie" (Larrington) Rumrill on June 29, 1939. Growing up, he enjoyed playing many sports around town with his brother, Robert, and friends.  He enjoyed playing football for the Madison High School Bulldogs and college football at General Beatle College (now Dakota State...

Milton James Navratil, age 85, of Silver Lake passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson. He was born on June 28, 1937 in Silver Lake the son of Frank & Amelia “Emma” (Svoboda) Navratil. Milton honorably served his Country in The United States Army.   He was a proud Veteran! On December 1, 1962, Milton Navratil and Caroline Rannow were joined in holy marriage in Hutchinson.   God blessed their marriage...