All Obituaries

Patricia Jean Fimon, age 85, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson. She was born on February 23, 1936 in Lake Lillian, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota the daughter of Palmer & Lorraine (Lundquist) Flann. Patricia was baptized on April 12, 1936 at First Lutheran Church-Lake Lillian, MN. She was also instructed in the Lutheran catechism and confirmed in the Christian faith on April 2, 1950 at First Lutheran Church-Lake Lillian, MN. She...

Dorothy A. Bandas, 90 of Silver Lake passed away suddenly Friday, June 11th, 2021 at Hutchinson Health. She was born on October 21, 1930 in McLeod County to Joseph and Lucia (Seppi) Huhn. She was a 1948 graduate of Hutchinson High School. On January 26, 1949, Dorothy Huhn and Raymond J. Bandas were joined in Holy marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake.  God blessed their marriage with six children. After their marriage they farmed on The Bandas family homestead until...

Alvin A. Wurzberger, born in Sleepy Eye, MN to Joe & Leona (Hoffman) May 18, 1939, passed away May 13, 2021 at Harmony Living Center in Hutchinson after a short battle with cancer. Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Joe Jr., and twin brother, Melvin; sister-in-law, Viola Wurzberger; brothers-in-law, Don Heimerl and Norm Peterson. Surviving is his sister, Agnes Peterson; 11 nieces and nephews and their families. Alvin was a graduate of Silver Lake High School, and former...

Raymond George Lhotka, age 87, of Silver Lake passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his wife and five children. He was born on May 4, 1934 in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County the son of George & Mary (Wosmek) Lhotka. Raymond graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1952. On October 18, 1958, Raymond G. Lhotka and Joyce C. Kozojed were joined in holy marriage in Grand Forks, North Dakota.   God blessed their marriage with five children. He...

  Benedict “Ben” Thomas Lewandowski, age 89 of Glencoe and formerly of Lester Prairie passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at The Glenfield’s Nursing in Glencoe, Minnesota.   He was born on February 13, 1932 in Hale Township, McLeod County the son of Frank & Josephine (Pawlak) Lewandowski.    On October 15, 1966, Jean M. Rozeske and Benedict T. Lewandowski were joined in holy marriage at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake. God...

Marjorie Mae Stritesky, age 97, formerly of Silver Lake passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at The Homestead of Coon Rapids. She was born on July 15, 1923 in Bergen Township, McLeod County the daughter of Dana and Christine (Friauf) Lhotka. Marjorie graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1940. On June 2, 1942, Marjorie M. Lhotka and Guy Stritesky were joined in marriage.  God blessed their marriage with two sons. While Guy was in the service, Marjorie and her sister, Germaine,...

Lova Darlene Ivesdale, age 89 of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born October 22, 1931 in Edmore, ND, the daughter of Lewis and Ann (Koehn) Wavrin.  Lova was a 1949 graduate from Edmore High School. She attended Mayville State College in Mayville, SD, receiving a degree in teaching. She went on to teach country school at a country school near Hot Springs, SD. She later worked at a bottling company and hardware store in Grand Forks, ND.  On...

 Clark Emerson Roach of Silver Lake, MN, passed away at the age of 87 on February 24, 2021. Retired from the Bureau of Engraving after 25 yrs. Clark really enjoyed being retired, he loved doing nothing. He was a great story teller and his respect for mothers was like no other. This trait has been carried on through to his grandkids. Clark is preceded in death by father, Lester; mother, Margaret and son, Denny. He is survived by wife, Clara; children, Maggie (Ray) Carlson, Terry...

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Piehl, age 92 of Hutchinson, passed away February 22, 2021. He was born on April 10, 1928 to Erbin and Marie (Sell) Piehl in Stewart, Minnesota, where he spent his childhood and early adult life. After high school, he moved to Silver Lake where he worked various jobs until he enlisted into the military. He was inducted into the United States Army on December 8, 1950 and proudly served during the Korean Conflict. He was transferred to the Army Reserves on...

Dolores Lucy Vorlicek, who was a pillar of strength, unity, and love for 8 children, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. Dolores (88) was born on September 30, 1932 to parents William and Lucy (Wraspir) Makovsky. She was raised in Silver Lake, MN, and was a long-time resident of Biscay, MN. Dolores graduated from Silver Lake High School and furthered her education at Mankato State Teachers College. On June 22, 1954, Dolores Makovsky and...