All Obituaries

Lorelee Ann Nemec, age 75, of Glencoe passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. She was born on April 20, 1945 in Hutchinson, Minnesota the daughter of Wilbert & Genevieve (Posusta) Merrill. Lorelee was baptized and confirmed at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Lorelee graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1963.  She later graduated from Nursing School at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital.  She was employed as...

Susan Marie Monahan, age 72, of Silver Lake passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born on July 4, 1947 in Hale Township, McLeod County, Minnesota the daughter of Donald & Mary (Goreczny) Wendolek. Susan graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1965.  On January 28, 1966, Susan M. Wendolek and Leon W. Monahan were joined in holy marriage in Aberdeen, Maryland.   God blessed their marriage with five children. Susan was formerly employed at...

Ron Garbers went to be with His Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1934 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to the late Harry and Clara Garbers. He was baptized at home on August 26, 1934 and confirmed in his faith at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. Ron enlisted in the Marines on August 26, 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1955. Ron was married to Nina Young on January 17, 1958 and was happily married for 62 years. Ron is survived by his wife Nina...

Pearl Lucille (Just) Jerabek-Branden, daughter of Albert and Lydia Just, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Cedar Crest Estates in Silver Lake. A Private Memorial Service for Pearl Branden will be held Friday, June 26 at 3 PM at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake.  A public visitation will be held Thursday, June 25th from 5-7 PM at the Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake.  Further visitation will be held on Friday, June 26th beginning at 1:00 PM at the CHURCH. ...

Betty Jane Rozeske, age 82, of rural Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Hutchinson Health. She was born on November 1, 1937 in Biscay, Minnesota the daughter of John “Jack” & Lillian (Prochaska) Sustacek. Betty graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1955. On September 12, 1959, Betty J. Sustacek and Alvin J. Rozeske were joined in holy marriage at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake.   God blessed their marriage with two...

Robert Lloyd "Rob" Peters, age 86, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Hennepin County Medical Center. He was born on May 24, 1933 in Sumter Township, McLeod County the son of John & Erna (Block) Peters. On May 28, 1954, Robert L Peters and Meryl Fratzke were joined in holy marriage in Hutchinson, Minnesota. God blessed their marriage with five children. Rob was a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War, honorably serving his Country from...

Joel Michael Wosmek February 21, 1971 - May 2, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Joel Wosmek is announcing his death unexpectedly. Joel M. Wosmek, age 49 formerly of Silver Lake died May 2nd, 2020.  He was born February 21, 1971 in Alexandria, MN the firstborn son of Mike and Sandy Wosmek. Joel primarily grew up in rural Silver Lake.  He attended catholic school and high school in Silver Lake.  He then went on to play college football at Moorhead State and...

Lawrence George “Larry” Ardolf, age 84, of rural Lester Prairie, was faced with many health issues the last 2 years, including throat cancer.  He beat cancer in 2018, his long, hard fight came to an end when he passed away on April 28, 2020, with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 13, 1935 in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County the son of George and Deloris (Nyman) Ardolf.  Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a...

Lucille A. Nowak, age 93, of Silver Lake, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 7, 1926 in Winsted Township and was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Fasching) Bayerl. On October 13th, 1951, Lucille A. Bayerl and Harry J. Nowak Sr. , were joined in holy matrimony at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Winsted, MN. God blessed their marriage with six children. Lucille was long time faithful member of St....

Alan John Piehl, age 61 of Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 6, 1959 in Glencoe the son of Gerald D. & Bernice M. (Bandas) Piehl. Alan graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1977.  He later attended college at The University of Minnesota-Waseca where he was on both the wrestling and football teams. For the past forty years, Alan was employed as an Ag-mechanic. He was a collector of old cars.   Alan also enjoyed...