All Obituaries

Darlene Ann (Prochaska) Ondracek, age 80 of Hutchinson, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Ecumen Pines in Hutchinson.  She was born March 10, 1941 in Silver Lake, the daughter of Frank and Dora (Rivers) Prochaska. Darlene graduated from Silver Lake High School.  She was currently a member of the Hutchinson Legion Auxiliary.  Darlene was a devoted farm wife all her life.  She held employment at the “Milk House” as well the Highway 7 Maytag...

Norbert Joseph Schermann, age 87, of Silver Lake passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain. He was born on August 4, 1934 in Winsted the son of Frank and Anna (Stifter) Schermann. Norbert graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1952. On October 16, 1956, Norbert J. Schermann and Marlene Kaczmarek were joined in holy marriage at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake.   God blessed their marriage with ten children. He was formerly employed at...

In Loving Memory of Hilda Fenske Hilda Clara Fenske was born on October 2, 1920, at home in Collins Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. Hilda was the daughter of Otto and Alvina (Radtke) Gaulke. Hilda grew up in Collins Township where she attended District 31 School, and also the Immanuel Lutheran School. Hilda was baptized October 6, 1920 at home by Pastor Heinrich Weerts. Hilda was confirmed in her faith on April 9, 1933 by Pastor Heinrich Weerts at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Doris Marie Fasching, age 82, of Hutchinson passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 12, 1939 in Prescott, Wisconsin the daughter of Howard I. & Bernice (Schommer) Smith. Doris graduated from Silver Lake High School and from St. Cloud State with a Degree in Elementary Education.  She was employed for thirty-five years as an Elementary School Teacher in Lester Prairie. On November 24, 1960 Doris M. Smith and Harold N. Fasching were...

Gerald Richard Tupa, age 79 of Silver Lake, Minnesota, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born on July 12, 1942 in Hutchinson, Minnesota to Jerry and Gertrude (Mallak) Tupa. On April 23, 1965, he was joined in marriage to Sandra Lu Schlueter at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills, Minnesota. Together they raised four children. Gerald was employed at Crystal Farms ever since he turned sixteen starting as an egg processor and worked in the cooler. He then drove semi and...

Gerald Allen Konerza “Jerry”, age 68 of Silver Lake, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was born August 31, 1953 in Hutchinson, the son of Kenneth and Grace (Kucera) Konerza. Jerry was baptized and confirmed at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake and continued to be a faithful, lifelong member. He was very dedicated to the church, being involved in many activities and serving as a church elder. Jerry was also a long time member of the...

Harold Norbert Fasching, age 81, of Hutchinson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 13, 2021 at The Gardens in Winsted. He was born on July 31, 1940 in Winsted the son of Albert L. & Celestine (Dols) Fasching. He graduated from Holy Trinity Highschool in 1959. Harold honorably served his Country in The United States Army. On November 24, 1960, Harold N. Fasching and Doris M. Smith were joined in holy marriage at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver...

Virginia was born on June 15, 1931, at home on her parents’ farm in Wabasso, MN.  She was the oldest of Clarence and Marie Baune’s 9 children.  She graduated from St. Anne’s High School in Wabasso. She passed away lovingly surrounded by her children on August 5, 2021 at Cedar Crest Estates, Silver Lake, MN at the age of 90.  Virginia met Thomas “Tom aka Tommy” at a Whoopee John dance in Olivia, MN.  They married at St. Anne’s Catholic...

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...