All Obituaries

Private Services were held.  Interment at Bohemian National Cemetery, Silver Lake, MN

Claire Ann Osmek, age 77, of rural Glencoe passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis.  She was born on May 12, 1942 in St. Paul the daughter of Joseph F. & Genevieve Stoffel.  On December 28, 1963, Claire Ann Stoffel and Leo Joseph Osmek were joined in holy marriage at St. Andrew Catholic Church in St. Paul.  God blessed their marriage with two sons.   Claire was formerly employed as a nurse’s assistant in Hutchinson,...

Irene Marion Micka (nee Svanda), age 95, of Hopkins passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born in Hale Township, McLeod County the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Ondracek) Svanda on July 24, 1924. Irene graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1941 and was class Valedictorian.  She was the first woman from Silver Lake High School to go to college.  Irene graduated from Macalester College. On June 22, 1946, Irene M. Svanda and Richard A. Micka were joined in holy...

Roger M. Radoush, age 83, of Silver Lake passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. He was born on January 14, 1936 in Hale Township, McLeod County the son of Joseph & Anna (Schiller) Radoush. Roger graduated from Silver Lake High School. He honorably served his Country in The United States Army. Roger engaged in farming for many years in a partnership with his brothers Donald and Harold.  He was the bookkeeper for the farming...

Visitation:  Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5 - 8 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church.  Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 PM and Parish Prayers at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial:  Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment:  St. Adalbert Cemetery, Silver Lake, MN Simon “Sam” Robert Shimanski, age 97, of Silver Lake passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was born in Hale Township, McLeod County February 3, 1922 the...

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...