All Obituaries

Iris Mae (Bowers) Rognli, aged 96, died peacefully in hospice care at Grand Meadows Assisted Living in Glencoe, MN on May 11, 2026. Iris was born In Spencer NE on April 6, 1930. She spent most of her youth on her parents farm in Lake Park, MN. She first worked as a switchboard operator at the Fargo Telephone Company. It was in Fargo that she met Erling while he was attending NDSU. She also worked at Barton’s Hatchery in Silver Lake and at 3M in Hutchinson. Iris was ...

Roger William Ostlie, age 85, of Glencoe, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1940, in Glencoe to his loving parents, Leonard and Lenora (Bruckschen) Ostlie. Roger honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963. On May 1, 1965, Roger Ostlie married his favorite girl, Elaine Marian Fiala, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake. He was incredibly joyful and truly grateful for the love they shared and the five children they raised ...

 Marilyn Caroline Jones-Becker, age 83, of Silver Lake passed away Sunday, April 12th, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1943 in Jo Daviess Township, Faribault County, Minnesota the daughter of Ewald J. and Esther (Ehrich) Koestler. Marilyn was joined in holy marriage to George R. Jones on July 21, 1961. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2009. Later, she married Dennis A. Becker on December 29, 2012. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2019. Marilyn was formerly employed in the ...

Elaine Quale, age 83, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on July 23, 1942, in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, to Robert and Emma Grosz. She was known for her kindness and generosity—qualities that touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend who deeply cherished her relationships. She found her greatest joy in spending time with ...

Alice Carol Totusek, age 92, of Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cedar Crest Estates in Silver Lake. Celebration of Life visitation at Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1-3 pm. Alice Carol was born on July 30, 1933, in Silver Lake, the daughter of Albin and Jane (Merrill) Trutna. She was baptized and later confirmed in her faith at the Congregational Church in Silver Lake. She received her education and was a graduate of Silver Lake High ...

Melinda Mae (Nelson) Mikolichek, age 71, of Silver Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Harmony River in Hutchinson. She was born and baptized in Hutchinson, Minnesota on August 29, 1954 to LeRoy and Betty (Hackbarth) Nelson. Melinda attended school in Hutchinson. She was confirmed on April 7, 1968 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. On December 26, 1969, Melinda married Clarence Mikolichek in Watertown, South Dakota while he was home on leave ...

Anthony “Tony” O. Victorian, age 90, of Silver Lake, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Cedar Crest Estate in Silver Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake, with Rev. Matthew Wiering officiating. Visitation will be held at Maresh Funeral Home, Silver Lake, on Wednesday, March 18 from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm.  A Prayer service will be held at 6:00 P.M. followed by a KC ...

Susan Marie “Susie” Vasek, age 66, of Silver Lake passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her residence. She was born on May 28, 1959 in Glencoe the daughter of James P. & Marilyn “Lovey” (Schade) Jurek Jr. Susie married the love of her life, Gerald Vasek on August 30, 2014 at their home and gained three wonderful bonus children. She worked at Telex Communications for twenty-eight years and then went to work for RTW/Liberty Mutual until she retired. She ...

Gale Bernard Picha July 12, 1940 - January 30, 2026 Gale Bernard Picha, born July 12, 1940, passed away January 30, 2026 at The Gardens of Winsted.   Gale lived with his parents, Arthur and Lydia (Pokorny) Picha, siblings Lloyd "Bud" Picha, John Picha and Roy Picha until early adulthood. Gale was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Lloyd Picha and sister-in-law, Sharon Picha, John Picha and Roy Picha. As a young child, Gale was struck with polio which followed ...

A Rosary Society Rosary will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 A.M.   Martha E. Klenicky, age 88, of Glencoe and formerly of Silver Lake passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. She was born on August 11, 1937 the daughter of Alexander and Emily (Hornicek) Klenicky. Martha enjoyed gardening, embroidering, reading and loved her jewelry.  She was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake and ...