All Obituaries

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...

Anthony "Tony" Posusta, Jr., age 91 of Silver Lake, MN, passed away on November 30, 2020 at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, MN. He was born on March 31, 1929 to Anton, Sr. and Jenny (Novotny) Posusta. He grew up on the family farm in rural Silver Lake and resided there until he entered GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, MN in March of 2018. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and attended Rich Valley country school. On December 30, 1950, he was united...

Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Albin Kadlec, age 83 of Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1937 in Hutchinson, the son of Joseph and Rose (Bednar) Kadlec. Jerry was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Silver Lake (now known as Holy Family Catholic Church). He graduated in 1955 from Silver Lake High School where he excelled in music and played football and basketball. Jerry attended the U.S. Navy...

Florian “Floyd” Leo Goranowski, age 94 of Winsted, formerly of Cokato, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born June 12, 1926, the son of Anthony and Clara (Bachinski) Goranowski. At age 17 Floyd started working for the Stockholm Township Board building and maintaining all the roadways, but his dream was to become a farmer. He began farming by renting land, equipment and animals from a retiring farmer and saved up enough money to purchase his own 80 acre family farm in...

Avis Dorothy Posusta, age 85 of Silver Lake, MN, passed away October 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 2, 1934 in Hutchinson Township, MN to Joseph and Dorothy (Telecky) Reml. She was Baptized and Confirmed in the Catholic faith. Avis, an only child, grew up on the family farm in rural Silver Lake. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School through the 8th grade and continued through 10th grade at Silver Lake Public School. On December 30, 1950, she was joined in holy...

Martha “Martie” Elizabeth Wendolek, age 73, of Silver Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Hutchinson Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on October 30, 1946, the daughter of James and Ruth (Adado) Lupino. On November 29, 1969 Martie Lupino and James Wendolek were joined in Holy Matrimony at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Delano. God blessed their marriage with three beautiful children. Martie was a faithful member...