Archive - 2014

Funeral services for Lori Barbara Siewert, 38, of Green Isle, were held Friday, March 28, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle. The Rev. Eric Rapp officiated.
Ms. Siewert died Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington.
The organist was Julie Schwartz, and the soloist,  Diane Hoffman, sang “Amazing Grace.” Congregational hymns were “Beautiful Savior,”  “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” and “How Great Thou Art.”

Funeral services for Gordon “Gordy” Eugene Tapper, 88, of Hutchinson, were held Monday, March 24, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. The Rev. Paulus Pilgrim officiated.
Mr. Tapper died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson.
Interment  was in the Monticello Riverside Cemetery in Monticello.  

Lester Dana Lhotka, 86, of Silver Lake, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 28,  at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake.
Inurnment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Honorary urn bearers will be his grandchildren, Tim Bauman, Kelly Bauman, Tyler Lhotka, Jasmine Lhotka, Justin Cleveland and Morgan Cleveland.
Mr. Lhotka was born June 19, 1927, on the family farm in Rich Valley Township, to Dana and Christina (Friauf) Lhotka.

Funeral services for Yvonne Elizabeth Hill, 78, of Winsted, were held Thursday, March 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America (NYA). The Rev. Eric Hutchison officiated.
Mrs. Hill died Friday, March 21, 2014, at St. Mary’s Care Center in Winsted.
The organist was Rita Luecke, and the soloist, the Rev. Hutchison, sang “Psalm 23.” Congregational hymns were “Lift High the Cross” and “Abide With Me.”

Victor “The Rev” Jerome Harens, 60, of Gaylord, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord.
Mr. Harens was born June 19, 1953, in Gaylord. He was the son of William and Elizabeth (Donnay) Harens. He was baptized as an infant and was confirmed in his faith as a youth. He was a graduate of Gaylord High School, and a lifelong resident of Gaylord.
Mr. Harens was employed as a mason laying cement, worked for Michaels Foods and, in 1987, started full time at Neisen’s Bar. He also was a volunteer fireman.