Estella Fogarty, 78, of Lester Prairie

Estella “Stella” Ann Fogarty, 78, of Lester Prairie, died peacefully Thursday, April 6, 2017, in hospice at a daughter’s home in Silver Lake.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, April 12, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted with the Rev. Paul Schumacher as the celebrant.
Casket bearers were Mrs. Fogarty’s grandsons, Robert Fogarty, Martin Justus, Joseph Fogarty, Mitchell Radtke, Myles Radtke, James Justus, David Fogarty and Colin Fogarty.
Interment was in the Holy Family Cemetery, Winsted.
Estella Fogarty was born Sept. 23, 1938, in Graettinger, Iowa, the daughter of James R. and Evelyn M. (Hereim) Martin.
On April 2, 1956, Estella “Stella” Ann Martin and Joseph “Joe” E. Fogarty were joined in holy marriage at Lyle, Minnesota. God blessed their marriage with eight children.
Mrs. Fogarty was formerly employed as a nurse’s aide at Alice Haney Home in Lester Prairie and the Glencoe long-term care center. She also was a nurse at Burns Manor in Hutchinson.
She was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted, and belonged to its Council of Catholic Women (CCW).
She enjoyed crocheting, watching the Twins and Vikings, playing computer games and cards, and fishing with her husband. She loved her children and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Sherry (Gene) Ide of Garrison, North Dakota, Jim (Rita) Fogarty of Inver Grove Heights, Kathy (Joe) Justus of Menomonie, Wisconsin, Nancy (Tom) Radtke of Silver Lake, Pat (Brenda) Fogarty of Silver Lake, Mike (Sharon) Fogarty of Auburn, Washington, Michele Fogarty of Silver Lake and Kari Fogarty of Lester Prairie; grandchildren, Krista (Jeff) Myers, Robert Fogarty, David Fogarty, Katie (Matt) Strauss, Martin (Jana) Justus, James Justus, Mitchell (Sara) Radtke, Myles Radtke, Jessica Fogarty, Felicia Fogarty, Colin Fogarty, Joseph Fogarty, Erin Fogarty and Stephanie (Jason) Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Danica, Lynde and Nora Myers, Carter, EmmaJo and Leo Strauss, Stella and Quinn Justus, Cadence and Frederick Anderson Jr. and Myra Schmidt; brothers and sisters, James and Peter Martin, Mary (Clifford) Egland and Evelyn Martin; many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Fogarty; her parents; a brother, Ronald Martin; a sister, Theresa Nitchals; and a sister-in-law, Alice Martin.
Arrangements were with the Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted. Online condolences may be made at www.chilsonfuneralhome.com [1].