May 15, 1978 – September 22,2023

Matthew John Strauss, age 45, of Hutchinson passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023.

He was born on May 15, 1978 in Winsted the son of Gerald & Debra (Dostal) Strauss.

He graduated from Lester Prairie High School in 1996.

On April 12, 2014, Matthew John Strauss and Katie Jo Justus were joined in holy marriage in Watertown.   God blessed their marriage with three children Carter, Emma Jo and Leo.

Matt was formerly employed for twenty-five years at Millerbernd’s in Winsted and for the last two years he worked at Biolyph in Chaska.

He loved hunting and fishing.   His children were his pride & joy.   Dad was always in their corner!   Matt was also a Notre Dame enthusiast.

Survived by his loving wife: Katie; children: Carter age 12, Emma Jo age 11 and Leo age 8 all of Hutchinson; his parents: Gerald “Jerry” & Debra “Deb” Strauss of Winsted; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joe & Kathy Justus of Menomonie, Wisconsin; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Leo and Bernice Strauss, maternal grandparents Arlen & Grace Dostal, aunts Percy and Roxanne.

A Memorial Service for Matthew Strauss will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted.  Deacon Mike Thoennes will officiate.

Inurnment Holy Trinity Niche-Winsted.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30th from 12 Noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Urn Bearer will be Cory Zitzloff.

To honor Matt, please wear your favorite wrestling shirt!

May 16, 1941 – September 24, 2022

William Louis Pollock, age 82, of Montrose passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on May 16, 1941 in Waverly the son of Louis & Catherine (Horsch) Pollock.

Bill graduated from Watertown-Mayer High School and later attended for two years an Agricultural Vocational School.

On December 1, 1962, William L. Pollock and Carol V. Veches were joined in holy marriage at St. Mary’s  Catholic Church in Waverly.   God blessed their marriage with seven children.

He engaged in dairy farming in Woodland Township, Wright County for many years.   Bill also formerly worked at Van Dale and Marksman Metal.  He also delivered The Star Tribune newspaper for forty years.

Bill belonged to the Knights of Columbus as a 3^rd Degree Knights of Columbus since 1978 and a 4^th Degree Knights of Columbus since 1987.  Bill was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly.

He was a very social person!   Bill also enjoyed cutting wood, mowing his lawn and helping out his neighbors.

Survived by his loving wife of sixty years: Carol V. Pollock; children: Bill (Trisha) Pollock Jr., Renee Halverson, Scott Pollock, Kevin Pollock, Melanie (Shawn) Marden and Jennifer (Kentral) Galloway; grandchildren: Josh, Tiffany, Samantha, Alex, Maya, Savannah, Kentral Jr., Logan, Connor, Emma and Samantha Hackbarth; great grandchildren: Brady, Karter, Riley, Miles and Austen; siblings: Eddie (Linda) Pollock, Carolyn (Denny) Nieman, Helen (Rick) Rummelhart; a brother-in-law: Al Moy; many other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by a son John, his parents and sisters  Lois Pollock and Margie Moy.

A Mass of Christian Burial for William Pollock will be held on Thursday, September 28^th, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly.   Father Kenneth O’Hotto will be the Celebrant.

Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 27^th from 4-8 P.M. AT THE CHURCH.  Further visitation will be held on Thursday morning, September 28 at the church from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.

Casket Bearers will be 3^rd Degree Knights.

The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com

Annalee Jessica Wright born on May 16th 1987 in South Minneapolis to Tamara Pacheco (Wright) Journeyed to the Spirit World on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Annalee a daughter, mother, sister, aunt and warrior. Beautiful above all, tender to the core, tough as iron, laughed, loved, suffered, persevered and everything in between. Never a moment forgotten.

Annalee will be reunited with her first-born son: Isaiah Moises and survived by her daughter: Takiyah and sons: Debonair and DaVinci; husband: Steve; mother: Tamara; father: Salvador; brother: Billy James and sisters: Marian, Maria Isabell, Angelica and Kendra.  As well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Annalee was a force not to be reckoned with especially when it came to her children. She’s struggled with pain her entire life and is finally at piece and pain free. We will love her for ever and ever. She will never be forgotten.

An all-night visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Onigum Community Center in Walker, Minnesota beginning at 6:00 P.M.

An all-night visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota beginning at 6:00 P.M.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 11:00 A.M.

Casket Bearers will be Billy Wright, Steven Smith, Salvador Pacheco, Donald Wright, Arthur Wright, Henry Wiggins, Justin Wright, Austin Wright

The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, Minnesota assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

On-line condolences can be directed to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com

 July 28, 1947 – September 15, 2023

James Ransom Smith, age 76, of Lester Prairie passed away at his residence on Friday, September 15, 2023.

He was born on July 28, 1947 in Frankfort, Indiana the son of Ralph and Helen (Black) Smith.

James honorably served his Country in The United States Army.

On October 1, 1993, James R. Smith and Phyllis M. (Haekenkamp) Nass were joined in holy marriage in Glencoe.

Jim enjoyed woodworking and was an excellent handyman.  He and his wife Phyllis, owned and operated for twenty-seven years J & P Stitches Embroidery.

Jim had a strong Catholic faith!

He was fond of cruises, Disney World, truck pulls, feeding and watching the birds, and family gatherings.

Survived by his loving wife of thirty years: Phyllis M. Smith; children: Amy (Brad) Klima, Jason Nass and significant other Beatriz Vega Vargas, Holly Nass and best friend Bart Van Hoose II; grandchildren: Noah Klima, Nicholas Nass, Connor Nass & Ella Nass; Dalton (Katelin) Kinneman; mother-in-law: Maxine Haekenkamp; Jim’s siblings: Bill Smith (Gelia); Sarah Smith (Lynn), Joe Smith (Penny), Carol Staehler (Jay); Terry Smith (Teresa);  In law’s – Ronnie Haekenkamp (Julie); Kevin Haekenkamp (Vicki); Shirley Haekenkamp; Cathy Haekenkamp; Todd Haekenkamp; Glen Haekenkamp (Jodi); Bruce Haekenkamp; Jesse Haekenkamp (Dawn); nieces and nephews; pet dog: “Bailey”.

Preceded in death by his parents and by a brother Jack Smith.

A Mass of Christian Burial for James Smith will be held on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted.   Father John Hayes will be the Celebrant.

Interment with military rites Holy Trinity Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 2nd AT THE CHURCH from 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass.

Casket Bearers will be brothers-in-law: Ronnie, Kevin, Todd, Glen, Bruce and Jesse Haekenkamp.

The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.chilsonfuneralhome.com