Miest, Elaine Anna Selma
age 86, of Hutchinson, formerly of Cokato, passed away on February 19, 2013 at Hutch Health. She was born December 27, 1926 in Bismark Township of Sibley County to Ralph and Emma (Borchert) Leske. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Cedar Mills, Minnesota, on January 27, 1927 by Pastor Mueller. Elaine was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson on Palm Sunday in 1940, and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Richard Miest at Peace Lutheran Church on November 1, 1952. They enjoyed 57 years of blessed marriage.
Elaine enjoyed watching sports, attending her nieces and nephews events, and traveling with her husband. She enjoyed the time spent with her family and friends, along with life on the farm.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Beverly (Jack) Powers, sister-in-law, Lois Leske.
She is survived by, her brother, Roger Leske, sister, Mavis (Ray) Muckala, all of Hutchinson. Along with many special nieces and nephews. Blessed be her memory.
Funeral service, Saturday, February 23, 2013, 11:00 am at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Visitation, Friday, February 22, 2013, 5-8pm and 1 hour prior to the service, all at church.