Jeanette Viva Ella Marohn was born July 20, 1940 in Howard Lake to Edwin and Esther (Goerke) Marohn. She was baptized in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township and confirmed at St. James Church in Howard Lake.
She married Vernon Beckala on April 22, 1967 and had 4 children. Jeanette had various jobs, but her greatest job was being a homemaker for her family. She had a love of family, cooking large meals, fishing, and hunting. She especially loved going up north to Remer where she always came back with stories about catching the big ones. Jeanette always enjoyed the time spent with her and Vernon’s friends, especially their friends the Schwab family. Jeanette was very proud of 44 years as an organist at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Jeanette is survived by her husband, Vernon, 2 Brothers: Norman (Toots) Marohn, William (Kay) Marohn, her four children: Dawnine Beckala, Sioux Falls, SD, Jamie (Denise) Beckala, Toddville, IA, Chad (Denise) Beckala, Cokato and Stacy (Michael) Blackmun, Sioux Falls, SD, 3 Grandchildren: Logan, Tyler, and Kaleb Blackmun, 2 Step Grandchildren: Jaydene (Cody) Forester and Eli (Michaela) Ferrell, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law: Rognar and Esther Beckala, Brothers Ronald and Kenneth, Sisters-in-law Roberta Marohn and Alice Marohn, and sister-and brother-in-law Phyllis and Dale Davidson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s parsonage basement fund.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (7809 Cty Rd 35 W. Annandale, MN 55302) with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM and internment to follow at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery. With Special Thanks to Pastor Thorson. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato, Minnesota 320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com
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