Venla Irene Lappi Karinen November 3, 1923 – March 21, 2023 Venla was born on her parents’ farm in Cokato, Minnesota on November 3, 1923, the fifth of six children. Venla graduated from Cokato High School, Minneapolis Business College and …
Category Archive: Obituaries
Jul
04
Wuollet, Duane “Dick” 88
Duane “Dick” Wuollet, passed away on July 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Duane Richard Wuollet, affectionately known as “gramps” was born at home in Cokato MN to Harry and Estella (Lofback) Wuollet on January 8th, 1935, the …
Jun
27
Ryks, Robert Dewayne 75
Robert Dewayne Ryks, 75 passed away on June 24, 2023. A celebration of life will be August 26, 2023 from 1pm-4pm at the Howard Lake American Legion. Robert Dewayne Ryks was born at Rice Memorial Hospital on November 30, 1947 …
Jun
27
Lind, Joann Louise 92
Joann Louise (Johnson) Lind 92 of Cokato died peacefully at the Glenn Buffalo in Buffalo, Minnesota on June 25, 2023. Joann was born in Cokato Hospital July 15, 1930 to Edward and Martha (Rosella) Johnson. She grew up on the …
Jun
24
Mankenberg, Clifford 78
Mankenberg, Clifford 78 On June 22, 2023, Cliff delivered his final load, backed it in on the blind side, stepped down from the truck and said, “Right on time.” A life-long truck driver, Cliff was born and raised in Walker, …