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Dale Lester Gallup was born on January 16, 1930 in Maple Lake, MN to Arthur E. and Esther F. (Pugh) Gallup. He grew up in Minneapolis, MN and graduated in 1948 at Central High School.
He worked for J.R. Clark Co. in Spring Park, MN; who made Ironing tables. Clark’s was sold to Litton Ind., who made microwave ovens and patio furniture.
Dale Joined the Air Force and was stationed in Iceland and England. While stationed at Forbes National airbase in Topeka, KS he met his wife, Aledean; with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage in March.
Dale loved to dance, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Dale passed away on May 28, 2021 at Pacifica Senior living in Fort Myers, FL. He had reached the age of 91 years.
Survivors include wife, Aledean of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Cheryl (Jim) Oviatt of Vancouver, WA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A private interment will be held for Dale and Aledean at the cemetery in Howard Lake Minnesota in the spring.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota 320 286 2534 www.swansonpeterson.com

Aledean Bernita Gallup was born on October 9, 1933 in Barnes, Kansas to Kenneth (Babe) and Thelma (Sedlacek) Cook. She graduated from Barnes High School in 1951.

Aledean worked in Manhattan and Topeka, KS at different insurance companies. While working in Topeka she met her husband Dale who was stationed in Topeka at Forbes National Airbase.

Aledean moved to Minnesota and started working at Streater Store Fixtures where she retired after 32 years. Dale and Aledean then moved to Ft. Myers, FL and enjoyed the warm weather for the last 20 years.

Aledean passed away on 12/28/2025 at the age of 92.

Survivors include sister Mildred of Ft. Myers, FL, sister-in-law Cheryl (Jim) Oviatt of Vancouver, WA, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A private interment will be held for Dale and Aledean at the cemetery in Howard Lake Minnesota in the spring.

Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota 320 286 2534 www.swansonpeterson.com

Gregory Hale Hawkins, 67, of Cokato, MN passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on March 25th, 2026. Greg was born to Raymond and Joanne Hawkins on May 29th, 1958 and was the second child of three.

Greg was known for his big smile, sense of humor, being a man of all trades and most of all his warm heart. Throughout his life, he worked many different jobs and took pride in every one of them. From lawn care, to driving truck, welding, and building plow trucks, he was never afraid of hard work. He was skilled with his hands and could fix or build just about anything. His creativity and determination were qualities that people admired and depended on.

Beyond his work, he will be remembered most for his kindness and generosity. He was always the first to show up when a friend had a project, needed advice, or simply needed support. He gave his time freely, asked for nothing return, and found true joy in helping others succeed.

His legacy lives on in the many lives he impacted, the projects he helped complete, and the memories shared by those who were lucky to know him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Greg is preceded in death by his father Raymond Hawkins and his mother Joanne Hawkins. He is survived by his loving wife Betsy Hawkins, children Nathan (Gina) Thompson, Jessica Crum, Trista Bistodeau, Samantha Hawkins, and Claire (Ian) Jarman; 11 grandchildren and his sisters Pamela (Dave) Beckius and Terri Ann (Jim) Diede, 5 nieces and nephews and 6 great nieces and nephews and many more family and friends.

Beverly “Bev” Patrice Moye, most recently of Prior Lake, MN passed away on the evening of Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. Her dear family and friends were so blessed to surround her with love as she left this world. Bev leaves a legacy of steadfast commitment to her family, her faith and her love for education.

Beverly was born to George B. and Evelyn M. (Greeley) Moye on May 14, 1946 in Fairmont, MN. She was baptized on May 31, 1959 at the Horicon Church of Christ in Truman, MN. As a child, her family and friends called her “Missy”. She enjoyed riding horses including her own horse named Speck, traveling to Franklin, KY to visit Moye relations, and taking piano lessons. She often spoke fondly of being the only gal in her neighborhood, so she knew how to hold her own with boys!

She was a proud graduate of Fairmont High School in 1964, where she earned the honor of Co-Valedictorian of her class. While at Fairmont High, Bev was a cheerleader, a member of the orchestra, the Latin Club, and the Chorus as well as a number of other organizations. She continued her passion for education at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN where Elementary Education was her course of study. Bev always looked for community and pledged the Alpha Phi sorority, where she became a proud sister and alumna.

Bev began her career in education at Cokato Elementary in 1968 and spent the next 41 years teaching various grade levels. She took a short break during this time to begin raising her four daughters. She was committed to the youth in the community, whether it was in her classrooms or supporting her children and former students in their various extra-curricular activities. Bev was a member of the Dassel Church of Christ where she continued teaching by being a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher and administrator, and was also the substitute church organist.

Upon retirement in 2009, Bev could not walk away from the Cokato school system and spent a few more years as a long-term sub and a paraprofessional. There was still much she could offer and she wanted to continue sharing her talents. She also wanted more time with the staff and administration she loved so much. When she fully retired, she relished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She also loved attending various Bible studies, book clubs, and watching NCIS (the Mark Harmon seasons).

Bev is survived by her brother, Philip (Nancy) Moye, her four daughters, Rhea (Tom) Langemo, Jenna (Gary) Noble, Abby (Jon) DeVries, and Deveny (Casey) Beaton and grandchildren, Ethan, Erikka/Cyrus, Sam, Maja, Georgia, Reagan, Elijah, Wesley, Oliver, and Thatcher. She will also be remembered by her nieces and nephews, cousins, many close family friends, her ‘Klammer Kids” (you know who you are), and Markie May Moye, her beloved cat.

Bev is preceded in death by her father and mother. Services will be held on May 14, 2026 at the First Baptist Church, Cokato, MN at 2:00 pm. A visitation will be held one hour before the service. Burial will be at Fairview Memorial Park in Fairmont, MN at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance or Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.

Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota 320 286 2534 www.swansonpeterson.com

Jean Cecilia Schmitz (née Ryan) of Cokato, Minnesota, passed away in the early morning of April 24, 2026, at the age of 82.

Raised in Cedar Mills, Minnesota, Jean was born on May 12, 1943. She was the daughter of an Irish father and Danish mother. In truth, she was also a quarter English—something she firmly denied even when presented with undeniable proof (including the fact that Kimball, Minnesota is named after her direct ancestors…though her Irish side simply wouldn’t allow her to admit it).

Jean is survived by her husband of 51 years, Mike Schmitz, and her four children: Cris (Kathryn) Arens, Tim (Laura) Arens, Mindy (Mike) Anderson, and Joseph (Nickole) Schmitz, all of whom have built families of their own.

As a young mother, Jean lived on Air Force bases throughout the South during the Vietnam War era. In 1971, she returned to Minnesota. She later met Mike, and together they built a life and raised their family in the countryside near Cokato.

Jean lived a full and adventurous life. She traveled the world—from Japan to Thailand to Scotland—visiting her children as they pursued their own journeys, and exploring many other places with friends along the way. Alongside Mike, whose work as an over-the-road truck driver took them across the country, Jean saw much of the United States firsthand. A proud traveler, she visited 48 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and at 82 was still planning her final road trip to Vermont and Maine. She may not get to enjoy that lobster roll, but her son Tim and daughter-in-law Laura will make the journey with her ashes before she takes one final adventure over Niagara Falls.

Her passing was sudden and deeply felt by all who loved her. But Jean would want us to smile—because going quickly was exactly how she would have wanted it.

She leaves behind a legacy of love through her grandchildren: Cody (Grace) Anderson, Max (Emma) Ibata-Arens, Colton (Chloe) Anderson, Jacob Schmitz, Elizabeth Ibata-Arens, Daniel Schmitz, Grace Schmitz, and Naomi Schmitz, as well as her first great-grandchild, Wren Anderson.

They will always remember the kindness, humor, and spirit of “Nana.”

Jean never wanted a traditional funeral—she wanted a party. A celebration of her life, in true Irish wake fashion, will be held at the Schmitz family farm on Sunday, May 17th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a reflection of her life at 2:00 p.m.

Schmitz Family Farm
10028 50th St SW
Howard Lake, MN 55349