Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

In Loving Memory of Jason Halvor Boyd. It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Jason Halvor Boyd, who peacefully gained his angel wings on July 27, 2026, surrounded by love with his beloved wife Brenda, and family by his side. Jason was born on July 16th, 1970, in Golden Valley, Minnesota to Russell and Mavis Boyd. He lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for those closest to him. He was the kind of man who made people feel welcome, offered a helping hand without hesitation, and found joy in the simple moments that became life greatest moments. Jason dedicated many years of life to working as a chef/manager in the restaurant world, till he found his dream job at Porta-Dock. He took great pride in everything he did, hard work, integrity and willingness to help others. He built lasting friendships with those who worked alongside him. On October 20, 2017, Jason married the love of his life, Brenda. Their marriage was built on so much love, friendship, laughter, faith and love that only grew stronger. Whether they were dancing together in the kitchen to “You are my sunshine” by Chris Stapleton, enjoying quiet evenings at home, or simply holding hands happiness was the two of them together. Their love endured life’s greatest challenges, Jason’s courageous battle with glioblastoma which he faced with remarkable strength and grace. Jason cherished his family deeply. Though he never thought he ever would become a Bonus Dad and Grandpa, those roles became one of the greatest blessings of his life. Playing toys with the grandkids on the floor or going out to places to spend time with them. He loved them so very much. Jason will be remembered for his gentle spirit, quiet strength, kind heart and unwavering love for his family and friends. His legacy is not the illness he fought so bravely, but the love he shared, the lives he touched, and the memories he leaves behind. Jason was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mavis Boyd, Brothers Rusty and Greg Boyd, sister-in-law Laurie Boyd. He is lovingly survived by his wife Brenda Boyd, Daughter: Ashley (Matt), Son: Austin (Laura) grandchildren, Nevaeh, Lainey and Myles, Brothers: Bill (Danielle) Mark Sister: Bonnie (Phil) and many cherished family and friends whose lives were forever enriched by knowing him. A Celebration of life will be held August 22nd at the Dassel Historic Event Center. A visitation will start at 10:00am with the celebration starting at 11:00am. There will be a luncheon to follow.

Jed James Kinnunen, son of Donovan and Alyssa Kinnunen of Cokato, MN was born Wednesday February 25, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis; and peacefully passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 with his parents at his side.
He was dearly loved by his siblings, parents and grandparents during his short 5 months here on this earth. He faced many health trials that his earthly body was unable to overcome.
Jed is predeceased by his older sister Ellie and his grandfather, Vance Ylioja. Jed is survived by his parents Donovan and Alyssa Kinnunen of Cokato, MN; his siblings, Emma, Kayden, Callie and Jenna; his grandparents, Tommi and Lisa Kinnunen of Cokato, MN, and Janine Ylioja of Outlook, Saskatchewan; his aunt, Brigette Ylioja of Outlook, Saskatchewan; his uncles, Jaret Ylioja of Outlook, Saskatchewan and Connor Kinnunen of Cokato, MN. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4 at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery.

Deane Cloose, 91, of Howard Lake, MN, died Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Good Samaritan Home, Howard Lake, MN.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and interment will be at the St. James Lutheran Cemetery immediately following the service. Please join the family for a luncheon at St. James Lutheran Church following the interment.
Deane was born in Bemidji, MN, on March 9, 1935, to his parents, Rudolph & Alice Cloose of Pinewood, MN where he grew up on their dairy farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse taught by his mother, Alice. When he wasn’t helping with chores, he enjoyed playing baseball and riding the one bicycle he shared with his siblings.
He worked at the Pine River Good Samaritan Home when he met Shirley, his wife of 59 years, while she was visiting her grandpa. As Shirley said, “sparks began to fly,” and they were soon wed at the Good Samaritan Home’s chapel. They were beloved by the staff and residents who celebrated their marriage.
Shortly after getting married, the couple moved to Howard Lake, MN and started their family. They had two children, Greg and Deanna. The family were active members at St. James Lutheran Church, enjoyed camping trips and Twin’s games together. Deane worked at Cokato Good Samaritan Home doing janitorial work. He also held other jobs, Rockford Bakery where he was a baker, Young America as a packer and side jobs, painting, and selling Shaklee products.
He worked for many years making cabinets at Dura Supreme Cabinetry and retired to fish and watch the Minnesota Twins. Regardless of their record, Deane was an avid fan, and listening to the radio or watching the game on TV was a favorite pastime throughout his life. One of his greatest joys in retirement came with the birth of his granddaughter’s.
In April of 2025, Deane and Shirley moved into the Good Samaritan Home of Howard Lake, MN. While Deane’s time there was short he really enjoyed living there, loved the staff and made some new friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Joanne (Cloose) Jernigan, and brothers Dale and Richard (Dick). He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Petrie) Cloose; his brothers, Dennis (Bonnie) Cloose and Donald (Elvera) Cloose; his children, Gregory Cloose (Laura) and Deanna Cloose; and two granddaughters, Emma and Lillie.

Patricia Deanne Johnson, age 89, passed away at Cokato Manor on July 15 th , 2026.
Patricia was born in Boyd, MN to LeRoy and Vivian Winge on April 25, 1937, at home. LeRoy worked at his father’s grain elevator. Vivian worked at her father’s restaurant.
Patty was baptized at home. They were members of Trinity Lutheran in Boyd, MN.
The family moved to Lamberton MN, where LeRoy sold seed corn. Patty went to kindergarten there. The next move was to Farmington, MN. Patty attended 1st grade and started 2nd grade there when in 1944, LeRoy joined the Merchant Marines. Vivian and Patty moved to Stockholm, MN to live with Grampa Ben at the Stockholm Store. Patty finished 2 nd grade at Stockholm School and continued her education there through 6th grade.
She was confirmed at Stockholm Lutheran Church in 1941 and graduated from Cokato High School in 1955.
After graduating, Pat moved to Minneapolis and held many jobs working at Produce State Bank, American Casualty Insurance Company and International Harvester Company.
She met her husband, Robert Johnson, in 1956. They were married on July 19th , 1958, at Stockholm Lutheran Church. They started their married life in NE Minneapolis then, bought their first home in Bloomington, MN in 1960 where they lived for 10 years. During this time, they had 5 children, Kelly, Kevin, Kent, Kristen and Kraig.
In 1970, they moved to Cokato and built their own home. When all the children were in school, Pat went to work outside of the home. She worked at FabriCraft and FabriTech in Cokato and retired from Nortronics in Dassel after 25 years.
Pat loved crafting, sewing, collecting antiques, flower gardening and arranging, teaching and making wonderful ceramic things, singing in the church choir, traveling and spending time with
family and friends.
She was a Campfire Girls leader in Bloomington and a Brownie and 4H leader in Cokato. She belonged to several women’s organizations such as the Legion Auxiliary and Hobby Club and also served on many church groups including church council, WELCA President and Crow River WELCA Treasurer. She also led a women’s bible study for many years and was a member of the Altar Guild.
She spent summer vacations at the cabin at Lake Kabetogama way up north. She enjoyed winter vacations as long as it was someplace warm, preferably by water. Time spent in Florida and the Padre Islands in Texas were her favorites.
Her grandchildren were very special to her. She enjoyed providing daycare when they were babies and loved every minute of it. She was also blessed with five great grandchildren.
Pat is survived by her loving husband, Robert, children Kelly Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Kent Johnson, Kristen (Rick) Smutka and Kraig Johnson. Grandchildren Eric Johnson, Kaitlyn (Tucker) Forstie, Alicia (Jason) Just and great grandchildren Jett, Nash and Briggs Forstie and Logan and Carter Just. She is also survived by her sister Carol Fuller and Mike (Sue) Winge and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pat was preceded in death by LeRoy and Vivian Winge (parents), Sophie and Charlie Martin (in-laws), Jerry Johnson and Royce Fuller (brothers-in-law) and Mark Gabrielson (husband of niece Laura).
Funeral services for Patricia will be held on Monday, July 20 th at 11:00 AM at Stockholm Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Minnesota Stroke Association and/or the American Diabetes Association.

June Eleanor Harju, age 92, passed away peacefully at Cokato Manor on July
10, 2026.
June was born on September 20, 1933, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to Arvo and Aune Lehtinen.
She grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from high school there.
June met her soulmate, Neal Harju, while he was stationed in
Massachusetts with the U.S. Army. They were united in marriage on
March 20, 1954, by Reverend Reino Kallio in Fitchburg. They then
lived in Germany for a short time while Neal continued his military
service.
After returning to the United States, Neal and June made their home
in Cokato, where they raised their three children. June worked at
Green Giant during the corn pack seasons, in the kitchen at Cokato
Elementary School, and later as a TMA at both Dassel Lakeside and
Cokato Manor nursing homes.

June was a lifelong member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and she cherished time spent with her family and her dear Christian friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (Gary) Chamberlain of Cokato, Linda Samuelson of Cokato, and Maria Harju of Howard Lake; grandchildren Tara (Timm) Hagen, Sheila Chamberlain, Erin (Kevin) Parenteau, Jessi (Mike) Hauan, Kelsey (Carsten) Proehl, Derrek (Amanda) Harju, and Jaden Samuelson; great-grandchildren Akadia, Austin, Alana, Noah, Jolynn, Brooke, Trenton, Micah, Eliana, Nathanael, Ryker, Rhett, Rexton, and great-great granddaughter, Parker; her sister, Diane Kangas of Grafton, Massachusetts; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other dear extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Neal; her parents, Arvo Lehtinen and Aune Kangas; her beloved grandmother, Lena Ritari; her grandson, Brandon Chamberlain; her great-granddaughter, Aubrey Parenteau; and many other dear extended family members and friends.

Funeral services for June will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church, Dassel, Minnesota.