Nov
10

McCalla, Maryon Dagmar Albertina 105

Maryon Dagmar Albertina McCalla, 105, died peacefully on November 9, 2017 in Dassel, Minnesota. She was the third child born to Swedish immigrants, Charles and Ellen (Sundquist) Osbeck, on January 27, 1912. Maryon was confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato in 1925, and graduated from Cokato High School in 1930. On June 29, 1930 she married Orrin McCalla in Montrose and settled on the family farm in Middleville Twp. In 1948 the couple moved to Howard Lake and later to Minneapolis where Maryon worked at Tonka Toys, Donaldson’s and Rembrandt Enterprises.

After Retirement in 1978, the McCalla’s settled in Dassel, Shortly after Orrin died in 1992, Maryon moved to Lakeside Apartments, where she lived until her passing. Maryon was a lover of poetry, an artist, and a writer who created many keepsakes for her large and extended family, including, an annual personalized Easter Story using her family as characters in the story. Our matriarch will be truly missed and remain in our hearts.

Maryon is preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings: Esther, Carl, Edith, Bill, Ann, Donald, Lucille, Russell, Clifford and daughter-in- law Ann (Borchardt). She is survived by her brother Roger (Violet) Osbeck of Golden Valley, her 4 children: Dolores of New Brighton, Charles (Vonnie) of Livingston, MT, Roger (Sylvia) of Billings,MT and Howard (Janet) of Mesa, AZ. 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 21 great great grandchildren.

Funeral Service: 11 AM Friday, 11/17/2017 at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato, followed by lunch at the church.
Visitation: 5-7 PM Thursday 11/16/2017 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato and 1hr prior to funeral service at church on Friday.
Interment: Howard Lake Cemetery
Memorials preferred to Cokato Evangelical Lutheran church and Ecumen Home Care & Hospice- Litchfield.

Nov
07

Donovan, Tammera Marie 57


Tammera Marie Donovan, was born April 6, 1960 at Minneapolis City Hospital (now HCMC) to Thomas and Norma Jean (Winans) Donovan. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from North High School.
Tammera operated her own residential cleaning business, and later did housekeeping at a nursing home in Bloomington. She made her home in Minneapolis, then Bloomington and finally Cokato, Minnesota.
Tammera was a volunteer at Cokato Manor, her church was very important to her, she liked to dance and cook, and enjoyed her cat “Tillie”. Most important was her family and spending time with grandchildren.
Tammera passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital of Minneapolis on November 4, 2017. She had reached the age of 57 years, 6 months and 28 days.
Survivors include her children: Kitron (Beth) Donovan of Maple Grove, and Reney Donovan of Minneapolis. Grand children: Leauna, Adrian, and Desiree. Sisters: Pam (Joe) Pearson of Cokato and Julie (Ty) Short of Plymouth. Nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at New Life Assembly Church of Cokato at 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at Cokato City Cemetery.

Nov
03

Tuholski, Leo “Gene” Eugene Jr. 85

Tuholski, Leo “Gene” Eugene Jr.
age 85, of Cokato passed away on October 31, 2017. He was born October 13, 1932 in Brainerd, MN to Leo Sr. and Elsie Tuholski. On March 8, 1954 he was united in marriage to Irene Bertram. Together, they owned and operated Bowery Café and G.I. Tavern in Brainerd. He was also a dog catcher for many years. Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene, and grandson, Gregory Gustad.
Survived by his son, Scott Tuholski of Annandale, MN, daughter, Tammy (Richard) Gustad of Cokato, MN, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Oct
19

Rygwall, Jill Marie (Rokala) 48


Rygwall, Jill Marie 48 of Princeton, MN. Passed away with her husband Chad in airplane accident that occurred on 10/13/2017. Visitation: 2-5 PM Saturday 10/21/2017 at Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church, 5939 Oliver Ave. SW. Cokato, MN. Survivors include, son Andrew, parents; John and Maxiene Rokala of Dassel. Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato 320-286-2534
Donations for Jill’s son Andrews future education can be made by going to Go Fund Me. com/ donate on line then Andrew Rygwall
Jill Marie Rygwall was born in Litchfield, Minnesota to John and Maxine (Klammer) Rokala on May 12, 2017. She grew up in the Dassel/Kingston area, and graduated from Dassel Cokato High school in 1987. She went on to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota and graduated in 1991 with a degree in Criminal Justice. After College she took a job at the U.S. Marshalls office in Minneapolis, and later worked at the Princeton School District as a special Ed para.
Jill and Chad were married at North Crow River Lutheran Church on May 7, 1994. Reverend Jeffrey Blank officiated at the ceremony. To this union a son; Andrew Chadley Rygwall was born. They made their home in Fridley first then Blaine and finally Princeton.
They were truly outdoors people that did everything together; snowmobiling, fishing, deer hunting, flying, pontooning and boating, spending time at cabins, animal lovers, bonfires, Viking fans. Jill liked to read, Chad was a swimmer and pilot with his own plane and hangar.
Chad and Jill passed away together in a plane crash over the Mississippi River on a beautiful fall day near Ramsey, Minnesota, on October 13, 2017.
Surviving Jill is their son Andrew Chadley Rygwall. Parents John and Maxine (Klammer) Rokala. Brother, Mark (Julie) Rokala their children Henry and Lilly. And Brother, Michael Rokala. Sister, Jodi (Aladdin) Rokala Ghazi, their children Danyah, Kenan, Maya, Kassim, Lea.
Jill is preceded in death by: grandparents, Levi and Ina (Hasti) Rokala, and Ernest and Elvira (Hendrickson) Klammer.

Oct
18

Rygwall, Chad Jeffrey 47


Rygwall, Chad Jeffrey, 47 of Princeton, MN. Passed away with his wife Jill in an air plane accident that occurred on 10/13/2017. Visitation: 4-7 PM Monday 10/23/2017 at the Evangelical Free Church at 12140 317th Avenue NW. Princeton, MN. Survivors include; son Andrew, parents; Jeffrey and Judy Rygwall of Andover.
Donations for Chad’s son Andrews future education can be made by going on line to go fund me.com/donate on line, then enter Andrew Rygwall

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