Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Gerald Leslie Treadway was born November 26, 1947, to Herbert and Marilyn Treadway in Sanger, West Virginia. He grew up in Sanger and Oak Hill, and entered foster care at a young age. He moved to Columbus, Ohio at age 7 and graduated from Central High School in Columbus.
After School he ran a fast food place, then a gas station. Then spent time in the military. He later took a job with Shoe Corp. as a forklift operator. He did tax preparation for H&R Block. Later in life he decided to become a nurse and trained for his LPN. He worked at nursing homes in Columbus Ohio, Howard Lake and Winsted, Minnesota. He had moved to Minnesota in 1993.
Gerald Married Loma Janusch on June 6, 1998, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of rural Annandale. The couple was married by Reverend Berlinski. . He enjoyed fishing and motorcycling. He spent many hours working on cars with his father and brothers; Mike and Dennis. They also enjoyed motorcycling together and took many long rides. Gerald enjoyed music and played the guitar.
Gerald passed away at Mercy Hospital of Coon Rapids due to heart trouble on June 22, 2017. He had reached the age of 69 years, 6 months and 26 days.
Survivors include his wife Loma of Litchfield, children: Joel, Wendy, and Stephany of Columbus, tom of North Carolina. Grand daughter Devin Mccaig and great grand son Jackson Stephens. ½ brothers Michael and Dennis of Columbus.

A memorial service will be held on Friday July 7, 2017 at 4 PM. At Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, Minnesota.

Boss, Megan Joan
age 27, of Montrose passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2017. She was born March 8, 1990 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota to Marty and Joan (Glessing) Boss. She was baptised and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She attended Howard Lake High School and graduated from Buffalo High School in 2009. She was pursing a nursing degree at St. Cloud Technical College.
Megan’s love of her life was her son Marshall. She enjoyed the ocean, the beach, and turtles. Megan also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Marvin Glessing.
Megan will be forever loved and remembered by her son, Marshall, parents, Joan and Marty, brother, Jacob, grandparents, Delores Glessing, Jim and Darlene Boss, as well as her many aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends.
A celebration of Megan’s life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 4-7 PM with 6:30 prayer on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake and continue 1 hour prior to services at church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401

Johnson, Gary Franklin
age 78, of Cokato passed away on June 20, 2017 at Savanna Prairie assisted living in Kimball, MN. He was born November 12, 1938 in Cokato, MN to Albert and Hannah (Paulson) Johnson. Gary was baptized and confirmed in the Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Church. He graduated from Cokato High School. Following graduation, Gary worked many years at Cokato Cement Works and later various agricultural jobs.
He enjoyed deer hunting and many other outdoor activities. Gary was an avid trap shooter and a member of Rainbow Sportsmen’s Club. Gary also really enjoyed people and country music.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Myron, sister, Dorene (Melvin) Norine.
Survived by his nephew, Brad (Deb) Norine, along with many great-nieces and great-nephews, family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Cokato City Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Reverend Dan Swanson passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on June 20, 2017. He had reached the age of 71 years, 8 months and 19 days.
Funeral Service: 2 PM Saturday, June 24, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Cokato.
Visitation: 4-9 PM Friday at Church, and 1 hour prior to service on Saturday.
Interment; Estherville, Iowa
Reverend Danville Karl Swanson was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on October 1, 1945 to Ivan and Nellie (Salley) Swanson. He grew up in Estherville, Iowa and graduated from Estherville High School in 1963. Dan went on to Estherville Community College, then Mankato State College graduating in 1967 with a degree in teaching. He taught for 3 years in West Bend and Fremont-Mills, Iowa.
Dan married Cindy Simkins on August 16, 1969. They were married by Reverend Olaf Nelsen in Youngstown, Ohio. He went on to attend Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN, graduating with a Masters of Divinity in 1974. Dan and Cindy served faithfully at four different churches: Bakerview Baptist in Ferndale, Washington, Union Baptist in Estherville, Iowa, Bethany Baptist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and First Baptist Church in Cokato, MN, where he served from 1990 till 2012, when he retired from full-time ministry.
Dan enjoyed golf, reading, movies of all kinds, playing cards at family gatherings, and oldies music. He especially enjoyed spending time with family on vacations. Until the end, he was famous (infamous!) for his attempts at humor and his desire to make people laugh. He was a true servant who would give the shirt off his back to help. He absolutely loved people – he never met a person who didn’t walk away from him feeling genuinely cared about. However, the most important things in Dan’s life were God, his family, and his congregation.
Dan passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on the morning of June 20, 2017. He had reached the age of 71 years, 8 months and 19 days.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Nellie Swanson, and his niece, Caryl Verbrugge.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy, Cokato, MN; his children Beth (Mark) Roelofs, Spokane, WA, Andy Swanson, Hopkins, MN, and Greg (Angela) Swanson, Otsego, MN; his grandchildren Marin and Annika Roelofs and Madilyn, Brylee, and Emily Swanson; his sisters Sally (Bernie) Verbrugge, Armstrong, IA, and Laura (Steve) Young, Estherville, IA; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Carlson, John Arthur
age 77, of Cokato passed away on June 12, 2017. He was born June 10, 1940 in Stockholm Township, MN to George and Alice (Krueger) Carlson. John Graduated from Cokato High School in 1958. He was united in marriage to Darlene Groskreutz on February 17, 1968 in Litchfield, MN. This union was blessed with 2 children.
John worked at Thelander department store and the movie theater in Cokato. For the last 30 years, he worked for the state of Minnesota.
Survived by his wife of 49 years, Darlene, and children, Jeff and Jackie.
Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Ardis Schultz.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Cokato, with a time of gathering beginning at 10:30 AM. Casual attire and bright colors are preferred. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534