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Nolan, Derek Daniel
age 21, of Cokato passed away with his family by his side. He was born October 17, 1994 in Hutchinson, MN. to Dan and Debbie (Heuer) Nolan. Derek was baptized in the French Lake Lutheran Church. He graduated in 2013 from Dassel-Cokato High School.
Derek enjoyed computer gaming and going to movies with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, riding his atvs, bikes, and go carts. Derek had a huge heart and talent for helping people.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Harlen and Marie Nolan, Maryetta Sale, and Ronald Heuer.
Survived by his parents, several aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.
A celebration of Derek’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, with a time of gathering 2 hours prior to the service at church. Internment immediately following services at the Albion Free Cemetery. Arrangement by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato and Howard Lake, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Shawn Brian Zander, 30 of Coon Rapids. Passed away at Mercy Hospital on 7/27/2016. Survived by wife Jennifer Zander (Lieder), parents: Joan Keskey, David Keskey, Brian Zander, and siblings: Morgan Keskey, Courtney Keskey, Jeremy Zander, Jason Zander, and Krista Harvego. Memorial Service: 11 AM Thursday, 8/4/2016 at Church of Christ, Dassel, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.

Scatieno, Lorraine Doris 93 of Edina passed away 7/25/16, at Walker Methodist Care Suites of Edina. Born in Duluth, MN to George and Belle (Hansen) Wanzak on 4/21/1923. Graduated Morgan Park HS. Married Nick A. Scatieno who precedes her in death. Lived last 30 years in Edina. She is survived by her nieces. Grave side service 2 PM Friday, 7/29/2016 at Calvary Cemetery of Duluth. Family wishes to thank: the staff at Walker Care Suites, Hospice Care, and every one at Davita Dialysis, and a very special thank you to Jim for all your transportation, and kindness. Memorials are preferred to the humane society.

Edward Reinmuth was born March 25, 1927 at the home of his parents Louis, Sr. and Florence (Stoll) Reinmuth in rural Howard Lake, Minnesota. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake he was baptized on May 1, 1927 by Pastor C.G. Seltz and confirmed in his faith on March 25, 1941 by Pastor E.N. Seltz.
Edward and Rosalynde Nelson began their married life together on August 29, 1948. This marriage was blessed with two children.
They lived in Howard Lake with Ed being employed by Bullert Construction of Glencoe. He then began his career as the road maintenance and heavy equipment operator for Middleville Township. Over the years he rebuilt and maintained the township roads as well as clearing land for farmers to expand their fields. His skills and dedication benefitted the residents of the township. For a time he also owned and operated the Howard Lake Laundromat.
Ed was active in his church and community. He served on various boards at St. James Lutheran Church and School, taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir for many years. In the community he served on the Howard Lake Fire Department, as a Scout Master and for many years sang with the Litchfield Male Chorus.
Fishing and hunting were favorite activities but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Louis, Sr. and Florence Reinmuth; and wife Rosalynde.
Edward is survived by his daughter Diane (Paul) Kobernusz; son Ron Reinmuth; three grandsons Jeffery (Dana) Kobernusz, Kelly (Raeanna) Kobernusz, Terry Kobernusz (special friend Julie); nine great-grandchildren; brother Louis, Jr. (Phyllis) Reinmuth; sisters Donna (Harold) Renollet and Mary Ann (Jerry) Linser; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are Jeffery Kobernusz, Kelly Kobernusz Terry Kobernusz, Debbie Kueche, Joni McDowel and Robert Linser. Honorary Bearers are his great-grandchildren Ashley, Zach, Emma, Elizabeth, Noah, Micah, Gadise, Jonah and Riley.
Officiating at the celebration of his life is Reverend Mark Loder. Nancy Butterfass is serving as pianist with special music by the Litchfield Male Chorus. Interment at the Howard Lake Cemetery.
A funeral service held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at St. James Lutheran School in Howard Lake. A time of gathering held on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 4-7 PM with 6:30 PM prayer at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake and continued 1 hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Ernest ”Ernie” Eino Hillukka, 68, of Cokato, MN, passed away suddenly due to heart failure on July 8, 2016, while on vacation in Kirkland, Washington.
He was born on September 3, 1947, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the eldest of three children to Eino and Miriam (Hendrickson) Hillukka. After spending his childhood in Wolf Lake and attending school in Menahga, he attended college at Bemidji State University. Later, he joined the Army Reserve, then moved to the Twin Cities.
Ernie was joined in marriage to Rauha Liisa Karvonen on April 1, 1972 in a double wedding with Rauha’s brother and his bride, Aaro and Marcella Karvonen, in Seattle, Washington. Ernie and Rauha lived for a short time in the Twin Cities and Cokato before moving to live on the family farm in Wolf Lake, Minnesota, where they lived for over 40 years. He spent his entire career at Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement Association and recently retired in the fall of 2014. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and grandchildren in the RV to state parks. He also spent much of his time walking – lately averaging over 20,000 steps daily.
Ernie was soft-spoken and gentle. However, his quiet sense of humor brightened many people’s days. He was respected for his honest and sincere approach to life. He was passionately interested in everything related to farming. He loved talking with farmers about all aspects of farming, window shopping for farm machinery, and observing cattle. He worked at the “moo booth” at the Minnesota State Fair for several years. He also enjoyed attending small town festivals and parades. He participated in the Wolf Lake Harvest Festival parade several years. Politics was another passion, and he was a local school board member for several years. He was a long-time member of the Wolf Lake Laestadian Lutheran Church, where he served as treasurer for several years. He was a dedicated grandfather and doted on his grandchildren. They knew he was always a reliable source for a piece of gum or licorice. He traveled to most states in the continental US and also Alaska and Hawaii. He also enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip with his wife to Australia.
Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, his son Greg, his niece Annette Hillukka, and his great-niece Aria Hillukka. He is survived by his wife Rauha; three of his children: Jodi (Patrick) Tierney of Eden Prairie, MN; Gary (Aimee) Hillukka of Cokato, MN; and Julie (Jeffrey) Early of Kirkland, WA; his daughter-in-law, Jaclyn Hillukka of Cokato, MN; his brother Elmer (Helen) Hillukka of Buffalo, MN; and his sister Elaine (Rod) Nikula of Buffalo, MN. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Faye, Slade, Cora, Bryer, Brynn, Kyla, Ladd, and Lund Hillukka; Sydney, Alex, Tenley, Knox, Griffin, and Vance Hillukka; and Tevian Early. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces, cousins, close friends, brothers and sisters in faith and many friends on Facebook.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 5pm-8pm with devotion at 7pm. Funeral service will be Monday, July 18th with visitation at 10am followed by 11am service.
Both visitation and funeral services will be at Cokato Laestadian Lutheran Church, 16144 20th Street SW, Cokato, MN. Burial will be at Cokato Finnish Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Swanson Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cokato and Howard Lake, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534