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Holmberg, Allen Luvern
age 79, of Knapp, MN passed away on April 19, 2016. He was born on January 23, 1937 in Harvey Township, Meeker County to Lawrence and Ida (Nelson) Holmberg. Allen was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Grove City, MN . He attended District 75 Meeker County School and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1954. Allen attended one year at St. Cloud State University, where he wrestled on the Husky team. He followed the love of his life to St. Paul, becoming a beautician, like Gloria. Allen married Gloria Nelson on October 18, 1958. They had 2 children, Lorene and Vanessa, making their home in Cokato, MN, where they farmed together.
Allen is survived by his daughter, Vanessa (Mark) Sjobeck, grandchildren, Collin and Alexandra Sjobeck, son in-law, Bob Bonine and his children Matthew and Marie Bonine. He is also survived by his brother Chet (Barb) Holmberg, sister in-law Darlene Holmberg, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, parents, Lawrence and Ida, daughter, Lorene Bonine, sister, Ardis Anderson, and brother, Wesley Holmberg.
A funeral service will take place on at 10 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at North Crow River Lutheran Church in Knapp, MN. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Friday, April 22, 2016 and continue 1 hour prior to the service all at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, MN. www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Morris, Carl August Gordon
age 92, of Cokato passed away on April 20, 2016. He was born May 20, 1923 in French Lake Township to Isaac and Ruth (Peterson) Morris. Carl was baptized June 3, 1923 and confirmed June 5, 1938 at North Crow River Lutheran Church in Knapp, MN. He grew up in French Lake and Lamson, MN. He attended Dassel High School and graduated from Cokato High School. Carl worked as a farm laborer until joining the United States Army, serving his country in Okinawa, Japan in the 11th Airborne from January of 1945, until July of 1947. Returning home, he bought the farm in 1948 and married Florence Illstrub on February 15, 1957 at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. They enjoyed traveling many places, including Alaska and Europe. Florence passed away on January 2, 2005. Carl was united in marriage to Elnora May Peterson Schmidt in September of 2005 and they made their home in Cokato. Carl continued farming until he sold the farm in 2008. Nora passed away in August of 2012.
Carl enjoyed fishing, woodworking, golf, horseshoes, and traveling. He was a member of the American Legion, North Crow River Lutheran Church, Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Marvin) Johnson of Lindsborg, KS, step-daughters, Rose Schmidt (Bob Swanson) of Florida, Gail (Michael) Mooers of St. Louis Park, MN, and Mary (Bill) King of Duluth, MN, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church in Cokato. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 4-8 PM at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato and continue 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Raymond Olaf “Shorty” Hertell was born at San Francisco, California on July 20, 1943, to Olaf A. and Ellen Helen (Hobakoski) Hertell. He grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from Hopkins High School.
On October 1, 1963 Raymond entered the United States Army and served as a small arms repairman. Part of his service time was spent in Wertheim Germany. Raymond retired from the military in 2003.
On April 9, 1977 Ray married Dianne Topel at Buffalo, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Cokato, Minnesota, to this union 2 children Kyle and Nicole were born.
Ray worked many places during his life some of them were: Pako Manufacturing, Honeywell, Roberts Automatic Products and SSDI. He enjoyed hunting, shooting, fishing, he coached 4-H shooting sports, He was a member of the VFW in Hopkins, Wolf Lake and Litchfield, and member of The American Legion in Litchfield. Member of the NRA, Disabled Veterans, Rainbow Sportsmans of Cokato and Wolf Lake Sportsman.
Raymond passed away at the Golden Living Center of Delano, Minnesota on April 13, 2016. He had reached the age of 72 years, 8 months and 23 Days. Survivors include his wife Dianne of Cokato, son Kyle of Menahga, daughter Nicole of Montrose. Grandchildren Paige and Tyler. He is also survived by other relatives and many friends. Ray is preceded in death by his parents.
A time of gathering and visitation will be held 5-8 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at
Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Cokato. Interment will be at Camp Ripley Cemetery of Little Falls, Minnesota.

Margaret Mary Kramer, was born at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on August 24, 1926 to John and Gertrude (Gokey) Fernette. She grew up in Prairie du Chien and graduated from High School there in 1944. After High School she went to Milwaukee and took a job at the Allis Chalmers Plant.
On July 12, 1949 Margaret married Roger Joseph Kramer. They Lived in Prairie du Chien, until 1956 when they moved to Davenport, Iowa. There She worked for the North Scott School District. In 1969 Roger and Margaret purchased the Tenderland Beef Company in Davenport and operated it until retirement in 1995.
Margaret enjoyed golf, fishing, music and word games. She passed away at Cokato Manor on April 15, 2016, she had reached the age of 89 years, 7 months and 21 days.
Survivors include her children: Marsha (Robert) Cale of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Sharon (Mike) Quilty of Buffalo, Minnesota. Mark (Jan) Kramer of Foley, Alabama, Todd Kramer of Davenport Iowa. 6 grandchildren and 8great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by: her parents John and Gertrude Fernette, husband Roger Kramer. And her brothers and sisters.
There will be a private family service and interment at St. Ann’s Church in Long Grove Iowa.

Marjorie Eileen (Lenton) Selden, 21 April 1924 – 15 April 2016. Marge was born in Rochester, MN. In June of 1946 she married Ronald Henry Selden and had 4 children, Becky Jean, Susan Jill, Robert John (Carol) and David Joel. She is survived by Ron and her 4 children, sister Marietta and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life at 4:00pm on Saturday, 23 April, at Zion Lutheran Church, 504 N Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355. Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534