Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Berg, Beverly Ann
age 77, of Cokato passed away on June 15, 2015 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born June 24, 1937 in Silver Lake, Minnesota to Milo and Lauretta (Bartush) Pipal, and grew up on a farm near Cokato. Beverly attended Dahl country school for 6 years and graduated from Cokato High School in 1955. She then attended the Minneapolis School of Business and worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at the University of Minnesota, Cokato High School, Bethel College, Cokato Manor, and Dassel-Cokato High School. Beverly was also co-owner of Cokato Nursery. She was united in marriage to Eugene Berg in 1961, after he came to Cokato High School in 1960 to teach math and science. In 1967, Gene and Beverly adopted their son, Michael, and 2 ½ years later their daughter, Maria. They lived on their 50 acre farm where they later started the Cokato Nursery, at first as a hobby that later became their retirement.
Beverly was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cokato for over 50 years, serving as clerk, Sunday school teacher, deaconess, and secretary for Pastor Danville Swanson. She sent bulletins to absent attendees, and tried to give home knit mittens to every lady in church. Beverly was also a member of the Legion Auxiliary, and volunteered at the local food shelf and thrift store.
Survived by her children, Mike (Monica) Berg, and Maria Berg, grandchildren, Morgan and Micah Berg, and Lauren Johnson, brothers, Eldon and Wesley (Vuriel) Pipal, sister, Lorraine Borchardt, and sister-in-law, Millie Pipal.
Proceeded in death by her parents, and husband, Gene.
Beverly loved the Lord, and coffee! Bring your own mug and join her family for one last cup in memory of Bev. A celebration of her life will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Cokato.

LaCroix, Roger Gilbert Jr.
age 60, of Howard Lake passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on May 19, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Joan and Roger “Rocky” LaCroix. Survived by his loving wife, Sandy, daughter Shannon, granddaughter, Shai, honorary granddaughter, Rianna, sisters, Terry, Michele (Jim), Jeanne (Stewart), brother, Laurence (Deb), along with many other family, friends, and furry friends. Private Mass.

Tyyne Ester Saari passed away peacefully on May 12, 2015 at Cokato Manor, Cokato, MN. at the age of 97 years. Survived by brother Albert (Caroline) Mattila; sons Phillip (Karen) and Paul; daughter Barbara Mountain (Wayne); grandchildren Erik and Aliisa Saari, Emily Hepburn, Jennifer Saari, Stacey and Stephanie Mountain; great grandsons Caleb and Ethan Saari; many nieces and nephews and great friends. She was preceded in death by husband Carl of 53 years; sisters Elvira (Rudy) Anderson, Ellen (Eric) Torrance, and Mayme (Edward) Dorma; brothers John (Roby) Mattila, Leonard (Marion) Mattila, Edward (Agnes) Mattila, Henry (Dorothy) Mattila, Emil (Alice) Mattila. Tyyne’s love was working alongside husband Carl as lifelong dairy farmers. She was an accomplished quilt maker, seamstress, gardener, and cook. She was also a devoted golf caddy and fishing partner with Carl. Memorial service Saturday, May 16 with visitation 3:30PM, service 4:30 at Swanson Peterson Funeral Home, 655 S. Broadway, Cokato, MN. Interment 7PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Cokato Manor to benefit residents.

Ferrell, Jace B. 73 of Apple Valley, passed away 4/29/2015 at Regions Hospital of St. Paul. Survivors include brothers and sisters: Gary (Anne) Ferrell of Edina, Lori (Ronald) Seden of San Diago, Bryan Ferrell of Golden Valley, Michael (Joni) Ferrell of Tucson, AZ., Luann (Thomas) Zumwalde of Annandale. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday 5/16/2015 at Summit Church, 845 Summit Ave. St. Paul. Private interment Sylvan Cemetery of Howard Lake.

Jace Barry Ferrell was born in Cokato, Minnesota on September 14, 1941 to Guy and Iryne (Dietrich) Ferrell. He attended the Minnesota School for the Deaf in Faribault, MN graduating in 1962. Jace was very athletic participating in basketball, track and football. He went on to Dunwoody Institute graduating from the baking program in 1963.
Jace worked at bakeries in Annandale and Rockford, MN. Recent employment with Hilton Garden Inn in Shoreview and Eagan. He lived in downtown Minneapolis and attended Wesley United Methodist Church. In September of 2014 he moved to Apple Valley, MN. and attended Summit Church of St. Paul.
Jace enjoyed reading, walking and watching all sports. He traveled to the 1973 Deaf Olympics in Malmo, Sweden. Jace volunteered with Volunteers of America at Nicollet Towers in Mpls and Wesley United Methodist church.
Jace passed away on April 29, 2015. He had reached the age of 73 years, 7 months and 15 days. Survived by brothers and sisters: Gary (Anne) Ferrell, Lori (Ronald) Seden, Bryan Ferrell, Michael (Joni) Ferrell, Luann (Thomas) Zumwalde. Nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Jacobs, Larry Dean
age 72, of Howard Lake passed away on May 9, 2015 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. He was born, March 22, 1943 in Madison, South Dakota. Following graduation from Madison High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his service in the Navy, he attended college at General Beadle College in Madison, South Dakota. Larry was united in marriage to Nancy Holdorf on April 22, 1967 in Brentford, South Dakota. He received his teaching degree in 1968. Larry and Nancy were blessed with the birth of 3 boys. They made their life together in Howard Lake, Minnesota. Larry taught at Dassel-Cokato Schools until he retired in 2002.
He was an avid outdoorsman, where he spent most of his hours working on his yard and garden, as well as hunting and fishing with friends and family. Larry particularily enjoyed time spent with his 7 grandchildren, whom he all called “George.”
Preceded in death by his father, John Jacobs, mother, Dorothy Christenson, brother, Doug Jacobs, and step-father, Vernon “Bumper” Christenson.
Survived by his wife, Nancy, children, Bill (Linda), Jason (Sara), and Chris (Briana), grandchildren, Ambriel, Ariana, Grace, Emily, Lucy, Wyatt, and Kade, and sister, Marcella (Jim) Gregerson.
A celebration of Larry’s life will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015, 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 15, 2015, 5-8 PM at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Howard Lake and continue 1 hour prior to the services at church. www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401.