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Harloff, Donald Henry 87, of Cokato, passed away 12/15/2015 at VA Hospital in St. Cloud. Survived by wife Amy of Cokato, and children Brenda (Mark)Morgan of Dallas, TX, Terry Harloff of Imperial Beach, CA. Tom (Lisa) Harloff of Duluth. Grand daughters Melissa Morgan and Abby Harloff and Sister Marie (Larry) Obermoller. Visitation: 4-7 PM Sunday, 12/20/2015 At Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake. Prayer service 6 PM. Interment: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery 10:15 AM Monday, 12/21/2015.

Donald Henry Harloff was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 15, 1928, to Albin and Erna (Braun) Harloff. He grew up in Waconia, and graduated from Waconia High School in 1946. Upon graduation Donald enlisted in the United States Army. He served first in Japan as a recon agent with the 271st field artillery battalion, receiving the Army of occupation medal, and the World War II victory medal. Donald was honorably discharged in 1947. He reenlisted in1950 and served in Korea with the Fifth Army, field artillery and received the Korean Service Medal and Bronze Service Star. He was once again Honorably Discharged on July 26, 1951.

In September of 1950 while still in the service Donald married Amy Jacobson, at Spring Park, Minnesota. Once out of military service the couple made their home in Excelsior. Donald worked for Kemps Marigold Foods as an auditor and accountant. The family was transferred to Rochester where they made their home until 1965 when they moved to Wayzata. Donald then worked for The Department of Defense, and later Blue Cross. In 1990 they retired to the farm in Cokato.

Donald enjoyed time spent at “the cabin” in Lutsen, Minnesota. He liked to hunt and fish and be “up North”. He also enjoyed horses, wine making and driving school bus for Holt Motors.

Rosetta Gosser Clark passed away peacefully December 12, 2015 at the Cokato Manor after a long battle with dementia. Rosetta was born February 14, 1938 in Plymouth Kansas to James and Viola White-Gosser. She was the fifth of nine children. Rosetta graduated from Plymouth High school. After high school she attended college at Kansas State where she got her teaching degree. While attending college she meet Robert D. Clark. They were united in marriage on November 15, 1958 and celebrated 57 years together. They resided in Kansas where Rosetta first taught in a one room school house and then at a Catholic private school. Robert and Rosetta started their family when they welcomed their daughter Tamara and five years later their son Greg. They then moved to Cokato, Minnesota where their son Doug was born. Rosetta was employed at Fabratech for many years before starting a daycare. She has blessed the lives of many children in her 29 years as a daycare provider. Rosetta was blessed with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Robert D Clark, daughter Tamara (Duane) Clark-Webb, son Doug (Tracy) Clark, grandchildren Beth (Danny) Webb- Fredrickson, Joanie (Gordy) Corbett, Amie (Curt) Schmitz, Chad Webb, Triston Clark, Tate Clark, and Colton Clark. Great grandchildren Brody Corbett, Bently Corbett, and Huxley Schmitz. Sisters Dorthy Carpenter, Nancy Wyatt, Joanne (Lee) Baysinger, Patty Sue (Carl) Vogts. Rosetta is preceded in death by her parents James and Viola White-Gosser, son Greg Clark and four siblings.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato with visitation 1 hour prior to services.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Lois Maxine Carlson was born in Elbow Lake, MN on April 15, 1930 to Lloyd Sr. and Myrtle Christianson. She grew up on a farm in Elbow Lake and graduated from Elbow Lake High School. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Carlson on August 12, 1949. Lois and Kenny were blessed with two children, Mark and Julie. The family lived in Elbow Lake until 1964, and then moved to Cokato, MN. Kenny was the Principal of Dassel-Cokato High School and Lois worked at Forsberg Income Tax Office as a tax preparer. She enjoyed spending her summers at Eagle Lake with family and friends. During the school year she enjoyed her volunteer work at the school and church, traveling, reading, plays, concerts and cooking. Lois truly enjoyed being a loving mother and wife.

Lois passed away at the age of 85 at her daughter’s home in Breckenridge on Sunday, December 13, 2015.

Lois is survived by her children, Mark Carlson of Fargo, ND, Julie Rettig of Breckenridge, MN and grandson Ryan Rettig of Fargo, ND.

Preceeded in death by her parents, husband Kenny, sister Marjorie Larson, brothers Lloyd Christianson, Jr., Dwaine Christianson, and Jerry Gord, and other family members.

A celebration of life will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & cremation Services, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Wendolek, Theophil Joseph Jr.
age 86, of Cokato passed away on December 6, 2015 at the Cokato Manor. He was born February 11, 1929 at his home farm in Silver Lake, Minnesota to Theophil and Sophie (Pilarski) Wendolek. Theophil farmed for several years prior to working at Johnson produce and later at Ralston Purina for 39 years. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Cox on August 2, 1949. This union was blessed with the birth of five children.
Theophil enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the Casino and traveling to Branson with Mary Ann. He also liked auctions and collecting antiques. Theophil was a talented musician, playing the concertina and the drums with his son, Joe, nephew, Jim, and friends. He was very proud of his Polish heritage. Theophil was known as a “Diamond in the Rough” by his friends at Edgewood Gables.
He is survived by his children, Bonita (Roland) Hansen, Linda (Jim) Carlen, Joe (Lisa) Wendolek, Pamela (Randy) Nowak, and Lisa Weiss. Theophil is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Helen Melquist.
Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, and 2 siblings, Donald and Albert.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 11 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Darwin, Minnesota. A time of gathering will be held 1 hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

PEARL HERMANN

Pearl F. Hermann, 96, died December 1, 2015, at Emmanuel Home in Litchfield. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 7, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato with the Rev. Tim Wheatley officiating. A time of gathering will be held 1 hour prior to services at the church. Music was by Karen Anderson and Roger Klinghagen, Chaplain at Emmanuel Home. Interment was at Cokato Finnish Cemetery.

Pearl Florence Salmela, daughter of Hjalmer and Lydia (Jacobson) Salmela, was born April 24, 1919, in Cokato Township. She attended Dewey School and graduated from Cokato High School in 1938. She married Bert Hultgren on October 12, 1940. To this union two children, Craig and Karen, were born. On July 6, 1963, she married Fred Hermann at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. They lived in Buffalo, at Lake Francis in French Lake Township, and in Cokato before moving in 1989 to Litchfield. In 1997 they moved to Emmaus Place in Litchfield. Pearl moved to Emmanuel Home in June 2014.

Pearl was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of French Lake. She was a member of Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Church and was an active member of WELCA when she lived in Buffalo and Cokato. She was also a member of the Cokato Historical Society and the Cokato Finnish American Historical Society.

She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed Bible study, crafts, quilting, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and volunteer work. Pearl and Fred traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada, and enjoyed a memorable trip to Denmark in 1978. They spent 17 winters in Alamo, Texas.

Pearl is survived by her daughter, Karen (David) Christofferson of South Haven; daughter-in-law, Judy Hultgren of Superior, Wisconsin; seven grandsons, Scott (Rhoda) Hultgren, Christopher (Deirdre) Hultgren, Patrick (Kim) Hultgren, Douglas (Heather) Hultgren, Chad (Alecia) Hultgren, Bruce (Lisa) Christofferson, and Brian (Julie) Christofferson; 15 great-grandchildren, Lexi, Olivia, Carver, Connor, Walker, Rachel, Kayla, Amelia, Jameson, George, Zachary, Will, Lela Pearl, Greta and Ian; sister, Agnes Tormanen of California, brother, Chester “Chet” (Jeanne) Salmela of Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred, in 2014; son, Craig Hultgren, in 2005; six siblings and their spouses, Alma (George) Isaacson, Peggy (Bill) Nelson, Hazel (Gary) Haerle, Harry (Eleanor) Salmela, Archie (Pauline) Salmela, Bernice (Chuck) Lindell, and brother-in-law, Ray Tormanen.

Swanson Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534