Jul
10
Dorothy Marie Brandel, passed away at Cokato Manor on 7/10/2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:AM Monday July 14, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church of Silver Lake.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Sunday at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato and 1hr prior to service at Church on Monday
Prayer Service 6 PM Sunday at the funeral Home
Interment Stockholm Township Cemetery
Jul
04
Funeral Service: 11 AM Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato
Visitation: 5-8 PM Tuesday, at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato and 1hr prior to funeral service at church on Wednesday
Interment: Ripley Cemetery of Litchfield
Victoria (Vickie) Minnie Mealey a/k/a Grandma Vickie, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital due to complications from a massive stroke. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family and friends made her final days peaceful.
Vickie was born on June 8, 1941 in Litchfield, MN to Viggo and Minnie Christensen. She has 3 sisters and 6 brothers – Ruth, Darold, Viggo and Thomas; preceded in death by James, Robert, Gerald, Mary and Doris.
Vickie was known for her ease in frequent conversation with even total strangers. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten.
Possessing a true servant’s heart, Vickie faithfully cared for family and friends. Vickie was a woman of faith and the heart of her family. With a real zest for life, Vickie loved to go to the cabin, the casino, play games/cards – especially with her grandchildren, chat and have coffee with friends and family.
Vickie is survived by her children – David Braatz, Andrea (Donovan) Hanson, and Beth (Chris) Chapman and daughter-in-law Joleen Braatz. Grandmother to 12; Josh, Dan, Hope, Courtnie, Adam, Charlie, Jasamyne, Casey, Jaibyne, Samaya, Noah and Luke. Great Grandmother to Orion and Kadence.
Vickie was preceded in death by her son Mark Braatz, parents, siblings and husband James Mealey.
Vickie’s legacy will be carried on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren – the lives she formed and touched by her love.
Jun
30
Karen Lee Brown passed away at the Buffalo Hospital on June 29, 2014.
Jun
18
Walter Randt passed away at home in Howard Lake on June 17,2014
Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake.
Visitation will begin at 1 PM at the Funeral Home.
Interment will be at a later date in the Howard Lake Cemetery.
Jun
16
Johnson, Manfred O.
age 93, of Cokato entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was born June 7, 1921 on the family farm near Cokato to John and Agnes Johnson. Manfred graduated from Cokato High School in 1939. He was united in marriage to Gladys Marie Shuneson on April 7, 1945. This marriage was blessed with two children, Sandy (Jerry) Hermstad and Dan (Virginia) Johnson. He spent his entire life farming in the Cokato area. He was part of a hard working farm family with a love for the land and a wonderful work ethic which he carried with him his entire life. Manfred was an active member of the Albion Evangelical Free Church for over 70 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister, Augusta, and brothers, George and Arne.
Manfred is survived by his children, grandchildren, Bruce (Kim) Johnson, Jennie (Trevor) Hamre, David (Gretchen) Johnson, Joy (Dan) Beasley, Darren Johnson, Laura (Tim) Overmoen and Lisa (Tyler) Van Engen and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, June Shuneson. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life to his family and to his faith.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 am at Albion Evangelical Free Church in rural Cokato.
Visitation will take place on Friday, June 20, 2014, 4-8 pm at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato and continue for 1 hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.