Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Good, Audrey Loy
age 82, of Cokato passed away on December 31, 2015. Audrey Loy (Haarstick) Good was born May 27, 1933 on the farm in Cokato, Minnesota to Herman and Othelia (Peterson) Haarstick. On September 18, 1965 she married James Harvey Good of Trail, Minnesota at her parent’s home in Cokato. They had two children, a son, Dale and a daughter, Wendy and resided in various towns. Audrey was a life member of North Crow River Church and a member of The Cokato Senior Citizens, which her parents help start.
She is survived by her daughter, Wendy and her husband Greg, and their two sons, Nathan (Brittany) and Brandon Johnson of Cokato, daughter in-law, Kim and her two children, Jesse and Jordan Good of Hutchinson, a great-granddaughter, Olivia Good of Cokato, and a brother, Keith (Ardyce) Haarstick of St. Cloud, MN, along with many nieces and nephews.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James, and son, Dale Good.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2 PM at North Crow River Lutheran Church in Knapp, MN. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 5-8 PM with 7:30 PM prayer and continue 1 hr prior to the service on Wednesday all at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Wyman August Nelson died on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Cokato. Wyman was born on September 26, 1928 at home in Cokato Township to Albert William Nelson and Amanda Sophia (Hanno) Nelson. He grew up in Cokato, was confirmed at the Cokato Apostolic Lutheran Church, and graduated from Cokato High School in 1946. After serving in the United States Navy, he attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He then graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.

On August 2, 1950 he married Ramona Jean Bergstrom in Cokato, Minnesota. To this marriage, were born Michel Wyman Nelson, Mark David Nelson, and Wade Thomas Nelson and they later adopted Rhonda Lee Nelson. They also hosted Paa Kwesi Nduom of Ghana as an exchange student and always thought of him as another son. Following Ramona’s death in 2002 after 52 years of marriage, Wyman married Gloria Schramm – he was blessed to be lucky in love twice.

Following graduation from law school, Wyman worked for the legal department at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company (now Travelers) in St. Paul and Omaha, Nebraska. He then started a private law practice with Mark Sullivan and Robert Schieffelbein in Minneapolis. After the appointment of Clifford Olson as a judge in Wright County, local bank presidents C.E. Mitchell and Richard Peterson approached Wyman about moving to Cokato and establishing a law practice there because Cokato no longer had a lawyer. He agreed and the family moved to Cokato in 1961. Wyman maintained a private law practice up and until 1990 when he became the Wright County attorney full-time. He previously served in that capacity on a part-time basis. He retired in 1998 at age 70.

Wyman was a long-time member of the Cokato school board, serving during the time that country schools were consolidated and later during the lead up to the merger with Dassel schools. He was instrumental in the creation of Cokato Charitable Trust which owns and operates the Cokato nursing home and assisted living facilities. He and Ramona were long time members of the Cokato First Baptist Church. He was an Eagle Scout and served as Scoutmaster of the Cokato Troop as an adult. Wyman was proud of his Finnish heritage and connection as the great-great grandson of Lars Levi Laestadius. It was a ritual for Wyman to bring viili (made from the original yogurt culture that accompanied the Greku family when they emigrated from Finland) to the courthouse staff in Buffalo on St. Urho’s Day.

Wyman was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ramona; brothers Lyle and Earl; and, sisters Erna Blatt and Ruth Roberson. He is survived by wife Gloria; sister Lavona (Kayo) Dokken; son Michel (Rebecca) and granddaughters Jennifer and Anika; son Mark (Mona) and grandchildren Anna, Samuel, Manda (Bryan) DiDonato, Kristina and Paul (Kate); son Wade; daughter Rhonda (Jeff) Menken and grand children James (Rosella) Jorgenson, Riana (Kyle) Klaustermeier, Ricky Nelson, Chance Menken, and Chase Menken. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren children and Gloria’s three daughters, Jo Ellen Axness, Beth Schramm, and Sarah Schramm.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Cokato on Saturday, January 2nd at 2:00 o’clock p.m. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 1st at the Swanson Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorials preferred to Cokato Historical Society or Alzheimer’s Association.

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