Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Mary Anne Polzin was born on June 2, 1944 at the Cokato Hospital to Kenneth and Marian (Hultgren) Pearson.  She grew up on a farm in Knapp (Cokato Township) and was baptized and confirmed at the North Crow River Lutheran Church.  She graduated from Cokato High School in 1962.  After high school, she attended Mankato State University and then dental assistant school.

On Sunday, August 23, 1964, Mary wed Wallace Polzin.  The ceremony took place at the North Crow River Lutheran Church and was officiated by Rev. Olson.  Wallace was in the Air Force at the time, and the couple first lived in Tampa, Florida, and later West Berlin, Germany.  After serving four years in the military, Mary and Wallace settled in Coon Rapids and later moved to Ramsey, Minnesota.

Mary worked as a dental assistant for a short time and later worked as a home health aide in Anoka County before retiring.

Mary was heavily involved in her church, St. John’s Lutheran of Elk River.  She enjoyed music and singing, she was an active gardener, and raised chickens.  She loved playing Bunko, was active in the Anoka food shelf, and very much enjoyed her Swedish heritage.  She was an avid Twins baseball and Gopher football fan, but watching her grandchildren’s events was by far her favorite past time.  Most of all, she loved her family.

Mary passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on Thursday, December 29, 2011.  She reached the age of 67 years, 6 months, and 27 days.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Wallace, of 47 years, her children Jeff (Tiffany) Polzin of Otsego, and Doug (Tracy) Polzin of Oak Grove, grandchildren Jon and Lauren, sisters Rochelle (Elmer) Lalim of Richfield and Margaret (David) Allen of Lakeville, and her aunt, Joyce Nelson of Mankato.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory. And parents Kenneth and Marion Pearson.

Funeral Service for Mary Polzin will be at 11AM Monday January 2 at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Elk River.  visitation will be on Sunday from 4-7 at the church.  Interment will be at the North Crow River Lutheran Church North of Cokato.

Lillie Ann Hass, was born on March 3, 1937 in Shawano, Wisconsin
to Elmer and Lillie (Hoppe) Hoffman.  She
grew up in Shawano and graduated from High School there.

On July 3, 1955
Lillie was united in marriage to Arthur Fredrick Hass at Elias Lutheran church
of Shawano.  This marriage was blessed with four
children.  Lillie worked at several
things during her life: for a time she owned the Little Chef Restaurant in Gresham,
Wisconsin, she owned a bar in Wisconsin,
and cooked at the Happy Corners German restaurant in Gresham,
and most recently was a seamstress at Edco in Winsted.

Hobbies included: sewing, cooking, bird watching and her
plants.

In 1997 Arthur and Lillie made their home in Howard Lake,
Minnesota.  She passed away at the St.
Mary’s Care Center of Winsted on December
21, 2011, at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 18 days.

Lillie is survived by her children: Dennis Hass of Tigerton Wisconsin,
Duane Hass of Montrose, Denise Oberpriller of Howard
Lake and Todd Hass of Kerrville,
Texas. Nine grandchildren, 8
great-grandchildren. Sisters Velda and Dawn, and brother Elmer Jr.

A memorial service was held on December 26 2011 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of
Howard Lake.  Interment will be at Red
Springs Cemetery
in Wisconsin.

Peterson, Arnold Oscar, age 90 of Howard Lake, formerly St. Louis Park, MN. passed away peacefully at home 12/23/11. Born in Kingston, MN 9/1/1921 to Oscar and Hulda Peterson. Arnold was healthy and vital to the very end, influencing his family and friends with his deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Preceded in death by his parents, step-mother: Sophie, wife of 61 years: Mildred, bro. Alden, sis. Lorraine, grandson: Jared, and son-in-law: Peter Dierker.
Survived by, dau. Carol (Gary) Gedde, sons: Paul (Eileen), Thomas (Kathryn), and James (Sandra), 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service: 12/28, 11 am at St. Johns Luth. Church of Howard Lake with vis. 1 hr prior to service.

Vernon Lee Engel was born December 27, 1928, in Woodland Township, Waverly, Minnesota the son of Louis and Alma (Schendel) Engel.  A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake he was baptized on January 18, 1929 by Reverend C.G. Seltz and confirmed in his faith on March 29, 1942 by Reverend Eugene Seltz.

     Growing up on the family farm rural Howard Lake, he farmed with his parents.  For 30 years he worked on road construction and drove gravel trucks.  His hobbies included playing basketball and baseball in his younger years and now enjoyed watching sports.  Fishing was a favorite pastime as well as playing cards with family and friends.

     On December 3, 2011, while a resident at the Lake Ridge Care Center, Buffalo, Vernon was called to his eternal rest having reached the age of 82 years, 11 months and 6 days.

     He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Alma Engel; niece Mary (Engel) Forsythe; nephew Mark Erickson and great-nephew Daniel Greeley.

     Vernon is survived by his brother Elwood “Woody” (Marvel) Engel; sisters Evelyn (Dean) Wallentine and Jean Wikstrom; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.          

     A Celebration of life took place Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Officiating was Reverend Michael Nirva and Reverend Martin Schoenfeld. Music by Marge Stueven and Luke Dahl.

     Interment was at the Howard Lake Cemetery. Memorial preferred to St. James Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake.

Funeral Service for Lorraine Engelman: Tuesday, December 6, 2011.  1:30 PM at Stockholm Lutheran Church, South of Cokato

Visitation: 4-8 PM Monday at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato

Prayer Service 6:30 PM on Monday at the Funeral Home