Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Funeral service: 2:00 PM Friday, October 14, 2011, at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake.

Visitation begins at 11:30 AM at Church on Friday

Interment will be at St. James Lutheran Cemetery

Full Obit to be posted soon.

Funeral Service for Russell Lee, 2 PM Tuesday, October 4, at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake

Russell A. Lee,  age 91, passed away September 30, 2011.  Russ was born on the family farm in Aneta, North Dakota, on May 24, 1920.  After high school, Russ attended North Dakota State College (now Valley City State University), achieving a Degree in Education; and the University of Minnesota, where he obtained a Degree in Mortuary Science, followed by a Masters Degree in Education.

Russ served overseas for 36 consecutive months during World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy.

Russ married Joyce Moline on August 14, 1948.  They moved to Lisbon, North Dakota, where they owned their first funeral home and furniture store. Due to a bout with cancer in 1954, they were forced to sell their business.  He recovered from the cancer, spent a few years in various professions (owning and operating a hardware store in Fairfax, MN, teaching high school in Michigan and Iowa) and then in 1960,  purchased the funeral home and furniture store in Howard Lake, where they made their home for the rest of their lives.  Other Howard Lake business ventures in which Russ was involved were income tax preparation, real estate sales and property renovation and rental.  Russ was also the first Director of the Meeker-Wright Community Action Council, Inc, program.

While in Howard Lake, Russ was very involved in the community.  He was instrumental in developing the nursing home and the senior citizen center.  Russ also initiated the serving of coffee and donuts following the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery.  Russ was on the school board, was a member of the Howard Lake Business Association and was on the Board of Directors of the Howard Lake Development, and was on the Board of Directors of St Mary’s Hospital in Winsted.  Russ was also a long time member of  Walker United Methodist Church.

Upon retirement, Russ and Joyce enjoyed travelling and wintering in Arizona, and spending time with his two grandsons.

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ruth Lee; stepfather, Andrew Hillesland; his brother Luverne Lee and sister Lois Kolstoe.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Lee; daughter Patricia Lee; son Kent and his wife, Connie, and their two sons, Chris and Jon Lee.  Also survived by many friends and other relatives.

Most of all, Russ was a truly wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a friend and a mentor.  He was smart, had a sensitive heart, was always willing to help someone in trouble, and had a wonderful  sense of adventure and spontaneous streak of fun.  One of his favorite phrases was “Dare to Do”.  He will be forever remembered for his humor, generosity, and love.  Russ will be greatly missed by all who know him.

Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Brookridge Assisted Living for their loving care for Russ, especially during his last few days.

Funeral Service: 10 AM October 5, 2011 at St. James Lutheran Church

Visitation 5-9 PM October 4, at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake

Lois Marie Munson Kratochwill was born September 22, 1920 in
Howard Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Charles and Marie (Kreitlow) Adams.  She was baptized at the First Presbyterian
Church, Howard Lake and confirmed in her faith at St. James Lutheran Church,
Howard Lake on March 25, 1934 by Pastor C.G. Seltz.  On October 6, 1943, she was married to Roger
Munson at St. James Lutheran Church.
Their marriage was blessed with three sons.

She was an active member of St. James Church serving as a Sunday
School teacher, singing in the choir and in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary
League. In 1967, Lois and her sister made a huge pinecone wreath that hung in
the St. James Church narthex for years.
She was active in various committees at St. James Church and when
enjoying winters in Texas, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, McAllen Texas.  On September 2, 2000, Lois married Gerald
Kratochwill at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waverly.

It was on October 2, 2011, while a resident at the Howard Lake
Good Samaritan Care Center that Lois was called to her eternal rest.  She had reached the age of 91 years and 10
days.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Marie
Adams; husband Roger Munson; sisters LaVerne (George) Krohn and Dorothy
(George) Jones.

Lois is survived by her husband Gerald Kratochwill; sons Allan
(Donna) Munson, Randall (Sharon) Munson and Tim Munson; stepchildren Lyndon
(Kay) Kratochwill, Karen (Bill Bonnstetter) Killoren, Wayne Kratochwill;
grandchildren Aaron (Liz) Munson, Jennifer (Neil) Wikoff, Corey (Michele)
Munson, Russel (Allie) Munson, Sheryl (Jeremy) Vold and Scott Munson; great
grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.  She will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers are her grandchildren and their spouses.

Officiating at the celebration of her life today are Reverend
Martin Schoenfeld and Reverend Michael Nirva.
The Ladies of the LWML will sing “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” with Mrs.
Nancy Butterfass serving as organist.  “The
Lord’s Prayer” arrangement written by Scott Munson is being performed by Scott,
Aaron and Russel Munson.

Interment will be at the Howard Lake
Cemetery.

Funeral Service: 2PM Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Stockholm Lutheran Church

Visitation: 4-9 PM Tuesday at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato

Prayer Service: 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral Home.

Interment: Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery.

Full Obit to follow.

Graveside Memorial service for Joseph will be held at 2PM on Saturday, September 17, at the Cokato City Cemetery

Joseph Brown Moberg, was born in Chicago,
Illinois, on December 31, 1961.
He grew up near North Park University
in Chicago.  He was known around campus as “the
neighborhood kid”.

Joseph’s parents died within a year of each other when
Joseph was 10 years old.  He spent some
time in foster homes, then came to Cokato for a visit with the Jim Lundeen
family. On this visit he met Waldo and Janet Moberg.  The Mobergs took him into their home and
eventually adopted Joseph as their own.

Joseph married Sindey Koch, and the couple lived in
Hector.  To this union two children were
born, Dustin Wade, who died at six months, and JoRae.

Joesph and Sindey were later divorced and Joseph moved to San
Diego, California where he has
lived ever since.

Joseph passed away on September
7, 2011 at Scripps Mercy Hospital of San Diego.  He had reached the age of  49 years, 8 months and 6 days.

Survivors include his mother Janet Moberg, sister Connie
Moberg, daughter JoRae (John) Stockdale, and his grandson Grayson.

He was preceded in death by his birth parents, son Dustin,
and father C. Waldo Moberg.