Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Funeral service: 7 PM Friday 9/9/2011 at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1200 Marquette Avenue in Minneapolis

Visitation 5-9 Thursday at 1st Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake and beginning at 5PM at Westminster Presbyterian of Minneapolis.

Prayer service 7PM Thursday in Howard Lake

Interment 9 AM at Fairview Cemetery of Stillwater.

Reverend Myra A. Carroll Pezzella, was born on April 5, 1948 in Minneapolis,
Minnesota to Halsted and Elaine (Lilly)
Carroll.  She grew up in Minneapolis
and graduated from Robbinsdale High
School in 1966.
While in High School she was involved in Jobes Daughters and was Honored
Queen.

After High School Myra married Bruce Sherman, on June 10, 1967, at Grace Presbyterian
Church of Minneapolis.  Myra
and Bruce had two sons: David and Jonathan..
Bruce passed away on May 15,
1981.

On October 2, 1982
Myra Married Alfred Pezzella at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.

God called Myra
into the ministry.  She first attended Macalister
College in St.
Paul, (where she met Al), graduating in1981, and went
on to United Theological Seminary graduating May 10, 1985.  She
was Ordained at Westminster on September 15, 1985.

Myra served as
Chaplain first at Abbott Northwestern
Hospital, and Presbyterian Homes of
Minnesota. She went on to serve
as pastor of 1^st Presbyterian Church of Hudson, Wisconsin for 5 years
and for the past 7 years has been the pastor at 1^st Presbyterian
Church of Howard Lake.

Myra loved to
travel and spend time with her grandchildren.
She was also an avid reader.

Reverend Myra Carroll Pezzella was called to her eternal
rest on September 4, 2011 at
Buffalo Hospital.  She was 63 years old.

Survivors include: her husband Alfred, mother Elaine
Carroll,  Son David Sherman with his wife
Sandra, son Jonathan Serman, grandchildren: Madison Joshua and Elsa Sherman, grandchildren
Ryan and Jonathan Bailey, and  brothers
Joe and Tim Carroll.

She was preceded in death by her father Halsted Carroll.

Jeanne (Titterud) Martin was born on December 30, 1920 in Cokato, Minnesota to Victor and Alma (Swenson) Titterud.  She was the youngest of five brothers and sisters.

Jeanne Married Albert Vroom Martin on November 28, 1954 at her parents home by her brother, Reverend Vincent Titterud.  They had twin boys, with only Billy surviving until 13 years of age, and thier third son, Robert Brian Martin.

in 1965 the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where Jeanne worked as a wife and mother, then later worked as a dental hygenist, changing careers to the field of Accounting.  She worked until the age of 68 years old.

Jeanne loved to visit with friends and family, play Skippo and going to church.  She also loved baking, gardening, reading the Bible, listening to nature and playing games.

Jeanne is survived by her son Robert, sisters Corinne and Irma, brother Vincent and many nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was welcomed into God’s loving arms on Turesday, August 9, 2011. at Phoenix, Arizona.

A graveside service was held on August 17, 2011 at the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Cokato.  Reverend Wally Glucklich officiated

Funeral service: 11 AM Monday August 29, 2011, at the new Laestadian Lutheran Church of Church of Cokato.

Donald Kenneth Wuollet, 78 of Cokato died Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by his family at home. He had been battling cancer.

Donald was born on May 25, 1933 at home in Cokato to Harry and Estella (Lofbach) Wuollet.

As a young boy he was raised on a farm, and at the age of 18, joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War.

In 1953, Donald married Eva Grangroth in Cokato, and God blessed them with 19 children. Don and Eva made their first home in Minneapolis before moving back to their home area of Cokato.

Donald worked in the construction trade for over 40 years and retired in 1995.

Don loved his family.

He is survived by 18 children, 8 boys and 10 girls; Kenneth (Maureen) of New River, AZ, Stanley (Susan) of South Haven, MN, Gloria (Paul) Kotila of Cokato, MN, Lynn (Bill) Hannus of Cokato, MN, David (Stacey) of Champion, MN, Nathan (Anne) of Cokato, MN, Gail (Dale) Gullien of Ranier, OK, Cynthia (Lauri) Aho of Buffalo, MN, Joanne (Greg) Johnson of Dassel, MN, Carl (Jennifer) of Dassel, MN, Lana (Doug) Wisuri of Cokato, MN, Peter (Raina) of Phoenix, AZ, Henry (Buffy) of Delano, MN, Martha (Chris) Smith of Glendale, AZ, Mary (Darin) Fredrickson of Phoenix, AZ, Aaron of Cokato, MN, Anne (Aaron) Ortquist of Cokato, MN, Katie (Lars) Keplinger of Cokato, MN; 161 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by one daughter, Tina, his parents, grandparents and 4 grandchildren.

Donald Kenneth Wuollet, 78 of Cokato died Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by his family at home. He had been battling cancer.

Donald was born on May 25, 1933 at home in Cokato to Harry and Estella (Lofbach) Wuollet.

As a young boy he was raised on a farm, and at the age of 18, joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War.

In 1953, Donald married Eva Grangroth in Cokato, and God blessed them with 19 children. Don and Eva made their first home in Minneapolis before moving back to their home area of Cokato.

Donald worked in the construction trade for over 40 years and retired in 1995.

Don loved his family.

He is survived by 18 children, 8 boys and 10 girls; Kenneth (Maureen) of New River, AZ, Stanley (Susan) of South Haven, MN, Gloria (Paul) Kotila of Cokato, MN, Lynn (Bill) Hannus of Cokato, MN, David (Stacey) of Champion, MN, Nathan (Anne) of Cokato, MN, Gail (Dale) Gullien of Ranier, OK, Cynthia (Lauri) Aho of Buffalo, MN, Joanne (Greg) Johnson of Dassel, MN, Carl (Jennifer) of Dassel, MN, Lana (Doug) Wisuri of Cokato, MN, Peter (Raina) of Phoenix, AZ, Henry (Buffy) of Delano, MN, Martha (Chris) Smith of Glendale, AZ, Mary (Darin) Fredrickson of Phoenix, AZ, Aaron of Cokato, MN, Anne (Aaron) Ortquist of Cokato, MN, Katie (Lars) Keplinger of Cokato, MN; 161 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by one daughter, Tina, his parents, grandparents and 4 grandchildren.

Donald Kenneth Wuollet, 78 of Cokato died Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by his family at home. He had been battling cancer.

Donald was born on May 25, 1933 at home in Cokato to Harry and Estella (Lofbach) Wuollet.

As a young boy he was raised on a farm, and at the age of 18, joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War.

In 1953, Donald married Eva Grangroth in Cokato, and God blessed them with 19 children. Don and Eva made their first home in Minneapolis before moving back to their home area of Cokato.

Donald worked in the construction trade for over 40 years and retired in 1995.

Don loved his family.

He is survived by 18 children, 8 boys and 10 girls; Kenneth (Maureen) of New River, AZ, Stanley (Susan) of South Haven, MN, Gloria (Paul) Kotila of Cokato, MN, Lynn (Bill) Hannus of Cokato, MN, David (Stacey) of Champion, MN, Nathan (Anne) of Cokato, MN, Gail (Dale) Gullien of Ranier, OK, Cynthia (Lauri) Aho of Buffalo, MN, Joanne (Greg) Johnson of Dassel, MN, Carl (Jennifer) of Dassel, MN, Lana (Doug) Wisuri of Cokato, MN, Peter (Raina) of Phoenix, AZ, Henry (Buffy) of Delano, MN, Martha (Chris) Smith of Glendale, AZ, Mary (Darin) Fredrickson of Phoenix, AZ, Aaron of Cokato, MN, Anne (Aaron) Ortquist of Cokato, MN, Katie (Lars) Keplinger of Cokato, MN; 161 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by one daughter, Tina, his parents, grandparents and 4 grandchildren.

Donald Kenneth Wuollet, 78 of Cokato died Friday, August 26, 2011 surrounded by his family at home. He had been battling cancer.

Donald was born on May 25, 1933 at home in Cokato to Harry and Estella (Lofbach) Wuollet.

As a young boy he was raised on a farm, and at the age of 18, joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War.

In 1953, Donald married Eva Grangroth in Cokato, and God blessed them with 19 children. Don and Eva made their first home in Minneapolis before moving back to their home area of Cokato.

Donald worked in the construction trade for over 40 years and retired in 1995.

Don loved his family.

He is survived by 18 children, 8 boys and 10 girls; Kenneth (Maureen) of New River, AZ, Stanley (Susan) of South Haven, MN, Gloria (Paul) Kotila of Cokato, MN, Lynn (Bill) Hannus of Cokato, MN, David (Stacey) of Champion, MN, Nathan (Anne) of Cokato, MN, Gail (Dale) Gullien of Ranier, OK, Cynthia (Lauri) Aho of Buffalo, MN, Joanne (Greg) Johnson of Dassel, MN, Carl (Jennifer) of Dassel, MN, Lana (Doug) Wisuri of Cokato, MN, Peter (Raina) of Phoenix, AZ, Henry (Buffy) of Delano, MN, Martha (Chris) Smith of Glendale, AZ, Mary (Darin) Fredrickson of Phoenix, AZ, Aaron of Cokato, MN, Anne (Aaron) Ortquist of Cokato, MN, Katie (Lars) Keplinger of Cokato, MN; 161 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by one daughter, Tina, his parents, grandparents and 4 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 30 at 11:00 AM at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM also at the funeral home.

Ruth Harriet Achterkirch was born on June 23, 1918 to Peter and Georgia Faith
(Millard) Christensen, at Aitkin, Minnesota.  She grew up in Nashwak, then South
Superior, and graduated from Aitkin
High School in 1936.  She went on to Normal Teachers training in
Brainerd and taught in White Elk, Aitkin, and Pine
City.

Ruth married Herbert Achterkirch on December 25, 1941 at her parents home.  They were married by Reverend Earnest
Leadbetter and make their first home in Pine
City, then Floodwood and moved to Cokato
in 1956.

Ruth was secretary for her husband’s business and also
worked at Green Giant.  She enjoyed
sewing and knitting, reading, and playing board games.  She was also the family historian.

Ruth passed away at the Buffalo
Hospital on August 26, 2011.  She had reached the age of 93 years 2 months
and 3 days,

She is survived by, sons, Peter (Lauren) of Wadena and
Stephen of Glencoe;  grandchildren, Lisa
(Pat Delcourt) Uselman of Spring Lake Park with her 3 children Mikaela, Matthew
and Zachary,  Allison (Chris Lundsford)
Achterkirch of Minneapolis and her son Novi; nieces, nephews other relatives
and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Georgia
Faith; husband Herbert, and sister Marjory Piller.

Funeral Service For Edward G. Mattson will be at 3PM on Sunday, August 28 at the Albion Evangelical Free Church.

Visitation will begin there at 1PM

He passed away at the Annandale Care Center on August 15, 2011, and had reached the age of 93 years 2 months and 9 days.

Edward Mattson was born on June 6, 1918 to John E. and Elizabeth Mattson of Cokato.  He grew up near Mud Lake and attended Myrbach School in rural Cokato, and attended Albion Evangelical Free Church.

On Dec. 29, 1945 Edward and Fern Carlen were married at North Crow River Lutheran Church in Knapp, MN.  They were blessed with three children.  They made thier home on a farm near West Albion for forty years.  Ed was a dairy farmer and later worked at Richwell Furniture in Cokato.  They attended Annandale Evangelical Free Church.

In retirement Ed and Fern enjoyed several winters at Bibleville in Alamo, TX.  In 1995 they moved to Buffalo and attended Buffalo Covenant Church.  Ed and Fern were active in the XYZ seniors group at the Covenant Church.

Ed enjoyed working with draft horses, raising cattle, traveling and camping.  His two trips to Sweden were highlights in his life.

Survivors include: his children, Connie (Fred) Soch of Waubun, MN. DuWayne (Jeanne) Mattson of South Haven, MN. and Annette Mattson (Jeff Reardon) of Portland, OR.  Grandchildren: Jennifer (Randy) Bartos of Waubun, MN. Jason (Beth) Soch of Swarthmore, PA. Mathew (Camille) Mattson of Rogers, MN. Mithcel Mattson (Jessica Holman) ofr Washington DC, Alyson Kraus (Max Brugger) and Amanda Kraus of Corvallis OR$.  Great grandchildren: Melissa Bartos (Joe Zima), Molly Bartos, Mason Bartos, Zofia Soch, Hayden Soch and Maxwell Mattson.  Great-great grandchild, Presley Zima.  Sister Frances Madsen. Brothers, Chester and Robert Mattson.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Fern of 61 years, his parents and trhee siblings: Mabel Bowie, Ernest ande Raymond Mattson