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Mary Claire Krause, age 86 of Plymouth passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born February 14, 1937 in Utica, MN to Frank and Mary Claire (Crowley) Thompson. Growing up in Great Falls, Montana she later attended college at Winona State University. It is here that she met Roger Krause, and the two were united in marriage in 1959. They later settled in Cokato and Mary Claire taught in Annandale schools for many years. She enjoyed golfing and gardening.
Preceded in death by her husband, Roger, parents, Frank and Mary Claire, and siblings, Betsy Fayden, Jack Thompson, and Dorothy Gedrasik.
Survived by her children, Rick (Katie) Krause, Rob Krause, Sharon (John) Puchalski, and Mark (Julie) Krause, grandchildren, Kellen Krause, Kelsey Krause, Makenzie (Jacob Lanthier) Krause, Miranda Krause, and Brock Puchalski, and sibling, Rooney Thompson.
A memorial mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly, MN. Visitation will be held on from 5-7 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, MN and continue from 9:30 until 10:15 AM at the church on Friday. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, MN 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Jennifer Lynn (Janckila) Hillukka was born on September 30, 1987 in Litchfield, MN to Philip and Vickie Janckila.
She graduated from Dassel-Cokato High School in 2006 and went on to further her education at St. Cloud State University graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2011. She worked for seven years as a nurse, six years at the St. Cloud Hospital and one year at Shea Hospital in Arizona. She loved her time in Arizona which was spent with friends playing volleyball, roller hockey and hiking in the desert.
Jennifer married her prince charming, Jared Hillukka on May 31, 2014. They were blessed with three beautiful children, Cameron (8), Kyla (6), and Bauer (4). For the last five years Jennifer had been at home with her children full-time. This led to many opportunities to teach them and Jared about many aspects of life. Most important to Jennifer was her faith and family. She was happiest at home with Jared and their children. It was the simple things in life that brought her joy; a walk in the woods behind their home, reading, conversations over a cup of coffee, a cat’s purr, playing the piano, or a game of volleyball. We will remember her big smile, laughter, and dedication to others.
Jennifer passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on August 21, 2023 at the age of 35. She was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma in January of 2021. Her cancer journey exemplified her courage, strength, and positive attitude. Her faith in God never wavered, and she trusted His plan for her life and knew that it was good. This particular verse brought her comfort, “Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
She is survived by her husband, Jared Hillukka, children Cameron, Kyla and Bauer, parents Philip and Vickie Janckila, siblings Chanda (Levi) Lee, Tara (Phillip) Josephson, Anthony (Amy), Adam (Natalie), Stephanie (Nels) Josephson, Glenn (Britta), Landon (Amanda), Jake (McKenzie), Riley (Isabella), and Casey, father and mother-in-law Keith and Mary Hillukka, sisters and brothers-in-laws, many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her nephew Alexander and her grandparents Kenneth and Hinni Janckila, and George and Joyce Johnson.

Edward Vincent Hoppe, age 89 of Howard Lake, passed away on August 10, 2023. A wake will take place from 4-7 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 and continue on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 9:30-10:15 AM prior to a 10:30 AM funeral mass, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401

Edward Hoppe, 89, Howard Lake, MN, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2023.

Edward was born to Ernest and Veronica (Secora) Hoppe on November 26, 1933 in Waverly, MN. He married Barbara Drietz on June 24, 1958. Barbara was the love of his life for 65 years. They had five children, Richard, Lucille, Theresa (Mike), Susan, and Michael (Annalisa).

Edward worked hard all his life as an employee with Minnetonka Boat Works and Washington Scientific Industries. After retirement, he worked at Cokato Lumber Yard and Buffalo School District. He also was a proud member for the Knights of Columbus.

Ed was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved turkey drumsticks, chicken, raspberry shakes and apple pie. His pastimes included word find puzzles, woodworking and tinkering in his garage. He enjoyed music in the park, fish-fry Fridays, county fairs on senior day, polka dancing and going to church Saturday evenings with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Veronica, his brother David, his daughter Lucille and brother-in-law Gervase.

Survived by his loving wife, Barbara, daughter’s Theresa and Susan and son’s Richard and Michael. Sister, Elane Pepin.Grandchildren, Amanda (John), Rebecca (Chris), Michelle (Alvin), Christina (Lee) and Adam (Amy). Great-Grandchildren, Abigail, Kelly, Laikyn, and Kayce.

Visitation, Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waverly, MN.
Funeral Services, Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waverly, MN.

Edward Hoppe, greatly loved, deeply missed, smiling from above in his fishing boat in heaven.

November 26, 1933 to August 10, 2023, 89 years

Joan Carol (Kilpela) Peterson, age 84 of Dassel, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona and is now in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born March 6, 1939, to Mary and John Kilpela in Calumet, Michigan. After graduating from high school, she moved to Minneapolis and married her husband of 41 years, Raymond Peterson, on May 2, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. Later she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Cloud State University. She found great joy teaching art to children and loved using her artistic talents to glorify her Lord in the creative arts ministry at her church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She also spent the last four winters in Mesa, Arizona where she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Peterson, father, John Kilpela and mother, Mary (Peterson) Kilpela, brothers Paul Kilpela, Laurence Kilpela, Howard Kilpela, Donald Kilpela, and Carl Kilpela. Also, sisters Irene Waara, Ruth Rahkola and Estelle Saarela. She is survived by son Brad (Janet) Peterson, daughter Lori (Tom) Fangmeier, son Brent Peterson; grandchildren Nathan (Sara) Fangmeier, Chelsea (Bryce) Leiferman, Ryan Peterson and great grandchildren Titus Fangmeier, Grayson Fangmeier, Levi Fangmeier.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior from 9:30 – 10:45 am at Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church 5939 Oliver Ave SW Cokato, MN 55321. Private interment to follow at a later date.

Bruce Loen Carlson was born in Wadena, Minnesota on March 21, 1947 to Richard F. Carlson and Irene Carlson. He was the second child of six. He grew up on a farm near Hewitt, Minnesota and attended grade school in the Hewitt public school. He Graduated from Bertha Hewitt High School in 1965. He then attended the Staples Technical School and studied tractor mechanics. He started working at Kruger Brothers in Cambridge MN. From there he enlisted in the Army. He was assigned to Fort Campbell for basic training. He was then sent to Fort Polk for wheeled vehicle training. He then went to Vietnam for 18 months where he served as a heavy equipment mechanic at Long Bien. Coming back to the states he served at Fort Sill until 1971 when he was discharged.

Bruce was baptized July 5, 1969 at the Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN.

In 1968 he met the love of his life, Peggy LaRae Carlson and married her July 5, 1969 at the Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau Minnesota when on leave from Vietnam. He then went back to Vietnam for 6 months. After his overseas stint he and Peggy went to Fort Sill Oklahoma until his active duty was completed. He had many awards and was discharged as a E5.

He then moved to Cokato Minnesota in 1971 and worked for Ray Kaczmarek at Cokato Implement for many years. He worked at Mid-State Equipment and then went on his own as Bruce Carlson Tractor Repair. He was a talented and gifted mechanic. Even after he was no longer able to work people would call him for advice. Usually, he would ask them what the tractor sounded like and he could tell them where to look for the trouble. It always amazed his wife when he did that! He worked hard but enjoyed the work. He worked on and restored many antique tractors which were his pride and joy.

Bruce worked part time as the supervisor at the local skating rink enjoying the kids, tightening and tying skates and even feeding kids at times. It was a job he loved. The kids and parents still remember him.

In 1978 Bruce and Peggy adopted a son, David Loen Carlson. He was 5 years old at the time. Our life was completely changed! We loved him very much and liked to see him succeed in life. He was killed in a car accident in 1995 which was very traumatic for us.

Bruce’s leg broke closing the garage door at his shop in 2014, no fall, just broke. That was start of the decline of his health. Infection took over and he fought that through two knee replacements and two rod insertions. It caused breathing and heart problems too. An orthopedic doctor told him that any doctor who had worked with the leg would never forget his case. Peggy was his caretaker through it all and did it willingly and lovingly. He died suddenly July 20, 2023 at the Cokato Manor. It was a blessing to both of us, we were both tired.

Bruce is survived by his wife Peggy, an Aunt Deloris Lacina, Siblings Diane (Merle) Buchan of Elk River, Trudy (Jay) Hervey of Cambridge, Kimbal Carlson of Cambridge, and Tamara (Lee) LeVesseur of Blaine and an Aunt Deloris. He is further survived by Brothers-in Law Collin (Doreen) Jensen, Roseau, Dale (Angela) Jensen, Lonsdale, and Sheryl Carlson, his sister-in-law. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Those proceeding him in death were his son, David Loen Carlson, his parents, Richard and Irene Carlson, his brother, Ricky Carlson, nephew, Adam Derro, Niece. Carrie LeVesseur and great nephew Justin Carlson. His father and mother-in-law Jack and Louella Jensen also proceeded him in death.

Thank you for customers, friends and relatives who supported him over the years for your visits and phone calls.

A funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Stockholm Lutheran Church (16133 County Road 30 SW Cokato, MN 55321) Visitation will be on Monday, July 31 from 6-8 PM at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato and continue 1 hr. prior to services at the church on Tuesday. www.swansonpeterson.com 320-286-2534