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Susan Kay Mallinson was born on June 16th, 1955 to parents Mary and Don, in Hutchinson, MN. She was the oldest of three children with siblings Carol and Charlie. In high school she was active in choir and various plays and was a soloist in many productions. She was an occasional child of “the shack” with three other families in northern MN and always enjoyed getting together with her many cousins and friends. She attended St. Cloud State College, and was one of the first women to graduate the engineering department with a degree in photographic engineering.
After college she met and married Craig Isaacson and they soon left on a grand adventure to Texas, where they eventually stayed for 16 years. They had one child, Kirsten, and Sue eagerly took on the role of gym mom, Care bear herder and My Little Pony wrangler. Sue worked in the photographic community thru the 90’s when she transferred back to Minnesota to be an area Technical Service Manager for Ritz Camera. Sue and Craig shared a love of Opera as well as having a good sense of humor-and considering who Sue was married to, it could thin on occasion. They also shared an intense love of photography. She was a longtime member of the Arboretum Photographic Society and served on their board, as well as having had many of her wildlife art prints shown and sold in a number of galleries.
With the demise of film in cameras Sue went to work in various support capacities in the medical world with United Healthcare until she retired about two years ago.
Without a doubt, her finest moment(s) was the appearance of her “little people”, four grandchildren. She would mark down every game and every recital, and those events always took priority over most everything else. She especially enjoyed planning and taking part in various adventures with the kids. She loved each one deeply and was very proud of all of them!
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol and infant brother William. She is survived by her husband Craig, Eden Prairie, daughter Kirsten and husband Mike Lindsay, and four grandchildren, Rhys, Mackenzie, Delaney and Camden of Shakopee, brother Charles and wife Colleen Mallinson of Hutchinson, and brother-in-law Glenn McKillips and wife Rhonda of Andover, sister-in-law Connie Isaacson and husband Bruce of Dassel, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, as well as numerous cousins.
Sue’s happy place was Crex Meadows, and she loved to visit the Badlands in search of the elusive Hoots, small burrowing owls.
She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her and she treasured all of you whom she called Friend. Funeral Service will be held on August 29th, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, Minnesota with visitation at 10:00 am. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato.
Peace

Raymond Lee Jensen passed away quietly August 11th, 2025 at Lakeside Generations in Dassel.
He is survived by his ex-wife Caroline (Roberts) Jensen, his brother Dwight (Shirley), his children LuAnn, Bryan (Carol), Steven, Barbara and Larry (Stephanie) and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The son of Carl R. and Reva A.(Akerman) Jensen, he was born in Grant County Minnesota on March 27, 1935. He retired from farming after 38 years but never stopped going to auctions, driving country roads to check the crops in the area and digging in the dirt. He continued to garden through his final days taking pride in the many tomatoes he raised at Lakeside Generations senior living facility.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald, and his grandchild Travis.

Marcella Esther Yager was born October 18, 1930, in rural Howard Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Erwin and Milla (Stoppelman) Klammer. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake, Marcella was baptized on November 9, 1930, by Pastor Seltz and confirmed in her faith on April 2, 1944, by Pastor Seltz.
On June 6, 1950, Marcella married Harlan Yager at St. James Church, officiated by Pastor Melinat. Together, they were blessed with four children, Gail, Jane, Dave, and Julie. They made their home and livelihood on a farm south of Howard Lake.
Marcella was actively involved in the church as a member of LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) and the Naomi Quilting Guild, and she served on various committees. She was an avid gardener, planting a variety of vegetables and flowers to share with the family. Additionally, Marcella enjoyed cooking and baking, hosting Holidays, and was always ready with delicious cookies or banana bread for anyone who stopped by for a quick visit.
While managing the farm, Marcella and Harlan often took breaks and enjoyed visiting their cabin on Woman Lake. They loved fishing together or with a couple of grandchildren, frequently catching their limit for an evening fish fry.
It was on July 30, while a resident at The Lodge of Howard Lake, that Marcella was called to her eternal rest at the age of 94 years and 9 months. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents Erwin and Milla Klammer; husband, Harlan Yager; son, David Yager; brother, Ken Klammer; brother, Wayne Klammer; sister-in-law, Shirley Klammer; brother-in-law, Dale Lemmerman; brother-in-law, Arwood Yager; brother/sister-in-law, Jim and Valeria Ernhart; brother-in-law, Eugene Yager; brother/sister-in-law, Dale and Lorna Anderson; brother/sister-in-law, Donald and Lorelie Yager.
Marcella is survived by her loving daughters, Gail Gerber, Jane (Bob) Bayerl, and Julie (Tom) Grad. Grandchildren: Jason (Rachel) Gerber, Aaron (Christa) Gerber, Bill (Angie) Gerber, Joe (Jessie) Keating, Josh (Cara) Keating, Ciara Grad, Laurie (Pat) Kincade, Kristy (Jeff) Wessel. Fifteen great-grandchildren, Sister, Arlene Lemmerman; Sister-in-law, Helen Yager; nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be held on August 5th, 2025, at 11:00AM at St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, MN. Visitation begins at 9:30AM and goes until the time of service. Internment at Howard Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake at Swansonpeterson.com

Jeffrey Neal Scott, age 65, was born January 29, 1960 in Redfield, South Dakota to Eugene and Wilma (Nagelhout) Scott. He passed away July 20, 2025, at the Gardens of Winsted. Jeffery graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Highschool in 1979, and then went on to attend vocational school in Duluth, MN.
Jeffrey worked at Holiday Circuits in Minnetonka as a manufacturer, and enjoyed watching dirt track racing. He also enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, Wild, and Twins.
Jeffery is survived by his two brothers, Dennis (Cindy) and Bradley Scott, sister Malinda (Doane) Scheunemann, and four nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Douglas Scott.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025 with visitation 1 hour prior to services at Castlewood First Presbyterian Church in Castlewood, South Dakota. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Jeanette Mae Shackleton born on July 15 1952 and died on July 15 2025 on her 73rd birthday. She went to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her 3 loving daughters Ann, Laura, and Angela. She is also survived by her 5 beloved grandchildren Cody, Ashley, Amber, James, and Violet.
A small funeral is planned for Sunday, July 27th 2025 for family and close friends.