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Jonathan “Punk” Lundeen, age 65, passed away December 27, 2021 at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo, MN.  Punk is now at home with his Heavenly Father after a battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Punk was born to Chester and Margaret Lundeen December 3, 1956, in Hutchinson, MN.  He was given the nickname Punk at a very young age.  He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Julie Danielson on October 3, 1976.  Punk and Julie were blessed with 2 children.

Punk worked at Northland Canning Factory/Faribault Foods for more than 25 years, many of those years as a Field Manager.  He also owned his own used Car Dealership and Scrap Metal Business.  Punk was famous for his large city-wide garage sale, his love of auctions, flea markets, or any good deal that came his way.

Punk loved spending time with his family, and his grandchildren were very special to him.  Punk greatly appreciated his many friends and took joy in helping others.  Punk was a guy that if you needed something, he more than likely had it and was willing to let you use it.  He enjoyed every minute of his life and lived it to the fullest.  We will miss his way of making every moment of life exciting.

Punk is survived by his wife Julie of 45 years.  His son Derek and his wife Brittany and their children, Lydia, Knox, Chet, and Isla.  His daughter Bethany Linder and her husband Jake and their children Victoria, Annika, Erica, and Micah.  He is also survived by his brothers, Dan of Rapid City, SD, Tom of South Haven, MN, Tim of Ray, MN, Todd (Carlyn) of Darwin, MN, and sister Mary (Ken) Thompson of Shevlin, MN.

Punk was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Margaret Lundeen.

A Memorial Service will be held January 25, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Highland Community Church in Cokato, MN.  Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home, Cokato, MN.

Elsie Irene (Ronholm) Koivula, 95, passed away peacefully December 10, 2021 at the Cokato
Manor. Elsie was born in Clanwilliam, Manitoba, Canada to Rev. Gustav and Anna Ronholm
and grew up in Newfolden, MN.

Elsie got her B. A. degree from Augsburg College in ‘49 and moved to Cokato, MN to
begin her teaching career. She taught English at Cokato High School from 1949 – 1972 and
was librarian for Dassel Cokato High School from 1972-1987. When she retired, the media
center was renamed “Elsie Koivula Media Center” in her honor.

Elsie married Martin Koivula in June of 1954 and they continued their life in Cokato until
Martin’s death in 2003.

Elsie was an active and lifetime member of REAM (Retired Educators Assn. of MN), National
Education Association, and Cokato Federated Women’s Club where she served on the 10^th
district Board of Directors.

She also was very active in church activities including quilting, Bible study, worship and
music committees, coordination of lectors and the Meals on Wheels program. And, of
course, assisted in the creation of the church library in 1984.

Elsie loved reading books and newspapers, especially the sports section where she could
catch up on her beloved Twins and Vikings. She enjoyed attending concerts, plays; musicals in
particular, and visiting museums. Elsie always looked forward to visits to the Chevy garage,
having lunch out, and time spent with family and friends.

Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Martin, her parents Rev. Gustav and Anna Ronholm,
siblings Olive Ronholm, Ellen Olson Golliet, and Grace Westlund. She is survived by brothers
Palmer (Noreen) Ronholm of San Diego, CA, James (Mary) Ronholm of St. Paul,
David (Susan) Ronholm of Minneapolis, godson James (Debra) Loe and his children Vanessa,
Erica, and Evan of Northfield, sisters-in-law Faye (Ken) LeDoux and Sandra (Richard) Ohlgren, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place January 6, 2022, 11am. Visitation be held on Wednesday, January 5^th from 5 – 7 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN.
In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Ronholm Scholarship Fund at Augsburg University
or Cokato Evangelical Church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, MN, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

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Gregory “Butch” Carl Bakeberg was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 18, 1947, to Carl and Ann (Regan) Bakeberg. He entered into eternal life with Jesus on December 12, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children, at the age of 74 years.

He grew up on the family farm on Lake Emma in Victor Township, Minnesota. In 1965 he graduated from Howard Lake High School. He enlisted in the National Guard and started farming in partnership with his brother George until their families began to grow and they started their own farms to hand down to the next generation.

Butch married Faye Winterhalter at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto on September 26, 1970. The couple made their home on the original Bakeberg homestead where they raised their family and lived a joy filled life for the past 51 years.

Butch enjoyed farming and napping but most important to him was time spent at the farm with family. Faye and Butch enjoyed playing 500 with their card club and they liked to travel. Butch was an active member of St. Mary’s Church of Waverly, he served on the Wright County fair board, the Victor Township board, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted FFA Alumni. He enjoyed antique tractors and visiting with friends.

Butch was passionate about promoting the dairy industry. He was a founding member of the Wright County Breakfast on the Farm Committee. He and his family hosted the first Wright County Breakfast on the Farm in 2009 and continued to host 7 additional breakfasts where thousands of people were educated about dairy farming. He was also an active member of the Wright County American Dairy Association board. He found the perfect match of faith and farming while hosting Rural Life Sunday mass twice at the family farm.

He could be seen daily with a dog or two in the gator or the truck tending to business for the farm. He loved his dogs and all of the animals on the farm. Butch’s life can be summed up in three words: Faith, Family, Farming.

His legacy will live on in his wife Faye of Waverly, children: Cindy (Jeff) Munn of Waverly, Dave (Kris) Bakeberg of Howard Lake, Tim (Danielle) Bakeberg of Melrose, Wisconsin, Mary (Matt) Lindberg of Kimball, Pat (Joanna) Bakeberg of Waverly. Grandchildren: Lauren and Riley Munn, Josie (Logan), Kaleb, and Audri Bakeberg, Reid and Lidia Bakeberg, Cole, Emerson, and Madelyn Lindberg, Harper and Olivia Bakeberg.

He is also survived by his brother George (Kay) Bakeberg of Waverly, sisters-in-law Rose Winterhalter and Betty Winterhalter, along with many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors who were as close as family.

Butch is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Ann Bakeberg, father-in-law Louie and mother-in-law Catherine Winterhalter, brothers-in-law Ron and Merle Winterhalter, and niece Laurie Winterhalter.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 AM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church of Waverly

Visitation: 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church of Waverly and 9-10:15AM at church on Thursday.

Prayer: 7:30 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church of Waverly.

Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waverly

Survived by parents Brendon and Ada Johnson of Dassel, MN; great-grandmother Priscilla Keranen of Calumet, MI, great-grandmother Shirley Hall of Virginia, MN, and great-grandparents Emil and Dorothy Johnson of Menahga, MN; grandparents Shawn and Jessica McDonald of Calumet, MI, and grandparents Phil and Mallie Johnson of Cokato, MN; Uncles and Aunts Melissa Bradley of France, Madelyn (Jay) Heinonen of Williston, ND, Ian McDonald of Williston, ND, Sheila, Levi, Avery, and Sharlie McDonald of Calumet, MI, Meghan (Nels) Raisanen of South Lyon, MI, Kailee (Matt) McColl of Howell, MI, Brinna Johnson of Wasilla, AK, Evette, Emanuel, Sarah, Jenna, Nic, Evan, Izzy, Walter, Riley, Zac, and Tim Johnson of Cokato, MN; Cousins Julia McColl of Howell, MI, and Ava Bradley of Florida, and numerous extended relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by Great grandparents John Keranen, James and Ruth Hansen, Great Uncle John Keranen, Great Uncle Lawrence Snyder, and infant uncle Henry McDonald.

Funeral Service: 11 AM Monday, December 13, 2021 at First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Dassel, Minnesota

Interment Cokato Finnish  Cemetery

Catherine “Cathy” Elizabeth (Brezina) Stenberg, age 46 of Cokato, died at her home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Cathy battled with brain cancer for 11 years.

Cathy Stenberg, the daughter of Roger and Le Ann (Seurer) Brezina, was born November 22, 1975 in Mankato.

Cathy attended schools in California, Colorado and graduated from New Prague High School in 1993. She then attended St. Cloud State where she received her AA Degree.

Cathy was united in marriage to Dean Stenberg on May 4, 2002 at Shepard of the Hills in Chaska. They made their home in Cokato. Together, they were blessed with three children, Axel, Veronica and Drake.

Cathy enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing cards and especially loved doing puzzles. She enjoyed traveling including Texas, Nevada, Alaska, Japan and Peru.

Cathy worked many years at the Municipal Bar in Howard Lake and worked in the Deli at the Market Place in Cokato.

Cathy is survived by Dean Stenberg of Cokato, son Axel USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA, daughter Veronica and son Drake of Cokato. Parents Roger and Le Ann Brezina of New Prague, Sisters Laurie Brezina of Las Vegas, Nevada and Rebecca (Phil) Binek of Howard Lake and bothers Christopher Brezina of Cottage Grove and Jason Brezina of Rochester, sister-in-law Lauri (Darrin) Zumach of Buffalo, nieces Chantelle Brezina, Bailey and Ivy Binek, Kaylee and Kari Zumach, Grandmother Ellen Brezina of New Prague. Cathy is preceded in death by her grandparents Lambert and Ruth Seurer, step-grandmother LaVonne Seurer, grandfather George Brezina Sr, parents in law Verdell and Mary Stenberg, Aunt Ruth Seurer, Uncle Ken Hentges and Aunt Jane Brezina.

Funeral services will be December 18, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. Visitation from 10:00am to 12:00 until mass at Noon.

Arrangements are made by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cokato.