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Burton Raymond Horsch was born on Tuesday, June 30, 1931, on the farm in Middleville Township, Minnesota to Raymond and Lillie (Melinsky) Horsch. He was baptized on July 19, 1931, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake on March 25, 1945, Burt graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1949. Burt met Marlys Nelson roller skating in Cokato. They were united in marriage on April 16, 1955, at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. In 1963 they purchased their current residence, a family farm in rural Victor Township. Marlys passed away February 5, 2015.
Burton, was very active in and around Howard Lake, he served for 21 years on the Wright Hennepin Electric board, was currently a member of the Victor Township board, a member of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, AMPI, and C&H Ag Board. He was very active at St. James Lutheran Church where he had been Elder, Secretary, usher, and sang in the choir. A lifelong farmer, he also drove school bus for Holt Motors and Howard Lake schools. He enjoyed gardening, reading singing, and cutting wood. He was instrumental in special remembrance of his uncle Harlan Melinsky who died during WWII, but who’s remains were not recovered until recently his dog tags were located.
Burton passed away at the Lodge Assisted Living, in Howard Lake on July 14, 2021. He had reached the age of 90 years, and 16 days. Survivors include his children: Aaron (Stacy) Horsch, Amy (Carl) Fredricks. Grand children: Adam and Noah Horsch, Jasmine Meservey, Cassandra (Seth) Shultz, and Stacie (Shane) Derichs. Great Grandchildren: Charlie and Benjamin Shultz, and Zoey and Mallory Derichs.
He is further survived by Brother Donald (Noreen) Horsch, Harlan Horsch, John “Chub” Horsch, sisters: Margy Holm, Verla (Roger) Olson, and Pauline (Bob) Bellah.
Funeral Service: 11 AM Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake,
Visitation: Sunday afternoon 4-7 PM at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake and 1 hr. prior to funeral service on Monday
Interment: Sunset Cemetery in French Lake Township. Minnesota

Harlon Arlie Adickes, was born March 2, 1932 in Woodland Township to Herbert and Verna (Wetter) Adickes. He passed away July 10, 2021 at the Camilia Rose Care Center in Coon Rapids, MN.
Harlon grew up and attended school in Howard Lake. After graduating in 1950 he worked with his parents on the family farm. Harlon married Donna Margaret Bowers May 22, 1953 and they farmed in Waverly and then in Howard Lake. Five children were born to this union, Carolyn, Herbert, Louise, Rebecca and Christopher. Harlon worked in the mill, drove delivery truck and sold feed at Munson’s Feed Company and drove with Clinic Cab in Howard Lake.
Harlon was always ready to help with any project. He enjoyed playing cards at Heritage Square Apartments, with Howard Lake Senior Citizens and with a group in Cokato and playing Sheephead at family events. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and bingo at Heritage Square. Harlon loved caring for and passing out his homegrown apples, pears, tomatoes and patio baskets. Harlon dedicated many years to recording his family ancestry and extended the work to include Donna’s family. He was trustee, elder, deacon and unofficial historian at First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
Harlon was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Verna Adickes, his sibling, Baby Adickes, his wife Donna Margaret in 2016 and his son Christopher Dana Adickes in 1989.
He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Stoll of Waverly, son Herbert Adickes and Dee Safe of Red Wing, daughter Louise and Thurman Woodberry of Oak Grove, and daughter Rebecca and Todd Johnson of Duluth; grandchildren Terry and Wendy (Niesen) Stoll, Eric and Amanda (Drusch) Stoll, Jeremy and Mindy (Odenbrett) Stoll, Kelly and Kelli (Johnson) Stoll, Jared and Julie (Johnson) Woodberry, Jason Woodberry and Joshua Woodberry, great-grandchildren Allan and Hayley (Lowers) Stoll, Austin, Wyatt, Carly, Devan, Alyssa, Emma, Stella and Isabelle.
Instead of flowers, Harlon requested that memorials be directed to the Christopher Adickes Scholarship Fund at the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School or the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake with the memorial service at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Howard Lake Cemetery with lunch following back at the First Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Carol Ann Makousky was born in Delano, Minnesota on December 22, 1940 to Richard and Anna (Bengtson) Schultz. She grew up in Delano, was baptized at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church on May 13, 1941, and confirmed in her faith on June 7, 1953. She graduated from Delano High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Michael Makousky on September 15, 1962. They resided in St. Louis Park for 4 years and then moved to Maple Plain where they resided for 4 years before moving to Cokato where they raised their family.
Carol passed away peacefully in Cokato on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She had reached the age of 80 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Anna Schultz, husband Michael, Brother-in-law Roger Hafften, Sister-in-Law Susan Schultz, Father-in-Law Milton Makousky, and Mother-in-Law Dorothy Makousky.
Survivors include her children Jon Makousky (Amy) of Cokato, Krista Yoch (Darrin) of Richfield. Grandchildren: Ashley (Dylan) Kubiak of San Diego, CA, Brooke Yoch of Hopkins, Josh (Brit) Meyers of Monticello. Great Grandchildren: Brodee, Addisyn, Evelyn, and Charleigh Meyers, and Blaire Kubiak (born July 4, 2021). Siblings: Ken Schultz of Crystal, Cathy Hafften of Buffalo, Dale (Barb) Schultz of Long Beach, CA. Jan Marceau of St. Cloud and Jim Schultz of Maple Plain.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church of Delano, the American Diabetes Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 (with visitation one hour prior to service) at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 435 Bridge Avenue E. Delano, MN 55328.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato.
Interment: Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery

Paul Ferdinand Berg, age 77, passed away at his home South of Howard Lake on June 28, 2021.
Paul Ferdinand Berg was born in Cokato, Minnesota on May 15, 1944, to Ferdinand and Mavis (Johnson) Berg. He grew up on the farm south of Howard Lake and made it his life long home. Paul was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato, and graduated from Cokato High School in 1962.
Paul has farmed his whole life and for a time drove truck during the corn pack in Cokato, and for Northrup King; he worked for a time at Agrigate Industries in Elk River. For quite some time he has delivered meals for Catholic Charities in Maple Lake, Annandale and Kimball where he has also helped to serve. Paul enjoyed gardening and dogs.
Paul passed away at his home on June 28, 2021. He had reached the age of 77 years, 1 month and 13 days. He is survived by his brothers: Henry (Joyce) of Buffalo, Stanley (Nancy) of Clear Lake, and Jeffrey (Rita) of Bloomington. Along with several other relatives, and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand and Mavis; brothers Julian, Kevin, and infant Henry C, and Niece Whitney Berg.

Memorial Service: 11 AM Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato
Visitation: 1 hr. prior to service on Tuesday
Interment: Cokato City Cemetery

Lennox Charles Euerle, beloved husband of Joan Mary Levno Euerle for 67 years, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on June 26, 2021. Born in Forest Prairie Township, Minnesota, on November 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Albert Emil W. and Clara W. Ramthun Euerle. Preceding him in death include brothers Fred, Albert, Berton, and William; sister, Margaret; and son, John.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; brother, Gerald (Audrey) (Litchfield, MN); sister Annette Knutson (Cokato, MN); children, Steve (Maple Plain, MN), Sandi (Bill) Strickland (Sumter, SC), Debbie (Buffalo, MN), Rose (Steve) Foss (Cokato, MN), Juanita (Tom) Sparks (Goldsboro, NC), Tony (Andy) (Las Vegas, NV), and Ron (Lindi) (Fromberg, MT): grandchildren Billy, David, Jason, Jessica, Aaron, Anthony, Nathan, Alex, Megan, Joshua, and Jacob; great-grandchildren Gabriel, Cooper, Tyler, Ava, Mason, McKenzie, Lily, and Sawyer, sisters in law Dorothy Euerle (Litchfield), Adelaide Levno (Hutchinson) and Dot Levno (Brainerd).
Lennox proudly served for 11 years in the U. S. Air Force as a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War era at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed at Parks Air Force Base Dublin, CA; Donaldson Air Force Base, Greenville, SC; McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX, McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA, and Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The C-134 Globemaster was his favorite aircraft to work on. As a member of the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron, Lennox served as an aircraft mechanic for the SA-16 Albatross amphibious aircraft. He flew in the Albatross which was used in filming the movie “Flight from Ashiya”. He was proud to have five children who followed his example by enlisting in the Air Force as well as three grandchildren who also served in the military.
Lennox’s first love was Joan. He was a deeply devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Among his other loves were the Minnesota Vikings, John Deere tractors, feeding and watching birds, fishing, old classic country music, cars, farming, and gardening. His favorite pets were Sam, Buddy, Betsy and Bootsie.
A funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Albion Evangelical Free Church (11480 5th St NW, Cokato, MN 55321). Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com