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Paul Edgar Fredricks was born in Stockholm Township, Minnesota on June 13, 1936, to George and Victoria (Gustafson) Fredricks. He attended Glascoe grade school and graduated from Cokato High School in 1954. On September 14, 1957, Paul married Sharon Wonola at Stockholm Lutheran Church. In 1961, they purchased their farm in Stockholm Township where they raised their three sons.
One of his first jobs was managing the roller rink in Cokato. Later in life, he drove a milk truck for the Stockholm Co-Op Creamery Association, and then became a dairy and beef cattle farmer for over 40 years. After his retirement, he was a school bus driver for Dassel-Cokato public schools.
Paul served as clerk on the Stockholm Township board for 28 years. He was also on the Board of Directors for Wright-Hennepin Electric Co-Op.
Paul loved to laugh. He liked a good joke and he loved to tell one. After hearing one of Paul’s jokes, the response from almost everyone (especially his sisters) was, “Oh, Paul!” His sense of humor will be sorely missed.
During his free time, he enjoyed going to tractor shows. He was also a league bowler for Howard Morris agency. He especially looked forward to spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Paul passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 84 years.
Survivors include his sons: Craig (Vikki) of Riverbank, CA; Carl (Amy) of Howard Lake, MN; Chad (Laura) of Cokato, MN. Grandchildren: Cassandra (Seth) Shultz, Stacie (Shane) Derichs, Jasmine Meservey, Aaron Fredricks, Erica Plath, Ashlyn Ratike, Isabelle and Ava Elias, Cassidy, Brandon and Megan Blazinski, Vernon (Jr) Kinneman and Fletcher Jensen. Great-Grandchildren: Zoey and Mallory Derichs, Joshua Kafka, Charlie and Benjamin Shultz, Layla Severtson. Sisters: Ruth (Garland) Buttenhoff, Beverly (Harvey) Burau, other relatives including nieces, nephews and countless friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; parents, George and Victoria Fredricks; father and mother in law, Reino and Inga Hill, Otto and Ina Wonola; sisters, Effie (Earl) Terning; Lucile (Norman) Dahlman; brother, Robert (Doris) Fredricks.
A memorial service will take place at 11AM on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Stockholm Lutheran Church, with visitation from 5-7 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato and continuing 1 hour prior to services at church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stockholm Lutheran Church.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Darwin Eugene Lay
age 73 from Apple Valley, Mn. went to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday April 22, 2021. He was a graduate of Rapidan High School in Rapidan, Mn. Class of 1965. After serving in the United States Navy, Darwin received his “Landscaping Architect degree” from Camby Votech college. Darwin started his working career at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Eagan, MN. as their Head Groundskeeper from 1970-2002. Darwin was involved in missions trips to Argentina where he was part of building and establishing a bible college named, RIO DE LA Plate Bible Institute College.
Darwin started his own Volksmarching walking club and named it Minnesota Sneakers. A walking club that walked trails throughout Minnesota.
Darwin was a devoted Christian, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He enjoyed camping at Lake Geneva Bible Camp and traveled the United States with his wife and friends to southern gospel quartet concerts.
Darwin was preceded in death by his father, John Lay, mother, Lillian Lay (Young), brother, David Lay and sister, Dianne Hague.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Marie Lay (Nivala), 4 children, Brian (Angi Bringen-Lay), Brad (Tiffany Townsend-Lay), Kristin Lay, Kandi (Dave Krueger), 9 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
At home with his family by his side, Darwin went peacefully to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2021.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota 320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com

Carolyn A. Dangers was born March 13, 1941 in Victor Township, Minnesota. The daughter of Alice (Birkholz) and Erwin “Pete” Shepperd. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, Carolyn was baptized and confirmed by Pastor E.N. Seltz. After graduating from Howard Lake High School, Carolyn enrolled in nurses training in Minneapolis. On January 27, 1962 she was married to Donald “Bud” Dangers at St. James Lutheran Church by Pastor G. C. Michael.

Bud and Carolyn were blessed with 51 years of marriage and three children. They made their home on the Dangers Family Farm south of Howard Lake. She ran a tight household, she was artistic, loved music, flowers and loved to read. In Carolyn’s younger years she enjoyed being a part of the county’s home extension club. More recently, Carolyn enjoyed Bible study, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and visiting with her friends and family.

Carolyn spent the last 71/2 years at beautiful Cedar Crest in Silver Lake, Minnesota. She received tender loving care at all times. Cedar Crest is highly recommended by this family. God Bless all of the workers there. Allina Hospice also played a special part in Carolyn’s last days. We appreciate them and all they did for Mom and us.

It was on Sunday, April 11, 2021 that Carolyn was called to her eternal rest having reached the age of 80 years, 29 days. Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald “Bud” Dangers, her parents Erwin and Alice (Birkholz) Shepperd, brother Ralph and wife June, brother Arthur and wife Marlana, sister-in-law Dorothy Shepperd and other dear family members.

Carolyn is survived by her daughters Christine (James) Yukel of Howard Lake, Cathy (Cory) Jones of Rockford and son Michael (Sara) of Isle, Minnesota. Carolyn is also survived by her cherished grandchildren; Samantha (Jared) Pierce of Howard Lake, Jonathan Yukel of Minneapolis, Andrew (Sarah) Jones and Jack Jones of Rockford, Emma (attending Concordia University in Seward, NE), Jacob, Cole, and Libby Dangers of Isle. As well as great grandchildren Gabe and Micah Pierce also of Howard Lake. Brothers Victor (Gladys) of St. Paul and Howard of Stewartville as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Blessed be her memory.

The funeral will take place Saturday April 17, at St. James Lutheran in Howard Lake at 2pm with internment to follow at St. James Cemetery near Dutch Lake. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service.

Memorials preferred to St. James Lutheran School, Hutchinson Health Foundation (focus on mental health), Cedar Crest of Silver Lake and Allina Hospice.

Masks and social distancing will be in place due to COVID-19 precautions.

Ednel Delice Diedrich was born in Haiti on February 6, 1992. His earthly life ended March 22, 2021 in Crestview, Florida as a result of an auto accident. Ednel was 29 years and one month at the age of his death.
Ednel was adopted by Paul Diedrich and Donna (Just) Diedrich in 1994 at the age of two. He resided in Howard Lake and attended Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Schools. His church home as a youth was Elim Mission at Cokato where he attended Sunday School and Awana.
Ednel loved traveling, music, and engaging with people. He traveled the east coast and was residing in Florida at the time of his death. He was very interested in Bible study and had started a ministry which he called Rock-a-Bible. He wanted to help others in their deepest need. Ednel was friendly, curious and seemingly lived with a carefree joy. He loved his family and heritage. Ednel was generous with what little he had to a ministry in Pinyon, Haiti.
Ednel is survived by his parents Paul and Donna Diedrich; siblings: Christa, Stephen, and Magalie Diedrich; and nieces Myra and Ruby.
He was preceded in death by two siblings, Jodi and Angelique Diedrich.
A service of remembrance was held at the Howard Lake Cemetery on April 1, 2021.

Vogelsang, Donna Mae
age 88, of Winsted and Howard Lake, Minnesota passed away on January 11, 2021 at The Gardens of Winsted, Minnesota.
Donna was born November 3, 1932 in Blue Earth, MN to Leonard and Martha (Belau) Wood. On January 20th, 1951 she was united in marriage to Gerald Walter Vogelsang. This union was blessed with 5 children. She served her community through daycare and foster care and for many years was a Wright County head start teacher.
Donna enjoyed camping and children. She was particularly passionate about being a grandma.
Survived by her children, Brian (Jan) Vogelsang, Nancy (Doug) Neumann, Darlyce (Robert Smith) Vogelsang, and Janice (Steve) Edmonson, 9 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, son, Mark, parents, and 1 brother.
A grave side service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. James Lutheran Cemetery on Dutch Lake, Howard Lake, Minnesota with a reception to follow at the Blue Note in Winsted. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401 www.swansonpeterson.com