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Ellis Ralph Lutter, age 73 of Howard Lake, died on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Arvid Lutter and sister, Gayle Pudlitzke. He is survived by his mother, Lyla Lutter, Cokato; son Patrick (Jackie) Lutter, Eagan; daughter Sandy (Guillermo) Garcia, Bloomington; grandchildren Jordan (Kate) Lutter, Golden Valley, Olivia Lutter, Eagan, Perry Karg, Bloomington & Carly Karg, Holland, Michigan; wife Marilyn Malinen-Lutter, St. Cloud; brother Dennis Lutter, Anoka; sister Connie (Sheldon) Modrow, Champlin; nephews Matt Modrow, Crystal & Joe Modrow, Coon Rapids. Also survived by cousins, numerous friends and faithful, caring neighbors. Ellis was well known for his gift of gab and his vast knowledge of anything automotive. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Howard Lake, MN www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401

Sheldonna (Donna) Haglin passed into her eternal life in Jesus on March, 2021. Dear mother, mother-in law, grandma, “Great Gramma Gumball” aunt, great aunt, friend to all. Because of God’s Grace she lived a life of helping and service to others.
Born December 2, 1927. She was raised in Minneapolis by her parents, Seldon and Clara (List) Yoerg, grew up with her 2 sisters, Judy and Louise. At the age of 16 she searched for the truth in life and her mother gave her money for bus fare to go to various churches. The truth of Jesus was revealed to her at Minnetonka Union Church, Minnetonka Mills.
She graduated from Vocational High School in Minneapolis, and found employment at the Minneapolis Health Club in the Foshay Tower. She talked about getting scallops as a treat for 25 cents. She attended Northwestern Bible College for two and a half years. She sang in the choir. Billy Grahm was head of the school then.
She met Harvey through his sister Florence, who also attended Northwestern. They were married June 18, 1949 at the Minnetonka Mills Union Church. They lived in Buffalo, then found a farm in Howard Lake and there raised Greg, Lynette, LeeAnn, and Terry. Farming, Church secretarial duties, Sunday School, VBS, school board, church elder, blood mobile coordinator, senior citizen volunteer driver, filled her years. Two foreign exchange students; Rudolf from Germany and Maria of Brazil, knew her as their mom for a year. She has been blessed with 13 grandchildren and many great grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She wanted all to know God’s Love in Jesus.
Although earthly live and its memories come to an end, God’s Grace and Trust in Jesus are eternal.
Memorial Service: 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Cokato.
Visitation: 4-8 PM Tuesday June 1, 2021 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, and 1 hr. prior to memorial service on Wednesday at the Baptist Church in Cokato.
Interment: with her husband Harvey at Ft. Snelling National cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard Lake and Cokato, Minnesota 320-286-2534

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.