Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Wesley James Sigman was born on October 4, 1957 at the Cokato Hospital to Loren and Gertrude (Dake) Sigman. He grew up in Howard Lake and attended School there. He joined the United States Marine Corps and entered service on November 29, 1974. He was honorably discharged on October 31, 1980.
Following military service, Wesley worked in construction building silos. He went to school for law enforcement and worked for Superior Wisconsin Police Department and did security work at casinos and hospitals. Later he worked for a cable company installing cable for internet and telephone.
On August 5, 1989, Wesley married Joanne Marie Ford. The couple made their home first in Superior, Wisconsin, and later Fair Haven, Minnesota. In 2012, Wesley went to school to learn heavy crane operation and most recently worked in that capacity at Astech corporation of St. Joseph, Minnesota He enjoyed computers, fishing, and metal detecting.
Wesley passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2021. He had reached the age of 63 years, 4 months and 15 days. He is survived by his mother, “Gert” Pettit of Howard Lake; wife; Joanne of Fair Haven; children Danny (Crissy) of Paynesville, Ryan (Kim) Zeppelin of Hutchinson, Jessie (Clint) Kidman of Plymouth, Utah, Kory (Mel) Conway of Newfolden, and Jaryl Sigman of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 17 grandchildren, including Alexis at home with Wesley and Joanne; and siblings Ardis, Genelle, Marvin, Melanie, Lisa, Jim, and Peggy.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Stacy and Linda, and brother Dennis.

There will be a public Visitation from 4-7 PM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Howard Lake.
In Lieu of flowers donations are preferred to St. Judes.

Gerald Norman Brekke passed away February 16, 2021 in Winsted, Minnesota. He was born on July 27, 1935 in Willow Lake, South Dakota. Gerald was the son of Norman and Esther Brekke. He lived on the farm with his parents and sister Jeanne in Vienna, South Dakota. Gerald was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Reoh in 1956, Gerald and Sharon had two children. He was a retail salesman for many years in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he was very successful. He had many interests which included fishing, going to the lake cabin, and spending time with his family. Gerald also liked to go to flea markets where he sold jewelry.

Gerald is survived by his daughter Pamela Brunner and his son Scott Brekke. He also has 7 grandchildren: Jason Campbell, Sarah Case, Adam (Amanda) Loch, Amanda Loch, Thomas Brekke, Zachary Brekke, Jennifer Brekke. Gerald also has 8 great grandchildren: Bailey, Kelsey, Logan, Lily, Carter, Xander, Lennox, and Max. He also has 2 great-great grandchildren: Quinten and Olivia. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister Jeanne and several aunts and uncles.

Services will be February 20th at the Swanson Peterson Funeral Chapel at 1pm in Howard Lake, MN. www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401

Marcella (Hintz) Peterson was born in Howard Lake, MN on May 25, 1932 the daughter of William and Effie Hintz. Marcella was baptized as an infant at St. James Lutheran Church and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. Marcella received her education in the Howard Lake school district, graduating in 1950.
Marcella was united in marriage to Duane Peterson on November 7, 1953 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. They were blessed with three children and shared 68 years of marriage. Marcella worked at the First National Bank for over 50 years, retiring in 1996. Marcella and Duane resided in Cokato until 2014 when at that time they moved to the Good Samaritan Apartments in Howard Lake until moving to the Cokato Manor in September of 2019.
Marcella enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and rarely missed a game. She also enjoyed country music and dancing with Duane, going to listen to live bands such as Driftwood, Smok’n Guns, River Canyon, and South 40. Both Marcella and Duane became fast friends with all the band members, going as often as they could to hear them.
Marcella passed away at the Cokato Manor on February 11, 2021 at the age of 88. Survived by her daughters, Cindy (fiancé Chuck Duncan) Hoskins, Brenda (Randy) Schaufler, and son, Wayne (Kathy) Peterson, grandchildren, Melissa (Stefan) Hamilton, Mike (Jenny) Hoskins, Ryan (Nikki) Schaufler, Rodney (Shantay) Schaufler, Trevor (Lindsey) Peterson, and Shauna Peterson, great-grandchildren, Briana Anderson (special friend Andy Miller), Katelyn Anderson, Mason Anderson, Wyatt Hamilton, Maggie Hamilton, Hailey Hoskins (special friend Maddy Benson), Devin Hoskins, Lexi Hoskins, Leighton Peterson, sister, Delores Peterson of Surprise, Arizona, brother-in-law, Lowell Peterson, sisters-in-law, LaVonne Kaufman, Lois (Gary) Hoffman, Muriel (Harold) Von Berg, along with many nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.
Marcella was proceeded in death by her husband Duane, parents William and Effie Hintz Sr, father and mother in law Elmer and Agnes Peterson, brothers, Clinton (Audrey) Hintz, Ellwood (Evelyn) Hintz, William (Doris) Hintz, Jr., twin brother, Marvin Hintz, brother-in-law, Lloyd (Loretta) Peterson, Omar (Edith) Peterson, Ray Peterson, Hillard Kaufman, sister-in-law, Barb Peterson, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 with visitation starting at 10 AM at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Gary Constenius
age 80, died February 9, 2021. He was born May 28, 1940 in Floodwood, MN to William and Ailie (Alapeteri) Constenius and later moved to the Cokato area. Gary worked his career with the Army Corps of engineers before retiring to Rosemount, MN.
Survived by his brothers, William, Paul, and Jim, sister, Marilyn, nephews, Bruce and Tom, and niece, Karen.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Living Waters Christian Fellowship in Waverly, MN. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, MN www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-543-3401

Helen Elizabeth Zander age 101, of Howard Lake, MN passed away at the Good Samaritan Care Center on February 2, 2021. She was born December 28, 1919 in Howard Lake to Arthur and Caroline (Hemple) Smith. Baptized September 12, 1920 at First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake and confirmed December 19, 1943 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She was united in marriage to Gerald Zander on March 28, 1938 at the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
Helen enjoyed their homes in Howard Lake, on Mille Lacs Lake and in Arizona. Along with traveling in the motor home with Jerry when he was playing drums with the polka bands and on vacations. Helen liked to quilt, crochet, and knit, making many beautiful things over the years.
Survived by her daughter, Nyla (Wayne) Paulson, sons, Bruce (Carol) and Brian (Dianna) Zander, daughter in-law Carol Zander, 15 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, Gerald, son Paul, grandson, Mark Zander, granddaughter, Sherry VanVleet, grandson, Shawn Zander, great-granddaughter, Samantha Zander, great-grandson, Tristen Paulson, sister, Dorothy Janneke, and brothers, Dale and Everrett Smith.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2021 with visitation 1 hour prior to service at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Internment will follow at the Howard Lake City Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com