Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Dianne Lynn Reil
October 9, 1945 – October 30, 2025
Dianne Lynn Reil, of Howard Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on October 9, 1945, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Ralph and Mildred Andrews. Dianne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Dianne dedicated many years of her life to caring for others while working at the Delano nursing home. In 2003, she fulfilled her dream of retiring to the countryside in Howard Lake, where she enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought her joy — tending her garden, playing bingo, working on crossword puzzles, reading her hometown newspaper, sharing her quick wit, and spending time with her family and beloved cat.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Reil; daughter, Jill Reil; son, Daniel Reil; daughter-in-law, Joy Reil; grandchildren, Daniel Reil, Jr. (Chelsea), Thomas Reil, and Samantha Reil; and great-grandchildren.
Dianne was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Andrews; her son, Brian Reil; and her grandson, Robert Reil.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m with visitation at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, Minnesota. Burial will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Thursday, November 6th at 10:30 a.m.
Dianne will be remembered for her humor, warmth, and loving heart.

Marlyce Ann Wraspir Bjork of Cokato, Minnesota was born on June 26, 1939 to Eldon and Mary (Burich) Wraspir in Hale Township. She attended Country School #27 for 8 years and then attended Silver Lake High School graduating in 1956. She worked for a year at Massey-Harris-Ferguson before marrying Rodney Carl Bjork in 1957. That union produced 2 boys, Byron Dean and Ryan Anthony Bjork. She worked at 3M for 5 ½ years and National Connector later called Fabri-tek, CTS, and AbelConn for 35 years. Retired and later found herself driving a special needs bus for the Dassel Cokato School district for 10 years. It was her favorite job. In 2007 Rodney passed away and she continued working until 2014. She always had a prospering garden and flower bed. In 2008 after moving to Dassel she continued growing flowers and vegetables on a much smaller scale. Ryan came to help and was appreciated. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary & Eldon Wraspir, and spouse, Rodney Bjork.
She is survived by sons, Byron (Connie) Bjork & Ryan Bjork, Grandsons, Greg (Jenna) Bjork of Hudson, WI, Christopher (Jill) Bjork of St. Paul, MN, Tim (Daphane) of Kelly, IA, brother, Alan (Barbara) Wraspir of Silver Lake, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 11:00 am at Faith Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota with visitation starting at 10:00 am. A visitation will also be held on Monday, November 3rd from 5-8 pm at the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, Minnesota.

Caroline Melinda Diers of Monticello, Minnesota passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Paynesville, Minnesota to parents Louis and Esther (Fischer) Blomker. On June 14, 1957 she was united in marriage to Harland Diers at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, Minnesota. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and other crafts. Survived by children, Kenneth Diers, William (Kathy) Diers, Pamela (Byron) Hassell, James (Nancy) Diers, Candace (Keith) Bohlman, 13 grandchildren, and 15 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Wesley Blomker and Clifford Blomker, and sister Shirley Gustafson.
A private service was held with family at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Sharon Darlene Brovold of Saint Anthony, Minnesota passed away peacefully on
October 15, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1940 in Seattle, Washington to
parents Arthur and Anita Brovold. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents,
grandparent, Elidea Gast, and brother, Loren Brovold. She is survived by her
sister-in-law, Judy Brovold, and nephew, Jessie Brovold.

Shawn Coleman Anderson of Howard Lake, Minnesota passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Renton, Washington to parents Gregory Anderson and Denise Whidden. Shawn graduated from the Dassel-Cokato High School in 2011 and served in the United States Army from 2013-2014. He enjoyed cooking, building model planes, and spending time in nature. Shawn was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his uncle, Jeff Anderson (Coleen); step mom, Carol Anderson; adoptive mom, Stephanie Savoy; girlfriend, Hannah Leino; and cat, Solstice. Memorials preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project. A memorial gathering will be held at the Litchfield Legion, November 8th from 11-2. Cheers

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