Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Ann Nygaard, who departed this life on June 23, 2024. Her departure leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.

Carolyn Ann Nygaard shared a life filled with love, dedication, and countless memories. Her bond was a testament to her unwavering commitment to each person and their family. She created a warm and welcoming home, always open to friends and family. Decorating her home for the holidays was something she was very gifted at.

Carolyn will be remembered for her compassion, creativity, and her ability to bring joy to all those around her. She will be cherished for her wisdom, strength, and her unwavering support for those she loved Her life is a beacon of love and kindness, and her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate to know her.

Carolyn leaves behind a loving family, including her children Eric Nygaard of Hector, Kimberly Grob and her husband Justin of Silver Lake, Tammy Nygaard of Arlington.

Grandchildren: Eric’s children Bricen, Logan, and Preston Kimberly’s children Brennen (Adrienne Hill-Preive), Seth, Breah. Tammy’s children Cassandra (Dylan), Carson, and Stephan.

Great grandchildren: Isla and Everlynn.

Siblings: Dennis Schultz, LouAnn Kulberg (Dave), Bill Schultz (Karen), Oliver Schultz (Diane).

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband Wallace Nygaard, and her parents Ermand and Beverly Schultz, along with several other family and friends.

We will cherish her memories and uphold her values.

A joint memorial lakeside service will be held on June 30th, at her daughter Kimberly’s home at 20225 Jubilee Drive, Silver Lake, MN 55381 at 2 pm.

Carolyn will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Her love and legacy will endure in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Delmer Dean Matasovsky, age 87, of Plymouth, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 16, 2024.

Del was born on January 29, 1937, in rural Lakefield, MN, to Tom and Gladys Matasovsky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David, and sister Norma Dickey.

Survived by his beloved wife and soul mate of almost 56 years, Jeanne; children Joel (Tricia) and Lisa (Chance) Lunsford; grandchildren Camila, Andrew, Kate, Valentina, Olney, Peter and Ana; and sister, Marlene Hendricksen.

Del graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. degree in Dairy Industries and received his Masters’ degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. He worked for the City of Minneapolis as a Health Inspector for 36 years.

The Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, with visitation at 10 a.m. at Grace Church – Door 2, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Private Burial at Howard Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Avail Academy, Open Door Christian School (Graham, TX), Salvation Army, or MN Adult & Teen Challenge.

Jane L. Webb, 71 of Cokato passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.

Jane is survived by her husband, Lyle; her daughter Heidi Holly of Cokato, and her son Josh (Melissa) Webb of Dassel; granddaughter Kenzie (Chris) Gjovik of Pillager, MN, grandson Keaton (Grace) Batzel of Jacksonville, FL, and granddaughter Allie Kargas of Dassel.

She is also survived by her brothers, Randy Olson, Ron (Betty) Olson & Kevin Olson; brothers-in-law, Conrad (Shari) Webb, Butch (Cecilia) Webb, Loren Webb and sister-in-law Deb (Bob) Mochinske. And many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

An open house celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 23rd at the Josh (Melissa) Webb residence from 1-4 pm. (68933 260th Street Dassel)

Terry D Edwards (Teed) went home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday May 22, 2024, he is home with his mom …where he wanted to be for so long.

He was born March 19, 1946 and raised in Copley, Ohio.

He served in the US Navy with his surviving brother Larry in Vietnam. He was a life long over the road truck driver then retired as a truck driver from Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Moved to Cokato, MN in 2021.

He is survived by his wife Charleen of 39 years. His children: Dannielle (Bruce) and Elizabeth (Jonathan), Kelly (Ken) and Brian. Grandchildren: Terry Robinson (Emily), Michael Morgan (Alex Grace), Morgan Morgan, Penny (Shane), Christopher, Miles. Great grandchildren: Cash, Lilith, Derrick, Delilah, Lucas, Roy, Lily, Arizona, Jaxson, Nola, and Bentley, his brother Larry (Sue, Heather, Blake), sister in law Shirley (his second mom) and all of their children.

He was always our protector and now he rests with THE protector our Lord.
You can now rest in peace. YOU ARE LOVED AND REMEMBERED ALWAYS.

Karen Roepke was born on November 13, 1949 to Ray and Pearl Reyo. She graduated from Gibbon High School in 1967 and married Loren Roepke from Hutchinson on April 27, 1968 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon, MN. After completing Beauty School in Willmar, MN, she worked as a cosmetologist, initially in Glencoe, later in Hutchinson, and eventually at Broadway Hair Fashions in Cokato. Karen was an artist with many talents. She sewed (all of her young children’s clothes, matching family outfits, prom dresses, special occasion dresses, curtains). She especially liked to make costumes for Halloween and special occasions. (She loved dressing up as Mrs. Claus at Christmas time!) She and her husband, Loren, restored the interiors and exteriors of more than a dozen antique vehicles. She did glass etching, needle point, Brazilian Embroidery, quilting, crochet, knitting, and macramé. She did the flower arrangements for several weddings. She painted an extensive collection of ceramics, including a 20-piece nativity set. She gardened and canned. She loved antiques. Things had to be old and beautiful in order to get into the house, and she was a master of making something out of nothing. She collected enough Victorian Christmas ornaments to have her own tree in the dining room during the holidays. (Loren had his tree in the living room.) Participating in The Butterfield Threshing Bee and local parades with the 1937 Ford Truck and the Fernando Dutchmen (polka band) were happy summer rituals. She was a math wizard, and an excellent math teacher. A few of her other favorite things were the Sound of Music, Bing Crosby, peonies, animals (especially kitties), pretty dishes (especially the china set Loren brought back to her from Vietnam), 50′s rock music, bluegrass, and being a mom to her own kids as well as an extra mom to her kids’ friends–who were always welcome in her home. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Deb Roepke (John, Sophia and Charissa Nelson), Rob Roepke, and Michele (Roepke) Skoog (Cory, Emma and Greta).
Karen passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25. She was 74 years old.

A funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN on Saturday, June 1. There will be a visitation at 10 and a service at 11 with a light lunch to follow. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. All are welcome.