Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Memorial Service
9:00 AM Monday, June 11, 2018
Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home
Cokato, Minnesota

Interment:
1:00 PM Monday, June 11, 2018
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Micheal Robert Schmiesing was born on July 21, 1960 to George and Karen Rae (Knutson) Schmiesing in New Ulm, Minnesota. He served his country proudly for 12 years in the US Army during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and a stint with UN Forces in Croatia.
Michael’s greatest pride was his children: Jeramie and Chana and being grandpa to Cortni, Alyvia, Grayson and Gavin. His wife Carmen (Trossbach) of 30 years will miss him dearly. She was his sole caregiver for the last 15 years, as his disease progressed.
His mother: Karen Rae (Jim), His sisters: Shellie (Dan), Stacy (Jeff), Tiffany (Brian), Tracy Jo (Doug) and Brothers: Travis (Brandi) and Tony (Kathy), will miss “The Leader of the Pack”, solider, mentor, listener, jokester, companion, and teacher that he was.
He was a loving and devoted uncle to: Joshua (Ali), Karen Rebecca ( Mori ), Tony (Kate), Thomas, Cassie, Claire, Disa, Dayna, Triston, Tate, Colton, Taylor, Braydon, Dakota, Harrison. And great uncle to: William, MaryClare, Evelyn and Annabelle. Also Step Mom Kerry (Jim H) and His extended families in Both the USA and Germany And Best friend Mike Hinde.

On May 29, 2018 with Mom, Jim and “The girls” by his side he was reunited with his son Jeramie, grandparents Robert and Hazel (Thompson) Knutson, Al Steinberg, Floyd and Nina (Sorheim) Schmiesing. Aunt Patricia (Knutson) Petersen, Uncles: Morris Petersen, Chad Knutson, Jon, Timothy and Marcus Schmiesing. Step dad Jack H. and Father George. Friends Joe, Jimmy, and Sam.

Hugo, Gwendolyn Joanne
age 85, of Monticello passed away on May 25, 2018 in Osseo, MN. Gwen was born April 28, 1933 in Lu Verne, Iowa to Wilfred and Agnes (Bonin) Jones.
Survived by her son, Jeff (Sharon) Hugo, grandchildren, Nick (Nicole Snyder) Hugo, Josh Hugo, Calvin Hugo, Emily Heid, and Ryan Heid.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lowell, children, Jerry Hugo, Joni Hugo, and Jeni Heid. Along with brothers, Larry and Jim Jones.
A graveside service will take place at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Cokato. In lieu of flowers, donations to charities are preferred. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, http://www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Dale William Nelson, Age 85, passed away on February 11, 2018 at Catholic Elder Care in Minneapolis. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Rodney, and a sister Marlys. Known as Billy by his family he is survived by a sister Linda and a brother Dennis (Nancy), along with nieces, nephews and friends. Billy served in the Army and worked on farms in the Cokato area before moving to Minneapolis. There will be a graveside memorial 11AM on June 2, 2018, at Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Karen Marie Duraine age 79 passed away peacefully in her home on Mother’s day May 13th, 2018 with family by her side. She was the wife of Robert Duraine and they shared 40 years of marriage together. They own a beautiful home in McGregor, MN.
Karen Marie Cochran was born in Stockholm Township in Howard Lake, MN. She was the daughter of Roy and Amelia Cochran and had 8 brothers and sisters.
She was a long time resident of Howard Lake and worked for a long time at the Howard Lake Herald newspaper. She was a member of the Wright County Saddle Club. She had a love of horses and raised dogs for years. She and her husband Robert have been enjoying retirement for many years. They both enjoyed traveling, playing cards, cribbage, and watching baseball and football. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and every Sunday did one over the phone with her daughter- Jessica.
She was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran church in McGregor for many years, was baptized, and grew up in the St James Lutheran church in Howard Lake. She was an active Visiting Angel through her church for many years and helped many people in their homes to stay in their homes. She will be remembered most for her wonderful smile and laughter and her generous loving spirit for everyone she met. In addition, her lifetime of teachings and wisdom she so freely shared.

She is survived by her husband Robert Duraine and 3 Daughters Connie Norman and Fiancée- Kenneth Larson, Jessica Salonek and husband- Patrick Salonek and Susan Kalinowski and husband Bill Kalinowski and one brother- Ronnie Cochran and his wife Arlene. Robs sister- Juanita Peuse and Rob’s brothers- Lloyd Duraine, Donald, his wife- Chyerl Duraine, also Roberts Children- Sons- Robert Jr and his wife- Michelle, Clinton, and one daughter Deborah Duraine. She has 10 Grandchildren- Josh and Cori Koch Adam and Beth Koch, Jennifer and Chad Remer, Stephanie and Nick Ward, Angela and Jess Tormanen, Patrick and Laura Salonek, Andy and Leah Salonek, Ryan Kalinowski, Jeff and Emily Kalinowski, Rachel and Justin Fread and 15 great-grandchildren. Karen is pre-deceased by her son- Kim Schrupp and her parents – Roy and Amelia Cochran and 7 brothers and sisters.
The funeral Service will be held on Friday May 18th at 2pm at St James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN. There will be a visitation for an hour prior to her service.
Memorial donations/in lieu of flowers may be made to the Visiting Angels or a charity of your choice.

Marian Marcella Frank
age 89, of Howard Lake and formerly Silver Lake, passed away on May 8, 2018 at the St. Mary’s Care Center in Winsted. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Hutchinson Township to Ben and Emily (Jerabek) Klima. Marian was baptized on December 12, 1928 and confirmed on June 11, 1944 at the First Congregational Church in Silver Lake, MN. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. She was a teacher in a one room school house. On July 21, 1951 she was united in marriage to Melvin Frank at the First Congregation Church in Silver Lake. This union of 56 years was blessed with 2 children, Marlene and Milan. They made their home on a farm near Howard Lake and later moved into town.
Marian loved her lord god, church, and family. She enjoyed teaching, gardening, and making her home.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Marlene, and brother, David.
Survived by her son, Milan, sister, Dorothy Gunderson, and brother, Benjamin Klima.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM with visitation from 4-7 PM on Friday, May 11 and continuing 1 hour prior to the service, all at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com