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Corrine (“Corky”) Harriet Skrukrud, age 83, of Howard Lake passed away March 13, 2018 at Waconia Ridgeview Hospital with family and friends by her side. She was born February 14, 1935 to Kenneth and Stella (Benson) Skrukrud, the oldest of 3 children. She grew up, was baptized and confirmed in Granite Falls, MN, and graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1953. Corrine attended Mankato College and then worked in the Social Services field for over 25 years including Lutheran Social Services in Minneapolis, Wright Direction in Waverly, and Wright County Human Services in Buffalo. She was also church secretary at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake from 1978-1983.

Corrine was married to Roger Lothringer for 39 years from 1957-1996. Together they had 2 girls, Tami and Michelle, who were born in Bloomington. The family lived on a hobby farm outside of Waverly during their early elementary years, then located to Howard Lake. Corrine’s love, support, and pride for her children and grandchildren were always evident and foremost in her life. She enjoyed living at Shoreline Commons in Howard Lake for the past decade and gained many dear friends who watched over her in the last years.

Corky was an avid reader, often times reading several books a week, until her sight was compromised due to glaucoma. She also enjoyed crafting, decorating, gardening, and loved beautiful music. When she was younger she loved riding horses. She loved moving back to her family homestead in Granite Falls in 1996 and also loved spending time at the Zander farm in Howard Lake. Corky also had a great passion and pride for her Norwegian and Swedish heritage and was able to visit her ancestral homeland in 1997 for the trip of a lifetime.

Corrine was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake until she moved in 1996 then was a member of Hawk Creek Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart.

Her family and friends will miss her love, compassion, spunk, and strength. “Takk for Alt, Corky. Now rest in peace.”

Corrine is survived by her children Tami Zander (Jed) of Howard Lake and Michelle Gehrz (Jon) of Plymouth and her grandchildren Tyler Zander (Elizabeth), Peter Zander, Amber Zander, Christopher Zander, and Nate Gehrz. She is also survived by her brother, Ron Skrukrud of Olivia, Karen Johnson (Lynn) of Granite Falls, and her nieces Nicole DeBoer, Ann Schlenner, and Holly Johnson.

Corrine was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband, and grandchild, Benjamin Gehrz.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 24th at 3pm, with visitation 1 hour prior to service, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 12th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com

Carol L. Anderson, age 77, of Cokato passed away March 5, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. She was born September 24, 1940 to Reuben and Mae (Combs) Engel, the last of 3 girls, and a younger brother. She grew up in Howard Lake, MN, was baptized at Howard Lake Christian church, and graduated from Howard Lake high school in 1958. Carol attended the University of Minnesota, took classes at St. Cloud State University, and was a graduate of Model School of Hair Design in Minneapolis. She started her own business, Carol’s Country Parlor beauty shop, in 1973.
She was married to Dale Anderson for over 50 years & they had 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. She enjoyed watching her grandkids play sports, family get-togethers, and spending time with friends. She loved to travel both within the US and abroad, including a trip to France with her sister Nancy, and attending her niece’s wedding in Sweden.
Carol was a member at Cokato Lutheran church for which she made numerous quilts for high school seniors & overseas missions, prepared food for the Corn Carnival booth, was a funeral server, and helped with the Parish Pulse. She was an avid reader & member of Friends of Cokato Library, and belonged to the Sew Friendly Quilt Guild. She was honored to sew apparel for the Renaissance festival, and had fun volunteering at the Winstock country music festival for many years.
Her family and friends will miss her positive attitude, kindheartedness & sense of humor.
Carol is survived by her husband Dale, children Scott Anderson, Jess (Angie) Anderson, Kim Anderson and grandchildren Jack, Taylor, Aric & Lauren.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings.
A memorial service will take place on Monday, March 12th at 11am, with visitation 1 hour prior to service, at Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Church, 280 3rd Street SW, Cokato, MN. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com

Lennie Jeffrey Anderson suddenly passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the age of 53 years.
A lifelong resident of Knapp Minnesota, Lennie graduated from Dassel Cokato High School. Shortly after graduation he began working for the Lantto brothers in French Lake assisting in their dairy operation. In addition he worked as a crop farmer on the Anderson homestead. Throughout the years, to supplement his income, he enjoyed working at various Cokato Businesses including Cenex, Holt Motors, and Flatout Tire Service. He acquired the family farm upon the death of his parents and expanded the operation.
Lennie served on the Cemetery Board at North Crow Lutheran Church.
In his spare time Lennie enjoyed being outdoors, riding his 4-wheeler, cutting wood, and occasionally hunting and fishing. He particularly loved spending time with close friends.
Lennie was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Virginia Anderson. He is survived by his four brothers: Elroy (Roxann), Bradley (Mary), Larry (Bev), Mike (Kara), many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 5, 2018 at the North Crow River Lutheran Church in Knapp, MN, with visitation Sunday, March 4 from 4-8 PM and continuing 1 hour prior to services, all at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato.

Velma Jean Nus passed away on February 10, 2018. She was born January 4, 1922, in Sheldahl, Iowa, the daughter of Leroy and Ursul (Higginbotham) Ringgenberg. She graduated from Buckeye Union High School and attended Arizona State Teachers College for two years before moving back to Iowa in 1942.

Velma was married to Fred Nus on August 9, 1942 in McCallsburg, Iowa, and they celebrated 70 years of marriage on August 9, 2012. Fred and Velma made their home in three states throughout their marriage, Iowa, Colorado and Minnesota and were blessed with three children, James, Robert and Marcia.

Velma was a very active member of the United Methodist Church in Howard Lake, Minnesota, and sang in the choir and served as choir director there for many years. She was currently a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake.

Velma was gifted with many talents and abilities and enjoyed teaching piano throughout her married life. She enjoyed taking art lessons, and canvas oil painting was a favorite hobby for many years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, camping, and especially loved cooking and baking for her family. Her friends meant a great deal to her, and she often mentioned having coffee with the ‘coffee group’ downtown and playing various card games, especially Bridge, with dear friends. She enjoyed spending time with family playing board or card games, including Scrabble and Tripoley.

Velma is survived by sons Jim (Lori), and Bob (Mary); daughter Marcia (Andy); 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nephew, John (Anne); niece, Dreanna.

Velma was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 2012; her parents; a brother-in-law, Loren; a sister-in-law, Phyllis; and a nephew, Edward.

Memorial Service: 1 PM Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake
Visitation 1hr prior to service on Saturday
Interment: Howard Lake Cemetery.

Bob Remington passed away on January 22, 2018. He was born June of 1920 in Lincoln, NE to Hugh and Inez (Kuhlman) Remington. He served as a radio man in the air corps during WW2. He graduated from Westmont College in 1949 with a major in Greek. Bob and his wife, Gerry were missionaries. They left for India in 1951, and they retired in 1986. He was a ‘Bob of all trades’! He taught school, did some legal stuff, made radio programs, kept the equipment running to the best of his ability, taught theology, ran a medical clinic, preached, held Bible studies, had several terms on the mission board, and performed other miscellaneous jobs.

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife Gerry, his parents, older sister, Lois (Lysle), and nephew, Scott Smith.

Survived by his daughter, Carol Sue, foster children Pari (Shashi), Radha (Richard), and Usha, grandchildren, Heatherbelle, Austin, & Jessa (Alex) George. Sister Shirley (Chet), nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of Bob’s life was held on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 2-4:30 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center (8055 Barbara Ave. IGH 55077)

Memorials preferred to the Evangelical Alliance Mission, P.O. Box 1986, Grapevine TX 76099-1986