Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Bradley Gayle Boltz, age 77, of Cokato, died Thursday, June 1, 2017, at his apartment in Cokato.
He was born September 27, 1939, in Cokato, the son of Orville and Laverne (Anderson) Boltz. Bradley was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato.
Bradley was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Laverne Boltz; his sisters Pamela and Janice; and a granddaughter, Kaylia Boltz.
He is survived by Kathy Smith, Lisa Boltz: and their children Lisa Becker, Bradley Jr. Boltz (Janine), Brett Boltz (Melinda), Brian Boltz (Tammy), Adam Boltz (Shanna), Joshua Boltz (Alicia), Caleb Boltz (LeRae Self), Joseph Boltz (Lanae), and Rachael (Conor) Cote; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bradley married Kathy Ledwein on April 28, 1962.
Bradley married Lisa Blackstone on June 11, 1982.
Bradley grew up and lived in the Cokato area all his life. He attended the Cokato School where he played football and participated on the track team. He went on to work as a mason, bricklayer and a concrete finisher. He loved his work and continued to do that for most of his life. He bought and moved out to his farm off Highway 12 in 1965. The farm was a place of enjoyment with the many animals including deer, the tranquility of the trees and mowing the lawn for the remainder of his life. He was known to host Bible studies and fellowship there, sharing his love for the Lord.
Most considered him a “jack of all trades”. He liked to try almost everything at least once and wasn’t afraid to tell you if he was good at it. Bradley loved racing of all sorts. His favorites included snowmobile racing, drag racing and truck pulling. He enjoyed trapshooting and included his family with this experience and hobby. He had many hobbies including hunting and fishing, raising deer, raising birds, mowing lawn, monkeying around in his skid steer, and eating a very big meal. Bradley was famous around town for his strong, hand-breaking handshake, appetite and sharing his big smile.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN.
The funeral service will take place Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated. Cards can be sent to PO Box 534, Howard Lake, MN 55349.
Arrangements are with the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato.

Donald H. Nelson of Cokato passed away at Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home On May 27, 2017
Memorial Service; 11 AM Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato
Visitation; begins at 10AM on Tuesday at Church
Interment: Cokato Finnish Cemetery
Donald Henry Nelson was born on March 26, 1929, to Fred and Anna (Hurula) Nelson at Cokato, Minnesota, the second youngest of 9 children. He grew up on the farm North of Cokato, and was baptized and confirmed at the Apostolic Lutheran Church. He graduated from Cokato High School in 1947.
On July 12, 1952 Donald married the love of his life Bertha “Buddy” Saari. Don served in the US Army from 1954-1956. He was stationed in Germany; Buddy went to Germany to be with Don while he was in the service. During this time they travelled extensively throughout Europe. Once Don was released from duty, they returned to their farm North of Cokato and continued farm for many years to come.
Their baby girl was born May 10, 1957 and died that same day. Their son Scott Donald was born January 2, 1959, Tragically, Scott was lost in a farming accident on July 2, 1960.
Don and Buddy enjoyed extensive traveling (China, Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, Canada, most of the 50 states, Finland and Europe). They enjoyed their ritual of cribbage games. They were members of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato.
In 1995 Don and Buddy bought their winter home in Apache Junction, AZ. In 2002 Don retired from farming and they built their retirement home on a portion of the land they had farmed for over 50 years. Buddy passed away on June 9, 2014,
Donald Nelson passed away at the Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home on May 26, 2017; he had reached the age of 88 years 2 months and 1 day. Survivors include: sisters, Mildred Nelson and Shirley Tyni. Many nieces and nephews and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Donald is preceded in death by: his parents Fred and Anna, Wife Bertha, baby girl, son Scott. Sisters: Mabel (Verlund) Compton, Alice (Jacob) Hoikka, Dorothy (Martin) Lampi. Brothers: Ralph (Harriet), Harry (Ruth), and Carl (Marilyn).
He will be greatly missed.

Marilyn Janet Lois Ellingboe (Hasti)

Marilyn was born November 9, 1933. She was the second of four children. Raised in South Minneapolis and graduated from South High. Marilyn enjoyed many summers in Cokato, MN.

Marilyn taught for 30 years in Minneapolis and Anoka Hennepin School Districts. She retired on her 68th birthday. Marilyn then worked at JC Penny for nine years. Teaching Sunday school to countless children was a joy throughout her life, and retired this may.

She loved spending time with family, in her garden, camping, reading and puzzles. She also enjoyed her travels, especially to Paris for her 70th birthday, horseback riding in Montana and Michigan for St. John’s trips.

Preceded in death by her parents Emil and Esther (Wanha) Hasti, brother Curtis, sister Virginia and son James.

She is survived by six children: Katie (Dave) Hendrickson of Dassel, Shirley Ellingboe of Crystal, Sarah Ellingboe of St. Cloud, John (Jonna) Ellingboe of Minneapolis, Mari (Tim) Johnson of Montrose, and Jenny (Habtamu) Tamiru of Plymouth; 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; sister Caroline Luoma, brother Greorge (Deb) Hasti and Roger (Kathy) Evenson.

She opened her heart and her home to many over the years.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Long Lake (2300 Cox Tr.), Minnesota with visitation beginning 2 hours prior to the service at Church. Interment will be at 2:30 PM on Tuesday at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, Minnesota, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

LaVay Inez Streich (Peterson) was born on July 23,1923 to Millard and Lorraine Peterson in Henning, Minnesota. She was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1943. After graduation she worked at a department store in Minneapolis.
In high school, she met the love of her life, Ralph Streich and in 1945; they were married at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Together they had four children; Gary, Judy, Rick, and Steve. As a family, they made their home on a farm between Howard Lake and Waverly. LaVay spent many years working on the farm, homemaking, raising Norwegian Elk Hound dogs, and she sold Avon products for extra money.
LaVay and her family were members of the St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, Minnesota. They loved to go on vacation every summer to a lake up north as well as trips to Montana & North Dakota. For fun, LaVay enjoyed bingo, playing cards, loved her time on the farm, and especially cherished her candy.
During her last years, LaVay made her home at Elim Nursing Home and recently to Good Samaritan Center where she passed away on Thursday, May 18th, 2017.
She was survived by her children; Gary (Rita) Streich, Judy(Steve) Gagnon, Rick ( Michelle) Streich, and daughter- in-law Mary Streich and Her Brother Butch, Many grandchildren; Carrie(Dusty) Dirks, Jackie(Kyle) Thompson, Chad(Katie) Gagnon, Dean (Jen) Gagnon, Jenna(Kyle) Wills, Jake(Anna) Streich, Mathew Streich, Chelsea(Grant) Wickesberg, Stephanie(Joey) Graczyk, Jessica Streich, Ryan(Amy) Streich, Brittany Long, and 24 great-grandchildren.
LaVay was proceeded in death by her parents Millard & Lorraine, her husband of 48 years, Ralph, her Youngest son Steve(T.T), her sisters Avis & Darlene and her brother in-law Don Streich.
Arrangements were made by the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, Minn.
Funeral services: St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake on Tuesday May 23rd 2017 at 2:00 PM. Visitation: 1 hour prior to services at church.
Interment was at the Howard Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandchildren; Carrie Dirks, Chad Gagnon, Dean Gagnon, Jake Streich, Matthew Streich, and Ryan Streich.

Lorraine B. Anderson passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on May 13, 2017.
Funeral Service 2PM Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Dassel.
A time of gathering begins 1 hr prior to service at church
Interment Cokato Finnish Cemetery

Lorraine Bernice Anderson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 27, 1924, to Alex and Della (Asmund) Hamari. The family lived in Minneapolis until Lorraine was 10 years old, then moved to New York Mills. Lorraine graduated High School there in New York Mills. After high school Lorraine moved back to Minneapolis where she worked as a waitress, then went to Leaf Brothers where she was a pay roll clerk. She also worked for a time for the Sheet Metal Workers Union as a pay roll clerk.
Lorraine married Andrew Daniel Anderson, on August 30, 1945 in Minneapolis. To this Union 6 children were born. They made their home in Minneapolis first, then in 1955 moved to Bethel where they stayed for 43 years, then to Cokato Minnesota.
Lorraine enjoyed birds, did a little rug weaving and puzzles, she volunteered for 13 years at Wright County Community Action in Waverly. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Most of all she enjoyed her family and friends.
Lorraine passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital after heart surgery on May 13, 2017. She had reached the age of 92 years, 7 months and 27 days.
Survivors include her children: Barbara (John) Lehto of Cokato, Les Anderson of Gladstone, Oregon, Karen (Tom) Aho of Cokato, Dave (Sylvia) Anderson of Virginia, Minnesota, and Bob (Ruth) Anderson of Cokato. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother Roy Hamari of Palm Springs, California.
Lorraine is preceded in death by: her parents Alex and Della, Husband Andrew, Brother Clarion, Son Fred Anderson and Grandson
Dane Anderson.