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Jerald Mattila passed away at his home just North West of Dassel. surrounded by his family on May 6, 2017.
Funeral service: 11 AM Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Cokato Laestadian Lutheran Church
Visitation: 4-9 PM on Wednesday at the Church
Prayer Service: 7 PM Wednesday evening
Interment: Cokato Finnish Cemetery
Jerald Curtis Edwin Mattila, was born in Estelline, South Dakota on July 4, 1928, to Albert and Marian (Hakala) Mattila. He grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until age 12, then moved with his family to Ortonville, Minnesota. He graduated from Ortonville in 1947.
Jerald Served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. There he trained as a diesel mechanic and served our country in the Korean War.
On August 16, 1952 he married Mildred Wuollet in Cokato. They made Dassel, Minnesota their home and were blessed with 16 children. He made his career as a diesel mechanic.
Jerald enjoyed many hobbies, among them were: fishing, hunting and camping, he enjoyed restoring old tractors and most recently at the age of 86 took up building fishing rods. Most important to Jerald was family Mildred, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jerald passed away at home surrounded by family on May 6, 2017. He had reached the age of 88 years, 9 months and 2 days.
Survivors include his wife Mildred of Dassel, their children: Phillip (Caroline) of Zahl, ND, Susan (Mike) Jurmu of Loretto, Carol (Doug) Wuollet of Delano, Daniel of Dassel, Barbara (David) Wuollet of Plymouth, Maria Bratt of Becker, John (Rita) of Cokato, Mary (Joe) Lehtola of Buffalo, Nancy (Trevor) Simonson of Saskatchewan, Canada, Linda (Jonathan) Parks of Cokato, Sara (Chuck) Wuollet of South Haven, Samuel (Annika), and Eric (Juliana) of Cokato. Daughter-in-laws; Nancy Mattila of Nisswa, and Mary Kotila of Cokato. Sister-in-laws; Carolyn Mattila of Cokato and Lori Seppala of Buffalo.
Jerald is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Marian, 3 sons Steven, Gary, and Robert. brothers Mervin and Mark, Sister-in-law Judy Mattila. Son-in law: Gregory Bratt and 5 grandchildren.

Aronson, Gladys Marvel
age 97, of Howard Lake, MN passed away on April 21, 2017. She was born May 13, 1919 in Rake, IA. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 2 PM with visitation 1 hr prior to the service at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, IA. Internment will be at West Cemetery in Rake. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Charles) Yaeger of Kansas City, MO and Catherine Maynard of Howard Lake, MN, grandson, David (Donna) Yaeger, granddaughters, Cindy Maynard and Cheryl (Robert) Buth, great-grandchildren, Ashley Yaeger, Brady Buth and Katelyn Buth. She is also survived by her brother, Harris (Mabel) Halvorson, sister, Janice Latourell, sisters-in-law, Irene Halvorson and Lillian Halvorson, along with several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, and grandson, Dale Yaeger. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremations Services of Howard Lake, MN www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-543-3401

Bakeberg, Thomas Edward
age 71, of Howard Lake, MN passed away suddenly at his home on April 17, 2017. He was born September 7, 1945 in Cokato, MN to Roy and Alice (Hess) Bakeberg. Tom was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake and graduated in 1964 from Howard Lake High School. He was united in marriage to Linda on May 12, 1979 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Tom drove truck for many years, mostly for Tonka Toys. He later retired from Industrial Louvers in Delano, MN.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family at the cabin that he built. He also liked word finds, puzzles, and biking. Tom would always find a good deal at a garage sale or antique store. He would never miss an opportunity to watch his grandchildren playing sports.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, daughter, Tamara (David) Johnson, son Steven (Sue) Bakeberg, grandchildren, Jillian, Allysa, Jennifer, Nicholas, and Jacob, sisters, Donna Boettcher, Laverne Krohn, brothers, Bill (Sandy), Don (Char), and Roy (Linda) Bakeberg.
Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Alice, and brother in-law Orville Krohn.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, with gathering of family and friends beginning at noon at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, MN, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Johnson, Robert Dean
age 72, of Buffalo passed away on April 11, 2017. He was born on November 2, 1944 in Cokato, Minnesota to Carl and Myrtle Johnson. Robert attended school in Cokato and after school, worked at home until his mother passed away. He then went to work for Lloyd Glessing until his vision deteriorated. Later, he went to work at Functional Industries until his passing. While at Functional Industries, he received many awards, including employee of the month and longest employee.
Bobby was a kind, generous soul, and was dearly loved by his family and friends. He loved any type of social activity and was always ready for any adventure. He enjoyed going to fairs, music in the park and always enjoyed family picnics. He even traveled to Canada to see relatives several times. Bobby even took his first airplane flight at the age of 65. While Bobby loved activity, his greatest love was his family. He drank many cups of coffee and enjoyed sweets around the table with loved ones.
Bobby is survived by his sister Adell Mumford of Dassel, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. We were all blessed for having him in our lives.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Doris, Waldon, Beverly, and Charles.
A celebration of Bobby’s life will take place at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Margaret “Maggie” Grace (Chapman) Weber

Margaret was born June 18th, 1923 to Lee R. and Grace E. (Wandersee) Chapman, at their home in Rockford township, Wright County, Minnesota.

She was baptized on Nov. 11th,1923 by Pastor E.W. Munson at her Grandmother, Julia Wandersee’s home. The Wandersee (Luis and Julia) homestead is now known as, “Apple Jack’s Apple Orchard”, north of Delano, MN. During her childhood she was a member of the Howard Lake Methodist Church and confirmed there, as well as being confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake in 1946.

Margaret moved to rural Howard Lake with her parents and brother in 1936, after losing their farm to The Great Depression. She helped her parents on the farm by milking cows, oiling machines and driving horses, while her dad loaded hay with the hay loader.

She attended school in Rockford Township through 6th grade. She then attended school in Howard Lake, graduating from Howard Lake High School in 1942.

As a young adult she worked a few jobs, weeding onions and picking raspberries. With their hard earned money in hand, she and her good friend Eva (Glessing) would catch a bus in Howard Lake, to go to downtown Minneapolis, to shop. They enjoyed shopping at stores such as Dayton’s, Donaldson’s, and Penney’s on Nicollet Avenue.

Margaret met August “Augie” Weber in 1943, on a street corner, by a liquor store in Waverly, MN. She says “People would gather there for a cash drawing of $20-25”. Margaret’s frien,d Eva, pointed Augie out to Maggie and said, “There’s your man!” Eva was right, August and Margaret were joined in marriage on April 24, 1946; a Wednesday afternoon at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN. Together they shared 45 years of marriage.

Augie had purchased a farm south of Howard Lake in 1945. Margaret joined him on the farm once they were married. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Sherry and Mary. The Weber’s farmed until 1979, although Margaret continue to raise chickens; she would sell their eggs from her home, as well as butcher & process them. She also worked at the local Green Giant in Winsted and Carlson Mailing Company in Howard Lake.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers-especially African Violets inside & roses outside, bird feeding and watching, dancing in her younger years, and Bingo in her later years. She loved to get together with friends and family to visit, play cards and eat. She enjoyed picnics, birthday parties, and holidays with her children and grandchildren. She was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake since marrying Augie.

Margaret lived on her farm until 2005, when she made the move to Heritage Square apartments in Howard Lake. Although she never wanted to leave her farm, she found some great new (and old) friends in her apartment building. She looked forward to weekly Bingo, coffee hour, and monthly birthday celebrations. With the help of her family, she was able to stay living in her own apartment until this February. She was very proud of that, as well as thankful. She moved to St. Mary’s Care Center, in Winsted on Feb. 28, 2017.

Margaret passed away at St. Mary’s Care Center on Saturday, March 25, 2017. At the age of 93 years.

Margaret is survived by: son-in-law: DuWayne Latzig. Granddaughters: Ranee (Paul) Krueger, Kathy (Josh) Stillwell, Rita (Matt) Everhart/Wosmek, Rachel Latzig. Great-grandchildren:Isaac Krueger; Cody, Cole, Carsen and Madisen Stillwell; Malcolm and Jackson Everhart, and Mary Ann Roberts. Great-Great Grandson: Trace Weller-Stillwell. As well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

Preceded in death by: Husband, August Weber; parents Lee R. and Grace E. Chapman; daughter: Sherry Latzig; daughter and son-in-law: Mary and David Latzig; brother Harold (Lillian and Eleanor) Chapman.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28, from 4-7 with 7 PM prayer at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, and continue 1 hour prior to services at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-543-3401