Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Mary Elizabeth Hapsch was born on the 4th of July in 1932 to John and Cecelia (Zeller) Collins in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from High School. On August 18, 1956 Mary married Harold Hapsch in Minneapolis at the Church of Visitation. The couple made their home first in Minneapolis and moved to Howard Lake in 1972 to be able to raise horses and their 7 daughters. In the early 80′s Mary was involved in an auto accident and became a longtime resident of the St. Mary’s Care Center of Winsted.
Mary worked for Linhardt Insurance company at the Foshay Tower for many years. She also worked at Green Giant of Cokato on the cutters in 1978. She had many hobbies, in her younger days she enjoyed her horses, bowling, needle work, singing, playing cards, and reading. Most recently she enjoyed bingo, The Minnesota Twins, going to lunch and the movies.
Mary passed away on March18, 2015 at Waconia Ridgeview Hospital. She had reached the age of 82 years, 7 months and 14 days.
Survivors include her 7 daughters: Lia (Mark) Jensen of Litchfield, Ann (Paul) Miller of Warba, MN. Laura Hapsch of Winsted, Renee (Mike Klucas) Hapsch of Hancock, MN. Leslie (Shawn Heaver) Hapsch of Glencoe, Maria (Kevin) Antil of Cokato, and Emily (Glenn) Gruenhagen of Watkins. Grand children: Jason (Cassy) Moe, Kelly Moe, Ashley Miller, Kayla Miller, Michael Allgood, Alley Allgood, Stephen (Kira) Slinde, Ryan Grahn, Haley Klucas, Bradley Klucas, Rachael (Andrew) Winters, Brittany (Kelly) Muscha, Derek Antil. Great grand children: Lydia Moe, Austin Winters, Gracelyn Winters Emma Muscha, and Jemma Slinde.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents John and Cecelia Collins, husband Harold, and brothers: Frank, Charles and Jack.

Funeral Service: 11:30 AM Saturday, March 21, 2015 at St. Mary’s Care Center of Winsted.
Visitation: 1 hr prior to service
Interment: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery

Thomas Leo Donovan 78 of Cokato, passed away at Meeker County Memorial Hospital on March 12, 2015. Survivors include his children; Richard of Brooklyn Park, Pamela (Joe) Pearson of Cokato, Julie (Ty) Short of Plymouth and Tammera Donovan of Cokato. 12 grand and 19 great grandchildren (2 great grandchildren on the way). A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at New Live Assembly of God Church in Cokato. Visitation will begin there at 2:30. Interment will be at the Cokato City Cemetery.

Albert Arthur Strohschein was born on July 8, 1918 in Silver Creek Township, Wright County, Minnesota the son of Albert W. and Augusta (Bobrowska) Strohschein. He was baptized on August 4, 1918 at the Lutheran Church of Corinna Township by Pastor Alfred Streufert and confirmed in his faith by Pastor W.D. Kanning at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville Township.

After Albert graduated from Buffalo High School in 1937, he managed the family farm. On February 28, 1947, he was married to Bessie Marohn at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Middleville. Their 64 years together were blessed with two children, Bruce and Lois.

They lived in Howard Lake where Albert and his brother Leonard owned and operated a Phillips 66 gas station and bulk delivery business from 1947 to 1965. After Leonard’s passing Albert continued with the bulk delivery service and petroleum distributorship until retiring in 1980.

Albert was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake and had served as an Elder and sang in the church choir. He enjoyed wood refinishing, collecting antiques, gardening, and spending time with his family.

On March 10, 2015 while a resident at the Annandale Care Center, Albert was called to his eternal rest having reached the age of 96 years, 8 months and 3 days.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bess; parents Albert and Augusta Strohschein; brothers and sisters-in-law Leonard and Ruth, Marcus and Vi; sister-in-law Frieda and husband Fred Schendel.

Albert is survived by his son Bruce (Shirley) Strohschein of Shakopee; daughter Lois Strohschein of Annandale; two grandchildren Andrew (Annalisa) Strohschein residing in England and Jessica (Matthew) Volkman of St. Louis Park; nieces; nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Church.

Pallbearers are Jessica Volkman, Matthew Volkman, Bob Schendel, Dr. Jonathan Strohschein, Rev. David Strohschein, and Tom Krohn.

Officiating at the celebration of his life is Reverend William Keller with Nancy Butterfass serving as organist.

Interment will be at the Howard Lake Cemetery.

Rozenberg, Christena Lubertha
age 100, of Howard Lake, passed away on March 7, 2015 at the Howard Lake Good Samaritan Care Center. She was born in Maple Lake Township on August 27, 1914, daughter of Henry and Jennie (Mol) Dykhuizen. Christena was baptized on June 6, 1915 by Reverend Bernard Lammers. She was instructed in the Reformed Catechism and confirmed in the Christian faith by Reverend Harry Van Egmond on December 9, 1930. Christena was joined in holy marriage to Albert Rozenberg on September 9, 1936 in a double wedding with her twin sister, Henrietta and Reynold Klemz. This ceremony was performed by Reverend Harry Van Egmond and took place at Silver Creek Reformed Church. God blessed their marriage with a daughter, Carolyn Joanne. Christena was a farmer and homemaker who loved growing flowers, gardening, embroidery, and fishing. She was active in church activities at both Silver Creek and the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
Christena was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers and sisters, Simon, Albert, Henry, Gerrit, Johanna and Henrietta.
She is survived by her daughter Carolyn (James) Wackler of Howard Lake, MN, grandchildren, Mark (Ann) Wackler of Buffalo, MN, Paul Wackler of Howard Lake, MN, Mary Marschel of Howard Lake, MN, and Ruth (Mike) Young of Waverly, MN, great-grandchildren, Tom Young of Mesa, AZ, Christena (Ben) Dickens of Mesa, AZ, Jacob (Brittany) Young of Ansbach, Germany, Dan Wackler of Buffalo, MN, Jill Wackler of Buffalo, MN, and Hannah Marschel of Howard Lake, MN, great-great-grandsons, Bradley Dickens and James Young, very special friend Mary LeVang, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials preferred to the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
A gathering of family and friends will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake, with visitation beginning 1 hour prior to services.

Neil Charles Sideen

Live Born 3-17-43 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Charles and Eleda Sideen. Baptized and confirmed at Gustavus Lutheran Church in St. Paul.

He passed away in McAllen, Texas on March 6, 2015 after over a year battle of complications after his heart surgery (LVAD).

Learn: Attended school in East St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1961. Got his bachelor degree from Augsburg College, Minneapolis; and his Masters Degree at the University of Iowa at Iowa City. He taught his first two years in Finlayson, MN and then taught 19 years in Howard Lake-Waverly where he taught English and set up the first Vocational Television program in the state (KRUM/KRUD). He also taught at the Hutchinson Technical College in TV production and AAS degree English.

His first job was as a paper boy and then worked at the YMCA in East St. Paul. After his Master’s degree he worked 26 years part and later full time at KTCA Public TV in St. Paul and later for KARE 11, Minneapolis and retired from Howard Lake Cable TV.

Love: He met Carol Jagusch in Howard Lake and they have been married for 41 years. They have hosted many exchange students and worked with foster children. They have volunteered in many local organizations in St. John’s Lutheran and Howard Lake; and most recently with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and READ dogs. Their most recent border collie was trained as a Therapy Dog by Neil and has volunteered at many local nursing homes, hospitals, schools and libraries. Neil loved Amatuer Radio and in everything helping people. He was very proud of his Swedish Heritage.

Leaving a Legacy: Neil has taught many students (mostly in high school and college) and was able to see the seeds he planted grow and flourish. He was teaching in some fashion until the last day.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; faithful companion, Penny; sister in law, Helen (Roger) Manthei; sister in law, Carol Ann Sideen; niece Denise (Clayton) McNeff; niece Diane Sideen and nephew Daniel Sideen; exchange student sons: Jan Roth (Germany), Per Bjalkander (Sweden/Congo), Rudiger Hansel (Germany), Martin Belkert (Sweden) and Thomas Gothlin (Sweden); many cousins (mostly in Canada) and many, many friends, co-workers and former students.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eleda Sideen; in laws, Robert F. and Martha Jagusch; brother, Wesley Sideen; nephew, David Sideen; and many aunts and uncles.

His celebration of life will be at 11 AM, Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran, Howard Lake; followed by a luncheon and burial at Union Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be 3-7 PM on Sunday, 3/15 at St. John’s church and 1hr prior to service at church on Monday.

Memorials are preferred. Neil has worked with many unbelieveable organizations and money will be given to: Caring Bridge, the LVAD program, the Therapy Dogs group/READ group, St. John’s Lutheran of Howard Lake and to a scholarship for students.

Well done my good and faithful servant!