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Ardella Agnes Ostgulen, age 93, of Howard Lake, MN was united with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 at her home. Ardella was born on August 2, 1929 in Belgrade, MN to Walter and Nellie (Fredrick) Werts. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Belgrade Ardella graduated from Belgrade High School. She was united in marriage to Jerome “Joe” Ostgulen on March 19, 1949. They enjoyed 58 years together. Ardella had a number of jobs over the years, her favorites were working for Dr. Rok Shin and at the Howard Lake School District. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake.

Survived by her three boys, Rickey (Tess) of Austin, MN, Terry (Larae) of Howard Lake, MN, Rory (JoAnn) of Lake City, MN, grandchildren, Jil, Angela, Trisha, Sara, Amanda, Amy, and Anthony, 16 great-grandchildren, niece, Karen Werts, sister in-law, Ruth Helgeson, and a special dog, Lilly.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joe, brothers, Art and Al, great-grandsons, Dylan and Brandon Gabbert, and Evan LaCroix.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake at 2:00 PM with visitation 1 hr. prior. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Carol Marvel (Rusten) Ryks of Waverly, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 surrounded by family.

Carol was born in Willmar, MN on February 23, 1944 to Cora (Erickson) and Peter Rusten. She attended a country school in Priam and went on to high school in Raymond, MN. While in high school she met Allen Ryks, whom she was married to on January 25, 1963. He said she made the best pies and would make the best wife. The first 13 years of their marriage were spent in Willmar, MN as she worked at a local shoe store and managed their own garbage company. Carol and Allen then moved to Raymond, MN where they had a hobby farm. In 1988, they moved to a small acreage in Waverly, MN where Carol worked as a seamstress and in their spare time they would plant expanses of beautiful gardens.

Carol had a passion for sewing and needlework, and she gifted hundreds of quilts to both loved ones and to the local charities for families in need. She was known to be a great conversationalist as she would talk to any stranger and ask meaningful questions to anyone. She was not afraid of hard work and she went on to teach this to the next generation. She was involved at Buffalo United Methodist Church serving however she could.  Carol never wanted to draw attention to herself but would always be thinking of ways to bless others with time and energy. She loved challenging anyone to a game of Chinese checkers. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her sister Mary Jane Stredde; 3 children; Pam (Kevin) Olson, Kevin (Deb) Ryks, and Lorelle (Vern) Quast; 7 grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Ryks, Chelsie (Bob) Bloch, Nathan (Emily) Olson, Andrew (Alexis) Olson, Naomi (Isaac) Paige, Xavier Quast, and Xenia Quast; and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Ryks; her son, Jason Ryks; granddaughter Mariah Christine Olson; parents, Peter and Cora Rusten; sister Eunice and brother Marvin.

Funeral service will be at 11 am on Tuesday, December 6 at United Methodist Church of Buffalo, with visitation at 10 am. Internment at Fairview Cemetery in Raymond, MN. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, MN 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Brenda Lee Zahorski, age 56 of Waverly, passed away on November 19, 2022 at her home. She grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and made her final home in Waverly, Minnesota. Brenda loved being a grandma to her 2 grandsons, Parker and Chase. She adored her fur babies, Star, Teddy and Ziggy, and grand fur babies, Angel, Bear, Tyco and Koby. She also enjoyed quilting, baking, cooking and going for walks.

Survived by her husband, Jerry Zahorski, children, Andy Stulac, Nicki (Howard) Mukanda, grandchildren, Parker and Chase Mukanda, step-son, Kyle Zahorski, step father, Jerry Hall, aunt, Margaret Kruger, siblings, Barb (Sheldon) Remer, Michelle (Kirk) Gregor, Michael (Jonna) Pearson, Lindsay Pearson, and Lacey Pearson, step siblings Carrie, Lon, Sheila, Tracy and Lori,  brother in-law, Dan Dircz, nieces and nephews, Kara (fiancé Steven Goodrich) Dircz, Daniel (Jordan Hughes) Dircz, Savannah Remer, great-nephew, Cameron Dircz, cousins, Duane and Dale Kruger and Staci Pearson.

Preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Hall, and father, Michael Pearson.

A memorial service with visitation 1 hour prior will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, MN. www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401

Andrew William Stanley, age 33 of Hutchinson, MN passed away on November 21, 2022. He was born March 12, 1989 in Hutchinson, MN the son of Allen Stanley and Tammy Anderson. Andrew grew up in Howard Lake, MN and graduated from HLWW high school in 2007 where he made many friends and lasting memories. Andrew and Kate Keesling welcomed son Silas Bradley Stanley on December 11, 2014. Silas was Andrew’s pride and joy! Andrew enjoyed hunting for agates, playing video games, fishing, drawing, music, and karaoke. Andrew’s comical personality was infectious, he loved to make people laugh. He had a way of leaving people with a smile on their face. He had a big heart and spread love everywhere he went.

Andrew is survived by his son, Silas Stanley and Silas’s mother Kate Keesling, father, Allen Stanley, brothers, Eric and Zachary Stanley, and many friends and relatives.

Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Kay Anderson, grandparents, Gene and Gloria Stanley, and Floyd Anderson.

A memorial service with visitation 1 hour prior will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Terrell (Terry) Titterud, 71, died from complications of lung cancer on November 1, 2022.  Although born March 4, 1951 in Cokato, where his grandfather owned the Titterud Hardware Store on Broadway, he spent most of his youth growing up in the foothill towns of Colorado. However, his family would return every summer to visit grandparents and cousins, enjoying the lakes, long summer nights, and the  annual Corn Carnival.

Missing his childhood roots, Terry returned to the Cokato area full time later in life, living in Dassel and then Cokato.  Having a bent for the mechanical and enjoying working with his hands, he was a regular on construction projects and often could be found keeping his 1984 Chevy Blazer in driving condition. He could be seen riding his bicycle, long hair flowing, on the trails between Cokato and Dassel.

Terry was passionate about the Minnesota Twins and preferred listening to games on the radio to TV. For years he kept the most detailed scorecards on all the players and friends could rely on him for up-to-date statistics. He loved his cats who were his close companions for more than two decades.  Terry was a fan of the rock and country rock music of the 1960’s, 70’s and 80s and had an extensive vinyl record collection that he played on an his original turntable.  He also  enjoyed cooking and grilling on his deck.

His parents Hillard and Grace Titterud preceded him in death. He is survived by his older sister Kirsten Steen of Sacramento, Calif. and her son John, and younger sister Heidi Griffiths of San Diego, Calif. and her daughter Zoe.  Terry will truly be missed by family and friends.