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Burkstrand, Duane Craig

age 72 of Cokato, passed away August 12, 2022. He was born July 8, 1950 in Cokato, MN to Clifford and Eleanor (Johnson) Burkstrand. He graduated from Cokato High School in 1968 and was united in marriage to Nancy Wozniak on August 22, 1970. Duane owned his own insurance agency, Burkstrand Agency in Howard Lake, MN. but his passion was farming. He was involved in various public activities, such as Lion’s, Ridge Runners snowmobile club, Jaycee’s, baseball association, and the Howard Lake Business Association. Duane was also an avid hunter, bowler, golfer, and softball player. More than anything else, he loved his children and grandchildren.

Survived by his wife, Nancy, children, Brent (Jennifer) Burkstrand, Stacy Burkstrand, and Pete (Kristi) Burkstrand, grandchildren, Julia “Ja-Ja”, Claire “Bearsie”, Sophia “Sophers”, Elayna “Schnookums”, Lydia “Sunshine” (Orrin Grangroth), Grayson “Loodie”, Braxton “Chumbly”, Henry “Hank”, Molly “Mol”, and Jillian “Jilly Bear”.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 24 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com Reception will take place at the Howard Lake Legion at 5:00 PM

Schneden (Sheckler), Shellie Lea

age 59, of Howard Lake, MN passed away August 5, 2022. She was born October 11, 1962 in Prairie Du Chien, WI to the late Ted and Marjory (Ahrens) Sheckler. She was a resident in Howard Lake for the past 22 years. She had a passion for sales and being around people. She sold cars and boats in her previous employment and for the last 19 years she ran Paul Berg Drywall and helped grow the company to what it is today.

Shellie’s biggest passion in life was her dogs, they were the light of her life. Shellie was an excellent gymnast growing up and enjoyed being active. She also enjoyed the outdoors, walking her dogs thru the trails in the woods, hunting, fishing, traveling, motorcycle rides and never missed a chance to beat Paul at Wheel of Fortune. She loved people and always had some good jokes and great one liners to tell to others. She had a love for her friends kids, nieces and nephews, and making sure everyone and every animal was taken care of and happy.

She is survived by her fiancé, Paul Berg, Karen Berg, Kenneth Berg, Sharon (Craig) Schmitt, Britney Ronning and Jared Krogen, Audrey, Karyn, and Jackson, Brian (Jessica) Anderson, Jim Berg, Sandy (Mike) Bradley, Branden (Sarrah) Berg, Landon, Mayson, and Sawyer, Melissa Berg, Prestin Bradley, Suzanne Dow and Bob Hall, Ashly (Jacob) Pribbenow, Todd, Jordan (Bethany) Dow, Kennedy and Kinley, and Brianna Hall, siblings, Ted R. Sheckler of Prairie du Chien, WI,  Tammie (Phil) Frost of Brodhead, WI, Cindy (Mark) Williams of Bagley, WI, nephews and nieces, Troy (fiancé, Sarah Munz) Sheckler, Laci Clarke, Steven Sheckler, Lindsay (Patrick Hansen) Frost, Caleb Frost, Levi (Karyssa) Frost, Seth (fiancé, Kayla Ruechel) Williams and Jaci Williams, three great nieces, one great nephew.

Preceded in death by parents, Teddie Sheckler and Marjory Sheckler, along with Clement Fox and Dustin Berg.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 with visitation 1 hour prior to services at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Brady Schmidt, age 28 of Dassel and Howard Lake, passed away July 21, 2022. He was born August 27, 1993 in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Brady was baptized September 12, 1993 at St. John’s Church in Madison, MN. He attended school at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted until the 10^th grade, when he moved to Moorhead, MN with his brother, Dylan and attended Moorhead High. Here he worked as a prep cook and host at the Long Horn Steak House. He returned to the Cokato area in 2015 and worked at Casey’s, Howard Lake Legion, and the Legacy of Delano until the time of his death. Currently at Casey’s, he told his mom he liked his boss Michelle and co-workers, they were like family.

Brady was a fun-loving person to be around. He loved his “brothers’ Ryne, Bubba and Blake to name a few. He loved playing video games with friends, and hanging out with his brother, Dylan and mom. Brady had a great sense of humor. He had been going through some difficult times and had some health issues that consumed him, but he always bounced back with a smile and a Brady bear hug. He will be sadly missed by his mother, brother, family and friends.

Survived by his mother, Jacquline Decker and stepfather, Dave, brother, Dylan Schmidt, loving aunts, Sharon Young, Susan Stulin, Deb Call, Dianna Jibben, uncles, cousins, stepbrothers and sisters.

Blessed be his memory! You will stay in my heart. You left me way too soon, 28 years was not enough time.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 28, 2022 with visitation 1 hour prior to services at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, MN www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401.

Peltz (Anderson), Muriel Mae

age 85, of Prior Lake, MN went to be with the Lord on Jan. 8, 2022. She was born May 2, 1936 in Hutchinson, MN to Oscar and Elin (Melin) Anderson. Muriel was raised on a farm in Stockholm Township, MN and graduated from Cokato High School class of 1954. She moved to Minneapolis and worked various office and retail jobs. On October 3, 1963 she was united in marriage to Leslie “Les” Peltz. They made their home in Excelsior, MN until Les passed away in 2002, at which time Muriel moved to Prior Lake.

She enjoyed sewing, cooking, crafting, entertaining, and traveling. Muriel was very interested in genealogy and her Swedish heritage. Later in life she was involved in the care of her quintuplet grandchildren, who meant the world to her. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survived by her son, Eric of Prior Lake, grandsons, Austin, Blake, Clayton, Daniel, and Ethan Peltz. Preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Elin Anderson, husband, Leslie Peltz, sisters, Audrey Carlson and Sandra Anderson, and brother-in-law, Marlowe Carlson. She will forever live on in the lives of her son, grandsons, and the many lives she touched.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday, July 18 at Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery in Cokato, MN. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

Roland James Peterson was born on February 6^th, 1935, in Cokato, MN.  He was the son of Theodore and Dora (Sundberg) Peterson.  Roland grew up on the family dairy farm just outside of Knapp, MN and attended the Knapp school through 8^th grade, then graduated from Cokato High School in 1953.   Roland joined the army and was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey.  It was during this time that he met, fell in love with and married his wife, Rosalie Naughton of Clifton, NJ.  After completing a tour of military duty, Roland and Rosalie moved back to Minnesota to start a new life and family.  After working a few odd jobs, Roland went back to school to earn a technical certificate in computer programming. This led to programmer positions first at Benson’s Optical and later, Northwest Airlines (Delta).  He retired from Northwest Airlines in the mid-1990’s.

Roland and Rosalie had two sons, Brian and Scott, with whom they established a home on a hobby farm near New Market, MN in 1970.  Along with planting and harvesting a variety of crops on his 35 acres, at various points Roland also raised sheep, beef cattle, chickens, guinea hens and a goat.  But what he enjoyed most was tinkering with his collection of lovingly restored two-cylinder John Deere tractors, attending auctions and tractor shows with his wife and many tractor buddies, and always keeping an eye out for that next old two-cylinder John Deere needing his keen mechanical skills to bring it new life.

More recently, Roland moved back to Cokato to be closer to caring family and friends, who could help make sure he was safe and well-cared for as his eye-sight began to fail. He received wonderful assistance and care from the staff at Edgewood Gables Retirement community.

Roland died peacefully on May 23, 2022 at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Dora, wife, Rosalie and son, Brian.   Roland is survived by his son, Scott (Elizabeth) Peterson and their children, Grace and Grant, Brian’s son Conard (Nichole) and their daughter Liara, siblings Patricia (Ed) Schmidt, Janice Styve, and Harvey (Glenda) Peterson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 14th at North Crow River Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to donate to the charity of your choice.