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Myron Bernard Lahr was born on August 8, 1935 in Howard Lake, Minnesota the son of John and Evelyn (Zander) Lahr. He was baptized at St James Lutheran Church and confirmed in his faith on April 10, 1949 at St James. Myron was married to Lucille (Lucy) Pettit on August 11, 1956 at the First Baptist Church in Cokato by Reverend Olson. God blessed their marriage with two children.

Myron worked several different jobs over the years starting with farming and ending with a 23 year career as a machinist at Nilfisk-Advanced Machines when he retired in 2011. He was also the cemetary sexton for St James for 24 years. Spending time with family and friends, playing cards, bingo and word search books were some of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed spear fishing in the winter for many years. In the summer he enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball for the Winsted Wildcats.

Myron was called home on January 25, 2022 at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 17 days.

He was proceeded in death by his wife Lucy; his parents; brother Melmer; sister Mavis; brother-in-laws Benny Major, Leroy Taber, Donald Johnson and Sonny Pettit.

He is survived by his daughter Yvonne (Brian) Currey; son Ken (Lisa); grandchildren Shane, Asher and Jessica; great-granddaughter Breanne; special family friends Shakil and Darcy Khan; sisters Marcella Major and Diana (Jerry) Boettcher and brother Edwin (Lynne). Sister-in-laws Barb (Tom) Schmieg, Ruth (Gary) Schmieg, Sandy (Leroy) Zander and Doris (Hieni) Pettit-Vonmende.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake with visitation 1 hour prior to services at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, www.swansonpeterson.com 320-543-3401

Gulso, Stanley L.

passed in peace Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 at the age of 76 at Allina Hospital in Buffalo, MN. Stanley Gulso, also known as “Stan the Man” was born in Minnesota to the late Leona (Krohn) and Louis Gulso on July 27, 1945. He was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake.

Stan met Karen Ergen at JJs in Annandale while he was filling in as guitar player for Country Junction, and was married Nov 29, 1980. Together the couple had two daughters and as he would say was blessed with three more, they raised at the family farm in Howard Lake, MN. In addition, to playing bass guitar, after he retired from farming, he started his own painting business mostly painting tractors. As things sometimes go in life, Stan and Karen got divorced after 16 years of marriage.

Stan loved music especially classic country. He loved going out and singing Karaoke at the local bars and socializing with friends. He loved being outside at the farm and with his favorite companion Gus, the Springer Spaniel. But the thing he loved most was his children and grandchildren. He was always there to lend an ear, give advice, or make you laugh. There are not enough words to express what a great man he was, he was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.

Stan is survived by his 5 children: Crystal (Gulso) Collier, Heidi Gulso, Rebecca Mosher, Laura (Mosher) Menk, and Christina Mosher; 14 grandchildren: Alexis Collier, Hannah Collier, Malayna Johnson, Kylie Dahlin, Braxton Gulso, Fisher Laplant, Kinzlie Laplant, Courtney (Smith) Anderson, Bradley Smith, Katelyn Wren, Hunter Wren, Ashley Menk, Cieara Menk, Karissa Menk, and Logan Reyes; 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Norman Gulso, sister Jeanette (Gulso) Barrett.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, with visitation 1 hour prior to services at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, www.swansonpetetrson.com, 320-543-3401

Arland Wayne Sperr passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 87 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Montrose, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services.

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Arland Wayne Sperr was born on April 10, 1934 to John and Lena(Wille) Sperr in Donnelly Township, Stevens County Minnesota.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. He was a faithful member and steward of St. Paul’s Lutheran in Morris,  MN, and most recently a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran in Montrose, MN.

In January of 1955, Arland enlisted in the United States Army. After Basic Training,  Arland and Viola Clara Podtburg were married on June 15, 1955 at St. Paul’s  Lutheran  in Morris. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany  for the duration of his enlistment. Viola was able to join him in Germany,  where they enjoyed many experiences and new and lasting friendships.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, Arland and Viola settled in Hoffman, MN.  Here he began his long and lasting career in the dairy industry, where he gained many treasured friendships over the years. Arland and Viola were also blessed with three daughters; Cindy, Diane and Arlene.
After his retirement Arland enjoyed helping others. He especially enjoyed  woodworking projects, ice fishing and he had a special appreciation for red tractors. Arland loved time with his family, and he was a very proud of being a veteran.

Arland Wayne Sperr is survived by his wife  of 66 years, Viola of Cokato. His daughters, Cindy(Arlyn) Zeitz of Renville, MN, Diane(Tim)Hoard of McPherson,  KS, and Arlene(Mike)Murphy of Alexandria, MN. Grandchildren Shane(Lacy)Zeitz, Jesse(Samantha)Zeitz, Seth Zeitz(Haylea Block), Ryan (Amber)Lehman,  Jacob(Brooklinn)Lehman,  Shiloh(Amanda)Susag, Noa Susag(Bailey Wobig), and great grandchildren Abraham and Creed Zeitz, Lakyn Lehman and Addeline Lehman. His brother Edward Sperr, sisters Elizabeth Ascheman, Gloria Stein and Gayle Kallstrom. Sister’s-in-law Carol Sperr and Karen Sperr, and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant great grandson Walker Zeitz, brothers Albert(Lynn), Walter, John(Patsy), Fred(Christine) and Leland. Sisters Marjorie(Wesley)Armstrong,  Mae(Raymond)Anderson, brother’s-in-law John Backman, Leo Stein, Richard Ascheman, Gene Kallstrom, and sister-in-law Angie Sperr.

Memorials are preferred  to any veteran`s, Hospice or religious organization.

Blessed be the memory of Arland Sperr.

Connie (Schmieg) Baumann went home to be with Jesus on January 13, 2022, at the age of 50 after a 14 year battle with cancer. Connie was born to Dale and Evelyn (Haag) Schmieg on March 26, 1971. She was baptized on April 18, 1971, at St James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN and confirmed there on May 5, 1985. Connie was married to Gregory Baumann on June 12, 1993, at St. James. They were blessed with three children, Mitchell, Alex and Anna. She worked as a Medical Assistant at Lakeview Clinic for 30 years. For those who knew her best, Connie will be remembered by her love for her husband and children, her laughter, joy and bright beautiful smile. She inspired many with her strong faith and courage even through life’s difficulties. She truly enjoyed life, especially time spent with family and friends, music and singing, shopping, decorating her home and cheering on her children at their sporting events. Connie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmer and Orella Schmieg Ervin and Eliza Haag, her father-in-law, Glenn Baumann. She is survived by her husband, Greg, sons, Mitchell and Alex, daughter, Anna, parents, Dale & Evelyn Schmieg, sisters, Diane (Grant) Bowman, Lisa (Kyle) Erickson, mother-in-law, Caroline Baumann, brothers-in-law, Phil (Grace) Baumann and Paul (Jen) Baumann, sisters-in-law, Mary (Kevin) Pieper, Sarah (Charlie) Scheinost and Laura Baumann, as well as other numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake and Funeral Service on Saturday, January 22, at 2:00p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake.

Walter Sorenson passed away at the Hutchinson Hospital on January 15, 2022.

Funeral Service 2PM Saturday January 29, 2022 at Highland Community Church of Cokato

Visitation; 4-8 PM Friday 1/28/2022 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato and 1 hour prior to service on Saturday at Church.

Interment: 2 PM Monday January 31, 2022 at Cokato City Cemetery