Dec
15

Bakeberg, Gregory “Butch” 74

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Gregory “Butch” Carl Bakeberg was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 18, 1947, to Carl and Ann (Regan) Bakeberg. He entered into eternal life with Jesus on December 12, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children, at the age of 74 years.

He grew up on the family farm on Lake Emma in Victor Township, Minnesota. In 1965 he graduated from Howard Lake High School. He enlisted in the National Guard and started farming in partnership with his brother George until their families began to grow and they started their own farms to hand down to the next generation.

Butch married Faye Winterhalter at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto on September 26, 1970. The couple made their home on the original Bakeberg homestead where they raised their family and lived a joy filled life for the past 51 years.

Butch enjoyed farming and napping but most important to him was time spent at the farm with family. Faye and Butch enjoyed playing 500 with their card club and they liked to travel. Butch was an active member of St. Mary’s Church of Waverly, he served on the Wright County fair board, the Victor Township board, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted FFA Alumni. He enjoyed antique tractors and visiting with friends.

Butch was passionate about promoting the dairy industry. He was a founding member of the Wright County Breakfast on the Farm Committee. He and his family hosted the first Wright County Breakfast on the Farm in 2009 and continued to host 7 additional breakfasts where thousands of people were educated about dairy farming. He was also an active member of the Wright County American Dairy Association board. He found the perfect match of faith and farming while hosting Rural Life Sunday mass twice at the family farm.

He could be seen daily with a dog or two in the gator or the truck tending to business for the farm. He loved his dogs and all of the animals on the farm. Butch’s life can be summed up in three words: Faith, Family, Farming.

His legacy will live on in his wife Faye of Waverly, children: Cindy (Jeff) Munn of Waverly, Dave (Kris) Bakeberg of Howard Lake, Tim (Danielle) Bakeberg of Melrose, Wisconsin, Mary (Matt) Lindberg of Kimball, Pat (Joanna) Bakeberg of Waverly. Grandchildren: Lauren and Riley Munn, Josie (Logan), Kaleb, and Audri Bakeberg, Reid and Lidia Bakeberg, Cole, Emerson, and Madelyn Lindberg, Harper and Olivia Bakeberg.

He is also survived by his brother George (Kay) Bakeberg of Waverly, sisters-in-law Rose Winterhalter and Betty Winterhalter, along with many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors who were as close as family.

Butch is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Ann Bakeberg, father-in-law Louie and mother-in-law Catherine Winterhalter, brothers-in-law Ron and Merle Winterhalter, and niece Laurie Winterhalter.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 AM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church of Waverly

Visitation: 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church of Waverly and 9-10:15AM at church on Thursday.

Prayer: 7:30 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church of Waverly.

Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waverly

 

Dec
12

Johnson, Guinevere Shirley 1day

Survived by parents Brendon and Ada Johnson of Dassel, MN; great-grandmother Priscilla Keranen of Calumet, MI, great-grandmother Shirley Hall of Virginia, MN, and great-grandparents Emil and Dorothy Johnson of Menahga, MN; grandparents Shawn and Jessica McDonald of Calumet, MI, and grandparents Phil and Mallie Johnson of Cokato, MN; Uncles and Aunts Melissa Bradley of France, Madelyn (Jay) Heinonen of Williston, ND, Ian McDonald of Williston, ND, Sheila, Levi, Avery, and Sharlie McDonald of Calumet, MI, Meghan (Nels) Raisanen of South Lyon, MI, Kailee (Matt) McColl of Howell, MI, Brinna Johnson of Wasilla, AK, Evette, Emanuel, Sarah, Jenna, Nic, Evan, Izzy, Walter, Riley, Zac, and Tim Johnson of Cokato, MN; Cousins Julia McColl of Howell, MI, and Ava Bradley of Florida, and numerous extended relatives and friends.

 

Preceded in death by Great grandparents John Keranen, James and Ruth Hansen, Great Uncle John Keranen, Great Uncle Lawrence Snyder, and infant uncle Henry McDonald.

Funeral Service: 11 AM Monday, December 13, 2021 at First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Dassel, Minnesota

Interment Cokato Finnish  Cemetery

 

Dec
07

Stenberg, Catherine E. (Brezina) 46

Catherine “Cathy” Elizabeth (Brezina) Stenberg, age 46 of Cokato, died at her home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Cathy battled with brain cancer for 11 years.

Cathy Stenberg, the daughter of Roger and Le Ann (Seurer) Brezina, was born November 22, 1975 in Mankato.

Cathy attended schools in California, Colorado and graduated from New Prague High School in 1993. She then attended St. Cloud State where she received her AA Degree.

Cathy was united in marriage to Dean Stenberg on May 4, 2002 at Shepard of the Hills in Chaska. They made their home in Cokato. Together, they were blessed with three children, Axel, Veronica and Drake.

Cathy enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing cards and especially loved doing puzzles. She enjoyed traveling including Texas, Nevada, Alaska, Japan and Peru.

Cathy worked many years at the Municipal Bar in Howard Lake and worked in the Deli at the Market Place in Cokato.

Cathy is survived by Dean Stenberg of Cokato, son Axel USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA, daughter Veronica and son Drake of Cokato. Parents Roger and Le Ann Brezina of New Prague, Sisters Laurie Brezina of Las Vegas, Nevada and Rebecca (Phil) Binek of Howard Lake and bothers Christopher Brezina of Cottage Grove and Jason Brezina of Rochester, sister-in-law Lauri (Darrin) Zumach of Buffalo, nieces Chantelle Brezina, Bailey and Ivy Binek, Kaylee and Kari Zumach, Grandmother Ellen Brezina of New Prague. Cathy is preceded in death by her grandparents Lambert and Ruth Seurer, step-grandmother LaVonne Seurer, grandfather George Brezina Sr, parents in law Verdell and Mary Stenberg, Aunt Ruth Seurer, Uncle Ken Hentges and Aunt Jane Brezina.

Funeral services will be December 18, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. Visitation from 10:00am to 12:00 until mass at Noon.

Arrangements are made by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cokato.

 

Dec
07

Lorentz, Eugene Edward 75

Eugene Edward Lorentz passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Minneapolis on December 6, 2021.

Memorial Service: 1 PM Friday December 10, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake

Visitation: 4-7 PM Thursday December 9, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake and 1 hr. prior to memorial service on Friday.

Interment: Howard Lake Cemetery

Eugene (Gene) E. Lorentz passed away at the Minneapolis VA Hospital on Monday, December 6, 2021 having reached the age of 75 years, 3 months and 15 days. Gene was born in Cokato, MN on August 21, 1946 at the Cokato Hospital to Clarence and Ardis (Hess) Lorentz. He was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake, MN and confirmed in his faith on March 27, 1959.

 

Gene began his education at the Rice Lake country school and then Howard Lake Public School graduating as a member of the class of 1964. Shortly after graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in June of 1964 and served until May of 1967. He was among the first ground troops sent to Vietnam serving 18 months in that country. After being honorably discharged from the USMC, he returned home to Howard Lake and took over the operation of the family farm from his parents. Gene was born the same day his parents purchased the farm where he made his lifelong home with his family.

 

On August 15, 1970, he married Terry L. Westphal at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Their marriage was blessed with three sons. After a farm injury in 1979, he was forced to sell the dairy cows. He continued to run the cropland for a few more years. His sons currently operate the farm with help from their families.  He then worked at various jobs as an airline dispatcher for Northwest Airlink, at the Howard E. Morris Agency, and Interstate-Payco Seeds. He was a lifetime member of the Howard Lake American Legion Post 145, the Marine Corps League, the HLWW FFA Alumni, and the Randall, MN VFW.  He served as a school board member and board chairman for the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District, and as a Supervisor on the Stockholm Township Board.

 

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his parents Clarence and Ardis Lorentz, infant sister Mary Jane, brother-in-law Richard Barberg, father and mother-in-law Raymond and Helen Westphal, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Wally McCurdy. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Terry, sons Jeffrey, Anthony (Angela), and Patrick (Angie). Seven grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Jackson, Brady, Leah, Wyatt, and Benjamin. He is further survived by 5 brothers David (Jean), Dale (Tunnie), Albert (Marlene), Leo, and Michael (Cher). Six sisters Rose Barberg, Eva (Royal) Moulton, Joyce (Herbert) Smith, Sue (John) Tapio, Shirley (Martin) Javurek, Trudy (Kelly) Clausen. Also by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Urn bearers are Gene’s grandchildren. Honorary urn bearers are Dennis Mahlstedt, Bruce Carlson, and Riley Hoheisel. Internment will be at the Howard Lake Cemetery.

 

 

Dec
07

Moberg, Janet Louise 90

 

Janet Louise Moberg was born at the home of her parents, Paul and Genevieve Nelson, west of Dassel, on July 23, 1931.  She lived there with her parents, a sister and a brother for the first eighteen years of her life.  Janet accepted Jesus as her savior at an early age and began her walk of faith.  After graduating from Dassel High School, she continued her education at Northwestern College, North Park University, and St. Cloud University.  She taught high school geography in Hutchinson, North St. Paul and Robbinsdale public schools.

In 1970 she was married to Waldo Moberg at First Covenant Church of Minneapolis. The couple made their home in Cokato.  Four years later they adopted Joseph Brown as their son.

Although her hopes and plans to serve as a career missionary did not materialize, she was happy to serve with her husband as short-term missionaries in Tokyo and Mexico City.  She was active in ministry at Elim Mission Church, especially in Christian Education and music.  She enjoyed travel, music, reading and time with friends.  Waldo and Janet enjoyed 11 winters in Weslaco, Texas.

Janet passed away at her home in Dassel, Minnesota on December 4, 2021.  She had reached the age of 90 years, 4 months and 11 days.  Survivors include step-daughter Connie of Bloomington, granddaughter JoRae and her family of LeRoy, Minnesota, sister-in-law Audrey Anderson of Bloomington, niece Lisa Nordberg and nephews Jon Holmgren of Motley and Kurt Holmgren of Dassel.

She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Genevieve Nelson, husband Waldo, siblings Robert and Margery (Holmgren). Son Joe and grandson Dustin.

Peace be to her memory. Memorial contributions may be made to Ecumen Hospice of Litchfield.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Dassel Covenant Church (251 Lake St, Dassel, MN 55325) with visitation 1 hour prior to services at Church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com

 

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