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Diane Marie Torola died July 15, 2021 at age 63 years. She was born August 23, 1957 to Leo and Esther (Maki) Torola, the third of 7 children. Diane had a sweet disposition and a shy smile. She was very quiet, cared about people and showed her love. She was very independent and did not want to be a burden to anyone. She attended Wayzata schools, graduated in 1976, lived in Phoenix for 10 years, Washington state for 2 years, then Minnesota for the remainder of her life.
Diane had several jobs in which she performed general office duties. She also volunteered at Park Nicollet hospital for many years. Diane loved children and traveling; she often took her nieces and nephews on trips to various places in the U.S.
In 1994 Diane was diagnosed with breast cancer and a year later went through Stem Cell treatment, after which God granted her another 27 years. The latter years were difficult due to declining health but Diane never complained or despaired, instead steadfastly continued on the best she could.
Diane’s last couple weeks were spent in Hospice care with wonderful support of the care workers, siblings, cousins and friends. She passed away in the loving presence of her family. Diane is preceded in death by her Father, Leo, and sister in law, Joan (Larry). She is survived by her Mother, Esther, siblings, Denise (Steve) Johnson, Larry (Heidi) Torola, John (Tracy) Torola, Steve (Mary) Torola, Barb (Tim) Korkko, Cathy (Steve) Tarnowski, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2021 with visitation 1 hour prior at First Apostolic Lutheran Church (2300 Cox Tr, Long Lake, MN 55356). Internment will take place at 2:30 PM at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato, MN, 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com.

Burton Raymond Horsch was born on Tuesday, June 30, 1931, on the farm in Middleville Township, Minnesota to Raymond and Lillie (Melinsky) Horsch. He was baptized on July 19, 1931, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake on March 25, 1945, Burt graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1949. Burt met Marlys Nelson roller skating in Cokato. They were united in marriage on April 16, 1955, at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. In 1963 they purchased their current residence, a family farm in rural Victor Township. Marlys passed away February 5, 2015.
Burton, was very active in and around Howard Lake, he served for 21 years on the Wright Hennepin Electric board, was currently a member of the Victor Township board, a member of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, AMPI, and C&H Ag Board. He was very active at St. James Lutheran Church where he had been Elder, Secretary, usher, and sang in the choir. A lifelong farmer, he also drove school bus for Holt Motors and Howard Lake schools. He enjoyed gardening, reading singing, and cutting wood. He was instrumental in special remembrance of his uncle Harlan Melinsky who died during WWII, but who’s remains were not recovered until recently his dog tags were located.
Burton passed away at the Lodge Assisted Living, in Howard Lake on July 14, 2021. He had reached the age of 90 years, and 16 days. Survivors include his children: Aaron (Stacy) Horsch, Amy (Carl) Fredricks. Grand children: Adam and Noah Horsch, Jasmine Meservey, Cassandra (Seth) Shultz, and Stacie (Shane) Derichs. Great Grandchildren: Charlie and Benjamin Shultz, and Zoey and Mallory Derichs.
He is further survived by Brother Donald (Noreen) Horsch, Harlan Horsch, John “Chub” Horsch, sisters: Margy Holm, Verla (Roger) Olson, and Pauline (Bob) Bellah.
Funeral Service: 11 AM Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake,
Visitation: Sunday afternoon 4-7 PM at St. James Lutheran Church of Howard Lake and 1 hr. prior to funeral service on Monday
Interment: Sunset Cemetery in French Lake Township. Minnesota

Harlon Arlie Adickes, was born March 2, 1932 in Woodland Township to Herbert and Verna (Wetter) Adickes. He passed away July 10, 2021 at the Camilia Rose Care Center in Coon Rapids, MN.
Harlon grew up and attended school in Howard Lake. After graduating in 1950 he worked with his parents on the family farm. Harlon married Donna Margaret Bowers May 22, 1953 and they farmed in Waverly and then in Howard Lake. Five children were born to this union, Carolyn, Herbert, Louise, Rebecca and Christopher. Harlon worked in the mill, drove delivery truck and sold feed at Munson’s Feed Company and drove with Clinic Cab in Howard Lake.
Harlon was always ready to help with any project. He enjoyed playing cards at Heritage Square Apartments, with Howard Lake Senior Citizens and with a group in Cokato and playing Sheephead at family events. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and bingo at Heritage Square. Harlon loved caring for and passing out his homegrown apples, pears, tomatoes and patio baskets. Harlon dedicated many years to recording his family ancestry and extended the work to include Donna’s family. He was trustee, elder, deacon and unofficial historian at First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
Harlon was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Verna Adickes, his sibling, Baby Adickes, his wife Donna Margaret in 2016 and his son Christopher Dana Adickes in 1989.
He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Stoll of Waverly, son Herbert Adickes and Dee Safe of Red Wing, daughter Louise and Thurman Woodberry of Oak Grove, and daughter Rebecca and Todd Johnson of Duluth; grandchildren Terry and Wendy (Niesen) Stoll, Eric and Amanda (Drusch) Stoll, Jeremy and Mindy (Odenbrett) Stoll, Kelly and Kelli (Johnson) Stoll, Jared and Julie (Johnson) Woodberry, Jason Woodberry and Joshua Woodberry, great-grandchildren Allan and Hayley (Lowers) Stoll, Austin, Wyatt, Carly, Devan, Alyssa, Emma, Stella and Isabelle.
Instead of flowers, Harlon requested that memorials be directed to the Christopher Adickes Scholarship Fund at the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School or the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake.
Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake with the memorial service at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Howard Lake Cemetery with lunch following back at the First Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Carol Ann Makousky was born in Delano, Minnesota on December 22, 1940 to Richard and Anna (Bengtson) Schultz. She grew up in Delano, was baptized at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church on May 13, 1941, and confirmed in her faith on June 7, 1953. She graduated from Delano High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Michael Makousky on September 15, 1962. They resided in St. Louis Park for 4 years and then moved to Maple Plain where they resided for 4 years before moving to Cokato where they raised their family.
Carol passed away peacefully in Cokato on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She had reached the age of 80 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Anna Schultz, husband Michael, Brother-in-law Roger Hafften, Sister-in-Law Susan Schultz, Father-in-Law Milton Makousky, and Mother-in-Law Dorothy Makousky.
Survivors include her children Jon Makousky (Amy) of Cokato, Krista Yoch (Darrin) of Richfield. Grandchildren: Ashley (Dylan) Kubiak of San Diego, CA, Brooke Yoch of Hopkins, Josh (Brit) Meyers of Monticello. Great Grandchildren: Brodee, Addisyn, Evelyn, and Charleigh Meyers, and Blaire Kubiak (born July 4, 2021). Siblings: Ken Schultz of Crystal, Cathy Hafften of Buffalo, Dale (Barb) Schultz of Long Beach, CA. Jan Marceau of St. Cloud and Jim Schultz of Maple Plain.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church of Delano, the American Diabetes Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 (with visitation one hour prior to service) at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 435 Bridge Avenue E. Delano, MN 55328.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato.
Interment: Cokato Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery

Paul Ferdinand Berg, age 77, passed away at his home South of Howard Lake on June 28, 2021.
Paul Ferdinand Berg was born in Cokato, Minnesota on May 15, 1944, to Ferdinand and Mavis (Johnson) Berg. He grew up on the farm south of Howard Lake and made it his life long home. Paul was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato, and graduated from Cokato High School in 1962.
Paul has farmed his whole life and for a time drove truck during the corn pack in Cokato, and for Northrup King; he worked for a time at Agrigate Industries in Elk River. For quite some time he has delivered meals for Catholic Charities in Maple Lake, Annandale and Kimball where he has also helped to serve. Paul enjoyed gardening and dogs.
Paul passed away at his home on June 28, 2021. He had reached the age of 77 years, 1 month and 13 days. He is survived by his brothers: Henry (Joyce) of Buffalo, Stanley (Nancy) of Clear Lake, and Jeffrey (Rita) of Bloomington. Along with several other relatives, and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand and Mavis; brothers Julian, Kevin, and infant Henry C, and Niece Whitney Berg.

Memorial Service: 11 AM Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato
Visitation: 1 hr. prior to service on Tuesday
Interment: Cokato City Cemetery