Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Frances Santema Passed away on May 4, 2019, at Cokato Manor.
Memorial Service: 11 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Elim Mission Church of Cokato
Visitation: will begin 1 hour prior to service at church
Interment: Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Cokato, Minnesota
Frances Dena Santema was born June 20, 1931 to Henry and Minnie (Otten) Strating in the village of Pease in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. She was baptized as an infant and in 1950 became a member of the Pease Christian Reform Church.
She attended grade school in district 6 and graduated from the Milaca High School in 1949. She worked as a telephone operator until marriage to Sidney Santema in December 1951. They made their home in Daleville, Alabama, Milaca, Day, Braham, and Cokato, Minnesota.
Fran did day care in her home until her children went to school. She then worked as a retail clerk. In 1973 she opened her own gift shop in Cokato and sold out in 1983.
She was a member of the Elim Mission church, was active in Dorcas and enjoyed quilting.
Frances passed away at the Cokato Manor on May 4, 2019, she had reached the age of 87 years, 10 months and 14 days.
She is survived buy her children; Michael (Teri) of Inver Grove Heights, Sandra (John) Henz of Sauk Rapids, Steven (Merla) of Cokato. Grandsons: Tim and Patrick, step grandsons Brett and Jon. Sister Darlene Johnson of Eden Prairie.
Frances is preceded in death by: her parents Henry and Minnie, Husband Sidney, brothers: Alvin Strating, and Garret Starting. Sisters: Deane Drake and Alice Prince.

Larson, Harry Willard
age 86, of Waverly passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minnesota. He was born May 17, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to August and Florence (Robertson) Larson. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Harry was a milk truck driver and enjoyed the Minnesota twins and Vikings. He also liked NASCAR.
Survived by his brother, Ken (Alice) Larson, niece and nephews, Dave Larson, Dan (Teresa) Larson, Jackie Larson, and Eric Larson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a celebration of his life at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2019 with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com

Mildred Adeline Pipal, was born in Howard Lake, Minnesota on February 26, 1927, to William and Adaline Tuey. She grew up in Cokato, and was baptized at the 1st Baptist Church. She graduated from Cokato High School in 1945.
On May 6, 1949 Mildred married Donald Pipal at the 1st Baptist Church officiated by Rev. A.E. Appelquist. They made their home first in Cokato but soon moved to Mound. There they raised their family. Mildred worked as secretary at the Maple Plain Community Church for many years. After she retired she spent much of her time enjoying her grand children. She loved knitting, baking, fishing and laughing with her family.
Mildred went to be with her Savior on April 26, 2019. She had reached the age of 92 years, and 2 months. Her love of life, wisdom and humor will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her 3 children: Vicki Pipal of Howard Lake, Doug (Teresa) of Buffalo, and Dennis (Sara) of Montrose. Grandchildren: Adam Pipal and Adison Pipal. Sister: Grace Nelson.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Adaline Tuey, husband Donald, sisters: Bonnie Johnson, Helen Harms, Betty Ring, and brother Denton Tuey.

Ernest Elroy Larson
age 92, of South Haven, Minnesota passed away on April 19, 2019. He was born March 10, 1927 in French Lake Township to Louis and Myrtle (Erickson) Larson. He attended Lee school through the 8th grade. On July 31st, 1948 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Peterson.
His pride was being a dairy farmer until his passing, hauling milk for many years to Knapp and Kingston. He also worked for the canning factory picking sweet corn by hand and he was very seldom seen without his stripped bib overalls on.
Ernest enjoyed hunting, netting smelt, spearing, and listening to the Minnesota Twins on the radio.
He is survived by his children, Karen Duarte, Deanna Mueller (Bob Haapala), Loren (Tammy), John (Mary Ann), Gail (Mark) Dunderi, Mike (Robyn), Tom (Barb), Robert (Emily), Mariann Helmin, 27 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren, sisters Marilyn (Glenn) Bakeberg and Carol (John) Kelly, along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Myrtle, wife, Dorothy, son, David, sister, Doris Kotila, brother, Norman, and son-in-law Tom Mueller.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in French Lake Township. Gathering of family and friends will take place 2 hrs prior to the service at church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato, www.swansonpeterson.com, 320-286-2534

Keith William Kegler, age 67, of Winsted, lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted, with interment at a later date.

There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the Mass.

Cremation services and funeral arrangements are being handled by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake; www.swansonpeterson.com.

Keith was born Jan. 13, 1952, in Hutchinson, to William and Lorraine (Marshall) Kegler.

He was employed at Edco, Barton’s, and Polyfoam.

Keith enjoyed visiting with friends and acquaintances. He liked country western music, and being outdoors doing yardwork; and he was never happier than when he was out on his lawnmower, cutting the lawn.

Keith is survived by his special friend, Linda; sister Paulette; uncle and aunt Arnie and Elaine Marshall; and many friends and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lorraine Kegler.