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Joan Boss, age 66, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026.
Joan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her kindness and devotion to her family. She enjoyed spending time at the lake and fishing, as well as gathering with family and friends to play cards and share time together.
She is survived by her ex-husband, Martin Boss; her son, Jake Boss, and his wife, Amber Boss; her granddaughter, Jade Boss; her grandson, Marshall Boss; her brother, Kent Glessing; and her sister, Cheryl Moist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Delores Glessing, and her daughter, Megan Boss.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 1st, at the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake, with visitation at 1:00 PM and service at 2:00 PM. Lunch to follow at the Montrose Community Center in Montrose, MN.

Timothy Forsman, 58, of Cokato, MN passed away unexpectedly on February 6th, 2026. Tim, the youngest of six children born to Mae and Norman Forsman, was known for his booming laughter, big smile, sense of humor and warm heart. Tim attended DCHS where he could often be found on the baseball diamond, the football field or working at Forsman Farms. He continued on to play baseball for the DC Saints for 12 years. Tim was a fighter and beat cancer not only once, but twice. Through the hard times, he still prioritized family and friends and making people laugh. He spent the entirety of his career working for the USPS.
Some of Tim’s favorite activities included golf, playing cards and watching MN sports, and these activities were only made better when he did them with his kids, Alec and Paige. He loved spending time with Alec and Paige more than anything and always cherished the times they could all be together. Family was extremely important to Tim, and he was practically inseparable with his brothers and nephews. Tim had a larger than life personality and constantly pushed people to be better, which could often be seen on Wednesday nights at the Cokato golf course. His life and legacy will be celebrated forever and there are countless funny and warm memories that will live in our hearts and our community forever.
Tim was preceded in death by his father Norman Forsman, and is survived by:
Mother: Mae Forsman
Children: Alec & Molly, Paige
Siblings: Gaylord & Melissa, Charlene & Don, Gary & Debbie, Deeana & Ken, Mark & Shari
Nieces and Nephews: Peter & Lis, David & Tysann, Katie & Paul, Brian, Ben & Lindy, Scott & Crystal, Andy & Jen, Bethany & Joshua, Kayla Jo & Ryan, Karsen & Kellyn, Caleb and many great nieces & nephews
Best Friends: Reid Ortquist, Mark Determan
Pets: Ona, Otis, Poet & his cats

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Friday February 13th at 1:00pm with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota 320 286 2534 swansonpeterson.com.

Toby Alan Kotila was born in Buffalo Minnesota on June 24, 1955 to Reino and Dorothy (Nicka) Kotila. He attended school in Minneapolis, New Jersey and Cokato. He was in the first graduating class at Dassel Cokato in 1973. He went on to Hutchinson Vocational School for Diesel Mechanics and worked as a forklift mechanic most of his working years. He loved working on and operating machinery and tractors. His favorite day was one spent on a tractor, whether mowing paths through the woods or plowing snow.
Toby loved his family and enjoyed watching his nieces and nephews grow up. He loved spending time at the hunting shack up north. Some of his favorite memories were of time spent there with his dad, uncles, brothers, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Toby retired in 2018 and was ready to enjoy retirement when he was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. He fought the hard fight with as much Finn sisu as anyone. He passed away on February 8, 2026 at the Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home.
Toby was preceded in death by his dad, Reino Kotila, his brother-in-law Steve Johnson, his grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Toby will be sorely missed by his mom Dorothy of Cokato; his siblings Janet Johnson of Spring Lake Park, Jim (Jean) of Cokato, Peter (Tami) of Two Harbors, Mike (Brenda) of Dassel and Cape Coral, Florida, Lori (Brad) Komperud of Rosemount, Linda Kotila of Cokato, and Tim Kotila of Williams; 13 nieces and nephews; 15 great nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato on February 16th at 11am with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato, Minnesota 320 286 2534 swansonpeterson.com.

Gloria Ann (Hammer) Lindquist of Cokato passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026 in Independence, Minnesota. She lived 99 years and 176 days.
Gloria was born August 3, 1926 in French Lake Township to Reuben and Lillian (Janckila) Hammer. She grew up in Wayzata and Minneapolis with her sister and brothers Marcella Perry, Courtney Hammer and Duane Hammer. She was confirmed in the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church and graduated from North High School in Minneapolis. She was a member of the O’Ten Club,
a group of 10 girls from North High who met monthly for more than 70 years.
Gloria worked for 18 years at Northwestern National Bank in downtown Minneapolis. She played softball, golf and bowled for the bank. She loved shopping at Dayton’s, Donaldson’s, Penny’s and Powers on her lunch breaks.
On November 9, 1963, Gloria married Elmer Lindquist and became the stepmother to 3 sons, Bruce, Gary and Randy. Elmer and Gloria then had a daughter, Sandra. Elmer and Gloria were married for 42 years.
Gloria was a seamstress, gardener, interior decorator, oil painter, quilter, crafter and made ceramics. She loved volunteering for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 209. She loved to entertain, collect things, camp, and spend time at her family’s cottage on Cokato Lake.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Elmer; parents Reuben and Lillian; stepsons Bruce, Gary and Randy; brothers Courtney (Janice), Duane, sister Marcella (Ernest); Lindquist brothers-in-law and wives Vernon (Frances), Lawrence (Winnifred), Robert (Eva), Paul and sister-in-law Myrtle (Dennis) Breitholtz; nephews Joseph and Timothy Hammer, Thomas Perry, Dale Lindquist, nieces Susan George and Deborah Lindquist; and grandson-in-law Bruce Ackerman.
Gloria is survived by her daughter Sandra (Stephen) Lind; granddaughters Dara Gloria Lind, Deborah Ackerman, Jessica Lindquist, Anne (Jesse) Lindquist, grandsons Jason (Marisol) and Bryant Lindquist; 3 daughters-in-law Evelyn Lindquist, Donna Lindquist and Sandra Montgomery; sisters-in-law Katherine Hammer and Karen Lindquist, 9 great-grandchildren Matthew, Kristen, Makayla, Ryan, Jacob, Noah, Jesse, Lila, Ava, and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service for Gloria will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 2nd at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cokato, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Sunday at the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, Minnesota. Also, one hour prior to service on Monday at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home 320 286 2534 swansonpeterson.com
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Born: August 26, 1938 in Cokato, MN
Parents: Carl (Gordy) Gordon Bergstrom and Helen L. (Chelgren) Bergstrom
Died: January 13, 2026 in Mesa, AZ at 87 years of age
John attended Cokato HS, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp and Reserves, honorably discharged with the rank of Colonel.
John’s practice of medicine began at Cokato Medical Clinic and extended for 35 years as Chief of Staff at multiple VA Hospitals. John held a particular fondness for the years he contributed to the faculty at the U of M.
Preceded in death by his parents, Gordy & Helen, brother Bob Bergstrom, sister-in-law Karen Bergstrom, brother-in-law James Marchand, and Judith Edmeyer Bergstrom, mother of his children.
Survived by spouse Marion (Terning) Bergstrom, children Jeff (Cheryl Conklin) Bergstrom, Naomi (Bob) Selzler, Sarita Bergstrom, step-children Stacy Forsberg, Jennifer Forsberg, Rebecca (Jeff) Arendt, one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Sister Margaret (Penny) Marchand
Burial will be April 30,2026 at 1:30pm at the Cokato Evangelical Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato & Howard Lake, Minnesota 320 286 2534 swansonpeterson.com
Memorials preferred to the following or donor’s choice.
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church 1206 E. Warner Road Suite 101-L Gilbert, AZ 85296
Hospice of the Valley Phoenix www.hov.org/donate
University of Minnesota Medical Student Scholarship Fund 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55455 makingagift.umn.edu/give