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Sheila Kay (Erickson) Dalbec of Cokato passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at Cokato Manor. She was born on October 4, 1951 to William and Lois Erickson. She was baptized and confirmed in Grace Lutheran Church, South Haven. She attended Cokato High School and graduated in 1969.
She worked for Prudential after High School as a Quality Control Analyst for 25 years until it became IBM. She worked for IBM for 5 years and then Data Recognition Corp. for 2 years, testing computer programs. She retired from there in 2010.
She married the love of her life, Larry L. Dalbec, on May 22, 1982. They enjoyed many trips and cruises, sometimes with family and friends, and enjoyed their winters together in Texas and then in Florida, meeting many forever friends there too.
She was a very active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Delano, where she enjoyed all of their many friends at the church.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Lois, a baby brother, Billy. Her brothers­in-law; Robert Salmela, Robert McLeod and sister-in-law Shirley Erickson.
Sheila is survived by her loving husband, Larry, siblings; Barb McLeod, Pat Salmela, Gordy (Dorene) Erickson, and John Erickson. Nieces & Nephews; Allison (Dereck) White, Eric McLeod, Bill (Lori) Salmela, Jeff (Steph) Salmela, Scott (Kelly) Salmela, Tricia (Brad) Lahr, Mandy Erickson, Dori (Hal) Kimball, Josh (Amber) Erickson, Jeremiah Erickson & Jenna
(Dan) Goh man. Many great-nieces & nephews, one great-great nephew and many friends.
She will be missed by many. Peace be to her memory.
In lieu of flowers or memorials please donate to Hope Lodge, American Cancer Society, 2500 University Ave SE, Minneapolis MN 55414, in memory of Sheila Dalbec.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11 :00 am at Mt. Olive Lutheran 435 Bridge Ave E., Delano. Visitation 9:00 am until the time of service. internment will be held at the Mt. Olive West Lutheran Cemetery, following the service. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home 320-286-2534 swansonpeterson.com.

Madileen (Carlson) Bourasa of Luck WI, passed peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Waverly, Minnesota. She lived 87 years. Maddie was born at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN on October 1, 1938, to Vernon and Viola Carlson. She grew up with her brothers and sister, Gerald Carlson, Harland Carlson and Debora (Carlson) Levrentz. She was confirmed at the Almelund Lutheran Church and graduated from Taylors Falls High School in Taylors Falls, MN. Maddie worked with her brothers Jerry and Harley as painter in the Twin Cities area. She loved Fishing, Hunting, Camping and watching the Packers! On November 29, 1958, Maddie married Michael Bourasa. Mike and Maddie had daughters Kimberly and Kelly and were married for 31 years before his death in 1988. Maddie is preceded in death by her husband Michael; daughter Kimberly (Thomsen) and parents Vernon and Viola Carlson and brother Harley Carlson. Maddie is survived by daughter Kelly (Gerald), Brother Gerald Carlson, Sister Deborah (Carlson) Levrentz, grandsons Jeremy (Krista) Bourasa, Jonathan Thomsen, Curtis (Amy) Smith, Christopher (Carrie) Smith, granddaughters April (Michael) Hernandez, Heather (Noelle) Howe, Jenny (Troy) Tennis, Mandy Thomsen and Melissa (Shayla) Thomsen, 23 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be scheduled at the cemetery this spring.

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.