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Michael Earl Koeppe of Waverly passed away on February 22 in Howard Lake, Minnesota. He was born on January 1st, 1945 to Earl and Metta (Clausen) Koeppe in Detroit, Michigan. The family moved to Delano, Minnesota in October of 1950. They later moved to a farm in Loretto in May 1951 before finally settling in Waverly in May 1956, where they raised dairy cows. In June, 1958 Earl had a serious farm accident, leaving Mike to take over many farm duties at a very young age. Mike graduated from Howard Lake-Waverly High School in 1963. He continued to dairy farm with Earl, occasionally taking an afternoon off to see a Twins Game at the Old Met. Mike and Earl sold the dairy cows in 1981 and crop farmed after that. After Earl passed in 1998, Mike’s son Adam helped out. Mike, Earl and Adam spent many summer nights listening to Twins games on the radio under the trees. The greatest joy in Mike’s life was helping raise his grandchildren, Shane and Romana. He loved seeing them perform in the many plays they were in. He loved watching westerns, wrestling and Twins games. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Howard Lake. He is survived by his son Adam, grandchildren Shane and Romana, and sister Karen. A funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 7th at the First Presbyterian Church in Howard Lake with visitation one hour prior. Lunch will be served following the service. Interment will take place in the spring. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home 320 543 3401 swansonpeterson.com.

Richard Leland Nagel passed away at Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home on February 21, 2026. Richard was born on the farm in Mower County on February 26, 1936 to Elmer and Vina Nagel. Richard grew up on the farm in Mower County with his 2 brothers, sister, Mom and Dad. He graduated from Austin High School. After high school he joined the National Guard.
On December 6, 1958 he married Lois Taylor. They were married at the Robbinsdale Baptist Church. Their grandmas were best friends and college roommate’s. Richard loved farming, camping and the mountains. His favorite place was Alaska.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother Irving Nagel.
He is survived by his sons Alan (Karen) Nagel, and Daniel (Janelle) Nagel, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, brother Donald (Pam) Nagel, and sister Carolyn (Robert) Mcelfatrick.
Funeral service for Richard will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 7th at Faith Lutheran Church in London, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday, March 6th at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato, Minnesota. Also, one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home 320 286 2534 swansonpeterson.com
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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.