Donna Swanson

Passed away on 11/12/2025 at Norris Square, Presbyterian Home at the age of 86.

She was born in Bowlus, MN. She is a loving daughter of John and Lucille Ohotto.

She truly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed decorating for all the holidays; especially the Christmas Season. Decorating for the Christmas Season seemed to get longer and longer each year. One of her passions was cooking. She mostly just enjoyed spending time with family and making family meals. The family meals always included sending doggy bags home.

Along with her parents she is proceeded in death by her seven siblings: Ted, Delores, Lorraine, Irene, Clifford, Ernie, Rosanne and her two loving sons; Bryan and Dale Forslin.

Survived by her son. two daughters and daughter-in-law: Steve (Chrissy) Forslin, Laura Forslin, Kathy (Steve) Poppenhagen, Terri (Tim) O’Neill; along with 11 grandkids and 24 great grandkids.

Visitation will be held at 10am; 1 hour before the 11am church service on Dec 4, 2025.

Location Address:

St. Rita Church

8694 80th St Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Please join us directly after service in the church dining hall for a light lunch.