Darcene "Darcy" Colling (Skluzacek)
August 23, 1967 ~ May 13, 2025
Age 57 of Scandia. Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma & Sister, passed away surrounded by family on May 13, 2025 after a 7 month battle with breast cancer.
Preceded in death by parents, Alois & Adeline Skluzacek; brother, Duane Skluzacek. Survived by loving husband of 37 years, Keith; children, Alisha (Ben) Lindberg, Tyler (Gloria), Jake; grandchildren, Lyla, Stella, Sage, Iris; sisters, Denise (Bruce) Ormberg, Doreen (John) Seekon; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Darcy was a master gardener. Her nurturing love helped her flowers & vegetables flourish. A sunny day on Lake Winnibigoshish with her dogs was a day well spent. Darcy was a talented musician and played both piano and saxophone. Polka was a favorite! She lit up any room she was in. Above all, Darcy was most proud of her kids & grandkids.
Visitation 3-7 PM Tuesday, May 20th with a prayer service at 6:30 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, May 21st with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Church of St. Peter, Forest Lake.
Darcy was our neighbor. She taught me so much about gardening and was generous in many areas of her life. We’re so sad that she’s gone, but we are better people for having known her. Rest in peace, Darcy.
May the memories of your loved one bring you comfort and peace.
Love to Alisha and your whole family. We are thinking of you all.
Darcy was always so full of energy in everything she did. She also turned into quite the walleye fisherwomen the last few years. I am very proud to call her my sister in law.
With heartfelt condolences, may you let all the happy memories carry you through this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathies
With our deepest sympathy,Jack Fiterman and all your friends at Liberty
In loving memory for our friend Darcy and family She will be missed.
Sending your family love and support during this time. You all are in our prayers!
Darcy and I worked together in a preschool program within Forest Lake schools. We went back to school together to become certified preschool teachers. She made work and school fun. I loved her sense of humor and her very caring giant heart. We quickly became friends. I feel like I know her family, as she was always praising and proud of Keith, her kids and grandkids.
I will miss her always, Krista
We are so sorry for the loss of Darcy. She was beautiful inside and out, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Darcy was my neighbor. She was a delight in life ; a tiny spark of God. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathies. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisha, Ben and family we are thinking and praying for your family during this time. We love you.
Our deepest sympathy for losing Darcy. Love, Julie Rekow, Ben, Catie and Vivi Weide
Keith, Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Darcy. Wishing you and your family strength and comfort. Your friends at Custom Containers.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of you and your family, and wishing you all the support and strength during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy,
My thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending you strength and support.
Sending our love. Thinking of you all.
Dear Lish & Colling family, Sending you all our love and deepest condolences. With heartfelt sympathy,Shelby, Megan, Amy, Missy, Kristie
Sent with love and remembrance,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
We hope you all find comfort in knowing youre surrounded by love. We are so sorry for your loss.
We are honored to have known and cared for Darcy. We hope your family is surrounded by comfort and peace during this time.Jenny Morgan and Pam Tatro
Our condolences to Keith and family. May you draw strength from your memories and from the love and support from family and friends.
Darcy was like a mother to myself and my friends. Her son, Jacob, was one of my best friends growing up. You couldn’t separate Jacob, Jake, and Jack at one point in time. And Darcy, Darcy was the perfect blend of strong willed, forgiving, fun, and accountable to handle three ravenous teen boys. Her pantry was always stocked with goodies, her fridges had space available for us to bring endless cans of Mountain Dew. Darcy and Keith always had an open door for me. They didn’t know it, but the span of time I was hanging around their house was really tough in my personal life. Darcy always was able to make me smile and bring out the biggest belly laughs. She gave me so much crap for my long curly hair (that was more Keith, I think he was just jealous) The two of them really helped me through so many unspoken trials and tribulations simply though being cool adults who cared about me. I will forever appreciate that. Also, Darcy shared her love of music by allowing me to work to earn an acoustic guitar she had from her mother. That allowed me to teach myself, and now I’ve been playing for almost 18 years. Darcy has had a lasting impact on my life even though we haven’t spoken in well over a decade. She and her family contributed to a big part of my development as a human in my youth, and for that, I am forever grateful and lucky to have been included. I wish the family peace in this troublesome time. Take the needed measures to mourn, reflect, and heal. Much love – Jake Sayre
With deepest sympathy, Central Package & Display The Haglund family.
Our deep condolences to Keith and Family. Keith and Darcy have been wonderful mentors to Jenny and I. He’s the best ‘boss’ a young guy could’ve had. Very sorry for your loss Keith, may the best memories last forever. Erik and Jenny O.
Darcy’s son, Jake, has been a recurring and important presence in my life over the past two decades — from playing Pokémon and basketball as kids, to reconnecting as roommates in Boston, and most recently, becoming business partners in Denver.
Over all those years, several thing have stood out about Jake: his strength, resilience, courage and deep capacity for care. These traits undoubtedly reflect the incredible woman who raised him.
Jake and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort, peace, and healing in the days ahead.