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▰ Garth Swanson

Died May 26, … More Information
Garth Swanson, of Afton, Iowa, passed away peacefully May 26, 2008. Garth was 28.
Obituary published: May 27, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gale F Swanson

Died March 08, … More Information
Gale F Swanson, age 77 of Iowa, born in Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2006.
Obituary published: March 09, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gale F Swanson

Died March 09, … More Information
Gale F Swanson, age 77 of Iowa, born in Wisconsin, passed from this world into the next March 9, 2006.
Obituary published: March 10, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Frederick Glen Swanson

Died April 29, … More Information
Frederick Glen Swanson went into the presence of the Lord on April 29, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa. Tags: #Bernita
Obituary: Frederick passed away on , 29, 2015. Frederick was a resident of Des Moines, Iowa at the time of passing. Frederick was married to Bernita.

▰ Fred Swanson

Died June 27, … More Information
Fred Swanson, age 88 of Newton, Iowa, joined the Lord June 27, 2012.
Obituary published: June 28, 2012 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Floyd Jr "Richard" Swanson

Died October 27, … More Information
Floyd Jr "Richard" Swanson, 82, of Cedar Falls, Iowa departed this life October 27, 2015.
Obituary published: October 28, 2015 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Ferne (Rouse) Swanson

Died November 01, … More Information
Ferne (Rouse) Swanson, age 90 of Chariton, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 1, 2004.
Obituary published: November 02, 2004 in "Woodland D-D (CA)"

▰ Ferne Swanson

Died November 01, … More Information
Ferne Swanson, a resident of Chariton, Iowa for decades, died November 1, 2004 in Chariton, Iowa at the age of 90.
Obituary published: November 02, 2004 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Fern Swanson

Died May 08, … More Information
Fern Swanson, age 96 of Armstrong, Iowa, passed from this life on May 8, 2015.
Obituary published: May 09, 2015 in "Estherville Daily News"

▰ Evelyn K (Bartlett) Swanson

Died April 08, … More Information
Evelyn K (Bartlett) Swanson, of Sioux City, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 8, 2000. Evelyn was 91.
Obituary published: April 09, 2000 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Eugene M Swanson

Died April 06, … More Information
Eugene M Swanson, of Adel, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2002. Eugene was 80.
Obituary published: April 07, 2002 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Eugene C Swanson

Died July 10, … More Information
Eugene C Swanson, 83, of Ankeny, Iowa departed this life July 10, 2010.
Obituary published: July 11, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Eugene C Swanson

Died July 09, … More Information
Eugene C Swanson, age 83 of Ankeny, Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 9, 2010.
Obituary published: July 10, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Eugene C Swanson

Died July 07, … More Information
Eugene C Swanson, born May 10, 1927 passed away peacefully July 7, 2010 in Iowa. Eugene was 83. Tags: #Taylor #Hospice #Chapel #West #Moines #Resthaven #Callender #Claude #Cora #Swanson #North #School #Grandview #United #Marine #Ruth #Washington #Burris #Journeyman #Gnemeth #Lodge #Shrine #Bullhead #Kendra #Kirkpatrick #Karen #Jackson #Ankeny #Trudy #Ruby #Tollesson #Marge #Reese #Bondurant #Carol #Grimes #Gerald #Masonic
Obituary: Eugene C. Swanson

Eugene C. Swanson, 83, passed from this life on , 7, 2010 at Taylor House Hospice. services are 10 AM , 12, 2010 at McLarens Chapel in West Des Moines with interment at Resthaven .
Gene was born on May 10, 1927 in Callender, IA the son of Claude M. and Cora S. (Comstock) Swanson. He graduated in 1945 from North High School and attended Grandview . He served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII. Gene married Ruth Crowley on 26, 1947 in Washington D.C. Following her death in 1972 he married Eva Burris and she preceded him in death in 1990.
Gene was a Journeyman Pressman for the Des Moines Register for 36 years. Following his retirement he worked with HyVee for 18 years. He was a member of the Gnemeth Masonic Lodge #522 of West Des Moines and the Za Ga Zig Shrine Temple.
Survivors are children, Ken(Carie) Swanson of Bullhead City, AZ; Kendra (Jim) Kirkpatrick of West Des Moines; Karen (Mark) Jackson of Ankeny; step-daughters Trudy (Mike) Jackson; Ruby (George) Tollesson; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister Marge (Jim) Reese of Bondurant and sister-in-law Carol Swanson of Grimes.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gerald Swanson.
Gene enjoyed family, friends, his pets, traveling, collectibles, and doing crossword puzzles.
Visitation with the family is 4-6 PM with Masonic Rites at 6 PM at McLarens Chapel.
Memorials may be directed to Taylor House Hospice.

▰ Eugene C Swanson

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Eugene Swanson

Died April 11, … More Information
Eugene Swanson, age 80 of Winterset, Iowa, entered eternal life April 11, 2002.
Obituary published: April 12, 2002 in "PerryChief"

▰ Ethel Marie Swanson

Died August 20, … More Information
Ethel Marie Swanson, born September 30, 1920 gained her wings on August 20, 2014 in Algona, Iowa. Ethel was 93.

▰ Esther Ione Swanson

Died September 26, … More Information
Esther Ione Swanson, of Winterset, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 26, 2005. Esther was 68.
Obituary published: September 27, 2005 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ernest J Swanson

Died September 08, … More Information
Ernest J Swanson, age 82 of Des Moines, Iowa, died on September 8, 2008.
Obituary published: September 09, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ernest J Swanson

Died September 09, … More Information
Ernest J Swanson, age 82 of Des Moines, Iowa passed away September 9, 2008.
Obituary published: September 10, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ernest J Swanson

Died January 06, … More Information
Ernest J Swanson, 96, of Grinnell, Iowa departed this life January 6, 2015.
Obituary published: January 07, 2015 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elva "Gerry" (Kohler) Swanson

Died December 26, … More Information
Elva "Gerry" (Kohler) Swanson, age 80 of Johnston, Iowa, gained her wings on December 26, 1998.
Obituary published: December 27, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elsie Mae (Caldwell)[Mehaffy] Swanson

Died November 04, … More Information
Elsie Mae (Caldwell)[Mehaffy] Swanson, of Mediapolis, Iowa, gained her wings on November 4, 1998. Elsie was 91.
Obituary published: November 05, 1998 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Elsie Swanson

Died March 05, … More Information
On March 5, 2002, Elsie Swanson, 89, of Iowa left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: March 06, 2002 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elsie Swanson

Died March 06, … More Information
Elsie Swanson, of Ames, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 6, 2002. Elsie was 89.
Obituary published: March 07, 2002 in "Nevada Journal"

▰ Elon "Shorty" Swanson

Died December 03, … More Information
Elon "Shorty" Swanson, born June 15, 1924 died on December 3, 2014 in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Elon was 90. Tags: #Mary #Myers #Nebraska #Louis #Helen #Shorty #Woodward #Mount #Community #Frank #Mitchell #Store #Ringgold #American #Clearview #Swanson #Cheryl #Jefferson #Iowa #Charles #Long #Eric #Scott #Allen #Major #Pamela #Sullivan #Brandon #Kelsea #Savannah #Blake #Amber #Brady #Shaun #Blaine #Mallory #Cody #Brittany #Jake #Elliott #Zaydon #Marvin #Paul #Carl #South #Services
Obituary: Shorty (Elon) Swanson, son of Earl Ruben & Hazel Agatha (Irwin) Swanson, was born on 15, 1924 in Palmer, Nebraska. Shorty grew up at Palmer and served his country in the US Army from 17, 1945 until he was honorably discharged on 28, 1946. Shorty married Mary Louise Myers on 3, 1945 in St. Paul, Nebraska. To this union two children were born, Louis and Helen. For over 20 years, Shorty worked at the state hospital in Woodward as an assistant herdsman. In the mid 1970s Shorty and Mary Lou moved to Mount Ayr where Shorty worked as a custodian at the Mount Ayr Community Schools. Shorty loved to hunt and fish. His fishing partners included grandchildren and great grandchildren; and friends including Frank Dredge. Shorty loved to play cards and pitch in particular. He was very good at pitching horseshoes and won tournaments. He enjoyed woodworking and he loved his coffee club at Mitchell Drug Store. Shorty was a life-time member of Ringgold Post #172, American Legion, in Mount Ayr. Shorty passed away at Clearview on 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Lou on 3, 2006; sister Helen Swanson and sister-in-law LaVera Swanson. Survivors include his two children, Louis (wife Cheryl) Swanson of Jefferson, Iowa and Helen Jean (husband Charles) Long of Mount Ayr, Iowa; 5 grandchildren Eric (Kathy) Long, Scott (Jane) Swanson, Allen (Cheryl) Long, Ret Major Michael (Kelley) Long, and Pamela (Terry) Sullivan; 13 great grandchildren Brandon Long, Kelsea Long, Savannah Long, Blake Long, Amber Sullivan, Brady Long, Shaun Sullivan, Blaine Long, Mallory Swanson, Eric Long , Cody Swanson, Brittany Costello, and Jake Costello; 2 great great grandchildren Elliott Long and Zaydon Gates; 2 brothers Marvin Swanson of St Paul, NE and Carl (Cindy) Swanson of South Carolina; other relatives and friends. A memorial fund has been established to Ringgold Post #172 American Legion and HCI Services in Mount Ayr.

▰ Elmer O Swanson

Died April 13, … More Information
Elmer O Swanson, born April 2, 1919 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 13, 2015 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Elmer was 96. Tags: #Donna
Obituary: Elmer was born on 2, 1919 and passed away on , 13, 2015. Elmer was a resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa at the time of passing. Elmer was married to Donna.

▰ Elizabeth "Wissie" (Mullikin) Swanson

Died December 24, … More Information
Elizabeth "Wissie" (Mullikin) Swanson, of Iowa, born in Millersburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully December 24, 2006.
Obituary published: December 25, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elizabeth "Wissie" (Mullikin) Swanson

Died December 23, … More Information
Elizabeth "Wissie" (Mullikin) Swanson, of Iowa, born in Kentucky, departed this life Sunday December 23, 2006.
Obituary published: December 24, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Elizabeth "Bette" F Swanson

Died December 12, … More Information
Elizabeth "Bette" F Swanson, born September 11, 1941 went into the presence of the Lord on December 12, 2017 in Davenport, Iowa. Elizabeth was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Judy Bowling, Mary Swanson, Louise Swanson / Lingafelter, Brian Lang, Mavis Kaczinski

▰ Elizabeth Swanson

Died May 26, … More Information
Elizabeth Swanson, age 87 of Hamburg, Iowa, gained her wings on May 26, 1998.
Obituary published: May 27, 1998 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Eleonora E (Ristau) Swanson

Died March 08, … More Information
Eleonora E (Ristau) Swanson, of Clinton, Iowa, passed from this life on March 8, 1999. Eleonora was 86.
Obituary published: March 09, 1999 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Eleanora E (Ristau) Swanson

Died March 08, … More Information
Eleanora E (Ristau) Swanson, of Clinton, Iowa, departed this life Sunday March 8, 1999. Eleanora was 86.
Obituary published: March 09, 1999 in "Mason City G-G"

▰ Eldon William Swanson

Died May 19, … More Information
Eldon William Swanson, age 75 of Iowa, born in Nebraska, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 19, 2011.
Obituary published: May 20, 2011 in "Estherville Daily News"

▰ Einer Gotford Swanson

Died May 21, … More Information
Einer Gotford Swanson, age 84 of Sioux City, Iowa, passed from this life on May 21, 2004.
Obituary published: May 22, 2004 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Dwight Harold Swanson

Died May 17, … More Information
Dwight Harold Swanson, of Iowa, born in Princeton, Minnesota, went into the presence of the Lord on May 17, 2014. Dwight was 94.
Obituary published: May 18, 2014 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Dwight Swanson

Died May 16, … More Information
Dwight Swanson, born August 13, 1919 died on May 16, 2014 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dwight was 94.

▰ Dwight Harold Swanson

Died May 16, … More Information
Dwight Harold Swanson, born August 13, 1919 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 16, 2014 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dwight was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Sherry Lueders, George & Shirley Robertson, Nancy S. Johnson, Larry & Betty Martindale, Russ And Jo Anne Licht

▰ Douglas Warren Swanson

Died October 20, … More Information
Douglas Warren Swanson, born July 25, 1943 died on October 20, 2014 in Sioux City, Iowa. Douglas was 71. Tags: #Carol
Obituary: Douglas was born on 25, 1943 and passed away on , 20, 2014. Douglas was a resident of Sioux City, Iowa at the time of passing. Douglas was married to Carol.

▰ Dorothy [Fahlen] Swanson

Died July 24, … More Information
Dorothy [Fahlen] Swanson, 80, of Red Oak, Iowa gained her wings on July 24, 1997.
Obituary published: July 25, 1997 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Dorothy May (Robertson)[Baird] Swanson

Died October 21, … More Information
Dorothy May (Robertson)[Baird] Swanson, age 95 of Sheffield, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on October 21, 2002.
Obituary published: October 22, 2002 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Dorothy May (Robertson)[Baird] Swanson

Died October 19, … More Information
Dorothy May (Robertson)[Baird] Swanson, age 95 of Sheffield, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 19, 2002.
Obituary published: October 20, 2002 in "Mason City G-G"

▰ Dorothy M Swanson

Died March 08, … More Information
Dorothy M Swanson, age 89 of Madrid, Iowa, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 8, 2016.
Obituary published: March 09, 2016 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Dorothy Swanson

Died February 27, … More Information
Dorothy Swanson, age 82 of West Des Moines, Iowa, gained her wings on February 27, 2008.
Obituary published: February 28, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Dorothy M Swanson

Died March 06, … More Information
Dorothy M Swanson, born July 15, 1926 entered Heaven's gates on March 6, 2016 in Solon, Iowa. Dorothy was 89.

▰ Doris J Swanson

Died April 11, … More Information
Doris J Swanson, of Hampton, Iowa, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home April 11, 1998. Doris was 85.
Obituary published: April 12, 1998 in "Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier"

▰ Doris Swanson

Died October 16, … More Information
Doris Swanson, of Colfax, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on October 16, 2011. Doris was 83.
Obituary published: October 17, 2011 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donna J Swanson

Died September 11, … More Information
Donna J Swanson, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2006 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.
Obituary published: September 12, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donna Swanson

Died June 28, … More Information
Donna Swanson passed away June 28, 2014 in Creston, Iowa. Tags: #Salem #Church #Creston #Brian #Graceland #Powers #Greater #Hospice #Benson #Iowa #Love #Sylvester #School #Maryville #Walton #Swanson #Donna #Frosty #Eagles #South #Boosters #Kitchen #Society #Club #Blubber #Campers #Larry #Connie #Afton #Dave #Daughter-in-law #Alvin #Rodney #Arispe #Grant #Mary #Jamie #Laurel #Bondurant #Jennifer #Bryant #Egenberger #Moines #Vanscoy #Christine #Michael #Alexis #Orient #Katie #Loveland #Colo #Matthew #Sharon #Celia #Washington #Kellie #Jason #Clemen #Apopka #Zach #Hunter #Gunner #Macy #Harley #Tommi #Toni #Tessi #Khalil #Khouri #Rebecca #Wyatt #Spencer #Parker #Gianni #Devin #Linda #Karl #Clare #Lester #Lininger #Garth
Obituary: Donna Swanson, 92, of Creston, died , 28, 2014 at the Greater Regional Hospice in Creston. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. , 2, 2014 at Salem Lutheran Church in Creston. Pastor Brian Jack will officiate. Burial will be at Graceland . Open memorial gathering will be from 2-7 p.m. 1, 2014 with the family to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Powers in Creston. Memorials may be made to Greater Regional Hospice or Salem Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com Donna May Benson was born May 2, 1922 in Creston, Iowa to Joy Love (Porter) and Sylvester Alvin Benson. Donna graduated from Creston High School. On 10, 1941 in Maryville, Mo. Donna was united in marriage to Walton Swanson. settled in Creston, where Donna worked for J.C. Penneys and also for the Frosty Shop. Donna was an active mother and homemaker. Donna was an active member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Creston V.F.W. Auxiliary, the Eagles Auxiliary, South Side Boosters, South Side Kitchen Band, Red Hat Society, Club, the Blubber Club and the Creston Cozy Campers. Donna is survived by two sons, Larry (wife Connie) Swanson of Afton and Dave Swanson of Creston; Daughter-in-law Connie Swanson of Creston; a brother, Alvin Red Benson of Creston; nine grandchildren, Rodney Swanson of Arispe, Grant (wife Mary) Swanson of Afton, Jamie (wife Laurel) Swanson of Bondurant, Ia., Jennifer (husband Bryant) Egenberger of Des Moines, Ia., Amy Vanscoy of Creston, Christine Sherrod of Creston, Michael (wife Alexis) Swanson of Orient, Katie Swanson of Loveland, Colo. and Matthew Swanson of Orient; a granddaughter-in-law Sharon Swanson of Afton; two step-grandchildren, Celia Cioccio of Washington, Ia. and Kellie (husband Jason) Clemen of Apopka, Fla.; 18 great-grandchildren, Zach, Jason, Hunter, Gunner, Macy, Harley, Tommi, Toni, Tessi, Khy, Khalil, Khouri, Rebecca, Wyatt, Spencer, Parker, Gianni and Devin. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, husband Walton in 1996, daughter Linda Joy Swanson, son Karl Swanson sister Clare B (husband Lester) Lininger and a grandson Garth Swanson. LISTEN TO THE MEMORIAL SERVICE HERE: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14502536/Swanson%2C%20Donna%20Memorial%20Service.mp3

▰ Donald C Swanson

Died April 21, … More Information
Donald C Swanson, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, joined the Lord April 21, 2000. Donald was 82.
Obituary published: April 22, 2000 in "Nonpareil"
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