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▰ Jeffrey L Swenson

Died February 24, … More Information
Jeffrey L Swenson, of Whiting, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on February 24, 2006. Jeffrey was 54.
Obituary published: February 25, 2006 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Jeanette Delores Swenson

Died January 28, … More Information
Jeanette Delores Swenson, born May 5, 1932 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 28, 2015 in Ocheyedan, Iowa. Jeanette was 82. Tags: #United #Church #Ocheyedan #Iowa #Pascual #Andringa #Chapel #Jeanette #Swenson #Whiting #Elias #Rosa #Hughes #School #Morningside #Sioux #Elementary #Wiley #Recreation #Arlyn #Steven #Philip #Keith #Swensons #Station #Delores #Fortunes #Ladies #Mixed #League #Methodist #Country #Manor #Sibley #Those #Amanda #Travaille #Christina #Schwartz #Cassie #Maggie #Lloyd #Angela #Bailey #Kevin #Stephanie #Kenneth #Korbin #Robert #Erin #Carson #Parker #Isabelle #Darlene #Faye #Shirley #Fern #Smith #Eugene #Leona #Wayne #Myron #Andrew #Loving #Away #Prayer #Bahrenfuss #Music #David #Broek #Lords #Songs #Amazing #Lord #Dance #Victory #Jesus #Snowbird #Rest #That #Cristina #Matt #Tyler #Ryan #Kenny #Township #Director
Obituary: Jeanette (Delores) Swenson, age 82, of Ocheyedan, Iowa, passed away on , 28, 2015 at the Country View Manor in Sibley, Iowa. Services will be , 31, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Ocheyedan, Iowa. Rev. Shannon Pascual officiating. Burial to follow at Ocheyedan Township in Ocheyedan. Visitation will be , 30, from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Andringa Chapel in Ocheyedan. Jeanette Delores Dee (Hughes) Swenson was born on May 5th, 1932 at Whiting, Iowa to Elias Eugene and Rosa Leona (Johnson) Hughes. In her youth she set pins in the bowling alley and worked in the local café for four years. She attended grade school and high school at Whiting Community School and graduated in 1950. She attended Morningside in Sioux City and earned her teaching degree in Elementary Education in of 1952. While she was attending college she lived and worked in the Wiley Mayne home taking care of the children and cleaning house. She also worked for the Recreation Department in Sioux City. attending college she moved to Ocheyedan, Iowa to teach in the Ocheyedan Community School as an elementary teacher. She taught two years from 1952-54. On 28th, 1953 she was united in marriage to Arlyn Glen Swenson of Ocheyedan where they lived on a farm south of Ocheyedan until of 1982. There they had three boys: Steven Glen, Philip Ryan and Keith Arlyn. moving to Ocheyedan they operated Swensons Service Station until their retirement on May 1st, 1997. At the station Delores did the book work, pumped gas and ran a small floral shop. Music was always a big part of her life and in 1967 she joined a country western band called We and Dee. In 1968 she joined another country western band called The Fortunes where she performed until 1980. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and followed them with interest with their music and sports. She was an avid bowler, bowling in the Ladies League, Mixed Doubles League and tournaments. She was a member of the Ocheyedan United Methodist Church where she was a high school youth leader, school teacher and sang many times at church. She moved into Country View Manor in Sibley in 2012 where she resided until her death on 28th, 2015.
Those left to cherish her memories are: her husband, Arlyn Swenson of Sibley; her three sons, Steven (Lisa) Swenson of Ocheyedan, Philip (Lynelle) Swenson of Ocheyedan and Keith (Julie) Swenson of Sibley; 11 grandchildren, Amanda (Matt) Travaille, Christina (Joe) Schwartz, Cassie Hicks, Maggie (Tyler) Lloyd, Angela (Ryan) Bailey, Kevin Swenson, Stephanie Swenson, Kenneth Swenson, Korbin Swenson, Robert Swenson and Erin Swenson; 4 great-grandchildren, Carson and Parker Lloyd, Ava Schwartz and Isabelle Travaille; 2 sisters, Darlene H. Hughes and Faye Struble; sister-in-laws, Shirley Swenson and Fern (Robert) Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Leona Hughes; a brother, Wayne (Patricia) Hughes, a brother-in-law Myron Swenson and a grand son-in-law, Andrew Hicks. In Loving Memory Of
Jeanette Delores Dee Swenson
Born: May 5, 1932
Passed Away: 28, 2015
Age: 82 years, 8 months and 23 days FUNERAL SERVICE
, 31, 2015 at 1:30 P.M.
United Methodist Church, Ocheyedan, Iowa
Family Prayer Service at 1:15 P.M. OFFICIATING
Rev. Shannon Pascual MUSIC
Pianist: Vel Bahrenfuss
Special Music by David Vander Broek
Song: The Lords Prayer
Congregational Songs
Processional: Amazing Grace # 378
During the service: Lord Of The Dance # 261
Closing: Victory In Jesus # 370
CD music: Snowbird and
Go Rest High On That Mountain HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Amanda Travaille Cassie Hicks
Stephanie Swenson Maggie Lloyd
Angela Bailey Cristina Schwartz
Erin Swenson CASKET BEARERS
Matt Travaille Tyler Lloyd
Ryan Bailey Joe Schwartz
Kenny Swenson Kevin Swenson
Korbin Swenson Robert Swenson INTERMENT
Ocheyedan Township , Ocheyedan, Iowa Following interment, the family invites all
for fellowship and lunch at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY
Andringa
Larry R. Andringa, Director

▰ Jeanette Swenson

Died April 05, … More Information
Jeanette Swenson passed away peacefully April 5, 2006, at her home in Story City, Iowa. She was 100.
Obituary published: April 06, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Jean H (Nelson) Swenson

Died July 22, … More Information
Jean H (Nelson) Swenson, age 89 of Iowa, born in Hyde Park Twp, Minnesota, entered into eternal rest July 22, 2014.
Obituary published: July 23, 2014 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Jane A (Richard) Swenson

Died July 22, … More Information
Jane A (Richard) Swenson, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully July 22, 2003. Jane was 42.
Obituary published: July 23, 2003 in "Platteville J (WI)"

▰ Jane A (Richard) Swenson

Died July 15, … More Information
Jane A (Richard) Swenson, 42, of Dubuque, Iowa departed this life July 15, 2003.
Obituary published: July 16, 2003 in "Wisconsin S-J (WI)"

▰ James A Swenson

Died May 08, … More Information
James A Swenson, age 63 of Ames, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before James May 8, 2008.
Obituary published: May 09, 2008 in "Ames T"

▰ James A Swenson

Died May 07, … More Information
James A Swenson, a resident of Ames, Iowa for decades, died May 7, 2008 in Ames, Iowa at the age of 63.
Obituary published: May 08, 2008 in "Ames T"

▰ James A Swenson

Died May 09, … More Information
James A Swenson, age 63 of Ames, Iowa, passed from this world into the next May 9, 2008.
Obituary published: May 10, 2008 in "Ames T"

▰ Isabella Rose Swenson

Died June 18, … More Information
Isabella Rose Swenson, born June 8, 2017 passed from this life on June 18, 2017 in Iowa. Isabella was 0.

▰ Irma (Schnepal) Swenson

Died January 07, … More Information
Irma (Schnepal) Swenson, age 93 of Tipton, Iowa, entered eternal life January 7, 2003.
Obituary published: January 08, 2003 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Howard Swenson

Died March 12, … More Information
Howard Swenson, of Radcliffe, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 12, 2002. Howard was 81.
Obituary published: March 13, 2002 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Hazel Swenson

Died August 23, … More Information
Hazel Swenson, age 85 of Spencer, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 23, 2007.
Obituary published: August 24, 2007 in "Estherville Daily News"

▰ Grace E Swenson

Died February 11, … More Information
Grace E Swenson, age 81 of Iowa, born in Fisher, Minnesota, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she February 11, 1999.
Obituary published: February 12, 1999 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Gordon E Swenson

Died December 17, … More Information
Gordon E Swenson, born June 3, 1927 gained his wings on December 17, 2015 in Minnesota, Iowa. Gordon was 88.

▰ George O Swenson

Died February 22, … More Information
George O Swenson, age 81 of Iowa, born in Kandiyohi Co, Minnesota, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 22, 1999.
Obituary published: February 23, 1999 in "West Central Trib (MN)"

▰ Gayle Miss Swenson

Died September 16, … More Information
Gayle Miss Swenson, 93, of Waterloo, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 16, 2000.
Obituary published: September 17, 2000 in "Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier"

▰ Gayle Swenson

Died September 16, … More Information
Gayle Swenson, age 93 of Waterloo, Iowa, died on September 16, 2000.
Obituary published: September 17, 2000 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette"

▰ Gayle Swenson

Died September 15, … More Information
Gayle Swenson, age 93 of Waterloo, Iowa passed away September 15, 2000.
Obituary published: September 16, 2000 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette"

▰ Forrest A Swenson

Died September 05, … More Information
Forrest A Swenson, 83, of Ames, Iowa departed this life September 5, 1998.
Obituary published: September 06, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Eugene Swenson

Died June 15, … More Information
Eugene Swenson, born February 8, 1930 entered into eternal rest June 15, 2017 in Iowa. Eugene was 87.

▰ Emilie C Swenson

Died March 24, … More Information
Emilie C Swenson, born April 1, 1942 passed from this world into the next March 24, 2017 in Dubuque, Iowa. Emilie was 74.

▰ Elizabeth M Miss Swenson

Died January 17, … More Information
Elizabeth M Miss Swenson, of Davenport, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 17, 2002. Elizabeth was 91.
Obituary published: January 18, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Elinor Swenson

Died January 03, … More Information
Elinor Swenson, of Spencer, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 3, 1999. Elinor was 85.
Obituary published: January 04, 1999 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Earl Ardene Swenson

Died October 10, … More Information
Earl Ardene Swenson, 89 of Story City, Iowa, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master, October 10, 2006.
Obituary published: October 11, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Dorothy Marie (King) Swenson

Died January 27, … More Information
Dorothy Marie (King) Swenson, 74, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 1999 in Onawa, Iowa.
Obituary published: January 28, 1999 in "Dunlap Reporter"

▰ Dorothy Mae (Erickson)[Hakes] Swenson

Died January 06, … More Information
Dorothy Mae (Erickson)[Hakes] Swenson, age 90 of Iowa, born in Escanaba, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2008.
Obituary published: January 07, 2008 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Dorothy (Severseike) Swenson

Died February 02, … More Information
Dorothy (Severseike) Swenson, age 79 of Iowa, born in Arlington, South Dakota, passed from this world into the next February 2, 2010.
Obituary published: February 03, 2010 in "Ames T"

▰ Dorothy (Severseike) Swenson

Died February 03, … More Information
Dorothy (Severseike) Swenson, age 79 of Iowa, born in Arlington, South Dakota, died on February 3, 2010.
Obituary published: February 04, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Dorothy (King) Swenson

Died January 18, … More Information
Dorothy (King) Swenson, age 74 of Onawa, Iowa, died on January 18, 1999.
Obituary published: January 19, 1999 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Donna Eileen (Reesink) Swenson

Died July 19, … More Information
Donna Eileen (Reesink) Swenson, of Iowa City, Iowa, gained her wings on July 19, 2002. Donna was 55.
Obituary published: July 20, 2002 in "Muscatine Journal"

▰ Donald Eugene Swenson

Died February 01, … More Information
Donald Eugene Swenson, of Ames, Iowa, entered eternal life February 1, 1999. Donald was 68.
Obituary published: February 02, 1999 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donald A Swenson

Died July 02, … More Information
Donald A Swenson, of Ames, Iowa, passed from this world into the next July 2, 2006. Donald was 65.
Obituary published: July 03, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donald Swenson

Died January 03, … More Information
Donald Swenson went into the presence of the Lord on January 3, 2008 in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Obituary published: January 04, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Donald Swenson

Died March 03, … More Information
Donald Swenson, age 85 of Thompson, Iowa, passed from this world into the next March 3, 2008.
Obituary published: March 04, 2008 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Don Swenson

Died March 19, … More Information
Don Swenson, of Des Moines, Iowa, went into the presence of the Lord on March 19, 2005. Don was 56.
Obituary published: March 20, 2005 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Don Swenson

Died March 20, … More Information
Don Swenson, age 56 of Des Moines, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 20, 2005.
Obituary published: March 21, 2005 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Diane Swenson

Died April 24, … More Information
Diane Swenson, of Ellsworth, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 24, 2020. Diane was 72.
Obituary published: April 25, 2020 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Dennis Swenson

Died December 07, … More Information
Dennis Swenson went into the presence of the Lord on December 7, 2014 in Moorhead, Iowa. Tags: #Dean #Dunlap #School #Brookings #South #Force #Marie #Bosse #Soldier #Tysons #Denison #Sharon #Leisinger #Moorhead #Swensons #Summertime #Jordan #Telephone #Long #Vegas #Iowa #Cyclones #Mike #Swenson #Bellevue #Rick #Darlene #Sioux #Randy #Wichita #Denise #Buske #Onawa #Lisa #Brian #Magnolia #Teresa #Lincoln #Troy #Omaha #Edwin #Davis #Anthon #Larry #Brenda #Clark #Stahlman #Stark #Mary #Gebers #Holstein #Paulette #Roden #Pisgah
Obituary: Dennis Lee Swenson was born 1, 1941, to George and Rachel (McHenry) Swenson in Ute, Iowa. Dennis father died in of 1942. Dennis mother married Dean Davis in 1943. Dennis grew up in the Dunlap area and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1959. He attended a community college in Brookings, South Dakota. He then joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country from 1960 ~ 1964. Dennis married Marie Paula Bosse on 1, 1963. The couple was blessed with four children. Following his honorable discharge they returned to the Soldier area where they farmed, had dairy cows, did custom windrowing and artificial insemination for area farmers and he also worked at Tysons Foods in Denison. Marie died on 23, 1983. Dennis married Sharon Kae (Buffum) Leisinger on 18, 1985. lived in Moorhead and operated Swensons Market and Summertime Drive Inn. Dennis also worked for Jordan Valley Telephone & Long Lines. He retired from Long Lines in 2007. Sharon died on 21, 2011.

Dennis enjoyed going to the casino, gardening and traveling to Las Vegas. He also enjoyed landscaping projects in his yard, following the Iowa State Cyclones, golfing, playing cards, and watching the history and discovery channels.

Dennis died , 7, 2014, at his home in Moorhead, Iowa at the age of 73 years, 4 months, and 6 days.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Dean Davis; and two wives. He is survived by four children, Mike (Jeanette) Swenson of Bellevue, NE, Rick (fiancée Darlene) Swenson of Sioux City, IA, Randy (Sandy) Swenson of Wichita, KS and Denise (Dean) Buske of Onawa, IA; three stepchildren, Lisa Winther and Brian Cave of Magnolia, IA, Teresa Leisinger of Lincoln, NE and Troy Leisinger of Omaha, NE; nine grandchildren; 12+ great grandchildren; faithful companion, Bo; two brothers, Edwin (Carol) Davis of Anthon, IA, Larry (Linda) Davis of Dunlap, IA; two sisters, Brenda (Jeff Clark) Stahlman of Stark, FL and Mary (Darin) Gebers of Holstein, IA; sister-in-law, Paulette (Dave) Roden of Pisgah, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

▰ Delores Ann Swenson

Died March 22, … More Information
Delores Ann Swenson left this earth on March 22, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

▰ Darold H "Red" Swenson

Died November 14, … More Information
Darold H "Red" Swenson, of Johnston, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 14, 2019. Darold was 86.
Obituary published: November 15, 2019 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Cynthia (Watkins) Swenson

Died June 28, … More Information
Cynthia (Watkins) Swenson, 64 of Iowa, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, June 28, 2014.
Obituary published: June 29, 2014 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Clifford Adolph Swenson

Died February 10, … More Information
Clifford Adolph Swenson, of Mapleton, Iowa, passed away peacefully February 10, 2004. Clifford was 86.
Obituary published: February 11, 2004 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Clifford A Swenson

Died February 09, … More Information
On February 9, 2004, Clifford A Swenson, 86, of Mapleton, Iowa left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: February 10, 2004 in "Sioux City Journal"

▰ Clayton Swenson

Died May 09, … More Information
Clayton Swenson, born January 26, 1927 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master May 9, 2017 in Soldier, Iowa. Clayton was 90. Tags: #Soldier #Church #Vicar #Schwedhelm #Rush #Service #Onawa #Adolph #Swenson #Dorothy #Moorhead #Debra #Cheryl #Craig #State #Lord #Kratz #Omaha #Cheri #Hardison #Wausau #Mandy #Phillips #Josie #Kelly #Clay #Levi #Avery #Judah #Colton #Steyr #Carla #Glass #Camryn #Braedyn #Kelsie #Andy #Aydan #Connor #Brooke #Cory #Tristan #Joanne #Chariton #Ronnie #Maynard #Gordon #Jackie #Ernie #Eleanor #Virgil #Leone #Mary #Sorensen #Wayne #Claytons
Obituary: Clayton Swenson, 90, of Soldier, Iowa, died , May 9, 2017, at his residence. services will be 10:30 A.M. , May 13, 2017, at the Soldier Lutheran Church in Soldier, with Vicar Shari Schwedhelm officiating. Burial will follow in the Soldier Lutheran . Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. , May 12, 2017, at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. are under the direction of Rush Family Service in Onawa. Clayton was born on the home farm near Soldier on 26, 1927, to Adolph and Ida (Nelson) Swenson. He was the oldest of three boys. He married Dorothy Sorensen on 8, 1952, in Moorhead. Three children were born to this union: Debra Kay in 1953, Cheryl Christine in 1954, and Craig Alan in 1959. He was born, raised, lived his life, and died on the family farm, a century farm established in 1872. It was the hub for family gatherings throughout the years. He enjoyed his cattle, horses, and having new ponies around. Clayton and Dorothy supported their children in church, school, and 4-H events. Iowa State Fair 4-H participation provided for several years of family vacations. Clayton and Dorothy enjoyed playing cards with family and neighbors and square dancing. Together, they were generous hosts. He was a lifelong member of the Soldier Lutheran Church. He served on the school board and various church boards throughout his life. He had a special love for the country church, and found great joy in taking care of the church cemetery for many years. Claytons life priorities were his God; his beloved wife of 65 years, Dorothy; his family; his farm; his church; and his neighbors. He passed many strong qualities on to the next generations, including: hard working, compassionate, faithful to the Lord, appreciative, heartfelt, and good stewardship. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Swenson of Soldier, IA; children, Deb (Ron) Kratz of Omaha, NE, Cheri (Bob) Hardison of Onawa, IA, and Craig (Karen) Swenson of Wausau, WI; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, Mandy (Otis) Phillips and their children, Eli and Josie; Kelly (Nate) McGranahan and their children, Clay, Levi, Avery, and Judah; Colton (Sarah) Hardison and their daughter, Steyr; Carla (Joe) Glass and their children, Camryn and Braedyn; Kelsie Hardison; Andy (Nicole) Swenson and their children, Aydan, Connor, and Brooke; and Cory (Kristin) Swenson and their son, Tristan; two sisters-in-law, Ann Swenson of Soldier, IA and Joanne Fletcher of Chariton, IA; and one brother-in-law, Ronnie Sorensen of Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Ida Swenson; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Maynard Swenson and Gordon and Jackie Swenson; and siblings-in-law, Ernie and Eleanor Ross, Virgil and Leone Johnson, Mary Ann Sorensen, and Wayne Fletcher. Donations are preferred to the Soldier Lutheran Church in Claytons memory. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com

▰ Clayton Swenson

Died November 27, … More Information
Clayton Swenson, of Iowa, born in Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2018. Clayton was 94.
Obituary published: November 28, 2018 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Clayton Swenson

Died November 07, … More Information
Clayton Swenson, age 94 of Ames, Iowa, passed from this world into the next November 7, 2018.
Obituary published: November 08, 2018 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Clarence Swenson

Died April 18, … More Information
Clarence Swenson, age 82 of Davenport, Iowa, died on April 18, 1977.
Obituary published: April 19, 1977 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Carol Swenson

Died December 05, … More Information
Carol Swenson went into the presence of the Lord on December 5, 2015 in Ashton, Iowa.

▰ Carman S Swenson

Died July 08, … More Information
Carman S Swenson, 86, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2002 in West Union, Iowa.
Obituary published: July 09, 2002 in "Waterloo CFC"
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