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Swanson, Barbara Barbara Jean Swanson, age 71, of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Krebs. She will be greatly missed by her sons: Jeff and Kathy Swanson, Todd and Min Swanson, Scott and Andrea Swanson; grandchildren: Joe, Ethan, Melanie, Paige, Tyler, and Blake Swanson; brother, Robert Krebs; sister, Edie Mosley; uncle and aunts: David and Susanne Krebs, Pat Kowalczyk; nieces and nephews. Barb was the hardest working woman you ever met with a passion for farming, hunting and fishing and she loved spending time with her grandkids and many loving friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Saturday at Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia. Relatives and Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.
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Barb has been a good friend of mine since Sunday School at St. Patrick's. We will miss her.
John Gleason
January 29, 2016
My sympathy to the family in the loss of their mother and sister
Ted Borduin
January 19, 2016
My sympathy to Barbs family. may your memories of Barb bring you peace.
Judy (Stearns) Whorley
January 18, 2016
Sending thoughts and prayers to Barb's family. Barb was a great woman and will be missed by all.
Dale Valentine
January 17, 2016
Aunt Barb was a special person who, with Uncle Russ did a great job raising a healthy crop of boys. They will both always remain in my heart.
Drew Swanson
January 16, 2016
Bob, Jeff, Scott and Todd, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the memories you have of your sister/mom will help you through this most difficult time. She was certainly a lady who lived with a zest for life and that smile is what I have always remembered most.
Cherie Dubuc (Kowalczyk)
January 16, 2016
To Bob in the loss of your sister,and Jeff, Scott and Todd in the loss of you mom.
Deepest sympathies to all of you.She will be missed
Nancy Brookens
January 15, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend.
Phyllis Hoag-Pawloski
January 14, 2016
Sorry for your loss you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Johnson
January 14, 2016
Jeff and Family I send my regrets of the Passing of your Mother and an Friend of mine for a long time.Jeff I will see you soon.
Michael Hoag
January 14, 2016
My sincerest sympathys to Barbara's family. I haven't seen her since the very early 70's when my sister & I worked with her and Nancy bailing hay for her father George. What a hard working experience that was and Barb was a "Very hard worker". Between Barb & Nancy I learned to appreciate hard work. May you rest in peace. To her family...I am glad that I got to know her so many many years ago.
Julie Snoeyink
January 14, 2016
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Fredrick Titcombe
January 14, 2016
We are sorry for the loss of your mom. She was one of the first people we met when we moved to Alto. We hope you can all find peace in the memories you share as a family.
- The Clays
Sue Clay
January 14, 2016
Terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Remember your mom well with many good memories.
C Korb
January 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Dever
January 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and prayers on the loss of your mom and dear friend, Barb. Sincerely, Lavon, Annie and Amberli
Margaret Hobbs
January 13, 2016
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