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Ann Bradford Obituary
Ann was born on May 10, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Boker) Swalla in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Ann was united in marriage to Michael Bradford on March 11, 1972, at the United Methodist Church in Rochester. She enjoyed flower gardens, auctions, crafts, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Ann is survived by her husband, Michael Bradford; children, Michael (Tara) Bradford, Charles (Jessica) Bradford, and Sarah (Paul) Mann; nine grandchildren; brother, Richard (Karen) Swalla; sisters, Rhonda (Lowell) Schwenke, Peggy (Lowell) Quimby, Connie (Matt) Hrtanek; and her mother, Jean Swalla.
She was preceded in death by her father, nephew and grandparents.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the First Congregational Church, 515 Walnut St., Mantorville, and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, at the First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Brian Egelston officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Mantorville.
Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Dodge Center assisted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com.
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Karen Tripp
April 5, 2017
Mike, sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.
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Dianne Cheney
April 4, 2017
Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I have lots of wonderful memories !!
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April 4, 2017
Michael, my sincere condolences to you and your family. May trust in God's word that "those who mourn, shall be comforted", console you.
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