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Betty Swenson Obituary

BETTY JEAN SWENSON, 80, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at her home. Born June 30, 1927, in Woodruff, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Ruth (Bassett) Holsinger. She was a homemaker and member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Auburn. She married Alden M. Swenson on Dec. 29, 1946, in Howe; he survives. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage this past December. Also surviving are three sons, Martin (Kathy) Swenson, Allen Swenson and Gary (Janelle) Swenson, all of Fort Wayne; one daughter, Vicki (Ron) Marhenke of Waterloo; seven grandchildren, Martina (Kurt) Tippmann, Beau (Cindy) Swenson, Heather Marhenke, Brett (Erin) Marhenke, Staci Swenson, Daniel Swenson, and Tyler Swenson; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul Holsinger; and two sisters, Marjorie Ray and Margaret Woodmansee. Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. mark's Lutheran Church, Auburn, with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Stephen Kummernuss and Mark Zion officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center St., Auburn. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials to the church, the Arthritis Foundation or Parkview Hospice.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 26, 2008.

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Dan, Lisa, Megan, Allison, Danielle and Kenneth Thompson

March 22, 2008

Alden and family, It will be a month tomorrow Betty left us to go home to be with our sweet Lord up in heaven. I miss her more and more everyday. Not a day goes by that she is not in my thoughts. Until we are together again you will be in my heart. Love and miss you!!!!! Love Lisa

Mary and Joe Schnurr

February 29, 2008

Dear Alden,
Betty Longest let us know of Betty's death. We send our sincere sympathy on your loss. We knew you from Our Saviour's and you may remember working on Joe's building on New Haven Avene several years back. We've been in Florida over 10 years now. Sincerely,

Dale G Swenson - Beauregard & Family

February 29, 2008

Dear Uncle Alden, Martin (Alden), Allen, Gary & Vicki and to your Families & Friends.
I am very sadden to recently learn of Aunt Betty's passing. She will be dearly missed by us all. You all are with me in my thoughts and in my prayers. I surely will miss our brief chats on the phone and our letters & cards that Aunt Betty & I use to write to each other over the years. She was a super nice lady, a strong lady & a fighter; but, the Lord knew she was tired & suffering, so the Lord took her home to rest with him now in Heaven. God Bless you Aunt Betty. I Love You! Please say "Hello" to my Father Edsel for me, tell him I Love him & that I miss him too, as I never really got to say "Good-Bye to my Dad... Please say "Hello" to Grandpa Swenson, Ma and Uncle Lyle too! OK???
With All My Love & Prayers, Your Niece, Dale G. Swenson-Beauregard. My Husband, Danny Beauregard, My Son, James & Shawna Bonnayer & their sons, Zack, Andy, Jimmy & Trevor; and My Son, Daniel Bonnayer and Paulina.
Our Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathies...

Terrie Rowlands

February 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Always, Terrie Rowlands

Dale G Swenson

February 27, 2008

Dear Uncle Alden, Martin (Alden), Allen, Gary & Vicki and to your Families & Friends.
I am very sadden to recently learn of Aunt Betty's passing. She will be dearly missed by us all. You all are with me in my thoughts and in my prayers. I surely will miss our brief chats on the phone and our letters & cards that Aunt Betty & I use to write to each other over the years. She was super nice lady, a strong lady & a fighter; but, the Lord knew she was tired & suffering, so the Lord took her home to rest with him now in Heaven. God Bless you Aunt Betty. I Love You! Please say "Hello" to my Father Edsel for me, tell him I Love him & that I miss him too, as I never really got to say "Good-bye to my Dad... Please say "Hello" to Grandpa, Ma & Uncle Lyle too! OK???
With All My Love & Prayers, Your Niece, Dale G. Swenson-Beauregard, My Husband, Danny Beauregard, My Sons, James & Shawna Bonnayer & his sons, Zack, Andy, Jimmy & Trevor; My son, Daniel Bonnayer & Paulina
Our Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathies...

Glenn Swenson

February 26, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

rachel swenson

February 26, 2008

Alden and Family, So sad to hear about Betty, she was wonderful person and I am so glad that she was a part of my life..she will be missed. My heart goes out to you all...love...rachel

Martina Tippmann

February 26, 2008

I couldn't have asked for a better grandma! I love you so much and am going to miss you forever! You were always there for me, Kurt, and the boys. The world is a better place because you were in it. I love you!

staci swenson

February 26, 2008

we will miss you grandma!!

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