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Aug. 28, 2025

1:00 p.m.

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Linda Swanson Obituary

Linda Dayle Swanson, 70, died Friday, August 22, 2025 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery, rural Toledo. Linda was born February 3, 1955, in Boone, Iowa, to Dayle and Doloris (Coleman) Swanson. She graduated from Nevada High School. In 1994, she married her longtime love, Ronald Kajer. Linda worked for Harris Auctions as a clerk for several years. Linda enjoyed old jewelry, helping feed the cattle and the birds. She took great pride in her koi pond and her flower gardens. Linda and Ronald spent their spare time at the casino. Survivors include her husband, Ronald of over 50 years; step-children, Jeff (Kendra) Kajer of Toledo, Jim Kajer of Tama and Laura (Carroll) Kajer of Tama; siblings, Roger Swanson of Nevada, Jean Jorgensen of Chelsea and Joan (Brett) Watertor of Nevada; step-grandchildren, Josh, Amanda, Shelly Nicole, Crystal, JJ, Nathan, James Heather and Alec; several great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wayne "Sonny" Swanson; sister, Rosemary Chitty; and a great grandson, Steeler Sutton. A memorial fund will be established.

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Published by KWWL on Aug. 23, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Linda Swanson

Aug

28

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Rose Hill Cemetery

2699 II Avenue, Toledo, IA 52342

Funeral services provided by:

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home - Tama

209 E 7th St, Tama, IA 52339

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Jeff Harris

August 24, 2025

My sincere condolences to my friend Ron and family. For many years Linda was a faithful employee of Gene Harris Antique Auctions Inc. in Marshalltown. Linda was a long time friend of over 40 years and was part of the Harris auction family. As I will miss her, she will live on in my memory. RIP Linda.

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