Mary Ann Swanson

Mary Ann Swanson obituary, South Saint Paul, MN

Mary Ann Swanson

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Mary Swanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Homes-Southern Chapel - South Saint Paul on Mar. 26, 2026.
On March 25, 2026

Age 92, of South St. Paul

Preceded in death by husbands John G. Alander & Oscar Swanson; daughter Kristina Schouveller; grandchildren John, Nathan & Madilyn and son-in-law Doug Schrieber.

Survived by children Vicki Moss, Margaret Schrieber, Mary Ann Alander-Kowarsch (Gene), Sandra Andersen (Steve Miller), Jacquelyn Daily, Katrina Ruedy & Eric (Carol) Swanson; son-in-law David Schouveller; 19 grandchildren, 25 Great-grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren & 1 great great unborn grandchild.

Mary Ann was the former owner of Mary-D-Ann Ceramics. Mary Ann had a passion for quilting, knitting & crocheting and was artistic an a seamstress.

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Visitation

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Church of Saint John Vianney

19th Avenue North @ Bromley, South Saint Paul, MN 55075

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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19th Avenue North @ Bromley, South Saint Paul, MN 55075

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