Vernon Albin Swanson
Vernon Albin Swanson
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Grace First Parish
Fronts Street, Russell, MN 56169
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Vernon Swanson Obituary
Vernon Swanson, age 82, of Russell, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Grace First Parish in Russell, Minnesota. Interment will be at the Russell Cemetery, followed by a light reception at the Russell Community Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his celebration, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, also at the church. More to come soon.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
6
Dec
6
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Grace First Parish
Fronts Street, Russell, MN 56169
Send FlowersDec
6
Services provided by
Hamilton Funeral Home - MarshallOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.